Vocab Set 4 Flashcards

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Debility

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Weakness

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Debacle

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Complete failure

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Defray

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Cover the cost of

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Degenerate

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Decline, get worse

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Delineate

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Outline
Syn: define, describe
Ant: distort

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Demeanor

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Expression

Syn: attitude, behavior, manner

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Deprecate

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Put down, insult
Syn: belittle, condemn
Ant: approve, commend

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Depreciate

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Decrease in value
Syn: decrease, lower, diminish
Ant: increase, construct

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Dereliction

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Neglect

Syn: desertion, abandonment

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Desecrate

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Defile, pollute
Syn: dishonor, abuse
Ant: honor, protect

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Despicable

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Hateful

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Deterrent

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Prevention
Syn: obstacle, restraint
Ant: assistance, help

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Detrimental

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Harmful
Syn: damaging, destructive
Ant: aiding, positive

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Didactic

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Intending to instruct

Syn: teacherish

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Diffident

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Shy, lack in confidence
Syn: hesitant, meek
Ant: aggressive, bold

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Digress

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Stray, deviate
Syn: roam, drift
Ant: stay

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Dilettante

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Dabbler, lover of the arts
Syn: rookie
Ant: professional

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Disconsolate

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Cannot be consoled

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Discrepancy

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Inconsistency

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Disparage

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Mock