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n. Syn. Prohibition
(ban) official prohibition; decree that prohibits something


Spelling Word: ban
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n. Syn. vessel
(thùng) vessel; large cylindrical container


Spelling Word: barrel
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n.
(khô khan) property of not supporting life, no children or unable to have children; defect of emotion, sensibility, or fervency


Spelling Word: barrenness
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n. Syn. pearl; drops; droplet
(hạt) small piece of material, such as glass, plastic, or wood, that is pierced for stringing


Spelling Word: bead
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n. Syn. prejudice; preference
(thiên vị) preference or inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment; influence in unfair way


Spelling Word: bias
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n. Syn. stain; dim
(mờ) something that is hazy and indistinct to the sight or mind; dim, confused appearance; moral stain or blot


Spelling Word: blur
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v.
(đỏ) become rosy or reddish; turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame


Spelling Word: blush
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v.
(sôi) be agitated; pass from a liquid to vapor when heated; be excited with passion; heat in water


Spelling Word: boil
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n. Syn. tedium; dullness
(chán nản) tedium; dullness; state of being a bore, or the tendency to become tiresome and uninteresting


Spelling Word: boredom
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a. Syn. tiresome; tedious
(chán) uninteresting and tiresome; dull


Spelling Word: boring