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dilatory
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1. tending to delay or procrastinate; slow, tardy.
2. intending to delay (such as a tactic) |
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dilemma
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a situation requiring a choice between equally undesirable alternatives
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dilettante
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1. a dabbler in a hobby.
2. a lover of an art or science (usually fine arts) |
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discomfiture
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1. confusion, embarrassment.
2. frustration of hopes or plans. |
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disparage
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1. depreciate, belittle.
2. to bring discredit upon. |
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disparity
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lack of similarity or equality; indifference.
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divulge
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give away a secret.
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docile
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easily managed/controlled.
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dogmatic
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asserting one's opinion as if they were the supreme authority of the matter
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duplicity
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two-faced- saying one thing but acting another with the intention to deceive.
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drastic
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using extreme measures
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dynamic
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1. active, energetic, forceful.
2. in science, having to with force in motion. |
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effete
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1. no longer able to produce, worn out.
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efficacious
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producing the desired results; effective.
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effigy
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a statue, image, etc. of a person.
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