D Flashcards
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Diametrically
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Directly
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Dissemination
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The activity/action of spreading something, especially information, widely.
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Dimensions
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Perspectives through which you can see the world
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Disposition
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a person’s inherent qualities of mind and character.
an inclination or tendency.
the way in which something is placed or arranged, especially in relation to other things.
the action of arranging or ordering people or things in a particular way
the power to deal with something as one pleases.
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Dictatorship
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The exercise of power by one person or small group of people.
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Democracy
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When the people have supreme authority
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Discrete
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individually separate and distinct.
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Discreet
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careful and circumspect in one’s speech or actions, especially in order to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage
intentionally unobtrusive
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Dwell
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live in or at a specified place.
Dwell on
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Dignify
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make (something) seem worthy and impressive.
give an impressive name to (someone or something that one considers worthless).
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Diagnosis
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the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
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Deictic
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Relating to pointers in a text that allow you to identify its time and place
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Dictate
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Authoritative control
Authoritatively control
say or read aloud (words to be typed, written down, or recorded on tape).
an order or principle that must be obeyed
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Delegate
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Representative
Entrust
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Definitional rules
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Rules that establish meanings or categories
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Denounce
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Publicly declare to be wrong or evil.
inform against.
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Dashes
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to signal interruptions in a sentence (basically like parentheses), and to connect independent clauses.
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Definition
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Specification
Xmeaning
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Deliberately
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consciously and intentionally
in a careful and unhurried way.
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Delegated powers
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Those specifically granted to the federal government in the constitution, by the people
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Delegated
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Granted
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Demise
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a person’s death.
the end or failure of an enterprise or institution.
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Daze
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make (someone) unable to think or react properly; stupefy; bewilder.
a state of stunned confusion or bewilderment
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Dissolution
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the closing down or dismissal of an assembly, partnership, or official body.
the action or process of dissolving or being dissolved
disintegration; decomposition
debauched living; dissipation
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Describe
Specify
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Denotation
the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests
the action or process of indicating or referring to something by means of a word, symbol, etc.
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Demean
cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for (someone or something).
do something that is beneath one's dignity
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Dimwitted
stupid or silly.
you are saying in quite an unkind way that you do not think they are very clever
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What did one fish in a tank say to the other fish in the tank?
“Do you know how to drive this thing?”
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Derision
Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.
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Dramatize
adapt (a novel) or present (a particular incident) as a play or movie
exaggerate the seriousness or importance of (an incident or situation).
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Disembody
separate or free (something) from its concrete form
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Decipher
convert (a text written in code, or a coded signal) into normal language
succeed in understanding, interpreting, or identifying (something).
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Disclosure
the action of making new or secret information known.
a fact, especially a secret, that is made known.
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Dividend
a sum of money paid regularly (typically quarterly) by a company to its shareholders out of its profits (or reserves).
a payment divided among a number of people, e.g., members of a cooperative or creditors of an insolvent estate.
an individual's share of a dividend.
a benefit from an action or policy.
a number to be divided by another number.
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Defer
put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone.
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Dismemberment
the action of cutting off a person's or animal's limbs
the action of partitioning or dividing up a territory or organization.
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Dom
a person who takes the dominant role in BDSM sexual activities.
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Deign
do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity.
condescend to give (something).
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Disgrace
loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action
a person or thing regarded as shameful and unacceptable
bring shame or discredit on (someone or something).
fall from favor or lose a position of power or honor.
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Discriminative
(of a person) able to recognize or make distinctions with accuracy.
making or showing an unjust or prejudicial distinction in the treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of ethnicity, sex, age, or disability.
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Disintegration
the process of losing cohesion or strength.
the process of coming to pieces.
a process in which a nucleus or other subatomic particle emits a smaller particle or divides into smaller particles.
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Despicable
deserving hatred and contempt.
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Denizen
an inhabitant or occupant of a particular place.
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Deservedly
in the way that is deserved; rightfully.
used to say that someone or something should have been treated a certain way
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Draconian
(of laws or their application) excessively harsh and severe.
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Dally
act or move slowly.
have a casual romantic or sexual liaison with.
show a casual interest in something, without committing oneself seriously.
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Dire
(of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent.
(of a warning or threat) presaging disaster.
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Deed
an action that is performed intentionally or consciously
a brave or noble act.
action or performance.
a legal document that is signed and delivered, especially one regarding the ownership of property or legal rights.
convey or transfer (property or rights) by legal deed.
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Demarcation
the action of fixing the boundary or limits of something.
a dividing line.
