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Hot Words 37-42. By: Damaris Garduno. despicable. adjective contemptible deserving to be despised My despicable sister killed the goldfish by shaking it’s baggie uncontrollably at the fair; leaving my friends and me in complete derision. devoid. adjective without Lacking
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Hot Words 37-42 By: Damaris Garduno
despicable • adjective • contemptible • deserving to be despised • My despicable sister killed the goldfish by shaking it’s baggie uncontrollably at the fair; leaving my friends and me in complete derision.
devoid • adjective • without • Lacking • Shrek was not a movie devoid of humor; mainly because of donkey.
diffident • adjective • shy; • lacking confidence • The diffident boy stood near the doorway, too terrified to speak to anyone.
digression • noun • straying from a topic • His digression during class was written all over his face; you could totally tell he was daydreaming.
discern • verb • to distinguish one thing from another • My mom helped me discern the laundry into different baskets before putting them in the washer.
disdain • noun • Contempt • (dislike, disapproval, hatred) • The kids showed their disdain toward their neighbors by maliciously egging and covering their houses with toilet paper on Halloween.