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n.
state of being unable to pay your debts


Spelling Word: bankruptcy
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n. Syn. yelp; howl
sound made by a dog; harsh sound uttered by a dog


Spelling Word: bark
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ad. Syn. beneath; under
under, or lower in place; beneath not so high; inferior to in rank; unworthy of


Spelling Word: below
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n. Syn. refreshment
liquids for drinking, usually excluding water; refreshment


Spelling Word: beverage
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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


Spelling Word: bind
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n. Syn. boon; benediction
praying for divine protection; formal act of giving approval


Spelling Word: blessing
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v. Syn. support; reinforce
support or prop up with or as if with a long narrow pillow or cushion


Spelling Word: bolster
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n.
a piece of mechanism for retarding or stopping motion by friction


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n.
act of overcoming or penetrating an obstacle or restriction


Spelling Word: breakthrough
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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