| Term | Definition |
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Defiantly |
boldly resisting, disobediently |
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Deficit |
inadequacy, disadvantage |
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Deft |
skillful, dexterous |
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Degradation |
reduction in worth or dignity (self-respect) |
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Delegate |
to give powers to another |
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Deleterious |
harmful, destructive, detrimental |
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Deliberation |
discussion or careful consideration |
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Delineate |
to portray, depict, describe |
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Demagogue |
leader, rabble-rouser, usually appealing to emotion or prejudice |
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Demean |
to degrade, humiliate, humble |
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Demeanor |
the way a person behaves |
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Demolish |
destroy, damage severely |
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Demolition |
the act of destroying |
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Demonize |
to represent as evil |
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Depose |
to remove from a high position, as from a throne |