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diphthong |
Noun
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a vowel sound that starts near the articulatory position for one vowel and moves toward the position for another |
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downbeat |
Noun
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the first beat of a musical measure (as the conductor's arm moves downward) |
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dramatic irony |
Noun
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(theater) irony that occurs when the meaning of the situation is understood by the audience but not by the characters in the play |
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dental consonant |
Noun
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a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge |
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discussion |
Noun
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an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic |
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discussion |
Noun
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an exchange of views on some topic |
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direct discourse |
Noun
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a report of the exact words used in a discourse (e.g., 'he said `I am a fool'') |
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direct quotation |
Noun
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a report of the exact words used in a discourse (e.g., 'he said `I am a fool'') |
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debate |
Noun
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a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal |
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debate |
Noun
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the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) |
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debate |
Verb
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argue with one another |
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debate |
Verb
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have an argument about something |
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debate |
Verb
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discuss the pros and cons of an issue |
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debate |
Verb
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think about carefully |
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drawl |
Noun
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a slow speech pattern with prolonged vowels |
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drawl |
Verb
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lengthen and slow down or draw out |
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dialect |
Noun
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the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people |
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devil |
Noun
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a word used in exclamations of confusion |
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devil |
Noun
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an evil supernatural being |
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devil |
Noun
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a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man) |
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devil |
Noun
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a cruel wicked and inhuman person |
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devil |
Verb
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coat or stuff with a spicy paste |
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devil |
Verb
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cause annoyance in |
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dickens |
Noun
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a word used in exclamations of confusion |
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diplomatic negotiations |
Noun
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negotiation between nations |
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dollar diplomacy |
Noun
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diplomacy influenced by economic considerations |
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debriefing |
Noun
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report of a mission or task |
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disownment |
Noun
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refusal to acknowledge as one's own |
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disowning |
Noun
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refusal to acknowledge as one's own |
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disambiguation |
Noun
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clarification that follows from the removal of ambiguity |
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demur |
Noun
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(law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings |
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demur |
Verb
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take exception to |
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demur |
Verb
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enter a demurrer |
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demurral |
Noun
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(law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings |
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direct examination |
Noun
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(law) the initial questioning of a witness by the party that called the witness |
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dissidence |
Noun
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disagreement |
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dissension |
Noun
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disagreement among those expected to cooperate |
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dissension |
Noun
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a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters |
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difference of opinion |
Noun
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a disagreement or argument about something important |
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divine revelation |
Noun
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communication of knowledge to man by a divine or supernatural agency |
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disclosure |
Noun
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the speech act of making something evident |
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divulgence |
Noun
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the act of disclosing something that was secret or private |
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disputation |
Noun
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a contentious speech act |
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disputation |
Noun
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the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it, usually followed by a vote |
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divulgement |
Noun
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the act of disclosing something that was secret or private |
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disceptation |
Noun
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a contentious speech act |
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dustup |
Noun
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an angry dispute |
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detailing |
Noun
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an individualized description of a particular instance |
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disaffirmation |
Noun
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the act of asserting that something alleged is not true |
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demagoguery |
Noun
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impassioned appeals to the prejudices and emotions of the populace |