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derivative
Based heavily on another work or source and lacking originality.
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desiccate
To remove moisture from or dry thoroughly.
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despoil
To strip of valuables or damage through plundering.
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desultory
Lacking a steady purpose or consistent course.
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deterrent
Something that discourages an action.
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detriment
Harm or disadvantage.
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diatribe
A bitter and forceful verbal attack.
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dichotomy
A division into two contrasting parts or categories.
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diffident
Lacking confidence in one's own abilities or position.
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diffuse
Spread out or lacking concentration and precision.
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diminution
A reduction in size, amount, or importance.
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dirge
A mournful song or piece of music, especially for the dead.
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disabuse
To free someone from a mistaken belief.
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discernible
Capable of being perceived or recognized.
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discordant
Conflicting or lacking harmony.
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discredit
To damage trust in the truth or reliability of something.
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disenchantment
Disappointment following the loss of an earlier illusion or enthusiasm.
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disengage
To separate, release, or withdraw from involvement.
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dismiss
To reject or put aside as unworthy of consideration.
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dissemble
To conceal one's true motives or feelings through pretense.
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disseminate
To spread information, ideas, or knowledge widely.
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dissolution
The breaking up, ending, or disintegration of something.
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distend
To swell or cause to expand through pressure from within.
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distill
To extract the essential meaning or qualities from a larger whole.