Word List 14 Flashcards
(50 cards)
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deviate
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turn away (a pinnacle or norm)
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devious
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roundabout, erratic, not straightforward
3
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devise
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think up, invent, plan
4
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devoid
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lacking
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devout
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pious
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dexterous
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skillful
7
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diabolical
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devilish
8
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diagnosis
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art of identifying a disease
9
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dichotomy
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split, branching into two
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dictum
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authoritative and weighty statement
11
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didactic
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teaching , instructional
12
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differentiate
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distinguish
13
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diffidence
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shyness
14
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diffuse
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both wordy and poorly organized, spread out
15
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digression
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wandering away from the subject
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dilapidated
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ruined because of neglect
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dilatory
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delaying
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dilemma
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problem
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dilettante
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aimless follower of the arts, amateur
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diligence
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steadiness of effort
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dilute
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make less concentrated
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diminution
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lessening, reducing in size
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din
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continued loud noise
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dint
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means, effort
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dire
disastrous
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disabuse
correct false impression, undeceive
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disaffected
disconnected with those in authority
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disapprobation
disapproval, condemnation
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disarray
a disorderly or untidy state
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disavowal
denial, disclaiming
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disband
dissolve, disperse
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discernible
distinguishable, perceivable
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discerning
mentally quick and observant, having insight
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disclose
reveal
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discombobulated
confused, discomposed
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discomposure
agitation, loss of poise
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disconcert
confuse, upset
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disconsolate
sad
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discord
conflict, lack of hhamony
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discordant
disagreeable to the ear, not in harmony
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discount
minimize significance of, reduce in price
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discourse
formal discussion, conversation
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discredit
defame, destroy confidence in
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discrepancy
lack of consistency
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discrete
sperate, unconnected
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discretion
prudence, ability to adjust actions to circumstances
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discriminating
treating people of different classes unequally, able to see subtle differences
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disdain
view in scorn or contempt
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disenfranchise
deprive of civil right
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disengage
uncouple, separate
