Spelling list for 9th graders. Words starting with d.
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defamation |
He was sued for defamation.
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deprivation |
The city has several areas of deprivation.
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derelict |
Parts of the city are extremely derelict.
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diffidence |
He spoke from a place of diffidence.
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disastrous |
My first attempt at baking was disastrous.
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dissociate |
She tried to dissociate herself from the group.
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distinction |
He was oblivious to the problems of class distinction within the city.
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diurnal |
Some animals are diurnal, others are nocturnal.
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dominant |
The dominant players fought for the prize.
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dormitory |
Six students slept in each dormitory.
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drudgery |
She felt liberated from the domestic drudgery of her life with him.
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