verb

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Bad / Disorganized

Url

degenerate - To decline or deteriorate physically, mentally, or morally

After Bill started taking drugs, his life went downhill until his his relationships, health, and finances had totally degenerated.

verb

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Bad / Dishonest

Url

deceive - To mislead or trick someone, especially for personal gain.

Don’t try to deceive me — I know what really happened.

adjective

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Bad / Weak

defunct - No longer existing or functioning

Once the most popular destination for people who wanted to rent movies, Blockbuster Video is now defunct, having been replaced by Netflix.

adjective

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Good / Pleasure

delectable - (of food or drink) delicious

The wedding cake looked so delectable that the bride almost wanted to hurry up with the ceremony just so she could have a slice.

adjective

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Bad / Weak

depleted - When resources and energy are used up and emptied.

After a week lost in the enormous forest, Bill found this energy - and possibly his hope - was almost depleted.

verb

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Bad / Attack

Url

desecrate - To damage or show contempt toward something that is revered.

They were shocked at how people had desecrated the historical monument.

adjective

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Good / Flexible

Url

deft - Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements

The ballet dancers impressed everyone with their deft footwork.

verb

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Bad / Confused

Url

destablizing - To cause a government or person to be unable to continue in the usual or desired way

The massive debt that King Louis XVI faced was destablizing for France, and led to the revolution of 1789.

verb

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Bad / Delay

deflect - To direct attention away from a topic

At the press conference the Mayor didn't want to talk about the issue being asked, so he deflected the question and talked about a different subject.

noun

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Good / Energy

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determination - The ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult

To be successful in any endeavor, it's important to maintainn focus and have a spirit of determination.

verb

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Bad / Attack

demolish - To pull or knock down something, such as a building.

The old building was demolished in order to make room for a new one to be built in its place.

adjective

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Bad / Nervous

Url

defensive - To put oneself in a position that is intended to protect oneself.

One of the challenges of a therapist is to achieve the trust of the patient, and overcome the patient's defensive behavior.