Vocab Set 15-16 Flashcards
1
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cursory
A
casual; hastily done
2
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curtail
A
shorten; reduce
3
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cynic
A
one who is skeptical or distrustful of human motives
4
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daunt
A
intimidate; frighten
5
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dawdle
A
loiter; waste time
6
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debilitate
A
weaken; enfeeble
7
Q
debunk
A
expose something as nonsensical or false
8
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decorum
A
propriety; orderliness and good taste in manners, proper behavior
9
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defame
A
to ruin the reputation of
10
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deference
A
courteous regard for another’s wish
11
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defiance
A
refusal to yield; resistance
12
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degenerate
A
become worse; deteriorate
13
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degrade
A
lower in rank or dignity; debase
14
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deliberate
A
consider; ponder
15
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delineate
A
portray; depict; sketch
16
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denounce
A
condemn; criticize
17
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deny
A
contradict; refuse
18
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depict
A
portray; describe
19
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deplore
A
regret strongly; express grief over
20
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depravity
A
corruption; wickedness
