(61-80) Flashcards by Leana Moleta | Brainscape

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DERIVATIVE

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not original, secondary

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DESICCATE

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dry thoroughly

dehydrate

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DESULTORY

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lacking in consistency

random

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DIATRIBE

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bitter/sharp abuse; criticize

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DICHOTOMY

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division into two parts

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DIFFIDENCE

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lacking confidence; shy

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DIFFUSE

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to pour/spread as fluid

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DIGRESSION

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passage that deviates from central theme

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DIRGE

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mournful song in commemoration for the dead

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DISABUSE

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free from deception; forgive

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DISCERNING

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showing good/outstanding judgment

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DISCORDANT

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disagreeable, harsh

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DISCREDIT

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to injure credit/reputation; defame

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DISCREPANCY

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inconsistency; disagreeing quality

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DISCRETE

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apart/detached from others; separate

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DISINGENUOUS

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insincere

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DISINTERESTED

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not influenced by selfish motives

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DISJOINTED

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disconnected

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DISMISS

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to bid a person to go; depart

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DISPARAGE

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depreciate, belittle