D - 10 thru 15

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spurn	v) to refuse with scorn, disdane
subterfuge	n) an excuse or trick or escaping or hiding something
vindicate	to clear from hint or charge of wrongdoing
wane	to lose size, strength and power
venomous	poisonous, spiteful, mean
wily	sly, shrewd, cunning
shackle	v) to put in chains n) (usually plural) a chain, fetter
threadbare	adj) shabby, old and worn
staccato	detached or disconnected in sound or style
statute	a law