vocab 10 Flashcards

1
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discourse

A

written or spoken communication or debate.

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2
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discredit

A

harm the good reputation of (someone or something).

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3
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discrepancy

A

a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.

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4
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disdain

A

a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.

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5
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disingenuous

A

not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.

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6
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disparage

A

regard or represent as being of little worth.

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7
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disparity

A

a difference in level or treatment, especially one that is seen as unfair.

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8
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dissipate

A

disappear or cause to disappear.

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9
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diverge

A

separate from another route, especially a main one, and go in a different direction.

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10
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divination

A

the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means.

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11
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divisive

A

tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people.

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12
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divulge

A

make known (private or sensitive information).

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