Vocabulary Starting with "D"

153 entries

• dad An informal word for father
• daily Happening or done every day; relating to each day
• damage Physical harm that reduces value or usefulness; to cause harm
• damn A mild swear word expressing frustration or emphasis
• dance Rhythmic movement of the body to music; a social event where people dance
• danger The possibility of harm or injury; a threat
• dangerous Likely to cause harm or injury; risky
• dare To have the courage to do something; or to challenge someone to do something
• dark Having little or no light; a deep shade of colour
• darkness The absence of light; a state of gloom or ignorance
• data Facts, statistics, or information collected for analysis
• database An organised collection of data stored electronically
• date A specific day; a social or romantic meeting; a sweet fruit
• daughter A female child in relation to her parents
• day A period of 24 hours; the time between sunrise and sunset
• dead No longer alive; completely without activity or power
• deal An agreement or transaction; a large amount; to handle or distribute
• dealer A person or business that buys and sells goods; a person who distributes card...
• dear A term of affection; loved or precious; expensive (British)
• death The end of life; the state of being dead
• debate A formal discussion of opposing arguments; to discuss or argue
• debt Money that is owed to another person or organisation
• decade A period of ten years
• decide To make a choice or reach a conclusion after considering options
• decision A choice or conclusion reached after consideration
• declare To state officially or publicly; to announce formally
• decline To decrease or become worse; to politely refuse
• decrease To become or make smaller in size, amount, or degree
• dedicate To devote time or effort to something
• deep Extending far down or in from the surface or edge
• deeply To a great extent; profoundly
• defeat To win against someone in a competition or battle; a loss
• defend To protect from attack or harm; to speak in support of
• defense The action of protecting someone or something from attack; also spelled 'defe...
• deficit A shortfall; the amount by which something is less than what is needed
• define To state the meaning of; to establish clearly
• definitely Without doubt; certainly; absolutely
• definition A statement explaining the meaning of a word
• degree A unit of measurement for temperature or angles; an academic qualification
• delay To make something happen later than planned; a period of waiting
• delight Great pleasure and happiness; to please someone greatly
• deliver To bring goods to a place; to give a speech; to help with childbirth
• delivery The act of bringing goods; the manner of speaking or performing
• demand To ask for firmly; a strong request; the desire for goods or services
• democracy A system of government where people vote to choose leaders
• democratic Relating to democracy or government by the people; fair and equal
• demonstrate To show or prove something clearly
• demonstration A public protest; a practical display showing how something works
• density The degree of compactness of a substance; how crowded something is
• deny To declare something untrue; to refuse to give or allow
• department A division of a large organisation or government dealing with a specific area
• depend To rely on or be determined by something else
• dependent Relying on someone or something for support
• deposit Money paid as a guarantee or put into a bank account
• depress To make someone feel sad; to push down
• depression A mental health condition causing persistent sadness; an economic downturn
• depth The distance from top to bottom; thoroughness or complexity
• derive To obtain something from a source; to have something as an origin
• describe To give a detailed account of something in words
• description A spoken or written account of what something or someone is like
• desert A dry, barren region with little rainfall; to abandon or leave
• deserve To be worthy of something, whether good or bad
• design To plan and create something; a plan or pattern
• designer A person who plans and creates things; expensive or exclusive
• desire A strong feeling of wanting something; longing
• desk A table used for writing or working
• despite Without being affected by; in spite of
• destroy To damage something so badly that it no longer exists or works
• destruction The act of destroying something completely
• detail A small individual feature or item; a minor aspect
• detect To discover or notice something that is not obvious
• determination The quality of being resolute; the act of establishing something
• determine To discover the facts; to firmly decide; to be the decisive factor
• develop To grow or cause to grow; to create or improve
• development The process of growing or changing; a new event or stage in a changing situation
• device A piece of equipment made for a particular purpose; a technique
• devote To give all of one's time, effort, or resources to something
• dialog A conversation between two or more people; discussion aimed at reaching agree...
