Vocabulary

Words
 Deprec
ate
/ˈdeprəˌkāt/

Verb
1.To express disapproval of
2.To belittle or discourage
 Deprec
ate
Synonyms:
Disparage, belittle,
condemn

Mika often often

Pessimists has self-
deprecate
deprecating thoughts
themselves whenever
because of unfortunate
something her poor self-
esteem.
happens to them.
 Defere
nce
/ˈdef(ə)rəns/

Noun
1.To show respect to
someone or something
 Defere
nce
Synonyms:
Obedience, compliance,

The soldiers marched in

deference as per order of
their Commander-in-Chief,
the President.
 Dichot
omy
\ dī-ˈkä-tə-mē \

Noun
1.The difference between
two things or ideas
 Dichot
omy
Synonyms:
difference, disagreement

There is clear dichotomy

between the left and
right politics in the
Philippines.
 Discor
dant
\ di-ˈskȯr-dənt \

Adjective
1.Not in agreement or in
harmony
 Discor
dant
Synonyms:
Clashing, dissonant, jarring

The discordant siblings

never seems to get along
out of spite with each
other.
 Debase
\ di-ˈbās , dē- ˈbās \

Verb
1. To lower in value
2.To make someone less
respected
 Debase
Synonyms:
Degrade, shame

The rampant corruption

within Philippine politics
only seems to debase the
integrity of our public
figures.
 Decoru
m
\ di-ˈkȯr-əm \

Noun
1.Showing respect and good
manners through correct
or proper behavior
 Decoru
m
Synonyms:
Appropriate behavior, good
manners

Always remember that it’s

important that you act in
proper decorum in any
social situations
 Deterr
ent
/ di-ˈtər-ənt /

Adjective
1.To prevent or cause
someone not to do
something
 Deterr
ent
Synonyms:
Impediment, restraint

Tougher prison sentences

may act or serve as a
deterrent to other would-
be offenders.
 Diffide
nce
/ˈdi-fə-dən(t)s/

Noun
1.To lack confidence
2.To show hesitance
 Diffide
nce
Synonyms:
hesitance

He entered the room with

a certain diffidence;
cautious at every step he
makes.
 Deriva
tive
/di-ˈri-və-tiv/

Adjective
1.Something that comes
from something else
2.A word formed from
another word
 Deriva
tive
Synonyms:
Borrowed, transmitted
from a different source

English is actually a
derivative of a lot of
Germanic languages.
 Derisio
n
/di-ˈri-zhən/
Noun
1.The feeling when
someone criticize or laugh
at someone in an
insulting way
2.The use of ridicule or
scorn to show contempt
 Derisio
n
Synonyms:
Insult, disrespect, mock

The unsolicited derision by

his own class brought
Michael to tears.
 Deprec
ate
/ˈdeprəˌkāt/

Verb
1.To express disapproval of
2.To belittle or discourage
 Defere
nce
/ˈdef(ə)rəns/

Noun
1.To show respect to
someone or something
 Dichot
omy
\ dī-ˈkä-tə-mē \

Noun
1.The difference between
two things or ideas
 Discor
dant
\ di-ˈskȯr-dənt \

Adjective
1.Not in agreement or in
harmony
 Debase
\ di-ˈbās , dē- ˈbās \

Verb
1. To lower in value
2.To make someone less
respected
 Decoru
m
\ di-ˈkȯr-əm \

Noun
1.Showing respect and good
manners through correct
or proper behavior
 Deterr
ent
/ di-ˈtər-ənt /

Adjective
1.To prevent or cause
someone not to do
something
 Diffide
nce
/ˈdi-fə-dən(t)s/

Noun
1.To lack confidence
2.To show hesitance
 Deriva
tive
/di-ˈri-və-tiv/

Adjective
1.Something that comes
from something else
2.A word formed from
another word
 Derisio
n
/di-ˈri-zhən/
Noun
1.The feeling when
someone criticize or laugh
at someone in an
insulting way
2.The use of ridicule or
scorn to show contempt