Vocabulary and Synonyms

A blunder is a stupid or careless mistake. 'Dark' refers to lack of light, 'real being' means something that actually exists, and 'pertaining to speculative philosophy' describes metaphysics.

Blunt means having a dull edge or point, not sharp. It can also mean speaking in a direct, almost rude way. 'Slavishly attentive' describes servile behavior, 'study of insects' is entomology, and 'measure' means to determine size or amount.

To blurt is to utter something suddenly and impulsively, usually from nervousness or excitement, without thinking first. 'Funeral ceremony' is an obsequy, 'group of attendants' refers to a retinue, and 'like a meteor' means something fleeting or meteoric.

To blush is to become red in the face from embarrassment, shame, or modesty. 'Related to thinking constantly' is obsessive, 'put under a spell' means to bewitch, and 'arrangement of words in poetry form' refers to versification.

To bemoan means to lament, express grief or discontent about something. 'Someone seeking revenge' is a vindictive person, 'thin and wasted' means emaciated, and 'bordering on the sea' refers to coastal location.

Biennial means occurring every two years or lasting for two years. 'Something that nourishes' is alimentary, 'gradual intrusion' means incursion, and 'indirect in speech' refers to circumlocution.

Bemused means confused, bewildered, or lost in thought. It describes someone who is puzzled or deep in contemplation. Distractors: neologism is a new word, not confused state; emanate means issue forth; salient means noticeable.

Benefactor means a person who gives money or other help to a person or cause - literally a 'gift giver'. The 'bene-' prefix shows the positive/giving nature. Distractors: nepotism is favoritism to relatives; enervate means weaken; impaired means damaged.

Benevolent means generous, kind, or charitable - showing goodwill. The root combines 'bene-' (good) + 'volens' (wishing). Distractors: meticulous is precision; peculate means taking for own use; martinet means strict disciplinarian.

Benign means gentle, kindly, or harmless (especially used in medical contexts for non-cancerous growths). The 'ben-' root means good/well. Distractors: parsimonious is stingy; embitter means make bitter; martyr is someone who dies for a cause.

Bent, as an adjective, means determined, set on a course, or inclined toward something. It can also mean natural talent or inclination. Distractors: nihilist rejects traditional beliefs; embody means give form to; masochist enjoys pain.

Bequeath means to leave property or money to someone through a will after death. This is a legal term used in estate planning. The other options describe different concepts: quick movement relates to speed, raised relief design describes embossing, and a stone/brick worker is a mason.

'Berate' means to scold or criticize someone angrily and strongly. Option B 'scold strongly' matches this definition. The other options are unrelated - 'snip off' suggests cutting, 'hug' is an affectionate action (opposite), and 'wear a mask or disguise' refers to concealment.

'Bereavement' is the state or condition of having lost a loved one through death - being 'deprived of something valuable or beloved'. Option B is correct. Option A describes 'nocturnal', option C means 'disorient' or 'confuse', and option D is the literal meaning of 'masticate'.

'Bereft' means deprived or stripped of something valuable (like hope, courage, or possessions). Option B 'deprived of (something valuable)' is correct. Option A means 'malodorous', option C suggests 'underdeveloped', and option D could describe 'matte' or 'dull'.