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Dissenting
holding or expressing opinions that are at variance with those commonly or officially held.
disagreeing with or refusing to conform to the doctrine of an established or orthodox Church
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Dissent
hold or express opinions that are at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially expressed.
separate from an established or orthodox church because of doctrinal disagreement.
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Destiny
the events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future.
the hidden power believed to control what will happen in the future; fate.
Predetermined future
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Discriminable
able to be discriminated; distinguishable.
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Determinate
having exact and discernible limits or form.
(of a flowering shoot) having the main axis ending in a flower bud and therefore no longer extending in length, as in a cyme.
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Dissertation
a long essay on a particular subject, especially one written as a requirement for the Doctor of Philosophy degree.
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Desolation
a state of complete emptiness or destruction.
anguished misery or loneliness.
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Dismay
consternation and distress, typically that caused by something unexpected.
cause (someone) to feel consternation and distress.
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Devise
plan or invent (a complex procedure, system, or mechanism) by careful thought.
leave (real estate) to someone by the terms of a will.
a clause in a will leaving something, especially real estate, to someone.
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Debased
reduced in quality or value.
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Debase
reduce (something) in quality or value; degrade.
lower the moral character of (someone).
lower the value of (coinage) by reducing the content of precious metal.
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Deposit
put or set down (something or someone) in a specific place, typically unceremoniously.
(of water, the wind, or other natural agency) lay down (matter) gradually as a layer or covering.
lay (an egg).
store or entrust with someone for safekeeping.
pay (a sum of money) into a bank account.
pay (a sum) as a first installment or as a pledge for a contract.
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Dissipation
dissipated living
the squandering of money, energy, or resources.
loss of energy, especially by its conversion into heat.
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Diaphragm
a dome-shaped muscular partition separating the thorax from the abdomen in mammals. It plays a major role in breathing, as its contraction increases the volume of the thorax and so inflates the lungs.
a thin sheet of material forming a partition.
a taut flexible membrane in mechanical or acoustic systems.
a thin contraceptive cap fitting over the cervix.
a device for varying the effective aperture of the lens in a camera or other optical system.
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Dull
lacking interest or excitement.
lacking brightness, vividness, or sheen.
(of the weather) overcast; gloomy.
(of sound) not clear; muffled.
(of pain) indistinctly felt; not acute.
(of an edge or blade) blunt.
(of activity) sluggish or slow-moving.
(of a person) slow to understand; stupid
make or become dull or less intense.
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Dim
(of a light, color, or illuminated object) not shining brightly or clearly.
(of an object or shape) made difficult to see by darkness, shade, or distance.
(of a room or other space) made difficult to see in by darkness.
(of the eyes) not able to see clearly.
(of a sound) indistinct or muffled.
not clearly recalled or formulated in the mind.
(of prospects) not giving cause for hope or optimism.
stupid or slow to understand.
make or become less bright or distinct.
lower (a vehicle's headlights) from high to low beam.
make or become less intense or favorable.
make or become less able to see clearly.
Take a dim view of: regard with disapproval.
Abbreviations:
dimension
Diminuendo
Diminutive
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Dispute
a disagreement, argument, or debate.
a disagreement between management and employees that leads to an action of protest by the employees.
argue about (something); discuss heatedly.
question whether (a statement or alleged fact) is true or valid.
compete for; strive to win.
Beyond dispute: certain or certainly; without doubt
Open to dispute: not definitely decided
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Dingy
gloomy and drab
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Drab
lacking brightness or interest; drearily dull.
of a dull light brown color.
fabric of a dull brownish color.
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Dace
a small freshwater fish of the minnow family, typically living in running water
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Domestic affairs
political activities, events, and situations that occur within a country's borders
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Detente
the easing of hostility or strained relations, especially between countries.
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Deterrence
the action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.
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Dread
anticipate with great apprehension or fear.
great fear or apprehension.
a person with dreadlocks.
dreadlocks
greatly feared; dreadful.
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Displeasure
a feeling of annoyance or disapproval.
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Denunciation
public condemnation of someone or something.
the action of informing against someone.
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Definitive
(of a conclusion or agreement) done or reached decisively and with authority.
(of a book or other text) the most authoritative of its kind
(of a postage stamp) for general use and typically of standard design, not special or commemorative.
a definitive postage stamp.
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Despise
feel contempt or a deep repugnance for.
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Discredited
brought into disrepute; having lost respect or credibility.
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Dutifully
in a conscientious or obedient manner.
in a manner motivated by duty rather than desire or enthusiasm.
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Dumpy
(of a person) short and stout.
(of a place) dirty and run-down.
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Debauchery
excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures.
