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15 Cards in this Set
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Detrimental |
to cause harm or injury to EX: The school taught its students to avoid saying detrimental things to one another |
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Dignity |
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect EX: The king prided himself of his dignity. |
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Disavow |
refuse to acknowledge EX: He disavowed the thought that he might be the one that was causing the plight. |
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Disgraced |
suffering shame EX: The poor disgraced politician was kicked out of his own party. |
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Disputed |
subject to disagreement or debate EX: It is a long-known fact that had never been questioned or disputed. |
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Dubious |
of doubtful quality; questionable EX: Unfortunately, Kendra chose a dubious insurance company. |
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Duration |
the length of time something continues or exists EX: For the duration, let us stay here and think things over. |
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Elongate |
to lengthen or extend EX: The elongated picture could now be seen from a great distance. |
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Endeavor |
to make an effort; an effort EX: We will endeavor to make your identity is kept private and safe. |
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Esteem |
to regard highly EX: The compliment improved my self esteem. |
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Eradicate |
to remove or destroy EX: The goal of the large organization was to try and eradicate poverty in the area. |
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Erratic |
have no certain or definite course EX: The man presented erratic behavior, for he had an unfortunate mental disorder. |
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Euphemism |
an expression used to substitute EX: We often use the euphemism "senior" to mean "old". |
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Evade |
to escape by cleverness EX: I tried to evade the question by quickly changing the subject, but my friends kept nagging me. |
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Exquisite |
of special or rare beauty and/or charm EX: I gasped when I saw the exquisite carvings on the wall. |
