brainscape Flashcards
(180 cards)
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Almost
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Almost ready to
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Above all
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Most importantly
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Add up
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Make sense; be logical
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All at once
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Suddenly; without warning
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As a matter of fact
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In reality; actually
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As a rule
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Generally; customarily
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At ease
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Not nervous; calm
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At the drop of a hat
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Quickly; without any preparation time
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Back out (of)
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Withdraw an offer
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Bank on
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Depend on; count on
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Be my guest
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Do what you want; feel free; help yourself
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Be rusty
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Need practice or review
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Beats me
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I don’t know; I have no idea (often used in response to a question)
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Better off
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In an improved condition
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Bitte of more than one can chew
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Take on more responsability than one can handle
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Bound to
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Certain to; sure to
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Break down
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Stop functioning ( a machine for example)
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Break in (on)
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Interrupt
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Break the ice
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Break through social barriers (as at a party)
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Break the news (to)
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Inform; give bad news
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Break up
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End (a meeting for example)
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Break up (with)
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Stop being a couple (a boyfriend and girlfriend for example)
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A breeze
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Something very simple and easy to do
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Bring about
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Cause to happen
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Bring up
(1) Raise (a child)(2) introduce (a topic, for example)
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Brush on up
Review; study; practice
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Bump into
Meet unexpectedly; run into
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By and large;
Mostly; generally; on the whole
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By heart
By memory; learned word for word
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By no means
In no way; not at all
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abandon
(v) desert, leave behind
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able
(adj) capable, quilified, fit
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abolish
(v) end, eliminate
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abrupt
(adj) sudden, hasty, unexpected
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acclaim
(v) applaud, praise, honor praise, applause, honor
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acrid
(adj) bitter, sharp, biting
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adapt
(v) adjust, modify
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adept
(adj) skillful, expert
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adhere
(v) stick, cling
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admonish
(v) warn, caution advise
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adorn
(v) decorate
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advent
(n) coming, arrival
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affluent
( adj) rich, wealthy, prosperous, well-to-do
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aggravate
(v)
(1) annoy, irritate
(2) intensify, worsen
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agile
(adj) graceful, nimble, lively
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ailment
(n) sickness, illness
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allot
(v) divide, distribute
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amazing
(adj) astonishing, astounding, surprising, startling
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amiable
(adj) agreeable, congenial, pleasant
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anticipate
(v) foresee, expect, predict
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anxious
(adj)
(1) worried, nervous, apprehensive
(2) eager, avid
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appraise
(v) evaluate, estimate, assess
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apt
(adj)
(1) appropiate, suitable, correct, relevant, proper
(2) likely, prone
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ardous
(adj) difficult, exhasuting
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arid
(adj) dry, barren
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aroma
(n) fragrance, smell, odor, scent
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artificial
(adj) synthetic, imitation, manmade
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astonishing
(adj) surprising, amazing, astounding
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astute
(adj) intelligent, clever, perceptive
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attain
(v) accomplish, achieve
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augment
(v) supplement, increase, strengthen, expand
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austere
(adj) strict, harsh, severe, stern
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authentic
(adj) genuine, true
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aversion
(n) dislike, hostility, fear
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awkward
(adj) clumsy
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baffle
(v) confuse, puzzle, mistify
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balmy
(adj) mild, warm
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ban
(v) prohibit, forbid
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bar
(v) prevent, obstruct, block
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barren
(adj) sterile, unproductive, bleak, lifeless
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barter
(adj) trade, exchange
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beckon
(v) summon, call, signal
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belligerent
(adj) hostile, aggressive
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beneficial
(adj) helpful, useful, advantageous
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benevolent
(adj) benign, kind, compassionate
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bias
(n) prejudice, leaning
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bland
(adj) mild, tasteless, dull
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blatant
(adj) flagrant, obvious, overt
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blend
(v) mix, mingle, combine
| (n) misxture, combination
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bloom
(v) blossom, flower, flourish
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blunt
(adj)
(1) unsharpened, dull
(2) rude, abrupt, curt
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blurry
(adj) unfocused, unclear, indistinct
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bold
(adj) brave, courageus
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bolster
(v) support, sustain
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bond
