Lesson 6
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Lesson 6 - Mask Toggle

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#101
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Blunder
/ˈblʌn.dər/
noun
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a stupid or careless mistake
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Making that investment was a terrible blunder that cost him everything.

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mistake, error, slip-up, gaffe
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success, achievement, accuracy
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costly blunder, terrible blunder, avoid blunder
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#102
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Bonus
/ˈboʊ.nəs/
noun
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an amount of money added to wages on a seasonal basis, especially as a reward for good performance
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She received a year-end bonus for her excellent work performance.

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reward, incentive, extra payment, gratuity
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deduction, penalty, fine
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annual bonus, performance bonus, cash bonus
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#103
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Bone
/boʊn/
noun
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any of the hard parts inside a human or animal that make up its frame
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The doctor said the bone was completely healed after the fracture.

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skeleton, frame, structure
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flesh, muscle, tissue
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broken bone, bone structure, bone marrow
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#104
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Bondage
/ˈbɑn.dɪdʒ/
noun
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the state of being a slave; the state of being under the control of a force or influence
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The people fought to escape from the bondage of oppression.

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slavery, captivity, servitude, subjugation
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freedom, liberty, independence
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escape bondage, break bondage, in bondage
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#105
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Bond
/bɑnd/
noun
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a close connection joining two or more people; a certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation
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The strong bond between the mother and child was evident.

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connection, tie, link, relationship
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separation, division, disconnect
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strong bond, family bond, government bond
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#106
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Bonanza
/bəˈnæn.zə/
noun
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a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits
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The oil discovery was a bonanza for the small country.

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windfall, jackpot, treasure trove, gold mine
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disaster, loss, misfortune
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oil bonanza, profit bonanza, unexpected bonanza
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#107
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Bolster
/ˈboʊl.stər/
noun
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a long thick pillow that is placed under other pillows for support
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She placed a bolster behind her back for extra comfort while reading.

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pillow, cushion, support
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bed bolster, neck bolster, support bolster
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#108
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Boldness
/ˈboʊld.nəs/
noun
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willingness to take risks; confidence and courage in behavior
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Her boldness in confronting the problem impressed everyone.

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courage, bravery, daring, audacity
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timidity, cowardice, hesitation
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show boldness, act with boldness, surprising boldness
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#109
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Boil
/bɔɪl/
noun
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a painful, pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected hair follicles
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The painful boil on his neck required medical treatment.

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abscess, pustule, carbuncle
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healthy skin
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painful boil, infected boil, treat boil
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#110
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Boast
/boʊst/
noun
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an act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements
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His constant boast about his wealth annoyed everyone.

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brag, pride, show-off, swagger
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modesty, humility, understatement
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empty boast, idle boast, proud boast
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#111
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Blanket
/ˈblæŋ.kɪt/
noun
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a large piece of woolen or similar material used as a covering for warmth
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She wrapped herself in a warm blanket on the cold night.

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cover, throw, comforter, quilt
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warm blanket, electric blanket, blanket coverage
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#112
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Blue-blood
/ˌbluː ˈblʌd/
noun
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a person of noble birth; aristocrat
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She came from a family of blue-bloods with centuries of royal heritage.

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aristocrat, noble, patrician, elite
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commoner, peasant, plebeian
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true blue-blood, old blue-blood family
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#113
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Blow
/bloʊ/
noun
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a powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object
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The boxer delivered a devastating blow to his opponent.

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strike, hit, punch, impact
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caress, gentle touch
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fatal blow, crushing blow, deliver a blow
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#114
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Bloodshed
/ˈblʌd.ʃed/
noun
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the killing or wounding of people, typically in large numbers during a conflict
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The peace treaty was signed to prevent further bloodshed.

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carnage, slaughter, violence, killing
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peace, harmony, non-violence
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prevent bloodshed, avoid bloodshed, end bloodshed
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#115
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Blockage
/ˈblɒk.ɪdʒ/
noun
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an obstruction that makes movement or flow difficult or impossible
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The drain blockage caused water to overflow in the kitchen.

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obstruction, clog, jam, barrier
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clearance, flow, passage
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drain blockage, road blockage, arterial blockage
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#116
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Blockade
/blɒˈkeɪd/
noun
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an act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving
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The naval blockade prevented supplies from reaching the port.

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siege, embargo, barrier, obstruction
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access, opening, passage
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naval blockade, economic blockade, lift blockade
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#117
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Blister
/ˈblɪs.tər/
noun
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a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage
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The new shoes gave her a painful blister on her heel.

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bubble, sore, lesion
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healthy skin
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blood blister, water blister, blister pack
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#118
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Bliss
/blɪs/
noun
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perfect happiness; great joy
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She felt pure bliss while watching the beautiful sunset.

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happiness, joy, ecstasy, rapture
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misery, suffering, agony
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pure bliss, domestic bliss, ignorance is bliss
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#119
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Blessing
/ˈbles.ɪŋ/
noun
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a beneficial thing for which one is grateful; divine favor
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Having good health is a blessing that we should cherish.

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benediction, favor, gift, grace
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curse, misfortune, burden
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divine blessing, count blessings, mixed blessing
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#120
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Blemish
/ˈblem.ɪʃ/
noun
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a mark, flaw, or imperfection that spoils the appearance of something
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The scar was a small blemish on her otherwise perfect skin.

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flaw, defect, mark, stain, spot
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perfection, beauty, enhancement
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skin blemish, minor blemish, without blemish
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