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6001 - 7000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 26 |
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| Word | Type | Used in a Sentence | Synonym |
| degenerate | verb | The discussion degenerated into a brawl. | fall below a desirable state |
| degrade | verb | Scandal will degrade the status of an individual. | reduce in rank, dignity |
| deity | noun | Chairman Mao was considered a diety by some. | a god |
| delicacy | noun | It would be considered a delicacy by some | a choice food |
| delta | noun | The Yellow River has created a delta at its mouth. | alluvial deposit |
| noun | The object had the shape of a delta. | shaped like a triangle | |
| depict | verb | The painting depicted the signing of the constitution. | represented lifelike image |
| deplore | verb | We deplore her comments on this matter. | express strong disapproval |
| depot | noun | We waited for her to arrive at the depot. | train or bus station |
| designate | verb | He designated this man as his replacement. | specified, pointed out |