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GRE DEFINITIONS DEVOLVE TO DIR
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05/06/2006

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Term
devolve
Definition
v. be transferred to another; delegate to another; gradually worsen.
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devotee
Definition
N. enthusiastic follower.
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devout
Definition
ADJ. pious.
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dexterous
Definition
ADJ. skillful.
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diabolical
Definition
ADJ. devilish.
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diadem
Definition
N. crown.
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dialectical
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ADJ. relating to the art of debate; mutual or reciprocal
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diaphanous
Definition
ADJ. sheer; transparent.
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diatribe
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N. bitter scolding; invective.
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dichotomy
Definition
N. Split; branching into two parts (especially contraclictory ones).
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dictum
Definition
N. authoritative and weighty statement; saying; maxim.
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didactic
Definition
ADJ. teaching; instructional.
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die
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N. device for stamping or impressing; mold.
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diffidence
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N. shyness.
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diffuse
Definition
ADJ. wordy; rambling; spread out (like a gas).
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digression
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N. wandering away from the subject.
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dilapidated
Definition
ADJ. ruined because of neglect.
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dilate
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v. expand.
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dilatory
Definition
Adj tending to delay; intentionally delaying
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dilemma
Definition
N. problem; choice of two unsatisfactory alternatives.
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dilettante
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N. aimless follower of the arts; amateur; dabbler.
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diligence
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N. steadiness of effort; persistent hard work.
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dilute
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v. make less concentrated; reduce in strength.
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diminution
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N. lessening; reduction in size.
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din
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N. continued loud noise.
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dinghy
Definition
N. small boat (often ship's boat).
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dingy
Definition
ADJ. dull; not fresh; cheerless.
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dint
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N. means; effort.
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diorama
Definition
N. life-size, three-dimensional scene from nature or history.
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dire
Definition
ADJ. disastrous.
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