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3.13.GRE.d.1
3.13.GRE.d.1
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03/13/2009

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deciduous (adj.)
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falling off, as of leaves
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decimate (v.)
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to destroy a large portion of; usually one out of ten
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decipher (v.)
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decode
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declivity (n.)
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downward slope
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decollete (adj.) dey-kol-tey
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having a low-cute neckline
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decomposition (n.)
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decay
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decorum (n.)
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decorous; orderliness & good taste in manners
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decoy (n.)
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lure; bait
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decrepitude (n.)
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state of collapse caused by illness or old age
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decry (v.)
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express strong disapproval of; disparage
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deducible (adj.)
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derived by reasoning
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deface (v.)
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mar (spoil); disfigure
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defection (n.)
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desertion
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defer (v.)
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delay till later; exempt temporarily
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defer (v.) (2)
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give in respectfully; submit
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*deference (n.)
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courteous regard for another's wish
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defiance (n.)
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refusal to yield; resistance
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defile (v.)
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pollute; desecrate; make impure
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definitive (adj.)
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most reliable or complete
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deflect (v.)
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turn aside
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defoliate (v.)
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destroy leaves
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defray (v.)
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provide for the payment of
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defrock (v.)
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to strip a priest or minister of a church authority; deprive of an honorary position
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deft (ad.)
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neat; skillful
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defunct (adj.)
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dead; no longer in use or existence
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degenerate (v.)
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become worse; deteriorate
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degradation (n.)
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humiliation; degeneration
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deify (v.) [dee-uh-fy]
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turn into a god; idolize
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deign (v.)
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condescend; stoop
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deleterious (adj.) [del-i-teer-ee-uhs]
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harmful; detrimental
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