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despondent
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(di-SPON-dent), adjective
Feeling depression of spirits from loss of hope, confidence, or courage; dejected The soldiers were despondent after the loss of the battle. |
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dialogue
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(DIE-a-log), noun
A conversation between two or more people. The words spoken by the characters in a play or story. The dialogue of the comedy was very funny. |
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divulge
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(di-VULG), transitive verb
To make known; reveal; tell Robert will divulge his secrets to me since I am his best friend. |
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eclectic
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(e-KLEK-tic), adjective
Choosing the best from various sources Eric Clapton is an eclectic musician who can play anything from classical music to rock and roll on the guitar. |
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ellipse
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(e-LIPS), noun
A figure that forms a closed curve shaped like an oval with both ends alike. An ellipse can be formed by intersecting a cone with a plane that is not parallel or perpendicular to the cone's base. |
