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1
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DISPARATE

A

essentially different

2
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DISSEMBLE

A

false/misleading appearance; let pass unnoticed

3
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DISSEMINATE

A

spread widely, broadcast

4
Q

DISSOLUTION

A

breaking of bond/union;

dismissal, decease

5
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DISSONANCE

A

inharmonious, disagreement

6
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DISTEND

A

expand by stretching, spread in all directions

7
Q

DISTILL

A

extract elements to obtain purification

8
Q

DOCTRINAIRE

A

impractical theorist

9
Q

DOGMATIC

A

relating to any strong set of principles concerning faith/morals

10
Q

DUPE

A

person easily deceived/fooled

11
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EBULLIENT

A

overflowing w/enthusiasm; high-spirited

12
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ECLECTIC

A

made up of various sources; not following any one system

13
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EFFICACY

A

effectiveness

14
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EFFRONTERY

A

shameless boldness; barefaced audacity

15
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ELEGY

A

sad/mournful music composition

16
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ELICIT

A

bring out; evoke

17
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EMBELLISH

A

to beautify, adorn, enhance

18
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EMPIRICAL

A

verifiable by experience/observation

19
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EMULATE

A

imitate w/effort to equal or surpass

20
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ENDEMIC

A

native, indigenous