Pack 5 Flashcards

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Benign

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harmless, kind, gentle

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Betray

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unintentionally reveal; be evidence of

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Bias

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prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

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Blemish

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spoil the appearance of (something) that is otherwise aesthetically perfect.

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Blight

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have a severely detrimental effect on.

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Blithe

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showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper.

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Blunt

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(of a person or remark) uncompromisingly forthright.

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Bogus

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not genuine or true; fake.

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Bolster

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support or strengthen; prop up

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Boon

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a thing that is helpful or beneficial.

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Braggart

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a person who boasts about achievements or possessions

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Brandish

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wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement

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Brazen

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bold and without shame. endure an embarrassing or difficult situation by behaving with apparent confidence and lack of shame

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Brevity

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concise and exact use of words in writing or speech

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Bridle

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bring (something) under control; curb.

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