Barrons GRE 500 Wordlist - 1

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Barrons GRE 500 Wordlist - 1
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  1. abase
    cause to feel shame
  2. abash
    cause to be embarrassed
  3. abate
    become less in amount or intensity
  4. abbreviate
    shorten
  5. abdicate
    give up power, duties, or obligations
  6. aberrant
    markedly different from an accepted norm
  7. aberration
    a state or condition markedly different from the norm
  8. abet
    assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing
  9. abeyance
    temporary cessation or suspension
  10. abhor
    feel hatred or disgust toward
  11. abide
    dwell
  12. abject
    of the most contemptible kind
  13. abjure
    formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief
  14. ablution
    the act of washing oneself, as for ritual purposes
  15. abnegation
    the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief
  16. abode
    any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
  17. abolish
    do away with
  18. abominable
    unequivocally detestable
  19. abominate
    find repugnant
  20. aboriginal
    having existed from the beginning
  21. abortive
    failing to accomplish an intended result
  22. abrasive
    causing irritation or erosion by friction
  23. abridge
    lessen, diminish, or curtail
  24. abrogate
    revoke formally
  25. abscission
    the act of cutting something off
  26. abscond
    run away, often taking something or somebody along
  27. absolute
    perfect or complete or pure
  28. absolve
    grant remission of a sin to
  29. abstain
    refrain from doing, consuming, or partaking in something
  30. abstemious
    marked by temperance in indulgence
  31. abstinence
    the trait of refraining from something, especially alcohol
  32. abstract
    existing only in the mind
  33. abstruse
    difficult to understand
  34. abusive
    characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment
  35. abut
    lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
  36. abysmal
    exceptionally bad or displeasing
  37. abyss
    a bottomless gulf or pit
  38. academic
    associated with an educational institution
  39. accede
    yield to another's wish or opinion
  40. accelerate
    move faster
  41. accessible
    capable of being reached
  42. accessory
    a supplementary component that improves capability
  43. acclaim
    enthusiastic approval
  44. acclimate
    get used to a certain environment
  45. acclivity
    an upward slope or grade, as in a road
  46. accolade
    a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
  47. accommodate
    have room for; hold without crowding
  48. accomplice
    a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan
  49. accord
    concurrence of opinion
  50. accost
    approach and speak to someone aggressively or insistently
  51. accoutre
    provide with military equipment
  52. accretion
    an increase by natural growth or addition
  53. accrue
    grow by addition
  54. acerbity
    a sharp bitterness
  55. acetic
    relating to a clear organic acid with a pungent odor
  56. acidulous
    being sour to the taste
  57. acknowledge
    declare to be true or admit the existence or reality of
  58. acme
    the highest point of something
  59. acne
    an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands
  60. acoustics
    the study of the physical properties of sound
  61. acquiesce
    agree or express agreement
  62. acquittal
    a judgment of not guilty
  63. acrid
    strong and sharp, as a taste or smell
  64. acrimonious
    marked by strong resentment or cynicism
  65. acrophobia
    a morbid fear of great heights
  66. actuarial
    relating to statistics to calculate insurance premiums
  67. actuary
    someone versed in the interpretation of numerical data
  68. actuate
    put in motion
  69. acuity
    sharpness of vision
  70. acumen
    shrewdness shown by keen insight
  71. acute
    ending in a sharp point
  72. adage
    a condensed but memorable saying embodying an important fact
  73. adamant
    very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem
  74. adapt
    make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
  75. addendum
    textual matter that is appended to the end of a publication
  76. addiction
    being dependent on something habit-forming
  77. addle
    mix up or confuse
  78. address
    the place where a person or organization can be found
  79. adept
    having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
  80. adhere
    stick to firmly
  81. adherent
    someone who believes and helps to spread a doctrine
  82. adjacent
    having a common boundary or edge
  83. adjunct
    something added to another thing but not essential to it
  84. adjuration
    a solemn and earnest appeal to someone to do something
  85. adjutant
    an officer who acts as an assistant to a more senior officer