• die To cease living; to stop functioning or existing
• diet The kinds of food that a person habitually eats; a restricted eating plan for...
• differ To be unlike or distinct from something; to disagree
• difference The way in which things are not the same; a disagreement
• different Not the same; distinct; various
• differently In a different way or manner from something else
• difficult Hard to do, understand, or deal with; challenging
• difficulty The state of being hard to do or understand; a problem or obstacle
• dig To break up and move earth with a tool
• digital Relating to electronic technology using binary code
• dimension A measurable extent such as length or width; an aspect of something
• dinner The main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening
• direct Going straight to a place without stopping; to guide or manage
• direction The course along which something moves; guidance or instructions
• directly In a straight line or manner; without intermediary; immediately
• director A person who manages or oversees an organisation or creative project
• dirty Not clean; covered with or containing unwanted substances
• disagree To have a different opinion; to not agree
• disappear To cease to be visible; to stop existing
• disappoint To fail to meet someone's hopes or expectations
• disaster A sudden event causing great damage, destruction, or suffering
• discipline Training to follow rules or a code of behaviour; a branch of knowledge
• discount A reduction from the usual price; to regard as unlikely
• discover To find something for the first time; to learn something new
• discovery The act of finding or learning something for the first time
• discuss To talk about something with others, considering different views
• discussion The action or process of talking about something to reach a decision or excha...
• disease An illness or medical condition affecting the body or mind
• dish A container for food, or a particular type of prepared food
• disk A flat, thin, circular object; a device for storing computer data
• dismiss To send someone away; to reject an idea as unworthy of consideration; or to f...
• disorder A state of confusion or irregularity; a medical condition
• display To show something; an exhibition or screen
• dispute A disagreement or argument; to argue about something
• distance The amount of space between two points; to create separation
• distant Far away in space or time; not friendly
• distinct Clearly different or separate; easily perceived
• distinction A difference between things; excellence or honour
• distinguish To recognise differences between things; to make someone notable
• distribute To give out or deliver something to several people or places
• disturb To interrupt someone or something; to cause worry or upset
• diversity The state of having variety or differences
• divide To separate into parts; to share; to cause disagreement
• division The act of separating into parts; disagreement; a section of an organisation
• divorce The legal ending of a marriage
• do To perform or carry out an action; used as an auxiliary verb
• doctor A medical professional qualified to treat people who are ill
• document An official paper or file; to record information
• dog A domesticated carnivorous mammal kept as a pet or working animal
• dollar The basic unit of money in the US, Canada, Australia, and other countries
• domestic Relating to the home, family life, or one's own country
• dominate To have control or power over; to be the most important or noticeable
• door A hinged or sliding panel for entering or leaving a room or building
• double Twice as much; consisting of two parts; to increase twofold
• doubt A feeling of uncertainty; to feel uncertain about
• down Towards a lower position; a reduction; feeling sad or depressed
• dozen Twelve of something; informally, approximately twelve or many
• draft A preliminary version of a document; a current of cool air; compulsory milita...
• drag To pull something along with difficulty; something boring
• drama Plays for theatre, television, or radio; exciting events in real life
• dramatic Relating to drama; striking and impressive
• dramatically In a striking or impressive way; to a great degree; in a theatrical manner
• draw To make pictures or lines; to pull; to attract
• dream Images and sensations during sleep; a cherished hope or ambition
• dress A one-piece garment for women; to put on clothes
• drink To consume liquids; a beverage; alcohol
• drive To operate a vehicle; to force someone or something to move; strong motivation
• driver A person who operates a vehicle, or something that causes a process or change
• drop To fall or let fall; a small amount of liquid; a decrease
• drug A medicine or substance that affects the body or mind
• dry Not wet or moist; to remove water from something
• due Expected at a certain time; owed; caused by
• during Throughout the course of a period of time; at some point within a period
• dust Fine dry particles; to remove dust
• duty A moral or legal obligation, or a tax on goods