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demean:

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verb; cause a severe loss in the dignity of & respect for someone or something

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depict:

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verb; show or represent

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determine:

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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

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devoid:

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adjective; entirely lacking or free from

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differentiate:

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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

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diffuse:

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adjective; spread out over a large area; not concentrated

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digress:

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verb; leave the main subject temporarily in speech/writing

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diminish:

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verb; make/become less

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discrepancy:

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noun; a lack of compatibility or similarity between 2+ facts

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(dis)inclined:

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adjective; willing or positive about an action, belief, or attitude (disinclined: unexpected)

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dismay:

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verb; consternation/distress, typically that caused by something unexpected

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disposition:

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noun; 1.) a person’s inherent qualities of mind/character; 2.)an inclination or tendency

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dynamic:

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adjective; characterized by constant change, activity or progress

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eclipse:

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noun; a loss of significance, power, or prominence in relation to another person or thing

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emerge:

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verb; become apparent, important, or prominent

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