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14 PrimaryField=1 SecondaryField=2 GroupField=3 TagField=4 [DATA] word definition part of speech high-frequency derogatory expressing a low opinion adjective descant discuss fully verb descry catch sight of verb desecrate profane; violate the sanctity of verb desiccate dry up verb desolate rob of joy; lay waste to; forsake verb despicable contemptible adjective despise scorn verb despoil plunder verb despondent depressed; gloomy adjective * despot tyrant; harsh, authoritarian ruler noun * destitute extremely poor adjective desultory aimless; jumping around adjective detached emotionally removed; calm and objective; indifferent e * detergent cleansing agent noun deterrent something that discourages; hindrance noun * detonation explosion noun detraction slandering; aspersion noun detrimental harmful; damaging adjective deviate turn away from verb devious going astray; erratic; cunning adjective * devoid lacking adjective devolve deputize; pass to others verb devotee enthusiastic follower noun devout pious adjective dexterous skillful adjective diabolical devilish adjective diadem crown noun dialectic art of debate noun diaphanous sneer; transparent adjective diatribe bitter scolding; invective noun dichotomy branching into two parts noun dictum authoritative and weighty statement noun didactic teaching; instructional adjective * diffidence shyness noun diffusion wordiness; spreading in all directions like a gas digression wandering away from the subject noun * dilapidated ruined because of neglect adjective dilate expand verb dilatory delaying adjective dilemma problem; choice of two unsatisfactory alternatives noun dilettante aimless follower of the arts; amateur; dabbler noun diligence steadiness of effort; persistent hard work noun dilute make less concentrated; reduce in strength verb diminution lessening; reduction in size noun * din continued loud noise noun dint means; effort noun dire disastrous adjective dirge lament with music noun disabuse correct a false impression; undeceive verb

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disapprobation disapproval; condemnation noun disarray disorderly or untidy state noun disavowal denial; disclaiming noun disband dissolve; disperse verb disburse pay out verb discernible distinguishable; perceivable adjective discerning mentally quick and observant; having insight adjective * disclaim disown; renounce claim to verb disclose reveal verb discomfit put to rout; defeat; disconcert verb disconcert confuse; upset; embarrass verb disconsolate sad adjective discordant inharmonious; conflicting adjective * discount disregard verb discourse formal discussion; conversation noun discredit defame; destroy confidence in; disbelieve verb discrepancy lack of consistency; difference noun discrete separate; unconnected adjective discretion prudence; ability to adjust actions to circumstances noun discriminating able to see differences; prejudiced adjective * discursive digressing; rambling adjective * disdain treat with scorn or contempt verb * disfigure mar in beauty; spoil verb disgruntle make discontented verb