English to English Dictionary

Depose

To remove someone from a powerful position, especially a monarch or ruler, usually by force.

Depress

To make someone feel despondent, dejected, or gloomy.

Depressed area

A geographic region characterized by persistent high unemployment, low average income, poor infrastructure, and economic stagnation.

Depth

The distance from the top or surface to the bottom, or the measurement of how deep something is.

Dermatology

The branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of skin diseases.

Desiccation

The state of extreme dryness, or the process of removing moisture completely from something.

Designate

To formally choose, appoint, or assign someone to a particular office, role, or position.

Desolation

A state of complete emptiness or destruction.

Despise

To feel contempt or a deep repugnance for someone or something.

Destitute

Without the basic necessities of life.

Destroyer

A person or thing that destroys or ruins something.

Determination

Firmness of purpose; resoluteness.