  86. admonish
    scold or reprimand; take to task
  87. adorn
    make more attractive, as by adding ornament or color
  88. adroit
    quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
  89. adulation
    exaggerated flattery or praise
  90. adulterate
    make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance
  91. advent
    arrival that has been awaited
  92. adventitious
    associated by chance and not an integral part
  93. adversary
    someone who offers opposition
  94. adverse
    in an opposing direction
  95. adversity
    a state of misfortune or affliction
  96. advert
    a public promotion of some product or service
  97. advocacy
    active support of an idea or cause
  98. advocate
    a person who pleads for a person, cause, or idea
  99. aegis
    armor plate that protects the chest
  100. aerie
    the lofty nest of a bird of prey, such as a hawk or eagle
  101. aesthetic
    characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste
  102. affable
    diffusing warmth and friendliness
  103. affected
    influenced
  104. affidavit
    written declaration made under oath
  105. affiliation
    the act of becoming formally connected or joined
  106. affinity
    a natural attraction or feeling of kinship
  107. affirmation
    the act of asserting or stating something
  108. affliction
    a cause of great suffering and distress
  109. affluence
    abundant wealth
  110. affront
    a deliberately offensive act
  111. afterlife
    life after death
  112. agape
    with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
  113. agenda
    a list of matters to be taken up, as at a meeting
  114. agglomeration
    the act of collecting in a mass
  115. aggrandize
    embellish; increase the scope, power, or importance of
  116. aggregate
    a sum total of many heterogeneous things taken together
  117. aghast
    struck with fear, dread, or consternation
  118. agility
    the gracefulness of a quick and nimble person or animal
  119. agitate
    move or cause to move back and forth
  120. agnostic
    a person who claims the existence of God is unknowable
  121. agog
    highly excited
  122. agrarian
    relating to rural matters
  123. airy
    open to or abounding in fresh atmosphere
  124. alacrity
    liveliness and eagerness
  125. alchemy
    a pseudoscientific forerunner of chemistry in medieval times
  126. alcove
    a small recess opening off a large room or garden
  127. alias
    a name that has been assumed temporarily
  128. alienate
    arouse hostility or indifference in
  129. alimentary
    of or providing nourishment
  130. alimony
    support paid by one spouse to another after separation
  131. allay
    lessen the intensity of or calm
  132. allege
    report or maintain
  133. allegiance
    the act of binding yourself to a course of action
  134. allegory
    a short moral story
  135. alleviate
    provide physical relief, as from pain
  136. alliteration
    use of the same consonant at the beginning of each word
  137. allocate
    distribute according to a plan or set apart for a purpose
  138. alloy
    a mixture containing two or more metallic elements
  139. allude
    make an indirect reference to
  140. allure
    the power to entice or attract
  141. alluvial
    relating to deposits carried by rushing streams
  142. alms
    money or goods contributed to the poor
  143. aloft
    at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
  144. aloof
    distant, cold, or detached in manner
  145. altercation
    a noisy, angry argument or fight between people
  146. altruistic
    showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others
  147. amalgam
    a combination or blend of diverse things
  148. amalgamate
    bring or combine together or with something else
  149. amass
    collect or gather
  150. amazon
    a large, strong, and aggressive woman
  151. ambidextrous
    equally skillful with each hand
  152. ambience
    the atmosphere of an environment
  153. ambiguous
    having more than one possible meaning
  154. ambivalence
    mixed feelings or emotions
  155. amble
    walk leisurely
  156. ambrosia
    the food and drink of the gods
  157. ambulatory
    able to walk about
  158. ambush
    the act of hiding and waiting to make a surprise attack
  159. ameliorate
    make better
  160. amenable
    disposed or willing to comply
  161. amend
    make revisions to
  162. amenities
    things that make you comfortable and at ease
  163. amiable
    diffusing warmth and friendliness
  164. amicable
    characterized by friendship and good will
  165. amiss
    in an improper or mistaken manner
  166. amity
    a state of friendship and cordiality
  167. amnesia
    partial or total loss of memory
  168. amnesty
    a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense
  169. amok
    wildly; without self-control
  170. amorality
    the quality of being amoral
  171. amorous
