decipher
verbTo work out the meaning of coded, unclear, or difficult material.
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Clear all filtersdegrading
adjectiveCausing a loss of dignity, respect, or self-worth.
demeanor
nounThe outward manner in which someone behaves toward others.
destitute
adjectiveLacking the resources needed for basic living, or completely lacking something.
Lacking basic resources
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digressive
adjectiveMoving away from the main subject into other topics.
Moving away from the main point
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distill
verbTo extract the essential meaning or qualities from a larger whole.
distortion
nounA change that misrepresents or alters the true shape, meaning, or proportion of something.
Misrepresentation of meaning
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