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Vocab Chapter 13

TermDefinition
Dilapidated- part of speech Adjective
Dilapidated- definition Fallen into disrepair or partial ruin
Dilapidated- synonyms deteriorated, run-down, decaying
Dilapidated- antonyms shipshape, unspoiled, undamaged
Dilatory- part of speech Adjective
Dilatory- definition Inclined to put things off
Dilatory- synonyms Late, tardy, slow
Dilatory- antonyms Prompt, punctual, speedy
Diligent- part of speech Adjective
Diligent- definition Thorough and persistent
Diligent- synonyms Hardworking, indefatigable
Diligent- antonyms Lazy, slothful, indolent
Dire- part of speech Adjective
Dire- definition To urgently address
Dire- synonyms Pressing, desperate, extreme
Dire- antonyms Inconsequential, insignificant
Discomfit- part of speech Verb
Discomfit- definition To defeat of frustrate completely
Discomfit- synonyms Rout, trounce, drub
Discomfit- antonyms Lose to, reassure
Discourse- part of speech Noun and Verb
Discourse- definition A lengthy discussion, either spoken or written
Discourse- synonyms Dissertation, sermon, lecture
Discourse- antonyms Summary, précis, synopsis
Discriminate- part of speech Verb
Discriminate- definition To behave unlawful to a person or group because of prejudice
Discriminate- synonyms Bias, bigotry
Discriminate- antonyms Unprejudiced, treat equally
Disparage- part of speech Verb
Disparage- definition To speak slightingly of or undervalue
Disparage- synonyms Belittle, depreciate, minimize
Disparage- antonyms Exaggerate, magnify, increase
Disparity- part of speech Noun
Disparity- definition Difference or inequality
Disparity- synonyms Disproportion, dissimilarity, inconsistency
Disparity- antonyms Parity, similarity, equality
Distraught- part of speech Adjective
Distraught- definition Deeply distressed or agitated
Distraught- synonyms Frantic, anguished, overwrought
Distraught- antonyms Calm, collected, composed
Divulge- part of speech Verb
Divulge- definition To make known; to make public
Divulge- synonyms Reveal, disclose, impart
Divulge- antonyms Conceal, hide
Docile- part of speech Adjective
Docile- definition Easy to manage, teach, train, or discipline
Docile- synonyms Submissive, obedient, compliant
Docile- antonyms Headstrong, willful, unmanageable
Dormant- part of speech Adjective
Dormant- definition Inactive, as if in sleep
Dormant- synonyms Latent, passive, inert
Dormant- antonyms Active, vigorous, vibrant
Drastic- part of speech Adjective
Drastic- definition Violently forceful and swift
Drastic- synonyms Powerful, vigorous, potent
Drastic- antonyms Weak, feeble, ineffectual
Duplicity- part of speech Noun
Duplicity- definition Deliberate deception in speech or conduct
Duplicity- synonyms Deceit, trickery, chicanery
Duplicity- antonyms Honesty, integrity, uprightness
Created by: devinnicholson
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