(v) join, connection
| (n) tie, link, connection
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boom
(v) expand, prosper
| (n) expansion, prosperity, growth
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brace
(v) support, reinforce
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brilliant
(adj)
(1) bright, shiny, radiant, dazzling
(2) talented, gifted, intelligent
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brisk
(adj)
(1) lively, quick, vigorous
(2) cool, chilly, invigorating
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brittle
(adj) fragile, breakable, weak
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bulky
(adj) huge, large, clumsy
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calamity
(n) disaster, catastrophe
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capable
(adj) competent, able, efficient, skillfull
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carve
(v) cut, sculpt, slice
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casual
(adj)
(1) informal, relaxed
(2) accidental, chance
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caustic
(adj) biting, harsh, sarcastic
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cautious
(adj) careful, alert, prudent
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celebrated
(adj) distinguished, famous, prominent
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charming
(adj) delightful, lovely, attractive
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cherish
(v) appreciate, esteem, treasure
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choice
(n) selection, option
| (adj) excepcional, superior
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cite
(v) quote, mention, refer to, list
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clash
(v) argue, dispute, quarrel
| (n) argument, conflict, dispute
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classify
(v) categorize
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clever
(adj) smart, sharp, witty, bright
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cling
(v) stick, adhere, hold
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clumsy
(adj) awkward, inept
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coax
(v) persuade, urge
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colossal
(adj) huge, enormous, gigantic
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commnence
(v) begin, initiate, start
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commerce
(n) trade, bussines
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commodity
(n) good, product, merchandise
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compel
(v) force, require, coerce
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competent
(adj) adept, skillful, capable, able
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complement
(v) suplement, complete
| (n) supplement, addition
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compliment
(v) praise, flatter, commend
| (n) praise, flattery, commendation
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comprehensive
(adj) complete, thorough, exhaustive
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compulsory
(adj) necessary, obligatory, mandatory
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concede
admit, acknowledge, recognize
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concise
(adj) brief, short, abbreviated
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concrete
(adj) tangible, specific, real, perceptible
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congregate
(v) assemble, gather
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conspicous
(adj) noticeable, obvious, prominent
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contemplate
(v) think about, ponder, speculate
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controversial
(adj) disputable, debatable
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convenient
(adj) accessible, available, handy
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cope with
(v) deal with, manage, handle
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copious
(adj) abundant, ample, plentiful
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cordial
(adj) congenial, warm, friendly
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courteous
(adj) polite, refined, gracious
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covert
(adj) secret, hidden
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cozy
(adj) (1) comfortable, warm
| (2) friendly, intimate, close
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crave
(v) desire, long for, hope for
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crooked
(adj)
(1) curved, twisted, zigzag
(2) dishonest, corrupt
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crucial
(adj) critical, decisive, key
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crude
(adj)
(1) rude, impolite, vulgar
(2) unprocessed, raw, unrefined
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cruel
(adj) brutal, vicious, ruthless
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cryptic
(adj) secret, hidden, mysterious
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curb
(v) restrict, limit, control
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curious
(adj)
(1) inquisitive
(2) odd, strange, unusual
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curt
(adj) abrupt, blunt, impolite
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damp
(adj) moist, wet, humid
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daring
(adj) bold, courageous, brave
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dazzling
(adj) shining, sparkling, blinding, bright
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declare
(v) announce, proclaim
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deem
(v) believe, consider, regard, judge
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defective
(adj) flawed, faulty, broken, malfunctioning
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defiant
(adj) rebellious, insubordinate
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delicate
(adj) exquisite, fragile
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delightful
(adj) charming, attractive, enchanting
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delusion
(n) illusion, dream, fantasy
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demolish
(v) tear down, destroy, wreck, raze
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dense
(adj) thick, solid
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desist
(v) stop, cease, discontinue
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device
(n) instrument, tool, mechanism
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devise
(v) invent, plan, figure out
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dim
(adj) unclear, faint, indistinct
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din
(n) noise, clamor, commotion
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dire
(adj) desperate, grievous, serious
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dismal
(adj) gloomy, depressing, dreary
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disperse
(v) scatter, distribute, spread
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dispute
(n) argument, quarrel, debate, clash, feud
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distinc
(adj) discrete, separate, different
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distinguished
(adj) celebrated, notable, famous, well-known
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divulge
(v) reveal, admit, disclose
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dogged
(adj) stubborn, determined, persistent
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dominate
(v) rule, control, govern
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dot
(v) are located in, are scattered around
| (n) spot, point
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downfall
(n) collapse, ruin, destruction
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doze
(v) sleep, nap
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drawback
(n) disadvantage, weakness, flaw
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dreary
(adj) dismal, gloomy, bleak
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drench
(v) wet, soak
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drowsy
(adj) sleepy, tired
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dubious
(adj) doubtful, skeptical, uncertain
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durable
(adj) lasting, enduring, resistant
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dwell
(v) live, reside, inhabit
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dwelling
(n) house, home, residence
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dwindle
(v) decrease, diminish
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dynamic
(adj) energetic, forceful, active, vibrant
