verb

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Bad / Attack

devastate - To destroy something completely

The plague of locusts totally devastated the field of grain.

adjective

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Good / Flexible

Url

diverse - Made up of people or things that are very different from each other.

The jungle has a diverse range of animal and plant life.

adjective

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Other / Light

Url

dim - A state or quality of being faintly lit or poorly illuminated.

The campsite was quiet and dim, lit only by the moonlight

adjective

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Bad / Disorganized

Url

dicey - Risky or dangerous; uncertain.

It’s a bit dicey to invest in that startup—it hasn’t proven itself yet.

noun

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Good / Strong

Url

dignity - A sense of pride in oneself; self-respect.

She carried herself with dignity even during the toughest moments of her life.

verb

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Bad / Weak

dissipate - To cause something to become weaker until it gradually disappears

Because of his uncontrollable temper, Max dissipated whatever goodwill there had been in the marriage.

noun

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Bad / Unfriendly

Url

dissent - An act of expressing opposition or objection.

In a free and democartic country, public dissent is allowed, protected, and encouraged.

adjective

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Bad / Crazy

Url

disruptive - Causing problems or preventing something from continuing smoothly.

During class recess, Joey was always disruptive, and the teacher didn't know quite how to handle it.

noun

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Other / Surprise

Url

discrepancy - A difference between two things that are expected to be the same.

Her story had a major discrepancy that made the police suspicious.

adjective

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Good / Smart-Adj

diligent - Showing care and effort in one's work or duties

The teacher was sure that Max would do well on the law boards because Max was so diligent in his tests and papers.

verb

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Bad / Unfriendly

dicker - To engage in petty argument or bargaining

Wayne would always dicker over the price of fish with the fish salesman at the market.

verb

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Other / Stop

Url

dissuade - To advise against a specific decision or behavior, and discourage someone from taking a particular action.

She couldn't take the stress of her work, but her friends tried to dissuade her from quitting her job without a backup plan.