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n.
property of not supporting life, no children or unable to have children; defect of emotion, sensibility, or fervency


Spelling Word: barrenness
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v. Syn. lave; immerse
wash by immersion, as in a bath; subject to bath; lave; immerse or cover one's self


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


Spelling Word: bean
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ad. Syn. beneath; under
under, or lower in place; beneath not so high; inferior to in rank; unworthy of


Spelling Word: below
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n.
one who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil


Spelling Word: blacksmith
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v.
mark with deformity; injure or impair, as anything which is excellent; make defective, either the body or mind


Spelling Word: blemish
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n. Syn. boon; benediction
praying for divine protection; formal act of giving approval


Spelling Word: blessing
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n. Syn. flower; blossom
flower; blossom; best time of youth; period of greatest prosperity or productivity


Spelling Word: bloom
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n. Syn. kindness; virtue
goodness, kindness; virtue; liberality in giving


Spelling Word: bounty
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n.
something which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly, as bandage, cord, or rod;


Spelling Word: brace