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


Spelling Word: decrepit
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v. Syn. reduce; exhaust
decrease fullness of; use up or empty out


Spelling Word: deplete
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a. Syn. unpopulated; deserted
unpopulated; providing no shelter or sustenance; devoid of inhabitants


Spelling Word: desolate
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v.
part; separate or disunite; disengage


Spelling Word: detach
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n.
cleansing agent; substance that acts similarly to soap


Spelling Word: detergent
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n. Syn. graph; chart
graph; chart; figure or drawing made to illustrate a statement; plan


Spelling Word: diagram
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n.
length of straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference


Spelling Word: diameter
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a.
in disrepair, run down; of very poor quality or condition


Spelling Word: dilapidated
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v.
eat principal regular meal of the day; take dinner; give a dinner to


Spelling Word: dine
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a. Syn. tactful; politic
relating to diplomacy; marked by tact and sensitivity in dealing with others


Spelling Word: diplomatic