NSF nationals vocabulary 10 Flashcards
1
Q
declaim
A
to make a formal speech, elocution
2
Q
deconstructed
A
to disassemble or dismantle
3
Q
decrepit
A
weakened by old age, worn out
4
Q
default
A
failure to meet obligations, a option that is set until alternative option is picked
5
Q
defector
A
a person that abandons their duty
6
Q
defer
A
to put off for a later time
7
Q
deferential
A
showing deference or respect
8
Q
deft
A
dexterous, skillful
9
Q
deign
A
do something below one’s dignity
10
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deleterious
A
harmful to health, injurious
11
Q
delineate
A
to trace the outline of
12
Q
delta
A
the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet
13
Q
demeanor
A
behavior toward other people
14
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deprecate
A
express strong disapproval
15
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derogatory
A
a disparaging remark
