bas relief:

In sculpture, a design which is shallowly cut from its background material.

benevolent:

Concerned with doing good.

benign:

Of a kind and gentle disposition.

bespeaks:

To be or give a sign of; indicate.

bestowers:

People presenting gifts or honors.

bicorn:

Having two horns or horn-shaped parts.

biennial:

Happening every second year.

bosses:

Raised areas used as ornamentation.

bounty:

Something that is given liberally: for example, 'the bounty of the earth' means the possibility for a rich harvest.

bourgeoisie:

The middle class.

braziers:

A metal pan for holding burning coals or charcoal. It may be a cooking device over which food is grilled.

bricolage:

Something made or put together using whatever materials happen to be available.

bureaucracy:

A governing system using layers of departments or non elected officials.

burnished:

Made smooth or glossy by rubbing or polishing.

buttresses:

Architectural elements that support the main structure to keep it stable and upright.

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