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Dreadful
causing or involving great suffering, fear, or unhappiness; extremely bad or serious.
extremely disagreeable.
used to emphasize the degree to which something is the case, especially something regarded with sadness or disapproval.
(of a person) unwell or troubled.
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Discontented
dissatisfied, especially with one's circumstances.
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Discontent
lack of contentment; dissatisfaction with one's circumstances.
a person who is dissatisfied, typically with the prevailing social or political situation
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Dinginess
the state of being dirty, discolored, or dull
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Dreary
dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing.
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Darn
mend (a hole in knitted material) by interweaving yarn with a needle.
embroider (material) with a large running stitch.
a place in a garment that has been darned.
used to emphasize something, especially to express anger or frustration.
used for emphasis, especially to express anger or frustration.
used in various expressions for emphasis or to express anger or frustration.
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Decaying
rotting or decomposing through the action of bacteria and fungi.
falling into disrepair; deteriorating.
declining in quality, power, or vigor.
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Deteriorating
becoming progressively worse.
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Deteriorate
become progressively worse.
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Decay
(of organic matter) rot or decompose through the action of bacteria and fungi.
cause to rot or decompose.
(of a building or area) fall into disrepair; deteriorate.
decline in quality, power, or vigor.
(of a radioactive substance, particle, etc.) undergo change to a different form by emitting radiation
(of a physical quantity) undergo a gradual decrease.
the state or process of rotting or decomposition.
rotten matter or tissue.
structural or physical deterioration.
the process of declining in quality, power, or vigor.
the change of a radioactive substance, particle, etc. into another by the emission of radiation.
gradual decrease in the magnitude of a physical quantity.
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Dilapidated
(of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect.
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Dustbin
a container for household refuse, especially one kept outside; a garbage can.
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Defection
the desertion of one's country or cause in favor of an opposing one.
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Delicate
very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality.
(of a color or a scent) subtle and subdued.
(of food or drink) subtly and pleasantly flavored.
easily broken or damaged; fragile.
(of a person, animal, or plant) susceptible to illness or adverse conditions.
(of a state or condition) easily upset or damaged.
(of a person or an action) tactful and considerate.
skillful and finely judged; deft.
(of an instrument) highly sensitive.
a delicate fabric or garment made of such fabric
In a delicate condition: pregnant
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Delight
please (someone) greatly.
take great pleasure in.
great pleasure.
a cause or source of great pleasure.
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Din
a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise.
make (someone) learn or remember something by constant repetition.
make a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise.
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Daunting
seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating.
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Daunt
make (someone) feel intimidated or apprehensive.
Nothing daunted: without having been made fearful or apprehensive.
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Distorted
pulled or twisted out of shape; contorted.
giving a misleading or false account or impression; misrepresented.
affected by electrical distortion.
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Distort
pull or twist out of shape.
become twisted out of shape.
give a misleading or false account or impression of.
change the form of (an electrical signal or sound wave) during transmission, amplification, or other processing.
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Delicately
in a manner displaying fineness of texture or structure and intricate workmanship.
in a pleasantly subtle and subdued manner; lightly.
in a very careful or finely judged manner; gently.
in a highly sensitive or thoughtful way; tactfully.
in a way that is easily upset or affected.
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Disappearance
an instance or fact of someone or something ceasing to be visible.
an instance or fact of someone going missing or (in coded political language) being killed.
the process or fact of something ceasing to exist or be in use.
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Desperate
feeling, showing, or involving a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with.
(of an act or attempt) tried in despair or when everything else has failed; having little hope of success
(of a situation) extremely bad, serious, or dangerous.
(of a person) having a great need or desire for something.
(of a person or fight) violent or dangerous.
desperate diseases must have desperate remedies: extreme measures are justified as a response to a difficult or dangerous situation.
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Detection
the action or process of identifying the presence of something concealed.
the work of a detective in investigating a crime.
another term for demodulation (see demodulate).
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Displace
take over the place, position, or role of (someone or something
cause (something) to move from its proper or usual place.
force (someone) to leave their home, typically because of war, persecution, or natural disaster.
remove (someone) from a job or position of authority against their will.
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Dawn
the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise.
the beginning of a phenomenon or period of time, especially one considered favorable.
(of a day) begin.
come into existence.
become evident to the mind; be perceived or understood.
From dawn to dusk: all day; ceaselessly.
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Devoid
entirely lacking or free from.
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Disharmonious
lacking in harmony or accord
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Disharmony
lack of harmony or agreement.
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Distended
swollen due to pressure from inside; bloated.
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Distend
swell or cause to swell by pressure from inside.
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Dappled
marked with spots or rounded patches.
