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Desolation
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condition of being deserted and destroyed; desertion, bleakness, barrenness The terrible flood, which destroyed all the buildings and caused everyone to flee, left only desolation in its path.
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Despicable
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deserving contempt; hateful, contemptible, base, mean Stealing from poor people is despicable. In fact, stealing from anyone is despicable.
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Despondent
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in a state of depression; sad, gloomy, woeful, forlorn, mournful Mrs. Baker was despondent after her husband's death.
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Destitute
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bereft of something, without or left without something; poor, devoid, lacking Destitute of friends, Charlotte wandered the streets alone.
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Devastate
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to lay waste; make desolate; to overwhelm; ruin, wreck Their one point loss in triple overtime devastated the team.
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Devotee
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someone passionately devoted; enthusiast, fan, admirer The opera devotee didn't mind standing in line for hours to get a ticket.
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Devout
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deeply religious, pious Priests and nuns have a reputation for being devout people.
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Dexterity
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skill in using the hands or body, cleverness, agility The gymnast who won the contest demonstrated the highest level of dexterity and was the only one who didn't fall off the balance beam.
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Diminish
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decrease, lessen, shrink, wane, fade Generally, our athletic skills diminish after we turn 30.
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Din
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loud, confused noise, uproar, clamor The din in the cafeteria made conversation difficult.
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