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n. Syn. Prohibition
official prohibition; decree that prohibits something


Spelling Word: ban
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n.
a rack to hold meat for cooking over hot charcoal usually out of doors


Spelling Word: barbecue
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n.
inlet of the sea, usually smaller than a gulf; small body of water set off from the main body


Spelling Word: bay
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v. Syn. reveal
be unfaithful; reveal unconsciously or unwillingly


Spelling Word: betray
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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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v. Syn. condemn; rebuke
condemn; rebuke; find fault with; censure


Spelling Word: blame
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a. Syn. insensitive
having a dull edge or end; not sharp; lacking in feeling; insensitive


Spelling Word: blunt
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v.
become rosy or reddish; turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame


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v.
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. bonanza; prosperity
bonanza; prosperity; prosper; expand; flourish


Spelling Word: boom