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bismuthic
  • a  containing bismuth (especially in the pentavalent state)
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bespoken
  • v  be a signal for or a symptom of
  • v  express the need or desire for; ask for
  • s  (of clothing) custom-made
  • s  pledged to be married
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besprent
  • s  sprinkled over
    glistening grass besprent with raindrops
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best
  • n  the supreme effort one can make
    they did their best
  • n  the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others
    he could beat the best of them
  • n  Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)
  • v  get the better of
    the goal was to best the competition
  • a  (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities
    the best film of the year
    the best solution
    the best time for planting
    wore his best suit
  • s  (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
    the White House thought it best not to respond
  • a  having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
  • s  having the normally expected amount
  • a  morally admirable
  • s  deserving of esteem and respect
  • s  promoting or enhancing well-being
  • s  agreeable or pleasing
  • s  of moral excellence
  • s  having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
  • s  thorough
  • s  with or in a close or intimate relationship
  • s  financially sound
  • s  most suitable or right for a particular purpose
  • s  resulting favorably
  • s  exerting force or influence
  • s  capable of pleasing
  • s  appealing to the mind
  • s  in excellent physical condition
  • s  tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
  • s  not forged
  • s  not left to spoil
  • s  generally admired
  • r  in a most excellent way or manner
    he played best after a couple of martinis
  • r  it would be sensible
    you'd best stay at home
  • r  from a position of superiority or authority
    father knows best
  • r  (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')
  • r  thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form
  • r  indicating high probability; in all likelihood
  • r  (used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully
  • r  to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree
  • r  favorably; with approval
  • r  to a great extent or degree
  • r  with great or especially intimate knowledge
  • r  with prudence or propriety
  • r  with skill or in a pleasing manner
  • r  in a manner affording benefit or advantage
  • r  in financial comfort
  • r  without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor
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