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dissipated
The Senator lost the election after his dissipated lifestyle leaked out. |
self indulgent
to spend or use wastefully |
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disperse
When the tear gas is thrown into the crowd, the people will disperse. |
scatter
to send off into different directions |
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disparage
Tom quickly learned that it was a mistake to disparage his boss's ideas. |
ridicule; mock
to put something/someone down |
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disparity
The disparity between the skills of the two chess players made the contest unfair. |
inequalty;
difference |
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discerning
When it came to choosing the right investments, Paul was quite discerning. |
sharp; perceptive;
having insight and understanding |
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distraught
News of the plane's explosion brought many distraught relatives to the airport. |
panic stircken;
in a state of mental conflict and confusion |
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diminution
After we pounded on the ceiling, there was an obvious diminution in noise from the party upstairs. |
decrease
a lessening |
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disdain
Having nothing but disdain for his enemy, John had no trouble fighting him in battle. |
a feeling of contempt
scorn; despise; hatred |
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dismantle
Before the movers could take the pool table out, they had to dismantle it. |
take to pieces
to pull down; to take apart |
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disposition
The grouchy boss did not like any worker with a cheery disposition. |
character; nature;
natural attitude toward things |