    inclined toward or displaying love
  172. amorphous
    having no definite form or distinct shape
  173. amphibian
    cold-blooded vertebrate living on land but breeding in water
  174. amphitheater
    an oval large stadium with tiers of seats
  175. ample
    more than enough in size or scope or capacity
  176. amplify
    increase the volume of
  177. amputate
    remove surgically
  178. amulet
    a trinket thought to be a magical protection against evil
  179. anachronism
    locating something at a time when it couldn't have existed
  180. analgesia
    absence of the sense of pain without loss of consciousness
  181. analgesic
    capable of relieving pain
  182. analogous
    similar or equivalent in some respects
  183. analogy
    drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity
  184. anarchist
    an advocate of the abolition of governments
  185. anarchy
    a state of lawlessness and disorder
  186. anathema
    a formal ecclesiastical curse accompanied by excommunication
  187. ancestry
    the lineage of an individual
  188. anchor
    a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
  189. ancillary
    furnishing added support
  190. anecdote
    short account of an incident
  191. anemia
    a deficiency of red blood cells
  192. anesthetic
    a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations
  193. anguish
    extreme distress of body or mind
  194. angular
    having straight lines and sharp points or corners
  195. animadversion
    harsh criticism or disapproval
  196. animated
    having life or vigor or spirit
  197. animosity
    a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
  198. animus
    a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
  199. annals
    a chronological account of events in successive years
  200. anneal
    bring to a desired consistency by heating and cooling
  201. annex
    attach to
  202. annihilate
    kill in large numbers
  203. annotate
    add explanatory notes to or supply with critical comments
  204. annuity
    income from capital investment paid regularly
  205. annul
    cancel officially
  206. anodyne
    capable of relieving pain
  207. anoint
    administer an oil or ointment to, often ceremonially
  208. anomalous
    deviating from the general or common order or type
  209. anomaly
    deviation from the normal or common order, form, or rule
  210. anonymity
    the state of being unknown
  211. antagonism
    an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility
  212. antecede
    be earlier in time; go back further
  213. antecedent
    a preceding occurrence or cause or event
  214. antediluvian
    of or relating to the period before the biblical flood
  215. anthem
    a song of devotion or loyalty
  216. anthology
    a collection of selected literary passages
  217. anthropoid
    resembling human beings
  218. anthropologist
    a social scientist specializing in the study of humanity
  219. anthropomorphic
    suggesting human features for animals or inanimate things
  220. anticlimax
    a disappointing decline after a previous rise
  221. antidote
    a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
  222. antipathy
    a feeling of intense dislike
  223. antiquated
    so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
  224. antiseptic
    thoroughly clean and free of disease-causing organisms
  225. antithesis
    exact opposite
  226. anvil
    a heavy block on which hot metals are shaped by hammering
  227. apathy
    an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
  228. ape
    any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
  229. aperture
    a natural opening in something
  230. apex
    the highest point of something
  231. aphasia
    inability to use language because of a brain lesion
  232. aphorism
    a short pithy instructive saying
  233. apiarist
    a farmer who keeps bees for their honey
  234. apiary
    a shed containing a number of beehives
  235. apiculture
    the cultivation of bees for the production of honey
  236. aplomb
    great coolness and composure under strain
  237. apocalyptic
    of or relating to a catastrophe
  238. apocryphal
    being of questionable authenticity
  239. apogee
    the farthest point in an orbit around the Earth
  240. apolitical
    neutral with regards to government policy
  241. apologist
    a person who argues to defend some policy or institution
  242. apoplexy
    a loss of consciousness from the lack of oxygen in the brain
  243. apostate
    not faithful to religion or party or cause
  244. apothecary
    a health professional who prepares and dispenses drugs
  245. apothegm
    a short pithy instructive saying
  246. apotheosis
    model of excellence or perfection of a kind
  247. appall
    strike with disgust or revulsion
  248. apparent
    clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
  249. apparition
    a ghostly appearing figure
  250. appease
