Word List 14 Flashcards
Derogatory
Expressing a low opinion
Descant
Discuss fully
Descry
Catch sight of
Desecrate
Profane; violate the sanctity of
Desiccate
Dry up
Desolate
Unpopulated; rob of joy; lay waste to; forsake
Despoil
Strip of valuables; rob
Despondent
Depressed; gloomy
Despot
Tyrant; harsh; authoritarian
Destitute
Extremely poor
Desultory
Aimless; haphazard
Detached
Emotionally removed; calm and objective
Deterrent
Something that discourages
Detonation
Explosion
Detrimental
Harmful
Deviate
Turn away from; depart
Devious
Roundabout; erratic; not straightforward
Devise
Think up; invent; plan
Devoid
Lacking
Devotee
Enthusiastic follower
Devout
Pious
Dexterous
Skillful
Diabolical
Devilish
Dialectical
Relating to the art of debate; mutual or reciprocal
Diaphanous
Sheer; transparent
Diatribe
Bitter scolding
Dichotomy
Split; branching into two parts
Dictum
Authoritative and weighty statement
Didactic
Teaching; instructional
Diffidence
Shyness; without confidence
Dilapidated
Ruined because of neglect
Dilatory
Delaying
Dilute
Make less concentrated
Diminution
Lessening; reducing in size
Din
Continued loud noise
Dingy
Dull; not fresh
Dint
Means; effort
Dire
Disastrous
Dirge
Mournful songs
Disabuse
Correct a false impression
Disaffected
Disloyal
Disapprobation
Disapproval; condemnation
Disarray
Disorderly or untidy state
Disavowal
Denial; disclaiming
Disband
Dissolve; disperse
Disburse
Pay out
Discernable
Distinguishable; perceivable
Discerning
Mentally quick and observant
Disclaim
Disown; renounce claim to
Disclose
Reveal
Discombobulated
Confused; discomposed
Discomfit
Put to rout; defeat
Discomposure
Agitation; loss of poise
Disconcert
Confuse; upset; embarrass
Disconsolate
Sad
Discord
Conflict; lack of harmony
Discordant
Not Harmonious; conflicting
Discount
Disregard; dismiss
Discourse
Formal discussion; conversation
Discredit
Defame; destroy confidence in; disbelief
Discrepancy
Lack of consistency; difference
Discrete
Separate; unconnected
Discretion
Prudence; ability to adjust actions to circumstances
Discriminating
Able to see differences; prejudiced
Discursive
Digressing; rambling
Disembark
Go ashore
Disenfranchise
Deprive of a civil right
Disengage
Uncouple; separate
Disfigure
Mar in beauty; spoil
Disgorge
Surrender something; eject; vomit
Disgruntle
Make discontented