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

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