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


Spelling Word: bandage
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n. hairy growth on or near the face of certain mammals


Spelling Word: beard
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n. foundation; basis; solid rock that underlies loose material, such as soil, sand, clay, or gravel


Spelling Word: bedrock
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n. a brilliant burst of fire; destructive fire; flame


Spelling Word: blaze
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n. praying for divine protection; a formal act of giving approval


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


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


Spelling Word: brace
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a. out of breath; breathing with difficulty,  as from tension or excitement


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


Spelling Word: brew