30's Flashcards

(10 cards)

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de·mure

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reserved, modest, and shy (typically used of a woman).

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2
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de·plete

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use up the supply or resources of.

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de·pre·ci·a·tion

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a reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due in particular to wear and tear.

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des·pi·ca·ble

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deserving hatred and contempt.

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des·pot

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a ruler or other person who holds absolute power, typically one who exercises it in a cruel or oppressive way.

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de·te·ri·o·rate

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become progressively worse.

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di·a·tribe

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a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.

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dif·fi·dent

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

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di·min·u·tive

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extremely or unusually small.

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10
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di·vulge

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make known (private or sensitive information).

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