Word List 14 Flashcards by Heather Succar | Brainscape

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deviate

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turn away (a pinnacle or norm)

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devious

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roundabout, erratic, not straightforward

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devise

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think up, invent, plan

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devoid

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lacking

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devout

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pious

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dexterous

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skillful

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diabolical

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devilish

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diagnosis

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art of identifying a disease

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dichotomy

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split, branching into two

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dictum

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authoritative and weighty statement

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didactic

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teaching , instructional

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differentiate

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distinguish

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diffidence

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shyness

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diffuse

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both wordy and poorly organized, spread out

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digression

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wandering away from the subject

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dilapidated

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ruined because of neglect

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dilatory

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delaying

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dilemma

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problem

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dilettante

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aimless follower of the arts, amateur

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diligence

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steadiness of effort

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dilute

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make less concentrated

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diminution

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lessening, reducing in size

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din

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continued loud noise

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dint

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means, effort

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dire

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disastrous

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disabuse

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correct false impression, undeceive

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disaffected

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disconnected with those in authority

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disapprobation

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disapproval, condemnation

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disarray

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a disorderly or untidy state

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disavowal

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denial, disclaiming

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disband

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dissolve, disperse

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discernible

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distinguishable, perceivable

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discerning

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mentally quick and observant, having insight

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disclose

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reveal

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discombobulated

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confused, discomposed

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discomposure

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agitation, loss of poise

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disconcert

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confuse, upset

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disconsolate

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sad

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discord

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conflict, lack of hhamony

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discordant

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disagreeable to the ear, not in harmony

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discount

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minimize significance of, reduce in price

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discourse

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formal discussion, conversation

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discredit

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defame, destroy confidence in

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discrepancy

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lack of consistency

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discrete

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sperate, unconnected

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discretion

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prudence, ability to adjust actions to circumstances

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discriminating

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treating people of different classes unequally, able to see subtle differences

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disdain

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view in scorn or contempt

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disenfranchise

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deprive of civil right

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disengage

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uncouple, separate