word smart list 32

Question 1

derogatory

Answer 1

adj disapproving; degrading

Question 2

desiccate

Answer 2

v. to dry out

Question 3

despondent

Answer 3

adj. extremely depressed; full of despair

Question 4

despot

Answer 4

n. an absolute ruler; an autocrat

Question 5

destitute

Answer 5

adj. extremely poor ; utter lacking

Question 6

dexterous

Answer 6

adj. skillful; adroit

Question 7

dialectical

Answer 7

adj. relating to discussions; relating to the rules and methods of reasoning; approaching the truth in the middle of opposing extremes

Question 8

dictum

Answer 8

n. an authoritative saying; an adage; a maxim; a proverb

Question 9

didactic

Answer 9

adj. intended to teach; morally instructive; pedantic

Question 10

diffident

Answer 10

adj. timid; lacking in self-confidence

Question 11

digress

Answer 11

v. to stray from the main subject

Question 12

dilettante

Answer 12

n. someone with superficial knowledge of the arts; an amateur; a dabbler