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v. frustrate as by confusing or perplexing; impede force or movement of


Spelling Word: baffle
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v. stop short and refuse to go on; refuse obstinately or abruptly


Spelling Word: balk
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v. ornament something in showy, tasteless, or gaudy finery


Spelling Word: bedizen
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v. mislead; delude; deceive by guile


Spelling Word: beguile
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n. flattery; speech or action expressive of affection or kindness, and tending to win the heart


Spelling Word: blandishment
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v. blast; prevent the growth and fertility of; destroy the happiness of; ruin; frustrate


Spelling Word: blight
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n. short heavy club, usually of wood; heavy-headed weapon


Spelling Word: bludgeon
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n. attack with missiles; continuous attack with shot and shell upon a town, fort, or other position


Spelling Word: bombardment
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a. liberal in charity; disposed to give freely; generously liberal; beneficent; free in bestowing gifts


Spelling Word: bounteous
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n. breaking of waves or surf; fissure or gap


Spelling Word: breach