D Words Flashcards

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Daunt

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V.
To intimidate
Syn: discourage Ant: Encourage

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Debonair

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Adj.
Suave
Syn: polished Ant: unsophiscated

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Deduce

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V.
To derive by reasoning
Syn: conclude Ant: imagine

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Delude

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V.
Deceive the mind or judgement
Syn: beguile Ant: be honest

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Delusion

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N.
A false belief
Syn: apparition Ant: actuality

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Denounce

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V.
To speak against
Syn: accuse Ant: praise

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Depreciate

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V.
To reduce in value or price
Syn: decrease Ant: increase

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Desensitize

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V.
To make unresponsive to
Syn: numb Ant: sensitize

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Destitute

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Adj.
Lacking in the extreme
Syn: needy Ant: rich

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Digress

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V.
To stray away from
Syn: drift Ant: stay

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Dilapidated

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Adj.
Brought into ruin
Syn: battered Ant: new

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Discern

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V.
To differentiate
Syn: discover Ant: confuse

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Discreet

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Adj.
Careful in judgement
Syn: careful Ant: rash

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Disparate

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Adj.
Very dissimilar
Syn: different Ant: similar

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Dissolution

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N.
A breaking up
Syn: decay Ant: gelling

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Distraught

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Adj.
Beset with conflict
Syn: agitated Ant: calm

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Docile

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Adj.
obedient, easily taught
Syn: teachable Ant: rebellious

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Dubious

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Adj.
Doubtful, unsure
Syn: skeptical Ant: trusting