Word Smart II 12-14 Flashcards

1
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Bedlam

A

noisy uproar, chaos

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2
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begrudge

A

to be reluctant to give, to envy

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3
Q

behest

A

to order

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4
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bemoan

A

to mourn

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5
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benediction

A

a blessing

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6
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benighted

A

ignorant

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7
Q

bestow

A

to give

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8
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bilious

A

cranky

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9
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bivouac

A

a temporary encampment

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10
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blanch

A

to turn pale

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11
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Bland

A

tasteless; dull

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12
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blandishment

A

flattery

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13
Q

bliss

A

extreme joy

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14
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bluster

A

to be loud

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15
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bombast

A

show-off

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16
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bon vivant

A

a person who enjoys good food and pleasurable activities

17
Q

bona fide

A

sincere

18
Q

boon

A

a blessing

19
Q

boor

A

a rude person

20
Q

booty

A

goods taken from enemy in war

21
Q

Botch

A

to ruin

22
Q

bracing

A

invigorating; lively

23
Q

brandish

A

to wave or threatening

24
Q

bravado

A

a false show of bravery

25
Q

brawn

A

great strength

26
Q

brazen

A

bold

27
Q

breach

A

a violation

28
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brink

A

edge

29
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bristle

A

stiffen with anger

30
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bromide

A

a dull saying; a cliché

31
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brouhaha

A

uproar

32
Q

brusque

A

blunt

33
Q

buffoon

A

a clown

34
Q

bulwark

A

a wall used as a defense

35
Q

byzantine

A

complicated in structure