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english vocab 13

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dilapidated adjective fallen into disrepair or partial ruin deteriorated, run down, decaying shipshape, unspoiled, undamaged
dilatory adjective inclined to put things off, intended to postpone something late, tardy, slow prompt, punctual, speedy
diligent adjective thorough & persistent hardworking, indefatigable lazy, slothful, indolent
dire adjective urgency needed to address a dreadful or disastrous situation pressing, desperate, extreme inconsequential, insignificant
discomfit verb to defeat or frustrate completely rout, trounce, drub lose to, reassure
discourse noun & verb a lengthy discussion, either written or spoken dissertation, sermon, lecture summary, synopsis, precis
discriminate verb to behave unfairly toward a person or group because of prejudice bias, bigotry unprejudiced, treat, equally
disparage verb to speak slightingly of or undervalue belittle, depreciate, minimize exaggerate, magnify, increase
disparity noun difference or inequality, as of age, character, or quality disproportion, unbalanced parity, similarity, equality
distraught adjective deeply distressed or agitated anguished, overwrought calm, collected, composed
divulge verb to make known; to make public reveal, disclose, impart conceal, hide
docile adjective easy to manage, teach, train, or discipline submissive, obedient, compliant headstrong, willful, unmanageable
dormant adjective inactive, as if in sleep latent, passive, inert active, vigorous, vibrant
drastic adjective violently forceful and swift powerful, rigorous, potent weak, feeble, ineffectual
duplicity noun deliberate deception speech or conduct deceit, trickery, chicanery honesty, integrity, uprightness
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