21 Flashcards
1
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deride
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v. to mock
2
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derivative
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n. something derived; unoriginal
3
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desiccate
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v. to dry completely
4
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desuetude
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n. state of disuse
5
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desultory
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adj. random; disconnected; rambling
6
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deterrent
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n. something that discourages or hinders
7
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detraction
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n. the act of taking away; derogatory comment on a person’s character
8
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diaphanous
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adj. transparent; fine-textured; insubstantial; vague
9
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diatribe
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n. bitter verbal attack
10
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dichotomy
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n. division into two usually contradictory parts
