D (set 2) Flashcards

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Disseminate

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To spread the seeds of something; to scatter

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Disparate

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Different; incompatible; unequal

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Dissipate

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To thin out, drift away, or dissolve

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Dissolution

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The breaking up or dissolving of something into parts; disintegration

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Distend

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To swell; to extend a great deal

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Docile

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Easily taught; obedient

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Doctrinaire

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Into flexibly committed to a doctrine or theory without regard to its practicality; dogmatic

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Dogmatic

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Arrogantly assertive of unproven ideas; stubbornly of claiming that something is beyond dispute

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Dubious

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Full of doubt; uncertain

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Duplicity

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double dealing; deception

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Didactic

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Intended to teach; morally instructive

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Diffident

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Timid; lacking in self-confidence

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Digress

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To stray from the main subject

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Dilettante

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Amateur; someone with superficial knowledge

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Discern

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To have insight; to see things clearly

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Discrete

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Unconnected; separate

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Discreet

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Prudent; judiciously reserved; good judgment

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Disdain

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Arrogant scorn; contempt

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Disinterested

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Not taking sides; unbiased

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Disparage

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To be little; to say uncomplementary things

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Despot

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Absolute ruler; an autocrat

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Destitute

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Extremely poor; utterly lacking

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Desultory

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Without a plan or purpose; disconnected; random

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Dialectical

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Relating to discussions

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Dictum

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An authoritative saying