VocabDictionary

Words Starting with “D

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/ˈdɛər.ɪŋ/

adjective

Adventurous or boldly courageous; willing to take risks.

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/ˈdeɪtoʊ/

noun

A piece of information, a fact, or a given premise used as a basis for reasoning or calculation.

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/ˈdeɪ.təm/

noun

A single piece of information, fact, or statistic, typically used as a basis for calculation, reasoning, or analysis.

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/deɪ/

noun

A period of twenty-four hours as a unit of time, reckoned from one midnight to the next.

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/də o ɑ̃ ba/

adverb

In a condescending, haughty, or patronizing manner; looking down upon someone.

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/ˈdɛd.li mɪks/

noun

A combination of elements, substances, or factors that is extremely dangerous or likely to cause fatal results.

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/diːl/

verb

To distribute cards to players in a game, or to handle, manage, or take action regarding a specific situation or person.

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/dɪˈbeɪtɪd ˈmætər/

noun

A topic, issue, or question that is the subject of intense discussion, argument, or formal debate among people.

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/ˈdɛt.ər/

noun

A person or institution that owes a sum of money or financial obligation to another.

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/ˈdɛbjʊtɑːnt bɔːl/

noun

A formal, traditional social event in which young women from affluent families are officially introduced into society.

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/dɪˈsiːt/

noun

The act or practice of misleading, cheating, or hiding the truth to gain an unfair advantage.

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/ˈdiː.sənt/

adjective

Conforming to acceptable standards of propriety, morality, or respectability.

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/dɪˈsɛp.ʃən/

noun

The act of deliberately causing someone to believe something that is not true, typically in order to gain some advantage.

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/dɪˈkriː/

noun

An official order issued by a legal authority or a person in power.

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/dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

noun

The inference of a particular instance from a general law or principle; the process of reasoning from the general to the specific.

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/diːp ˈkɪs.ɪŋ/

noun

A passionate and intimate form of kissing that involves the use of the tongue and prolonged physical contact between partners.

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/dɪˈfiːt/

verb

To win against someone in a battle, game, or contest; to overcome.

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/dɪˈfɛns ˈlɔɪ.jər/

noun

A legal professional who represents individuals or entities accused of criminal conduct or civil wrongdoing.

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