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Debate

AS used in Romans the word means "strife"

1. To consider something; deliberate.
2. To engage in argument by discussing opposing points.
3. To engage in a formal discussion or argument. See Synonyms at discuss.
4. Obsolete To fight or quarrel.
v.tr.
1. To deliberate on; consider.
2. To dispute or argue about.
3. To discuss or argue (a question, for example) formally.
4. Obsolete To fight or argue for or over.
n.
1. A discussion involving opposing points; an argument.
2. Deliberation; consideration: passed the motion with little debate.
3. A formal contest of argumentation in which two opposing teams defend and attack a given proposition.
4. Obsolete Conflict; strife.

Deceit

This word, in Greek, means "fish bait" and by extension came to mean "to lure, to ensnare, to buguile"

1. the act or practice of deceiving
2. a statement, act, or device intended to mislead; fraud; trick
3. a tendency to deceive

Despitful

Insolent


Dignity

worthy of esteem, honor or respect.


Disobedient to Parents

Not compliant to parents' wishes.


Dispostition

prevailing tendency, mood, or inclination. i.e. happy, sad, grateful, ungrateful, fearful, faith filled, bitter, repentant, etc.


divine

of or pertaining to a god, especially the Supreme Being.

addressed, appropriated, or devoted to God  or a god;religious; sacred: divine worship.


Dowry

the property that a woman brings to her husband at the time of marriage.