3000 ECPE Vocabulary

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n. Syn. support; mainstay
support; mainstay; vertebrate spine or spinal column


Spelling Word: backbone
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a.
directed to the back or rear; unwilling; averse; reluctant; hesitating; undeveloped


Spelling Word: backward
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n.
sharp projection from fishhook; openly cutting remark


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


Spelling Word: barrel
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n. Syn. pearl; drops; droplet
small piece of material, such as glass, plastic, or wood, that is pierced for stringing


Spelling Word: bead
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v. Syn. whip; strike; defeat
whip; strike; defeat; hit repeatedly


Spelling Word: beat
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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. deception
pretense of strength; mislead or deceive


Spelling Word: bluff
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v. Syn. boil; cook
boil or seethe; cook; be in a state of preparation; be mixing, forming, or gathering


Spelling Word: brew
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v. Syn. lighten
lighten; cheer; encourage; make or become bright or brighter


Spelling Word: brighten