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a.
unable to perceive sounds; hard of hearing; unwilling to hear or listen; regardless; not to be persuaded


Spelling Word: deaf
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a. Syn. fragile; vulnerable
pleasing to the senses, especially in a subtle way; easily hurt; very subtle in difference


Spelling Word: delicate
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v.
retire from military service


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v.
be worthy of; have a right to


Spelling Word: deserve
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v. Syn. prescribe; determine
prescribe; rule as a dictator


Spelling Word: dictate
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n.
wandering from the main path of a journey; diversion


Spelling Word: digression
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a. Syn. tactful; politic
relating to diplomacy; marked by tact and sensitivity in dealing with others


Spelling Word: diplomatic
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v.
throw out something from one's hand; get rid of


Spelling Word: discard
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n. Syn. training
trait of being well behaved ; act of punishing ; system of rules of conduct or method of practice


Spelling Word: discipline
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n. Syn. variation; variety
variation; act of changing forms or qualities


Spelling Word: diversification