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box : fight :: debate : argue (EQUAL, : )
box
debauchery [dib tri] n. , : extreme indulgence in sensual pleasures; dissipation.
debauchery ascetism
debilitate [dibltit] v.t. : ENFEEBLE: to sap the strength or energy of; enervate
attenuate : thickness :: debilitate : strength
debilitate invigorate, fortify, give energy, energize
debonair [dbnr] adj. , , ; : suave; urbane
: affable; genial
: carefree and gay; jaunty
debonair awkward
debonair, sophisticated uncouth
uncouth ,,
debris [dbr , dibri / db-] n. , , debris : destroy :: ash : burn
debunk [dibk] v. () , : to expose the sham or falseness of
debunk : deceive :: (OPPOSITE)
debunk() affirm, verify()
debunk perpetuate to sham, unexpose, shroud, deceive
perpetuate ,
sham , , , ; () ,
shroud [raud] ; ; ,
debut [deibj , di-, di- db-] n. debut : career :: embark : journey
embark, ; () , ()
debut farewell performance
decadence [dkdns, dikidns] n. , : a process, condition, or period of deterioration or decline,
as in morals or art; decay
decadence wholesomeness
wholesome , ;
decant [diknt] v.t. () 1. to pour off (wine, for example) without disturbing the
sediment
2. to pour (a liquid) from one container into another
subterfuge : deceive :: decantation : pour (A > B)
bigot ,
zeal : dedication :: mesmerism : interest (A >> B)
mesmerism [mzmrzm] , a strong or
spellbinding appeal; fascination
dabble dedicate, devote
default [dif lt] , : a failure to pay financial debts
default : pay :: yield : resist (OPPOSITE)
default fulfill an obligation, pay one's debt
defeasible [dif:zbl] adj. , ()
[opposite]
s cu t to
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* indefeasible [ndif:zbl] a. (), , () indefeasible rights tofreedom : that cannot beannulled or made void
defeasible effective, feasible
indefeasible : annul :: ineffable : express, depict : ineradicable :
remove (A=B)
indefeasible defeasible
defer [dif:r] v. ; , , : to submit to another's wishes, opinion, or governance
usually through deference or respect
arrogant : defer ::
defer : leader :: admire : hero
exigent deferrable
exigent ,
deference [df:rns] n. ; , 1. submission or courteous yielding to the opinion, wishes,
or judgment of another
2. courteous respect
deference : authority :: emulation : exemplar
reverent : deference :: exemplary : imitation
deference
contempt
deferential [dfrnl] a. : showing or expressing respect and esteem due a superior
or an elder
deferential : offend :: scornful : respect
intransigent : acquiesce :: deferential : offend
intransigent , uncompromising
frugal : penurious :: deferential : obsequious (A
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dehydration : moisture :: desertification : vegetation
desertification
vegetation () , ,
dehydrate : moisture :: attenuate : power
dehydrate reconstitute(6-1-32), saturate, sature with water,
immerse
reconstitute , ,
deification [dfkin] n. deification debasement
(malfeasance() , )
deify [d:f`ai] v. ; 1. to make a god of; raise to the condition of a god
2. to worship or revere as a god
3. to idealize; exalt
deify speak/watch with contempt
deject [didkt] v.t. : to lower the spirits of; dishearten
mollify : anger :: hearten : dejection
dejected : embarrassment :: (A >> B)
dejected exultant, gladden
exultant , marked by great joy or jubilation;
triumphant
gladden [gldn] , to make glad
dejection exultation, gladness, jocundity
jocular ,
1. characterized by joking
2. given to joking
delectable [dilctbl] adj. , , 1. greatly pleasing; delightful
2. greatly pleasing to the taste; delicious
delectable loathsome, unpleasant
delectable unsavory, unpalatable
delegation [dligin] n. (): a person or group of persons officially elected or
appointed to represent another or others
* delegate (, ) delegation : represented :: (EQUAL, : )
delegate assume responsibility, keep from, retain, hold
deleterious [dltris] a. , : having a harmful effect; injurious
deleterious salutary, salubrious, wholesome, beneficial, benignant
salutary [sljtri] , ;
salubrious conducive or favorable to health or well-
being
wholesome ; ,
deliberate [dilbrit]/ [dilbrit] a. 1. done with or marked by full consciousness of the nature
and effect; intentional
2. arising from or marked by careful consideration
3. unhurried in action, movement, or manner, as if trying to
avoid error
* deliberation n. , , , brash : deliberation :: candor : subterfuge
brash , ; ,
subterfuge a deceptive stratagem or device
caprice : deliberation : impromptu : rehearsal
deliberate : decide ::
hasty
characterized by deliberation, deliberatedeliberation impetuosity
impetuous deliberate
impetuous , ; ,
delicacy [dliksi] n. , , : FINENESS
ingenuous : guile :: delicate : offense (A lack B, : )
ingenuous , ; ,
chiaroscuro : contrast :: filigree : delicacy (CHARACTER)chiaroscuro
delicacy crudity
crude ; (, ) , ;
,
husky delicate
husky () ; () hoarse or rough in quality
delinquent [dilkwnt] a. , ; 1. failing to do what law or duty requires
2. overdue in payment
delirium [dilrim] n. , 1. a temporary state of mental confusion and clouded
consciousness resulting from high fever,
