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verb

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Other / Up+Down

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descend - To move from a higher to a lower place or position; to go down.

We watched the sun slowly descend behind the hills.

verb

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Other / Shape

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dovetail - To fit or work together smoothly and perfectly.

The two departments tried to dovetail their efforts in order to finish the job on time.

verb

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Good / Smart

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delve - To research or make painstaking inquiries into something

In his research for his book about George Washington, the author delved into the details of his life and presidency.

adjective

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Bad / Weak

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defective - Having a fault or flaw, not working properly, not meeting the required standard or quality.

Since the car was still under warranty, they were able to replace the defective parts in the car at no cost.

verb

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Good / Love

audio

dote - To be extremely and uncritically fond of something.

The new parents doted on their daughter constantly, always showering her with love.

verb

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Bad / Dishonest

audio

debase - To reduce the quality or value of something

When the government added copper to the gold coins, it debased the value of the coins.

verb

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Other / Wet

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dunk - To dip or submerge something in liquid.

Fondue meals were Jessie's favourite because she liked to dunk her food in delectable sauces.

noun

See verb

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Bad / Weak

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decay - The result of being destroyed by natural causes or by not being cared for.

The dentist tried to remove the decay in the teeth that had been caused by so much eating of cake and cookies.

verb

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Other / Move

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depart - To leave a place, especially to start a journey.

Our flight departs at 8:30 a.m., so we need to get to the airport early in the morning.

noun

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Bad / Stupid

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dork - A dull, slow-witted, or socially inept person

Jenny wanted the handsome football player to ask her to the prom, but so far, only the dorks had approached her.

adjective

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Good / Brave

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daring - Willing to take risks; brave or bold.

The skydiver made a daring leap from the plane at 15,000 feet.

noun

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Bad / Small

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ditty - A short simple song

No matter how much he tried, Bill just couldn't stop humming the short ditty that he had heard on the radio which advertised a popular website.