Letter B Flashcards by van vinnce | Brainscape

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Banal (ban Al)

-> Banality

A

Boring, trite, insipid

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Baleful (bale fall)

A

Harmful

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Beguile

A

Cheat or deceive usually through charm

Amuse

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Belie (bee lie)

A

Give an impression that is opposite of the way things really are

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Belligerent

A

Having a strong tendency to argue and fight

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Benediction

A

Good wishes

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Benevolent

A

Kindhearted

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Benign (be nice)

A

Kindhearted

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Bequeath (v)

-> bequeathal, bequest (n)

A

Leave behind or hand down through a will

Transmit

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Blight

A

Decay, disease

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Bolster (bowl stir)

A

Support

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Bombast

A

Pompous

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Brevity

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Briefness, conciseness

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Bumptious

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Pushy

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