Lesson 8 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a detriment?
A
a cause of damage
2
Q
What is a dexterity?
A
the ability to think fast
3
Q
What is diffidence?
A
a lack of confidence
4
Q
What does dignify mean?
A
to give dignity to something
5
Q
What does dilate mean?
A
to expand in bulk
6
Q
What does diligent mean?
A
careful hard work
7
Q
What is diminution?
A
the act of becoming less
8
Q
What does diminutive mean?
A
to be very small
9
Q
What is a din?
A
loud, continuous noise
10
Q
What does disclose mean?
A
to open up
11
Q
What is disdain?
A
a feeling of disapproval
12
Q
What does dismay mean?
A
to cause someone to feel worried
13
Q
What is a dispensary?
A
a place where medicine is given
14
Q
What does disseminate mean?
A
to cause info to go to people
15
Q
What is a dissident?
A
someone who criticizes the government
