W 9/10 Flashcards by Sarah Fenton

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decry (v)

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to disparage, call attention

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differential (adj)

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acting respectfuly

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defunct (adj)

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no loger in use; inactive

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Denigrate (v)

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to defame

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derogatory (adj)

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disparaging, belittling

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destitute (adj/n)

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without basic necessities

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dexterous (adj)

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skillful and clever

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diaphanous (adj)

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sheer, almost transparet

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diatribe (n)

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bitter attack in words

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didactic (adj)

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instructive, intended to teach

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digress (v)

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to turn aside from the main subject

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Dilettante (n)

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a person who cultivates an area of interest such as arts, without real commitment

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disingenuous (adj)

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insecure

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disheveled (adj)

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in complete disarray

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dissolute (adj)

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having no morals

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droll (adj)

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often amusing

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dogmatic (adj)

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opinions in an arrogant manner

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doleful (adj)

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mournful and sorrowful

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draconian (adj)

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extremely harsh or severe

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Duplicity (n)

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deceitfulness, double dealing

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ebullient (adj)

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high-spirited, exuberant