SAT Master Word List #14
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deviate
V. turn away from (a principle, norm); depart; diverge.
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devious
ADJ. roundabout; erratic; not straightforward.
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devise
V. think up; invent; plan.
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devoid
ADJ. lacking.
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devout
ADJ. pious.
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dexterous
ADJ. skillful.
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diabolical
ADJ. devilish.
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diagnosis
N. art of identifying a disease; analysis of a condition.
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dichotomy
N. split; branching into two parts (especially contradictory ones).
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dictum
N. authoritative and weighty statement; saying; maxim.
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didactic
ADJ. teaching; instructional.
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differentiate
V. distinguish; perceive a difference between.
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diffidence
N. shyness.
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diffuse
ADJ. (1) both wordy and poorly organized; (2) spread out (as opposed to concentrated).
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digression
N. wandering away from the subject.
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dilapidated
ADJ. ruined because of neglect.
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dilatory
ADJ. delaying.
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dilemma
N. problem; choice of two unsatisfactory alternatives.
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dilettante
N. aimless follower of the arts; amateur; dabbler.
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diligence
N. steadiness of effort; persistent hard work.
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dilute
V. make less concentrated; reduce in strength.
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diminution
N. lessening; reduction in size.
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din
N. continued loud noise.
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dint
N. means; effort.
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dire
ADJ. disastrous.
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disabuse
V. correct a false impression; undeceive.
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disaffected
ADJ. discontented with those in authority.
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disapprobation
N. disapproval; condemnation.
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disarray
N. a disorderly or untidy state.
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disavowal
N. denial; disclaiming.
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disband
V. dissolve; disperse.
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discernible
ADJ. distinguishable; perceivable.
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discerning
ADJ. mentally quick and observant; having insight.
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disclose
V. reveal.
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discombobulated
ADJ. confused; discomposed.
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discomposure
N. agitation; loss of poise.
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disconcert
V. confuse; upset; embarrass.
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disconsolate
ADJ. sad.
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discord
N. conflict; lack of harmony.
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discordant
ADJ. (1) disagreeable to the ear; (2) not in harmony.
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discount
V. (1) minimize the significance of; (2) reduce in price.
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discourse
N. formal discussion; conversation.
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discredit
V. defame; destroy confidence in; disbelieve.
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discrepancy
N. lack of consistency; difference.
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discrete
ADJ. separate; unconnected.
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discretion
N. prudence; ability to adjust actions to circumstances.
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discriminating
ADJ. (1) treating people of different classes unequally; (2) able to see subtle
differences.
differences.
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disdain
V. view with scorn or contempt.
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disenfranchise
V. deprive of a civil right.
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disengage
V. uncouple; separate; disconnect.
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