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“baste”
based, baste
based (BAYS'd) (verb)
To have as a fundamental principal upon which is formed the foundation of an idea, a construct, or undertaking: The theme of the novel is based on the idea of social justice.
baste (BAYST) (verb)
1. To sew together in a temporary fashion: Bianca, the seamstress, will baste the skirt before the client tries it on to be sure it fits correctly.
2. To moisten periodically with the juice or fat from the meat being cooked: The cook would baste the roast from time to time to be sure it was juicy and delicious.
2. To moisten periodically with the juice or fat from the meat being cooked: The cook would baste the roast from time to time to be sure it was juicy and delicious.
Nola's new cookbook was based on the principles of healthy fat-free menus; however, once in a while, she likes to have a roast which she can baste.
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bas-, baso-, basi-, ba-, bat-
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Confusing Words Clarified: Group B; Homonyms, Homophones, Homographs, Synonyms, Polysemes, etc.
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