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Lesson Three

Lesson Three. English I. beget. Definition. Example. (v) to produce; to be the parent of. Hatred begets more hatred. begrudge. Definition. Example. (v) to resent another’s success; to give with reluctance syn : envy. The old miser begrudged every cent he paid to the caretaker.

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Lesson Three

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  1. Lesson Three English I

  2. beget Definition Example • (v) to produce; to be the parent of • Hatred begets more hatred.

  3. begrudge Definition Example • (v) to resent another’s success; to give with reluctance • syn: envy • The old miser begrudged every cent he paid to the caretaker.

  4. belated Definition Example • (adj) delayed • syn: tardy; too late • ant: timely • Joan sent a belated birthday card to her sister.

  5. beleaguer Definition Example • (v) to besiege by encircling (as with an army); to harass • syn: surround; annoy • The picnickers were beleaguered with pesky ants and flies.

  6. benediction Definition Example • (n) a blessing • ant: curse; malediction • We bowed our heads for the benediction before singing the closing hymn.

  7. beneficiary Definition Example • (n) one who receives benefits • John was the sole beneficiary of his Uncle Martin’s vast estate.

  8. berate Definition Example • (v) to scold or rebuke severely and at length • syn: rebuke; reprimand • ant: praise • The coach berated the three players for arriving late.

  9. berserk Definition Example • (adj) in a state of violent or destructive rage • syn: frenzied • My father went a little berserk when I told him I had put a dent in his new car.

  10. bias Definition Example • (n) a prejudiced view (either for or against) that inhibits impartial judgment • ant: impartiality • The jurors were instructed to review the facts without bias.

  11. bibliophile Definition Example • (n) a lover of books • Having been a bibliophile since childhood, Mrs. Duncan was the perfect librarian.

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