vocab week 9

Question 1

derived

Answer 1

obtain something from (a specified source).

Question 2

despotic

Answer 2

of or typical of a despot; tyrannical.

Question 3

destitute

Answer 3

without the basic necessities of life.

devoid of

Question 4

dictatorial

Answer 4

of or typical of a ruler with total power.

having or showing a tendency to tell people what to do in an autocratic way.

Question 5

didactic

Answer 5

intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.

Question 6

diffident

Answer 6

modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.

Question 7

digress

Answer 7

leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.

Question 8

dilatory

Answer 8

slow to act.

intended to cause delay.

Question 9

dilettante

Answer 9

a person who cultivates an area of interest, such as the arts, without real commitment or knowledge.

Question 10

diligent

Answer 10

having or showing care and conscientiousness in one’s work or duties.

Question 11

discern

Answer 11

perceive or recognize (something).

Question 12

discomfit

Answer 12

make (someone) feel uneasy or embarrassed.