    make peace with
  251. appellation
    identifying words by which someone or something is called
  252. append
    fix to; attach
  253. application
    the action of putting something into operation
  254. apposite
    being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
  255. appraise
    consider in a comprehensive way
  256. appreciate
    be fully aware of; realize fully
  257. apprehend
    anticipate with dread or anxiety
  258. apprehensive
    in fear or dread of possible evil or harm
  259. apprise
    inform somebody of something
  260. approbation
    official acceptance or agreement
  261. appropriate
    suitable for a particular person, place, or situation
  262. appurtenance
    equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles
  263. apropos
    of a suitable, fitting, or pertinent nature
  264. aptitude
    inherent ability
  265. aquiline
    curved down like an eagle's beak
  266. arable
    capable of being farmed productively
  267. arbiter
    someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue
  268. arbitrary
    based on or subject to individual discretion or preference
  269. arbitrate
    act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
  270. arboreal
    of or relating to or formed by trees
  271. arboretum
    a facility where trees and shrubs are cultivated
  272. arcade
    a structure composed of arches supported by columns
  273. arcane
    requiring secret or mysterious knowledge
  274. archaic
    so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
  275. archaeology
    the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people
  276. archaic
    so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
  277. archetype
    something that serves as a model
  278. archipelago
    a group of many islands in a large body of water
  279. archives
    collection of records especially about an institution
  280. ardor
    feelings of great warmth and intensity
  281. arduous
    characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
  282. argot
    a characteristic language of a particular group
  283. aria
    an elaborate song for solo voice
  284. arid
    lacking sufficient water or rainfall
  285. aristocracy
    a privileged class holding hereditary titles
  286. armada
    a large fleet
  287. aromatic
    having a strong pleasant odor
  288. arraign
    accuse of a wrong or an inadequacy
  289. array
    an impressive display or assortment
  290. arrears
    the state of being behind in payments
  291. arrhythmic
    lacking a steady beat or accent
  292. arrogance
    overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner
  293. arroyo
    a stream or brook
  294. arsenal
    all the weapons and equipment that a country has
  295. artery
    a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
  296. artful
    not straightforward or candid
  297. articulate
    express or state clearly
  298. artifact
    a man-made object
  299. artifice
    the use of deception or trickery
  300. artisan
    a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
  301. artless
    simple and natural; without cunning or deceit
  302. ascendancy
    the state when one person or group has power over another
  303. ascertain
    learn or discover with confidence
  304. ascetic
    someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline
  305. ascribe
    attribute or credit to
  306. aseptic
    free of pathological microorganisms
  307. ashen
    pale from illness or emotion
  308. asinine
    devoid of intelligence
  309. askance
    with suspicion or disapproval
  310. askew
    turned or twisted to one side
  311. asperity
    harshness of manner
  312. aspersion
    a disparaging remark
  313. aspirant
    an ambitious young person
  314. aspire
    have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
  315. assail
    attack someone physically or emotionally
  316. assay
    a test of a substance to determine its components
  317. assent
    agree or express agreement
  318. assert
    declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
  319. assiduous
    marked by care and persistent effort
  320. assimilate
    make alike
  321. assuage
    provide physical relief, as from pain
  322. assumption
    the act of taking something for granted
  323. assurance
    a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
  324. asteroid
    a small celestial body composed of rock and metal
  325. astigmatism
    impaired eyesight common in nearsighted people
  326. astral
    being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars
  327. astringent
    tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue
  328. astronomical
    relating to the branch of physics studying celestial bodies
  329. astute
    marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
  330. asunder
    into parts or pieces
  331. asylum
    a shelter from danger or hardship
  332. asymmetric
