Lesson 3
Sophomore Vocabulary

1. beget verb to produce; to be the father of
   Hatred begets hatred.
   
   
2. begrudge verb to resent another's success; to give with reluctance
   The old miser begrudged every cent he paid to the caretaker.
   syn: envy
   
   
3. belated adj. delayed
   Joan sent a belated birthday card to his sister.
   syn: tardy, too late ant: timely
   
   
4. beleaguer verb to besiege by encircling; to harass.
   The picnickers were beleaguered with pesky ants and flies.
   syn: surround, to annoy
   
   
5. benediction noun a blessing
   We bowed our heads for the benediction before singing the closing hymn.
   syn: curse, malediction
   
   
6. beneficiary noun one who receives benefits
   John was the sole beneficiary of his Uncle Martin's vast estate.
   
   
7. berate verb to scold or rebuke severely and at length
   The coach berated the three players for arriving late.
   syn: to rebuke, reprimand           ant: praise
   
   
8. berserk adj. in a state of violent or destructive rage
   My father went a little berserk when I told him I had put a dent in his new car.
   syn: frenzied
   
   
9. bias noun a prejudiced view either for or against that inhibits impartial judgment
   The jurors were instructed to review the facts without bias.
   
   
10. bibliophile noun a lover of books
    Having been a bibliophile since childhood, Mrs. Duncan was the perfect librarian.