D's Flashcards
1
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Debilitate
A
To weaken or impair
2
Q
Decimate
A
To destroy large numbers of; to inflict great damage upon
3
Q
Decry
A
To denounce or criticize
4
Q
Defamation
A
A malicious or abusive attack on one’s character
5
Q
Delve
A
To deeply search through
6
Q
Demise
A
The end of existence; death
7
Q
Denigrate
A
To speak ill off; to belittle
8
Q
Depict
A
To represent or describe
9
Q
Deplore
A
To condemn; disapprove of or regret
10
Q
Derision
A
Use of ridicule to show contempt
11
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Derivative
A
Copied or adapted; something derived
12
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Desultory
A
Inconsistent and irregular; aimless
13
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Dexterity
A
Skill and ease of movement, especially of the hands; cleverness
14
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Diatribe
A
An abusive, insulting verbal attack
15
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Didactic
A
Intended for the purposes of moral teaching or instructing, even when such instruction is not necessary or welcome
