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GRE
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17
English
Undergraduate 4
01/19/2011
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deride
 Definition
ridicule, mock
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desiccated
 Definition
dry up completely
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desultory
 Definition
random, wavering, unsteady, erratic
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deterrent
 Definition
something that keeps someone from doing something
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diatribes
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attacks, criticisms
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diffident
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lacking confidence, shy
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digressing
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avoiding/changing subject
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dirge
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mourning song
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disabuse
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to rid of false behavior or misbelief
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discerning
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demonstrating outstanding judgement and understanding
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discordant
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dissonant, disagreeable
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disingeneuous
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insincere
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disinterested
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unbiased
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disjoint
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separate joints, lacking unity
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disparaged
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belittle
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disparate
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distinct, dissimilar
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dissembling
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to conceal truth or provide misleading appearance
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