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10 Cards in this Set
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Deprecate
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V: To express strong disaproval of
Syn: Denounce |
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Derogatory
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Adj: Tending to lessen the merit or reputation of a person or thing
Syn: Belittle |
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Desecrate
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V: To treat with disrespect
Syn: Violate |
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Despot
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N: Monarch with unlimited power
Syn: Tyrant |
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Deter
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V: To discourage someone from doing something; to prevent.
Syn: dissuade |
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Devious
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Adj: Not upfront; lying. (Indirect)
Syn: Sly |
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Devoid
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Adj: Entirely without.
Syn: Lacking |
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Diatribe
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N: A denunciation; bitter verbal attack.
Syn:Tirade (Critism) |
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Didactic
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Adj: Intended to instruct.
Syn: Preachy |
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Diffuse
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Adj: Spreadout or wordy
Syn: Dispersed |
