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| around |
through an area. [1/11 definitions] |
| Asmara |
the capital of Eritrea. |
| Atlantis |
a mythical Atlantic island and ancient civilization west of Gibraltar that supposedly sank into the sea. |
| attachment |
a strong feeling of friendship or loyalty to a person, place, thing, or idea. [1/3 definitions] |
| backstop |
in sports, a structure, such as a fence or wall, used to keep a ball from going out of the playing area. [1/2 definitions] |
| Baltic |
of, near, or pertaining to the Baltic Sea. [1/2 definitions] |
| bank1 |
a pile of something that is higher than the surrounding area. [1/3 definitions] |
| Barbados |
an island country in the Caribbean Sea. The capital of Barbados is Bridgetown. |
| bastion |
a fortified or well-protected position or area. [2/3 definitions] |
| beltway |
a highway that circles or skirts an urban area. |
| bicultural |
of or displaying a blend of two different cultures in a single area. |
| biology |
the animal and plant life of a particular place or area. [1/3 definitions] |
| black-eyed pea |
the seed of the cowpea plant, used as food; cowpea. |
| blanket |
a layer of something, such as snow, clouds, or flowers, that covers a thing or area. [1/3 definitions] |
| Bohai Sea |
a gulf on the northeast coast of China that is part of the Yellow Sea. |
| bomb cyclone |
a cyclone that rapidly intensifies in areas outside of the tropics. A bomb cyclone may bring with it a vast amount of snow or rain over an area. |
| brainstorm |
a sudden inspiration or bright idea. [1/6 definitions] |
| breaker1 |
a heavy ocean wave that breaks into foam on the shore or at sea. |
| brine |
the water of an ocean or sea. [1/4 definitions] |
| broadcast |
to send over television or radio. [1/4 definitions] |
| bromide |
a bland or trite remark or idea. [1/4 definitions] |
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