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a. weakened, worn out, or broken down by old age, illness, or hard use


Spelling Word: decrepit
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v. abandon or turn against; cease or change one's loyalty


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v. reduce level; lower grade of something


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v. discuss fully; talk at great length about something of one's interest


Spelling Word: descant
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n. an event that results in destruction;  the state of being decayed or destroyed


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v. turn away from a principle, norm; depart; diverge


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n. any of numerous extinct terrestrial reptiles of the Mesozoic era


Spelling Word: dinosaur
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v. cause being in bad temper; disappoint; disconcert


Spelling Word: disgruntle
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v. discourage; cause to lose courage or hope


Spelling Word: dishearten
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a. marked by disorder; untidy; having hair in loose disorder


Spelling Word: disheveled