intoxication, shock, or other causes
2. a state of uncontrolled excitement or emotion
coma : unconsciousness :: delirium : confusion
delude [dild] v.t. , : DECEIVE, TRICK todeceive the mind or judgment of
delusion , , delusion : thought :: hallucination : perception
hallucination , ; ,
delude : disabuse :: (OPPOSITE)
delude disabuse
deluge [dljud] n. , v. : a great flood; a heavy downpour; something that
overwhelms as if by a great flood
rain : deluge :: wind : hurricane (A B)
skim () ; /
scrutinize : gloss :: delve : skim
scrutinize to examine or observe with great care;
inspect critically
gloss ; ,
demagogue [dmg g, -gg / -gg] n. demagogue : instruct :: shirk : malinger
shirk (, ) , , n.,
(=shirker)
demanding adj. ; : requiring much effort or attention
demanding : satisfactory :: closed-minded : sway
closed-minded intolerant of the beliefs and opinions of others;
stubbornly unreceptive to new ideas
demise [dimiz] n. , () 1. a. death b. the end of existence or activity
2. (law) transfer of an estate by lease or will
3. the transfer of a ruler's authority by death or abdicationappropriate demise
appropriate a. , v. (, ) ;
; /
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demography [dimgrfi / dimg-] n. demography : population :: meteorology : weather
demolition [dmln, d-] n. , ; :the act or process of wrecking or destroying, especially
destruction by explosives
* demolish [dimli|-ml-] v. , (, )
1. to tear down completely; raze
2. to do away with completely; put an end to
3. to damage (someone's reputation, for example) severelyrecycle : disposal :: rehabilitate : demolition
rehabilitate , ,
demolish construct
demonstrable [dmnstrbl,/dimn-] a. ; 1. capable of being demonstrated or proved
2. obvious or apparent
demonstrable unable to prove, incapable to be approved
demoralize [dim rliz] v.t. , :DISCOURAGE, DISPIRIT
1. to undermine the confidence or morale of; dishearten
2. to put into disorder; confuse
3. to debase the morals of; corrupt
dispirit : morale :: enervate : strength :: disiccate : moisture
dispirit to lower in or deprive of spirit; dishearten
morale [mr l]
demoralize invigorate, cheer ckl
demote [dimut] v.t. [], demotion n.
demote : rank :: cheapen : valuedemote promote
demotion promotion
demotic [dimtik / -mt-] a. : of or relating to the common people; popular
demotic profound
demur [dim r] v. , n . , 1. to voice opposition; object
2. to delay
* demurral , demur : qualms, doubt :: waver : irresoluteness (A = B)
qualm , ; ,
demur : objection :: praise : approbation
demur : assent :: (OPPOSITE)
demur accept, accede, assent
accede (, ) , ; () ,
,
assent; n. v.(), ()demurral assent, agreement, approval
demurrable [dim rbl / -mr-] adj. , , supine vigilant/alert
demurrable firm, agreeable
demystify [dimstfi] v.t. , : to make less mysterious; clarify
demystify obfuscate
obfuscate , ; ,
den [den] n. ();;(); ()1. the shelter or retreat of a wild animal; a lair
2. a cave or hollow used as a refuge or hiding place
3. a hidden or squalid dwelling place
4. a secluded room for study or relaxation
denigrate [dnigrit] v.t. , : DEFAME1. to attack the character or reputation of; speak ill of
2. to disparage; belittledenigrate exalt, honor ()
exalt () (elevate); /(glorify)
denigration, rebuke, reprobation accolade ()
denouement [deinm] n. (, ) 1. a. the final resolution or clarification of a dramatic or
narrative plot b. the events following the climax of a
drama or novel in which such a resolution or clarificationtakes place
2. the outcome of a sequence of events; the end result
joke : punch line :: plot : denouement
punch line (, ) the climax of a joke or
humorous story
denounce [dinuns] v. () , , (, ,)
1. to condemn openly as being evil or reprehensible
2. to accuse formally
3. to give formal announcement of the ending of (a treaty)
admonish : denounce :: punish : pillory :: tell : proclaim (B A
)pillory : , to
expose to ridicule and abuse; to put a pillory as punishment
admonish : denounce :: persuade : convince
libel : criticize :: denounce : reject
libel n. v. ,
fulfillment : denouncement :: (OPPOSITE)
castigation : reproof :: denunciation : denial (A >> B)
castigation : reproof :: glorification : merit (A >> B)
castigate , to inflict severe punishment; to criticize
severely
reprove , ,
denounce condone, embrace, eulogy, extol, advocate
condone () ,
denunciation accolade, eulogy, panegyricdenouncing bracing
dent [dent] n. ; ; () 1. a depression in a surface made by pressure or a blow
2. (informal) a significant, usually diminishing effect or
impression
dent convex
denture [dnt:r] n. , denture : teeth :: toupee : hair :: wig : hair
toupee [tu:pi]
denude [dinjd] v. ~: to divest of covering; make bare
denude cover
denude, uncover blanket
blanket ~
denunciation [dinnsiin, -i-] n. , 1. the act or an instance of denouncing, especially a public
condemnation or censure
2. the act of accusing another of a crime before a public
prosecutor
* denunciate , castigation : reproof :: denunciation : denial
denunciation accolade, eulogy, panegyric, praise
accolade ; , denunciate praise
deny [dini] n. : controvert, dispute, refute, rebut,disprove
* deniable adj. (, )