[ar:] [ti:] [al:] [00:00.51]deteriorate [00:03.20]Leather quickly deteriorates in hot, damp climate. [00:09.31]diminish [00:12.49]The amount of water in the pond will diminish as the dry season comes. [00:18.80]disciplined [00:21.27]The inventiveness of the early Americans shed light on disciplined school management. [00:29.22]disperse [00:32.50]A thunderstorm came up and dispersed the picnickers. [00:36.98]divert [00:40.10]Once young offenders embark on a life of crime, prison does little to divert them. [00:46.75]eject [00:49.43]The fire ejected yellow flames into the night sky. [00:55.03]elapse [00:57.69]Three years have elapsed since we last met. [01:02.44]elevate [01:05.53]A special device elevated the stage for the finale.