di fo li eIt transitive verb 1. to remove the leaves of (a tree or the like). 2. to cause the leaves of (trees or the like) to drop off, esp. by…

de prih keIt to disparage or treat as having small value; depreciate. The critics deprecated the actor’s performance, calling it “hamhanded” and “amateurish.”

ə graen daIz 1. to increase in size or scope; enlarge; extend. Plans were made to further aggrandize the palace. 2. to make, or cause to appear, grander in wealth, stature, power,…

ko jihnt adjective convincing, or compelling by virtue of a strong argument or clear presentation. Her cogent rebuttal was the key to their team winning the debate.

fUl səm adjective offensive, esp. because of excessiveness or insincerity. His fulsome flattery did little to win her favor.