31-45 Flashcards
demean:
verb; cause a severe loss in the dignity of & respect for someone or something
depict:
verb; show or represent
determine:
verb; 1.) cause (something) to occur in a particular way; be the decisive factor in 2.) ascertain or establish exactly, typically as a result of research/calculation
devoid:
adjective; entirely lacking or free from
differentiate:
verb; 1.) recognize or ascertain what makes (someone or something) different 2.) (differentiate between) identify differences between (two or more people/things) 3.) make (someone/something) appear different or distinct 4.) make or become different in the process of growth or development
diffuse:
adjective; spread out over a large area; not concentrated
digress:
verb; leave the main subject temporarily in speech/writing
diminish:
verb; make/become less
discrepancy:
noun; a lack of compatibility or similarity between 2+ facts
(dis)inclined:
adjective; willing or positive about an action, belief, or attitude (disinclined: unexpected)
dismay:
verb; consternation/distress, typically that caused by something unexpected
disposition:
noun; 1.) a person’s inherent qualities of mind/character; 2.)an inclination or tendency
dynamic:
adjective; characterized by constant change, activity or progress
eclipse:
noun; a loss of significance, power, or prominence in relation to another person or thing
emerge:
verb; become apparent, important, or prominent