- The cook became despondent when the wedding cake fell on the floor fifteen minutes
before the reception. - After the death of his wife, the man was despondent for many months.
- The team fell into despondency after losing the state championship game by a single
point.
disparage (dih SPAR ij) v to belittle; to say uncomplimentary things about, often in a
somewhat indirect way
Mnemonic:If you DISplay RAGE at someone you DISlike, you DISPARAGE them.- The mayor disparaged our efforts to beautify the town square when he said that the
flowerbed we had planted looked somewhat worse than the bed of weeds it had
replaced. - My guidance counselor disparaged my high school record by telling me that not
everybody belongs in college.
dubious (DOO bee us) adj full of doubt; uncertain
Mnemonic:The word DOUBT has a silent B in it, so DUBIOUS means DOUBTFUL.