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1
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Deprecate

A

Express strong disapproval of

2
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Derogatory

A

Expressive of low opinion

3
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Desecrate

A

Violate the sacred character of a lace or language

4
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Despot

A

A cruel and oppressive dictator

5
Q

Deter

A

Turn away by persuasion

6
Q

Devious

A

Turning away from a straight course

7
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Devoid

A

Completely wanting or lacking

8
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Diatribe

A

Thunderous verbal attack

9
Q

Didactic

A

Instructive, especially excessively

10
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Diffuse

A

Spread out; not concentrated in one place