| Term | Definition |
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Balk |
To refuse, shirk (avoid); prevent |
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Banality |
Something that is trite, commonplace, or predictable, ordinariness |
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Bane |
Cause of harm or ruin; source of annoyance |
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Banish |
Drive away, expel |
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Bard |
Lyrical poet |
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Belated |
Having been delayed, done too late |
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Belligerent |
Hostile, inclined to fight, aggressive |
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Benefactor |
Someone who helps others financially |
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Benevolent |
Friendly and helpful |
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Benign |
Gentle, harmless, kind |
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Bequeath |
Pass on, hand down |
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Berate |
To scold (discipline) harshly |
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Bereft |
Deprived of or lacking something |
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Betray |
To be false or disloyal to, hand over, give up |
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Bewilder |
To confuse or puzzle |