frequent words "d" pt 2 Flashcards
1
Q
default
A
failure to act
2
Q
decorum
A
propriety; orderliness and good taste in manners
3
Q
desiccate
A
dry up
4
Q
desultory
A
aimless; haphazard; digressing at random
5
Q
diatribe
A
bitter scolding; invective (insulting, abusive or critical language)
6
Q
digression
A
wandering away from the subject
7
Q
disabuse
A
correct a false impression; undeceive
8
Q
discerning
A
mentally quick and observant; having insight
9
Q
discordant
A
not harmonious; conflicting
10
Q
discredit
A
defame; destroy confidence in; disbelieve
11
Q
discrepancy
A
lack of consistency; difference
12
Q
discrete
A
separate; unconnected; consisting of distinct parts
13
Q
disingenuous
A
lacking genuine candor; insincere
14
Q
disjointed
A
lacking coherence; separated at the joints
15
Q
disparage
A
belittle
