D Flashcards
DEFIANT
Showing bold resistance.
Synonym: impudent, disobedient
Example: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park
DEFERMENT
The act of delaying.
Synonym: postponement, reprieve
Example: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
DEMEAN
To lower in status.
Synonym: humble, degrade
Example: the embarassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters
DEMEANOR
Behavior toward others.
Synonym: disposition, comportment
Example: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
DERELICT
Abandoned
Synonym: destitute, forsaken
Example: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
DERIVATIVE
Lackig originality.
Synonym: banal, clich?
Example: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year’s Best Picture.
DIFFIDENT
Lacking self-confidence.
Synonym: timid, bashful
Example: the diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
DISCERN
To recognize as seperate or distinct.
Synonym: detect, discriminate
Example: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate
DISCONCERT
To throw into confusion.
Synonym: unnerve, bewilder
Example: Jennifer’s outspoken criticism of the meal disconcerted the waiter.
DISDAIN
Feeling of contempt.
Synonym: scorn, derision
Example: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
DRUB
To defeat decisively.
Synonym: beat, trash
Example: The powerful young boxer drubbed the long-time champion.
DUBIOUS
Questionable.
Synonym: suspect, doubtful
Example: Karl found Kevin’s clain that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football
DUPLICITY
Deceptive thought, speech, or action.
Synonym: deceit, dishonesty
Example: The life of an undercover detective is filled with necessary duplicityz
