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| Word | Type | Used in a Sentence | Synonym |
| barb | noun | The barb on the fish hook caught on his arm. | a sharp point projecting in reverse direction |
| barbecue | noun | They broiled hotdogs on their backyard barbeque. | a grill, pit or outdoor fire for roasting meat |
| bargain | verb | In China you are expected to bargain. | to negotiate a price |
| barracks | noun | My barracks at Fort Ord housed about 50 soldiers. | building to house military personnel |
| barrow | noun | Americans usually use wheelbarrow instead of barrow. | a cart with one wheel with handles at one end |
| noun | We cooked and ate the barrow for the holidays. | castrated pig | |
| noun | The barrow marked the burial site. | mound of dirt or stones over a grave | |
| beaver | noun | Beavers had dammed up the stream | a large aquatic furred rodent |
| belch | noun | His belch embarrassed everyone at the table. | to expel stomach gas noisily through the mouth |
| benefactor | noun | The money came from an unknown benefactor. | one who gives financial aid |