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500 Word (B Words)
Princeton Review's flashcard deck, entered manualy.
Question | Answer |
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banal (adjective) | lacking originality Watching scary movies on Halloween is too banal; let's hang out at the graveyard. Synonyms: unoriginal |
belabor (verb) | to explain or work at something beyond what is necessary We all heard Mom say not to drink grape juice on the couch, but she belabored the point for an hour. Synonyms: overwork, rehash |
belie (verb) | to show to be false Nicole's messy room belies her knack for organizing. Synonyms: disprove, contradict |
benefactor (noun) | a person who gives a benefit; kindly helper I had always hoped for a rich benefactor to pay my tution. Synonyms: sponsor, patron |
bereft (adjective) | deprived and made desolate I was bereft when they canceled my favorite TV show in the middle of the season. Synonyms: forlorn |
bolster (verb) | to support or hold up To bolster his ego, I told Doug that no one saw him fall off his bike. Synonyms: boost, buoy |
bureauacratic (adjective) | rigidly committed to procedure or routine Getting a passport can be a bureaucratic nightmare. Synonyms: arbitrary, routine |
burgeon (verb) | to grow or develop quickly Vicky's burgeoning hopes were crushed when she recieved no valentine from her crush. Synonyms: flourish |