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vocabulary unit 4
act/sat prep
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| bedizen | to dress or adorn gaudily |
| belligerent | to wage war: belonging to or recognized as a state at war and protected by and subject to the laws of war |
| benign | of a gentle disposition: gracious |
| berate | to scold or condemn vehemently and at length |
| bewilder | to cause to lose ones bearings |
| bilge | the bulging part of a cask or barrel |
| bilk | to block the free development of : frustrate |
| blandishment | something that tends to coax or cajole |
| blatant | noisy especially in vulgar or offense manner; clamorous |
| blithe | of a happy or lighthearted disposition |
| boisterous | obsolete |
| boon | benefit or favor, especially : one that is given in answer to a request |
| boor | pleasant |
| bourgeois | of, relating to, or characteristics of the social middle class |
| brazen | made of brass |
| brevity | shortness of duration |
| buttress | a projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building |
| cadet | a younger brother or son |
| cadge | a free cup of coffee |