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n. барометр an instrument for determining the weight or pressure of the atmosphere


Spelling Word: barometer
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n. базар market consisting of a street lined with shops and stalls, especially one in the Middle East


Spelling Word: bazaar
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v. манят signal or summon, as by nodding or waving; attract because of inviting or enticing appearance


Spelling Word: beckon
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v. замарать wet thoroughly; stain with mud; soil or wet by dragging in the dirt, mud, moist places


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v. бить discuss repeatedly; attack verbally; work hard upon


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a. Воинственные warlike or hostile in manner or temperament; showing or having the impulse to be combative


Spelling Word: bellicose
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v. оплакивать regret strongly; express disapproval of


Spelling Word: bemoan
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n. выгоды advantage; something that aids or promotes well-being; welfare; gain


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v. осаждать surround with armed forces; harass with requests


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v. обручу become engaged to marry; promise to marry


Spelling Word: betroth