    characterized by lack of balance in the arrangement of parts
  333. atavism
    a reappearance of an earlier characteristic
  334. atheistic
    related to a lack of belief in the existence of God
  335. atone
    turn away from sin or do penitence
  336. atrocity
    an act of shocking cruelty
  337. atrophy
    a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
  338. attentive
    taking heed
  339. attenuate
    become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude
  340. attest
    provide evidence for
  341. attire
    clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
  342. attribute
    a quality belonging to or characteristic of an entity
  343. attrition
    the act of rubbing together
  344. atypical
    not representative of a group, class, or type
  345. audacious
    disposed to venture or take risks
  346. audit
    examine carefully for accuracy
  347. augment
    enlarge or increase
  348. augury
    an event indicating important things to come
  349. august
    profoundly honored
  350. aureole
    the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere
  351. auroral
    characteristic of the dawn
  352. auspicious
    indicating favorable circumstances and good luck
  353. austere
    of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor
  354. authenticate
    establish the undisputed credibility of something
  355. authoritarian
    characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule
  356. authoritative
    of recognized power or excellence
  357. autocratic
    characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule
  358. automaton
    a mechanism that can move independently of external control
  359. autonomous
    existing as an independent entity
  360. autopsy
    an examination and dissection of a dead body
  361. auxiliary
    furnishing added support
  362. avalanche
    a slide of large masses of snow, ice and mud down a mountain
  363. avant-garde
    radically new or original
  364. avarice
    reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth
  365. avenge
    take action in return for a perceived wrong
  366. aver
    declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
  367. averse
    strongly opposed
  368. aversion
    a feeling of intense dislike
  369. avert
    turn away or aside
  370. aviary
    a building where birds are kept
  371. avid
    marked by active interest and enthusiasm
  372. avocation
    an auxiliary activity
  373. avow
    declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
  374. avuncular
    being or relating to an uncle
  375. awe
    an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
  376. awful
    exceptionally bad or displeasing
  377. awl
    a pointed tool for marking surfaces or for punching holes
  378. awry
    turned or twisted to one side
  379. axiom
    a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof
  380. azure
    bright blue in color, like a clear sky
  381. babble
    utter meaningless sounds
  382. bacchanal
    a wild gathering
  383. Bacchanalia
    an orgiastic festival in ancient Greece in honor of Dionysus
  384. bacchanalian
    used of riotously drunken merrymaking
  385. backslide
    return to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards
  386. badger
    sturdy carnivorous burrowing mammal with strong claws
  387. badinage
    frivolous banter
  388. baffle
    be a mystery or bewildering to
  389. bait
    something used to lure fish or other animals
  390. baleful
    threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
  391. balk
    refuse to proceed or comply
  392. ballast
    any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship
  393. balm
    preparation applied externally as a remedy or for soothing
  394. balmy
    mild and pleasant
  395. banal
    repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
  396. bandy
    discuss lightly
  397. bane
    something causing misery or death
  398. bank
    financial institution that accepts deposits and lends money
  399. bantering
    cleverly amusing in tone
  400. bar
    a rigid piece of metal or wood
  401. barb
    a point facing the main point making an arrowhead or spear
  402. bard
    a lyric poet
  403. barefaced
    with no effort to conceal
  404. bargain
    an agreement between parties fixing obligations of each
  405. baroque
    relating to an elaborately ornamented style of art and music
  406. barrage
    the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area
  407. barrister
    a British lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law
  408. barterer
    a trader who exchanges goods and not money
  409. base
    lowest support of a structure
  410. bask
    expose oneself to warmth and light, as for relaxation
  411. bastard
    the illegitimate offspring of unmarried parents
  412. bastion
    projecting part of a rampart or other fortification
  413. bate
    moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
