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20 Cards in this Set
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Deprecate |
V. To express strong disapproval of |
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Derogatory |
Adj. Tending to lower in estimation; degrading |
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Desecrate |
V. To treat with disrespect |
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Despot |
N. Monarch with unlimited power |
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Deter |
V. To discourage; to keep someone from doing something |
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Devious |
Adj. Not straightforward; lying; roundabout |
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Devoid |
Adj. Entirely without; lacking |
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Diatribe |
N. A denunciation; bitter verbal attack |
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Didactic |
Adj. Intended to instruct |
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Diffuse |
Adj. Spread out; wordy |
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Repudiate |
V. To reject; to refuse to recognize, acknowledge or pay; to divorce or discard |
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Repugnant |
Adj. Disgusting; loathsome; objectionable; incompatible |
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Rescind |
V. To cancel; to repeal; to set aside |
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Residual |
Adj. Left over; remaining |
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Resilient |
Ask. Getting back strength or spirits quickly; springing back into shape or position |
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Respite |
N. A temporary cessation or postponement, usually of something disagreeable; interval of rest |
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Reticent |
Adj. Not saying much, especially about one's thoughts |
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Retract |
V. To draw back or draw in; to take back a statement; to promise or to offer |
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Ruthless |
Adj. Merciless; cruel; heartless |
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Sagacious |
Adj. Very wise or shrewd |
