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dearth
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a lack, scarcity
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An eager reader, she was dismayed by the dearth of classic
books at the library. |
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debase
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to lower the quality or esteem of something
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The large raise that he gave
himself debased his motives for running the charity. |
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decorous
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socially proper, appropriate
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The appreciative guest displayed decorous
behavior toward his host. |
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decry
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to criticize openly
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The kind video rental clerk decried the policy of charging
customers late fees. |
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defamatory
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harmful toward another's reputation
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