Set2 Flashcards
deride
to mock
derivative
something derived; unoriginal
desiccate
to dry completely
desuetude
state of disuse
desultory
random; disconnected; rambling
deterrent
something that discourages or hinders
detraction
the act of taking away
diaphanous
transparent; vague; insubstancial
diatribe
bitter verbal attack
dichotomy
division into two usually contradictory parts
diffidence
shyness; lack of confidence
diffuse
to spread out
digression
act of straying from the main point
dirge
funeral hymn
disabuse
free from a misconception
discerning
perceptive; exhibiting keen insight and good judgement
discomfit
to make uneasy; disconcert
discordant
not in tune
discredit
to dishonor; disgrace
discrepancy
difference between
discrete
constituing a separate thing; distinct
discretion
quality of showing self-restraint in speech or actions
disingenuous
not candid, crafty
disinterested
unpredujiced; objective