Card 41
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deter
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Definition: to discourage (from acting) or prevent (from occurring), usually by instilling fear, doubt, or anxiety
ETV1 Word List - 101-150
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Card 42
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deterioration
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Definition: the process of becoming worse than before
Card 43
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devolution
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Definition: 1) the moving of power or responsibility from a main organisation to a lower level, or from a central government to a local government, 2) the movement of power or responsibility from one person or group to another, 3) descent to a lower or worse state, 4) evolutionary degeneration
Card 44
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dexterity
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Definition: skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands
Card 45
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diligent
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Definition: having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties
Card 46
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dilute
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Definition: 1) weaken a certain quality of something, 2) make something thinner or less concentrated by adding a liquid, 3) decrease in value
Card 47
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dire
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Definition: (of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent
Card 48
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discard
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Definition: 1) to throw something away or get rid of it because you no longer want or need it, 2) to remove (a playing card) from one’s hand
Card 49
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disclosure
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Definition: the action of making new or secret information known
Card 50
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discourse
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Definition: 1) written or spoken communication or debate, 2) a formal discussion of a topic in speech or writing, 3) (in linguistics) a connected series of utterances; a text or conversation
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