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surround an enemy; enclose or entrap; beat by cleverness and wit


Spelling Word: circumvent
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skeptical of motives of others; selfishly calculating; negative or pessimistic


Spelling Word: cynical
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strip leaves or branches from; cause leaves of plant, tree, or forest to fall off, especially by use of chemicals


Spelling Word: defoliate
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humiliation; debasement; decline to a lower condition, quality, or level


Spelling Word: degradation
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condemn openly; criticize; make known in formal manner


Spelling Word: denounce
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feel or express strong disapproval of; condemn; express sorrow or grief over; regret


Spelling Word: deplore
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cease to proceed or act; stop; forbear


Spelling Word: desist
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keep from; stop; prevent or discourage from acting


Spelling Word: deter
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become worse; decline


Spelling Word: deteriorate
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short-lived; enduring a very short time


Spelling Word: ephemeral