3/10/22 Flashcards
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Dissonance (n)
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A harsh and disagreeable combination, especially of sounds
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Distaff (n)
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the female branch of a family
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Distend (v)
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to swell, inflate, or bloat
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Dither (v)
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to act confusedly or without clear purpose
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Diurnal (adj)
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active or occuring during the day
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Divine (v)
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to foretell or know by inspiration
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Doctrinaire (adj)
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rigidly devoted to theories without regard for practicality; dogmatic
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Dogma (n)
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A firmly held opinion, especially a religious belief