Day1.l Flashcards
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despondent
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extremely depressed, full of despair
2
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derogatory
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disapproving, degrading
3
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deprecate
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to express disapproval of
4
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depravity
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extreme wickedness or corruption
5
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denizen
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inhabitant
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demagogue
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a leader of the ppl, but more a rabble rouser
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delude
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to deceive
8
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decorous
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proper, in good taste, orderly
9
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decadent
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decaying or decayed, especially in terms of morals
10
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debacle
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violent breakdown, sudden overthrow, overwhelming defeat
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daunt
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to make fearful, to intimidate
12
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cynic
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one who deeply distrusts human nature, one who beleives humans are motivated only by selfishness
13
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credulous
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eager to believe, gullible
14
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covenant
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a solemn agreement, a contract, a pledge
15
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coup
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a brilliant victory or accomplishment, the violent overthrow of a goverment by a small internal group
