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


Spelling Word: circumvent
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apt to believe on slight evidence; easily imposed upon; unsuspecting; believed too readily


Spelling Word: credulous
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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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cut short or reduce; cut off end or tail, or any part


Spelling Word: curtail
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lure or bait; means used to mislead or lead into danger


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


Spelling Word: deplete
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ridicule; make fun of; laugh at with contempt


Spelling Word: deride
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violate with violence, especially to sacred place


Spelling Word: desecrate
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in low spirits from loss of hope or courage


Spelling Word: despondent
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causing damage or harm; injurious


Spelling Word: detrimental