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n. バレエ a sort of theatrical representation by dancers


Spelling Word: ballet
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v. ボウル cry out with a loud, full sound; cry with vehemence, as in calling or exultation; shout


Spelling Word: bawl
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v. 悩ます besiege or attack; harass; surround with troops


Spelling Word: beleaguer
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v. 誹謗 rebuke or scold angrily and at length


Spelling Word: berate
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n. 死別 grievous loss; particularly, the loss of a relative or friend by death


Spelling Word: bereavement
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v. 汚す soil, smear so as to make dirty or stained


Spelling Word: besmirch
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v. 授ける give as a gift; present


Spelling Word: bestow
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n. ビバーク temporary encampment; a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent


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


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


Spelling Word: blight