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Showing 18 of 95 words/ˈdɛər.ɪŋ/ [daring]
[adjective] Adventurous or boldly courageous; willing to take risks.
/ˈdeɪtoʊ/ [dato]
[noun] A piece of information, a fact, or a given premise used as a basis for reasoning or calculation.
/ˈdeɪ.təm/ [datum]
[noun] A single piece of information, fact, or statistic, typically used as a basis for calculation, reasoning, or analysis.
/deɪ/ [day]
[noun] A period of twenty-four hours as a unit of time, reckoned from one midnight to the next.
/də o ɑ̃ ba/ [duh oh tahn bah]
[adverb] In a condescending, haughty, or patronizing manner; looking down upon someone.
/ˈdɛd.li mɪks/ [deadly mix]
[noun] A combination of elements, substances, or factors that is extremely dangerous or likely to cause fatal results.
/diːl/ [deal]
[verb] To distribute cards to players in a game, or to handle, manage, or take action regarding a specific situation or person.
/dɪˈbeɪtɪd ˈmætər/ [debated matter]
[noun] A topic, issue, or question that is the subject of intense discussion, argument, or formal debate among people.
/ˈdɛt.ər/ [debtor]
[noun] A person or institution that owes a sum of money or financial obligation to another.
/ˈdɛbjʊtɑːnt bɔːl/ [debutante ball]
[noun] A formal, traditional social event in which young women from affluent families are officially introduced into society.
/dɪˈsiːt/ [deceit]
[noun] The act or practice of misleading, cheating, or hiding the truth to gain an unfair advantage.
/ˈdiː.sənt/ [decent]
[adjective] Conforming to acceptable standards of propriety, morality, or respectability.
/dɪˈsɛp.ʃən/ [deception]
[noun] The act of deliberately causing someone to believe something that is not true, typically in order to gain some advantage.
/dɪˈkriː/ [decree]
[noun] An official order issued by a legal authority or a person in power.
/dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/ [deduction]
[noun] The inference of a particular instance from a general law or principle; the process of reasoning from the general to the specific.
/diːp ˈkɪs.ɪŋ/ [deep kissing]
[noun] A passionate and intimate form of kissing that involves the use of the tongue and prolonged physical contact between partners.
/dɪˈfiːt/ [defeat]
[verb] To win against someone in a battle, game, or contest; to overcome.
/dɪˈfɛns ˈlɔɪ.jər/ [defense lawyer]
[noun] A legal professional who represents individuals or entities accused of criminal conduct or civil wrongdoing.