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dastard (n.)

a mean, sneaking coward

(adj.) of or befitting a dastard; mean, sneaky, and cowardly

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debunk (v.)

to expose or excoriate (a claim, assertion, sentiment, etc.) as being pretentious, false, or exaggerated

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divagate (v.)

to wander; stray; to digress in speech

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demure (adj.)

characterized by shyness and modesty; reserved

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deciduous (adj.)

shedding the leaves annually, as certain trees and shrubs

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diminution (n.)

the act, fact, or process of diminishing, lessening, reduction

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divisive (adj.)

forming or expressing division or distribution

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derisive (adj.)

characterized by or expressing derision; contemptuous; mocking