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