Words Starting with “D”

Having emotional or mental problems; anxious, troubled, or showing signs of psychological distress.

Serving to separate or keep apart two or more areas, groups, or things.

The doctrine that monarchs derive their authority directly from God and are therefore not accountable to their subjects, parliaments, or any other earthly authority.

The doctrine, belief, or system of governance in which a sovereign's authority to rule is believed to be granted directly by a deity or divine power, rendering them exempt from earthly accountability.

A specific scientific inquiry regarding the evolutionary adaptation of marine species to withstand the lethal neurotoxin tetrodotoxin found in pufferfish.

A specific scientific inquiry regarding the anatomical structure of elasmobranch fish, specifically whether they possess a spinal column made of cartilage.

Having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey; not salty, sour, or bitter.

A structure built along or projecting from a shore into a body of water, used for mooring, loading, or unloading ships.

A telephone.

Inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true, often without consideration of evidence or the opinions of others.

A motherless or neglected calf in a range herd, typically found in the American West.

The present participle of 'do', indicating the performance, execution, or completion of an action or task.

Pleasant relaxation in carefree idleness; the enjoyment of doing nothing.

Plural form of domain: an area of territory owned or controlled by a single ruler or government.

Animals that have been selectively bred and genetically adapted over generations to live alongside humans, often providing labor, food, companionship, or services.

A respectful title used before a woman's first name, similar to 'Mrs.' or 'Ms.', often used for older women or to show deference.

The past tense and past participle of donate; to have given money, goods, or time for a good cause, especially to a charity.

Belittled, criticized unfairly, or defrauded and cheated out of what is rightfully owed.