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Dapple
mark with spots or rounded patches.
a patch or spot of color or light.
an animal whose coat is marked with patches or spots.
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Domineering
asserting one's will over another in an arrogant way.
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Domineer
assert one's will over another in an arrogant way.
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Drivel
nonsense
Talk nonsense
let saliva or mucus flow from the mouth or nose.
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Dogma
a principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.
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Disengaged
emotionally detached
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Disengage
separate or release (someone or something) from something to which they are attached or connected.
become released.
remove (troops) from an area of conflict.
pass the point of one's sword over or under the opponent's sword to change the line of attack.
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Deprecating
expressing disapproval; disapproving.
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Deprecate
express disapproval of.
(chiefly of a software feature) be usable but regarded as obsolete and best avoided, typically due to having been superseded.
disparage or belittle (something).
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Disparage
regard or represent as being of little worth.
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Despairing
showing the loss of all hope.
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Despair
the complete loss or absence of hope.
lose or be without hope.
be the despair of: be the cause of a feeling of hopelessness in (someone else).
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Damned
(in Christian belief) condemned by God to suffer eternal punishment in hell.
used to emphasize or express anger or frustration with someone or something.
used for emphasis or to express anger or frustration.
damned well: used for emphasis when the speaker is angry or irritated.
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Disconcerting
causing one to feel unsettled.
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Disconcert
disturb the composure of; unsettle.
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Disarming
(of manner or behavior) having the effect of allaying suspicion or hostility, especially through charm.
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Detractor
a person who disparages someone or something.
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Dampness
the state or condition of being slightly wet.
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Dust
fine, dry powder consisting of tiny particles of earth or waste matter lying on the ground or on surfaces or carried in the air.
any material in the form of tiny particles
a fine powder.
a cloud of dust
a dead person's remains.
the mortal human body.
an act of dusting.
remove the dust from the surface of (something) by wiping or brushing it.
bring something out for use again after a long period of neglect.
deliver a pitch very near a batter so they must fall to the dirt to avoid being hit by it.
cover lightly with a powdered substance.
sprinkle (a powdered substance) on to something.
beat up or kill someone
the dust settles: things quiet down.
eat someone's dust: fall far behind someone in a competitive situation
gather dust: remain unused
kick up dust: create a disturbance
leave someone or something in the dust: surpass someone or something easily
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Decanter
a vessel that is used to hold the decantation of a liquid (such as wine) which may contain sediment.
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Dump
a site for depositing garbage.
a heap of garbage left at a dump
a place where a particular kind of waste, especially dangerous waste, is left.
a place where weapons and other military equipment is stored.
an unpleasant or dreary place.
a copying of stored data to a different location, performed typically as a protection against loss.
a printout or list of the contents of a computer's memory, occurring typically after a system failure.
an act of defecation.
deposit or dispose of (garbage, waste, or unwanted material), typically in a careless or hurried way.
put down or abandon (something) hurriedly in order to make an escape.
put (something) down firmly or heavily and carelessly.
abandon or desert (someone).
send (goods unsalable in the home market) to a foreign market for sale at a low price.
sell off (assets) rapidly.
copy (stored data) to a different location, especially so as to protect against loss.
print out or list the contents of (a store), especially after a system failure.
tackle (a quarterback) before he can throw a pass.
dump on: transfer the responsibility for something to someone else in a way that is unfair or unwelcome
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Desultorily
in a way that is without a clear plan or purpose and shows little effort or interest
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Dissonance
lack of harmony among musical notes.
a tension or clash resulting from the combination of two disharmonious or unsuitable elements.
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Damn
(in Christian belief) be condemned by God to suffer eternal punishment in hell.
be doomed to misfortune or failure.
condemn, especially by the public expression of disapproval.
curse (someone or something).
expressing anger, surprise, or frustration.
used to emphasize or express anger or frustration with someone or something.
used for emphasis or to express anger or frustration.
— be damned: used to express rejection of someone or something previously mentioned
damn well: used to emphasize a statement, especially when the speaker is angry
I'll be damned: used to express a strong negative
not be worth a damn: have no value at all
not give a damn: not care at all
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Doleful
expressing sorrow; mournful.
expressing sorrow; mournful.
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Deinstitutionalize
discharge (a long-term inmate) from an institution such as a mental hospital or prison.
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Deficit financing
Government funding of spending by borrowing
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Deranged
crazy; insane.
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Dislocation
injury or disability caused when the normal position of a joint or other part of the body is disturbed.
a displacement of part of a crystal lattice structure.
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Despotism
the exercise of absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.
the exercise of absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.
