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n.
unmarried men; the first or lowest academic degree conferred by universities and colleges


Spelling Word: bachelor
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n.
printed or written ticket used in voting; act of voting; whole number of votes cast at an election


Spelling Word: ballot
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n. Syn. rafter; brace
ray of light; long piece of metal or wood; long piece fixed or movable in structure, machine, or tool


Spelling Word: beam
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n. Syn. represent
represent; advantage, benefit, interest of someone


Spelling Word: behalf
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v. Syn. contract; cohere; stick
tie, or confine with a cord, band, or chain; make fast; contract; cohere or stick together


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n. Syn. flower; blossom
flower; blossom; best time of youth; period of greatest prosperity or productivity


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v. Syn. brag; vaunt
show off oneself; speak of with excessive pride


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v. Syn. weave; plait
weave; interweave three or more strands


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


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n.
message that is transmitted by radio or television; radio or television show


Spelling Word: broadcast