"d"

Question 1

Decree

Answer 1

to declare formally and with authority

Question 2

Deference

Answer 2

respect; regard

Question 3

Deficient

Answer 3

not enough in degree or amount

Question 4

Demonstrate

Answer 4

to do as an example; gives evidence for

Question 5

Demur

Answer 5

to object to

Question 6

Deplete

Answer 6

to (over)use over time (usu. resources)

Question 7

Desolate

Answer 7

bare, barren, empty

Question 8

Devise

Answer 8

to come up with (a plan)

Question 9

Dilemma

Answer 9

a problem, usually requiring a choice between two options

Question 10

Diligence

Answer 10

conscientiousness; the quality of being committed to a task

Question 11

Diminish

Answer 11

to become smaller in scope or degree

Question 12

Dire

Answer 12

hopeless and dangerous or fearful

Question 13

Discord

Answer 13

disagreement

Question 14

Disdain

Answer 14

a lack of respect and strong dislike (toward something or someone)

Question 15

Dismay

Answer 15

hopelessness, stress, or consternation; to fill with woe or apprehension

Question 16

Disparage

Answer 16

to belittle or speak down to

Question 17

Dispatch

Answer 17

to send off a message or messenger

Question 18

Diversification

Answer 18

the act of becoming diverse

Question 19

Doctrine

Answer 19

a principle, theory, or position, usu. advocated by a religion or gov’t

Question 20

Dominion

Answer 20

power and authority (usu. over a territory); a legal territory

Question 21

Dreary

Answer 21

sad, gloomy, dull

Question 22

Dubious

Answer 22

doubtful, questionable