Nouns 3 Flashcards

1
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Data

A

Facts or information

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2
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Dearth

A

Scarcity or lack of something

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3
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Debacle

A

Large-scale defeat or complete failure

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4
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Debut

A

First appearance, especially before an audience

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5
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Deference

A

Conceding to another’s desire or will; respect or courtesy

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6
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Deluge

A

Great flood or overwhelming inflow

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7
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Depot

A

Warehouse, large storage space

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8
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Depravity

A

Moral corruption

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9
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Destiny

A

Predetermined fate

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10
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Detriment

A

Damage, loss, or disadvantage

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11
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Diagnose

A

Analysis or determination of the cause of a disease or problem

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12
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Diction

A

The way in which words are used by a speaker

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13
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Discernment

A

Insight, ability to see things clearly

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14
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Disdain

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Arrogant scorn or contempt

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15
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Dilemma

A

Situation requiring a choice between two or more deeply held values or possibly unpleasant course of action

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16
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Din

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Loud, pervasive, continuous noise

17
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Directive

A

General order or instruction

18
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Discord

A

Disagreement, often noise

19
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Discrepancy

A

Inconsistency or error

20
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Dissent

A

Difference of opinion, especially from a widely held opinion

21
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Drought

A

Long period of dry weather or conditions