Vocabulary Flashcards

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DEPLOY (dih PLOY) v.

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To arrange strategically

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DEPRAVITY (dih PRAV ih tee)

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Extreme wickedness

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DEPRECATE (DEP ri kayt) v.

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Definition: To express disapproval of. Example Sentences: - No one dared to DEPRECATE Debra’s cake. - The teacher was DEPRECATORY when she realized no one had completed the assignment.

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Example Sentence 1: Weather never deterred Jody from playing golf.

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Explanation: Despite bad weather, Jody continued playing golf without being discouraged.

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Example Sentence 2: Bryan’s broken leg deterred him from playing softball.

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Explanation: Bryan was discouraged from playing softball due to his injury.

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DIFFIDENT (DIF ih dent)

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Definition: lacking self-confidence, timid

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DIMINUTION (dih muh NYOO shun)

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Definition: The act or process of diminishing; reduction. Example Sentences: - A DIMINUTION of ammunition. - There was an obvious DIMINUTION of the temperature as the sun began to set.

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Another example of 'Dire' in a sentence

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After the girls’ wallets were stolen on vacation, they were in dire straits; they had no money, no shelter, and not even a quarter to call home.

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Synonyms for 'Dire'

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Disastrous, critical, desperate

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Antonyms for 'Dire'

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Comfortable, secure, safe