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32 Cards in this Set
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dishearten (v)
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discourage
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disinclination (n)
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unwillingness
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disinter (v)
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dig up; unearth
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disinterested (adj)
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unpreudiced
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disjointed (adj)
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lacking coherence, separated at the joints
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disjunction (n)
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act or state of separation; disunity
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dislodge (v)
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remove (forcibly)
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dismantle (v)
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take apart
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dismember (v)
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cut into small parts
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disparity
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difference, condition of inequality
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dispassionate
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calm, impartial
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dispatch (n)
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speediness, prompt execution
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dispel
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scatter, drive away
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dispirited (adj)
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lacking in spirit
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disport (v)
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to really enjoy oneself (witout restraint), frolic
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disputatious (adj)
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argumentative, fond of arguing
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disquietude (n)
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uneasiness; anxiety
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disquisition
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a long or elaborate essay or discussion on a particular subject
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dissection (n)
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analysis; cutting apart in order to examine
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dissemble (v)
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disguise, pretend
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disseminate (v)
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distribute; spread; scatter (like seeds)
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dissent (v)
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disagree
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dissertation (n)
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formal essay
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dissident
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dissenting, rebellious
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dissimulate (v)
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Conceal or disguise (one's thoughts, feelings, or character)
"The country gentleman dissimulated his wealth." |
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dissipate (v) (2)
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(1) disperse, scatter
(2) to waste money ex: he dissipated the family fortune |
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dissuade (v)
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persuade not to do, discourage
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distinction (n)
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honor, contrast, discrimination
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diurnal (adj)
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daily
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diversion (n)
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act of turning aside (from the main course); pastime
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divine (v)
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perceive intuitively, foresee the future
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docket (n) (2)
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(1) an abstract of a document
(2) a formal abridged record of the proceedings in a legal action |
