page 6 Flashcards
What does ‘detrimental’ mean?
damaging, destructive, harmful
What does ‘devour’ mean?
swallow, consume, eat
What does ‘dialogue’ mean?
talk, communication, conversation
What does ‘didactic’ mean?
educational, preachy, instructive
What does ‘diminish’ mean?
lessen, decline, decrease
What does ‘discard’ mean?
cancel, abandon, get rid of
What does ‘disdain’ mean?
hate, indifference, scorn
What does ‘disparate’ mean?
contrasting, different, inconsistent
What does ‘dispose’ mean?
place, order, deal with
What does ‘distort’ mean?
misrepresent, alter, warp
What does ‘divisive’ mean?
disruptive, at odds, conflicting
What does ‘dormant’ mean?
inactive, asleep, inoperative
What does ‘dubious’ mean?
doubtful, arguable, questionable
What does ‘eclectic’ mean?
diverse, varied, wide-ranging
What does ‘effective’ mean?
productive, efficient, compelling