  414. battalion
    an army unit consisting of a headquarters and companies
  415. bauble
    cheap showy jewelry or ornament
  416. bawdy
    humorously vulgar
  417. bearing
    characteristic way of holding one's body
  418. beatific
    resembling or befitting an angel or saint
  419. beatitude
    a state of supreme happiness
  420. bedizen
    decorate tastelessly
  421. bedraggle
    make wet and dirty, as from rain
  422. beeline
    the most direct route
  423. befuddle
    be confusing or perplexing to
  424. beget
    have children
  425. begrudge
    be envious of or feel annoyance toward
  426. beguile
    attract; cause to be enamored
  427. behemoth
    someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
  428. beholden
    under a moral obligation to someone
  429. behoove
    be appropriate or necessary
  430. belabor
    beat soundly
  431. belated
    after the expected or usual time
  432. beleaguer
    annoy persistently
  433. belie
    be in contradiction with
  434. belittle
    cause to seem lesser or inferior
  435. bellicose
    having or showing a ready disposition to fight
  436. belligerent
    characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
  437. bemoan
    regret strongly
  438. bemused
    perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements
  439. benediction
    a blessing or ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
  440. benefactor
    a person who helps people or institutions
  441. beneficent
    doing or producing good
  442. beneficial
    promoting or enhancing well-being
  443. beneficiary
    the recipient of funds or other advantages
  444. benefit
    something that aids or promotes well-being
  445. benevolent
    showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding
  446. benign
    kind in disposition or manner
  447. benison
    a spoken blessing
  448. bent
    stooped (used of the back and knees)
  449. bequeath
    leave or give, especially by will after one's death
  450. berate
    censure severely or angrily
  451. bereaved
    sorrowful through loss or deprivation
  452. bereavement
    state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
  453. bereft
    lacking or deprived of something
  454. berserk
    frenzied as if possessed by a demon
  455. beseech
    ask for or request earnestly
  456. beset
    assail or attack on all sides
  457. besiege
    surround so as to force to give up
  458. besmirch
    smear so as to make dirty or stained
  459. bestial
    resembling an animal, especially by being vicious or cruel
  460. bestow
    give as a gift
  461. betoken
    be a signal for or a symptom of
  462. betray
    deliver to an enemy by treachery
  463. betroth
    give to in marriage
  464. bevy
    a flock of birds
  465. beware
    be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to
  466. bewitch
    cast a spell over someone or something
  467. bicameral
    consisting of two chambers
  468. bicker
    argue over petty things
  469. bid
    propose a payment
  470. biennial
    occurring every second year
  471. bifurcated
    divided into or made up of two parts
  472. bigot
    a prejudiced person who is intolerant of differing opinions
  473. bigotry
    intolerance and prejudice
  474. bilious
    relating to a digestive juice secreted by the liver
  475. bilk
    cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money
  476. billow
    a large sea wave
  477. billowing
    characterized by great swelling waves or surges
  478. bivouac
    temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
  479. bizarre
    conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
  480. blackball
    vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent
  481. blanch
    turn pale, as if in fear
  482. bland
    lacking taste or flavor or tang
  483. blandishment
    flattery intended to persuade
  484. blare
    make a loud noise
  485. blasphemy
    profane language
  486. blase
    nonchalantly unconcerned
  487. blatant
    without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious
  488. bleak
    unpleasantly cold and damp
  489. blemish
    a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something
  490. blight
    any plant disease resulting in withering without rotting
  491. blighted
    affected by something that prevents growth or prosperity
  492. bliss
    a state of extreme happiness
  493. blithe
    carefree and happy and lighthearted
  494. bloat
    swelling of the intestinal tract of animals caused by gas
  495. blotch
    an irregularly shaped spot
  496. blowhard
    a very boastful and talkative person
  497. bludgeon
    a club used as a weapon
  498. blue
    of the color intermediate between green and violet
  499. blues
    a state of depression
  500. bluff
    a high steep bank
Created on Wed Sep 11 13:53:56 EDT 2013 (updated Wed Sep 11 14:38:12 EDT 2013)

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