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


Spelling Word: circumvent
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shrink or recoil, as in fear, disgust or embarrassment; bend or crouch with base humility


Spelling Word: cringe
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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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decrease fullness of; use up or empty out


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


Spelling Word: deplore
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express disapproval of; protest against; belittle


Spelling Word: deprecate
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expressing low opinion; disparaging; belittling


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


Spelling Word: deter
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predicament; state of uncertainty or between equally unfavorable options


Spelling Word: dilemma
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lack of consistency; difference


Spelling Word: discrepancy