Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
62 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
daunting (adj.)
|
discouraging through fear
-------------------------------- synonyms: alarming, intimidating |
|
|
dearth (adj.)
|
an inadequate supply
-------------------------------- synonyms: lack |
|
|
debilitating (adj.)
|
to make weak or feeble
-------------------------------- synonyms: disabling, crippling |
|
|
debunk (v.)
|
to expose as false
-------------------------------- synonyms: disprove, expose |
|
|
decorous (adj.)
|
having proper dress, speech, or behavior
-------------------------------- synonyms: respectable |
|
|
decry (v.)
|
to denounce as faulty or worthless
-------------------------------- synonyms: denigrate |
|
|
deferential (adj.)
|
showing deference or respect
-------------------------------- synonyms: respectful, considerate |
|
|
deficient (adj.)
|
lacking in some characteristic or trait
-------------------------------- synonyms: defective, inadequate |
|
|
definitive (adj.)
|
complete, satisfying all criteria
-------------------------------- synonyms: absolute, complete |
|
|
dejected (adj.)
|
depressed in spirit
-------------------------------- synonyms: disheartened |
|
|
deleterious (adj.)
|
harmful or injurious
-------------------------------- synonyms: harmful |
|
|
demeanor (n.)
|
conduct, behavior
-------------------------------- synonyms: deportmet |
|
|
demise (n.)
|
death or decease
-------------------------------- synonyms: end |
|
|
demure (adj.)
|
shyness or modesty
-------------------------------- synonyms: reserved |
|
|
denounce (v.)
|
to condemn openly or publicly
-------------------------------- synonyms: condemn, censure |
|
|
denuded (adj.)
|
to make naked or bare
-------------------------------- synonyms: strip |
|
|
depict (v.)
|
to represent or characterize
-------------------------------- synonyms: portray |
|
|
deplore (v.)
|
to regret deeply or strongly
-------------------------------- synonyms: lament |
|
|
depravity (n.)
|
moral corruption
-------------------------------- synonyms: debauchery |
|
|
deprecate (v.)
|
to express disapproval of
-------------------------------- synonyms: belittle |
|
|
deride (v.)
|
having or expressing contempt or mocking
-------------------------------- synonyms: mock, laugh at |
|
|
despondent (adj.)
|
profound hopelessness
-------------------------------- synonyms: depressed |
|
|
detach (adj.)
|
separated or disintegrated
-------------------------------- synonyms: unemotional |
|
|
devoid (adj.)
|
not possessing
-------------------------------- synonyms: lack |
|
|
diatribe (n.)
|
a bitter attack or criticism
-------------------------------- synonyms: tirade |
|
|
didactic (adj.)
|
inclined to teach or lecture too much
-------------------------------- synonyms: academic, preachy |
|
|
differentiate (v.)
|
to perceive the difference between
-------------------------------- synonyms: discriminate, discern |
|
|
diffident (adj.)
|
lacking self-confidence
-------------------------------- synonyms: hesitant, unconfident |
|
|
digression (n.)
|
something that strays from the central theme or idea
-------------------------------- synonyms: tangent |
|
|
dilatory (adj.)
|
tending to delay or procrastinate
-------------------------------- synonyms: dallying, delaying |
|
|
dilemma (n.)
|
a difficult situation or problem
-------------------------------- synonyms: crisis, difficulty |
|
|
diligent (adj.)
|
attentive and persistent
-------------------------------- synonyms: painstaking, careful |
|
|
discern (v.)
|
to perceive or recognize
-------------------------------- synonyms: distinguish, differentiate |
|
|
disconsolate (adj.)
|
hopelessly unhappy
-------------------------------- synonyms: inconsolable |
|
|
discord (n.)
|
lack of harmony
-------------------------------- synonyms: dissent |
|
|
discredit (v.)
|
to injure the credit or reputation of
-------------------------------- synonyms: disprove, rebut |
|
|
discretion (n.)
|
freedom of judgement or choice
-------------------------------- synonyms: judgement |
|
|
discrimination (n.)
|
treatment against a particular group
-------------------------------- synonyms: inequality, prejudice |
|
|
disdain (n.)
|
a feeling of contempt or scorn
-------------------------------- synonyms: scorn, contempt |
|
|
disgruntled (adj.)
|
displeased and discontented
-------------------------------- synonyms: dissatisfied |
|
|
dismay (v.)
|
to cause to lose courage or resolution out of fear or anxiety
-------------------------------- synonyms: appall, daunt |
|
|
dismissive (adj.)
|
indicating dismissal or rejection
-------------------------------- synonyms: indifferent, unconcerned |
|
|
disparage (v.)
|
to belittle, or bring reproach or discredit upon
-------------------------------- synonyms: mock, ridicule |
|
|
disparity (n.)
|
lack of similarity or equality
-------------------------------- synonyms: difference, inequality |
|
|
dispassionate (adj.)
|
devoid of feeling or bias
-------------------------------- synonyms: impartial |
|
|
dispel (v.)
|
to drive off; to eliminate
-------------------------------- synonyms: disperse, dissipate |
|
|
disposition (n.)
|
natural outlook or mood
-------------------------------- synonyms: temperament, character |
|
|
dissolution (n.)
|
breaking into fragments or parts
-------------------------------- synonyms: disintegration |
|
|
disseminate (v.)
|
to scatter or spread widely
-------------------------------- synonyms: disperse |
|
|
dissent (v.)
|
to disagree or act against
-------------------------------- synonyms: dissatisfaction |
|
|
distinction (n.)
|
marking off or distinguishing as different
-------------------------------- synonyms: separation, differentiation |
|
|
distinguish (v.)
|
to mark as different
-------------------------------- synonyms: differentiate |
|
|
divergent (adj.)
|
moving apart from a common point
-------------------------------- synonyms: differing, deviating |
|
|
diversion (n.)
|
to turn from a purpose
-------------------------------- synonyms: detour, digression |
|
|
diversity (n.)
|
of different kind, form, or character
-------------------------------- synonyms: variety, assortment |
|
|
divisive (adj.)
|
creating division or discord
-------------------------------- synonyms: discordant, disruptive |
|
|
dogmatic (adj.)
|
asserting opinions in an arrogant manner
-------------------------------- synonyms: opinionated, arrogant |
|
|
domestic (adj.)
|
of, or pertaining to, the home
-------------------------------- synonyms: household |
|
|
dominant (adj.)
|
having authority or influence
-------------------------------- synonyms: controlling |
|
|
dormant (adj.)
|
inactive, as if sleep
-------------------------------- synonyms: inactive, inert |
|
|
dubious (adj.)
|
doubtful
-------------------------------- synonyms: uncertain |
|
|
duplicity (n.)
|
having deliberate untruth in speech or behavior
-------------------------------- synonyms: artifice, deceit |