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Didactically
in a way that is intended to teach, especially in a fixed or unchangeable way
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Decadent
characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline.
luxuriously self-indulgent.
a person who is luxuriously self-indulgent.
a member of a group of late-19th-century French and English poets associated with the Aesthetic Movement.
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Decoy
ˈdēˌkoi
a bird or mammal, or an imitation of one, used by hunters to attract other birds or mammals.
a person or thing used to mislead or lure an animal or person into a trap.
a pond from which narrow netted channels lead, into which wild ducks may be enticed for capture
dəˈkoi
lure or entice (a person or animal) away from an intended course, typically into a trap
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Dazzle
(of a bright light) blind (a person) temporarily.
amaze or overwhelm (someone) with a particular impressive quality.
brightness that confuses someone's vision temporarily.
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Descry
catch sight of.
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Detest
dislike intensely.
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Dove
a stocky seed- or fruit-eating bird with a small head, short legs, and a cooing voice. Doves are generally smaller and more delicate than pigeons, but many kinds have been given both names.
a person who advocates peaceful or conciliatory policies, especially in foreign affairs.
(in Christian art and poetry) the Holy Spirit (as represented in John 1:32).
North American past of dive.
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Devalue
reduce or underestimate the worth or importance of.
reduce the official value of (a currency) in relation to other currencies.
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Dissociation
the disconnection or separation of something from something else or the state of being disconnected.
the splitting of a molecule into smaller molecules, atoms, or ions, especially by a reversible process.
separation of some aspects of mental functioning from conscious awareness, leading to a degree of mental dysfunction or to mental conditions including dissociative identity disorder.
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Dissociative identity disorder
a severe mental health condition characterized by the presence of two or more distinct identities or personality states.
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Discourse
ˈdiˌskôrs
written or spoken communication or debate.
a formal discussion of a topic in speech or writing.
a connected series of utterances; a text or conversation.
speak or write authoritatively about a topic.
engage in conversation.
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Deference
humble submission and respect.
in deference to: out of respect for; in consideration of. "in deference to her wishes we spent two weeks on the coast"
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Dispel
make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear.
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Debauched
indulging in or characterized by sensual pleasures to a degree perceived to be morally harmful; dissolute
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Debauch
destroy or debase the moral purity of; corrupt.
a bout of excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures, especially eating and drinking.
the habit or practice of indulgence in sensual pleasures; debauchery.
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Discord
disagreement between people.
lack of agreement or harmony between things.
lack of harmony between notes sounding together.
a chord which (in conventional harmonic terms) is regarded as unpleasing or requiring resolution by another
any interval except unison, an octave, a perfect fifth or fourth, a major or minor third and sixth, or their octaves.
a single note dissonant with another.
diˈskôrd
(of people) disagree.
(of things) be different or in disharmony.
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Divine spirit
The rational
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Disconcerted
unsettled or confused
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Distinguished
successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect.
showing dignity or authority in one's appearance or manner.
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Distinguish
recognize or treat (someone or something) as different.
perceive or point out a difference
manage to discern (something barely perceptible).
be an identifying or characteristic mark or property of.
make oneself prominent and worthy of respect through one's behavior or achievements.
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Dalliance
a casual romantic or sexual relationship.
brief or casual involvement with something.
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Doublespeak
deliberately euphemistic, ambiguous, or obscure language.
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Doublethink
the acceptance of or mental capacity to accept contrary opinions or beliefs at the same time, especially as a result of political indoctrination
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Dissenter
a person who dissents.
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Dialectical
relating to the logical discussion of ideas and opinions.
concerned with or acting through opposing forces.
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Dreamy eyes
often describe a gaze that appears lost in thought, distant, or full of longing, suggesting a reflective and wistful quality, as if the person is daydreaming or fantasizing
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Desire
XSomething that is wanted
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Delineate
describe or portray (something) precisely.
indicate the exact position of (a border or boundary).
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Disparity
a difference in level or treatment, especially one that is seen as unfair.
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Distillation
the action of purifying a liquid by a process of heating and cooling.
the extraction of the essential meaning or most important aspects of something.
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Discrimination
the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of ethnicity, age, sex, or disability.
recognition and understanding of the difference between one thing and another.
the ability to discern what is of high quality; good judgment or taste.
the ability to distinguish between different stimuli.
the selection of a signal having a required characteristic, such as frequency or amplitude, by means of a discriminator that rejects all unwanted signals.
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Daffodil
a bulbous plant that typically bears bright yellow flowers with a long trumpet-shaped center (corona).
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Distraught
deeply upset and agitated.
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Doting
extremely and uncritically fond of someone; adoring.
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Dote
be extremely and uncritically fond of.
