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cryptic: The message was cryptic, but the smart detective was able to find the code |
adj having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure |
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cursory
She only had a cursory look at the attacker. |
adj hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed |
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dearth
The dearth of phones caused the company's stock to crash. |
noun a scarcity or lack of something: |
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debilitate
The disease debilitated him, so he had to quit the army |
verb make (someone) weak and infirm |
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decadence
The gold houses of the rich cause decadence which causes to gap between the rich and poor life styles become larger. |
noun moral or cultural decline as characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury |
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deference The wise man addressed the fool with deference because of his wisdom and fortune. |
noun humble submission and respect |
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deflate
The nail punctured the balloon and cause it to deflate |
verb let air or gas out of |
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delineate
The artist delineates people or things in his sculptures |
verb describe or portray (something) precisely |
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demeanor She had a calm demeanor and was patience. |
noun outward behavior or bearing |
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denunciation
Enderal went to war with Nehrim after the public denunciation of Enderal's culture |
noun public condemnation of someone or something |
