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GRE D Words
Words that begin with D
19
English
Graduate
12/29/2011

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DECORUM
Definition
Appropriateness of behavior or conduct; propriety.
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DEFERENCE
Definition
Respect, courtesy.
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DERIDE
Definition
To mock.
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DESICCATE
Definition
To dry out thoroughly.
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DESULTORY
Definition
Disconnected.
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DIATRIBE
Definition
An abusive, condemnatory speech.
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DIFFIDENT
Definition
Lacking self-confidence.
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DILATE
Definition
To expand.
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DILATORY
Definition
Intend to delay.
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DILETTANTE
Definition
Someone with an amateurish and superficial interest in a topic.
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DIRGE
Definition
A funeral hymn or mournful speech.
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DISABUSE
Definition
To set right; to free from error.
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DISCERN
Definition
To perceive; to recognize.
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DISPARATE
Definition
Fundamentally different; entirely unlike.
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DISSEMBLE
Definition
To present a false appearance.
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DISSONANCE
Definition
A harsh and disagreeable combination, often of sounds.
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DOGMA
Definition
A firmly held opinion, often a religious belief.
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DOGMATIC
Definition
Dictatorial in one's opinions.
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DUPE
Definition
To deceive; a person who is easily deceived.
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