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n. discussion; dispute; discussion involving opposing points


Spelling Word: debate
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v. convert from code into plain text;


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a. fixed; exact; having distinct limits


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a. done with or marked by full consciousness of nature and effects; intentional


Spelling Word: deliberate
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n. conduct; management; way in which a person behaves


Spelling Word: demeanor
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n. one who studies skin and its diseases


Spelling Word: dermatologist
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n. investigator;  usually of the police force, who investigates crimes and obtains evidence


Spelling Word: detective
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v. explode or cause to explode; explode with great suddenness and with a loud noise


Spelling Word: detonate
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n. a kind of dagger or poniard


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a. free from ostentation or pretension; distinct; distinguishable


Spelling Word: discreet