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n.
strip of woven material, used in dressing and binding up wounds


Spelling Word: bandage
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v. Syn. dispel
drive out; drive away; compel to depart; dispel


Spelling Word: banish
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n. Syn. vessel
vessel; large cylindrical container


Spelling Word: barrel
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n. Syn. nib
nib ;horny projecting mouth of a bird


Spelling Word: beak
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n.
various edible seeds; small oval or roundish seed, berry, nut, or lump


Spelling Word: bean
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v.
surround with armed forces; harass with requests


Spelling Word: besiege
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v.
become rosy or reddish; turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame


Spelling Word: blush
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n.
private house that provides accommodations and meals for paying guests


Spelling Word: boardinghouse
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v. Syn. support; reinforce
support or prop up with or as if with a long narrow pillow or cushion


Spelling Word: bolster
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n. Syn. bunch
small cluster or arrangement of flowers; an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present


Spelling Word: bouquet