Letter D Vocab Flashcards

1
Q

dearth

A

an inadequate supply, scarcity, lack

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2
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din

A

a loud continued noise

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3
Q

dirge

A

a funeral song or tune, hymn of grief, solemn music

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4
Q

debunk

A

to expose something as false

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5
Q

deploy

A

to spread out, to place into battle formation, to spread out troops so as to form an extended front or line

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6
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derange

A

to disarrange, to disturb, make insane

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7
Q

dappled

A

marked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background, mottled

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8
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discreet

A

having discernment/good judgement, modest, unnoticeable, prudent

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9
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discrete

A

separated, distinct, discontinuous

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10
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dogmatic

A

with authority, someone acting with authority

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11
Q

dour

A

stern/harsh, sullen/gloomy

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12
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dubious

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doubtful, giving rise to uncertainty, questionable

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