Michael’s severe bout of flu weakened him so much that he was too tired to go to work. Which word fits?

• debunk

• defame

• debilitate

• deference

I have gathered enough evidence to expose as nonsense the legend of Billy the Kid. Which word fits?

• debunk

• depravity

• degrade

• delineate

Even the best-mannered students have trouble behaving with __________ on the last day of school.

• decorum

• defiance

• derivative

• deterrent

If you try to __________ my good name, my lawyers will see you in court.

• devise

• defame

• denounce

• depict

In __________ to the minister’s request, no photographs were taken during the wedding.

• deference

• degradation

• derivation

• deterrent

Romans who had grown accustomed to perversions were shocked by the __________ of the emperor Caligula.

• deviousness

• depravity

• defiance

• despot

A firm believer in old-fashioned courtesy, Miss Post __________ the modern habit of casual greetings.

• delineated

• deprecated

• derided

• degenerated

The critics __________ his pretentious dialogue and refused to take him seriously.

• devised

• derided

• depicted

• deplored

Although her work was clearly __________ in nature, the critics felt she would eventually find her voice.

• derivative

• deterrent

• devious

• detached

William became seriously __________ after breaking up with Jan.

• devious

• despondent

• degraded

• defiant