3/11/22 Flashcards by sebastian barry | Brainscape

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Desiccate (v)

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to dry out thoroughly

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Diaphanous (adj)

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Allowing light to show through; delicate

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Diatribe (n)

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An abusive, condemnatory speech

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Dictum (n)

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An authoritative statement

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Diffident (adj)

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Lacking self-confidence

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Dupe (v)

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To deceived

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Dyspeptic (adj)

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suffering from indigestion; gloomy and irritable

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Ebullient (adj)

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exhilarated; full of enthusiasm and high spirits

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