Vokabulare

Englisches Vokabelwörterbuch | Wortbedeutungen, Definitionen & Beispiele

Dacoit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dəˈkɔɪt/

a member of an armed gang of robbers; a bandit, especially in India and Myanmar

"The village was terrorized by a gang of dacoits who robbed travelers."

daguerreotype definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dəˈɡerəˌtaɪp/

An early type of photograph produced on a silver or silver-covered copper plate.

"The museum displayed a rare daguerreotype of Abraham Lincoln."

Dais definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Dais

noun C2
/ˈdeɪ.ɪs/ or /ˈdeɪ.əs/

A raised platform in a hall or room, usually where speakers or honored guests sit.

"The speaker stood on the dais to address the audience."

Dalliance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdæliəns/

A casual romantic or sexual relationship; also frivolous or playful behavior.

"Their dalliance during the summer was brief but intense."

dally definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈdæli/

To act or move slowly; to waste time; also to engage in a casual romantic relationship.

"He dallied in the garden instead of starting his work."

noun C2
/dæmˈneɪ.ʃən/

condemnation to eternal punishment in hell; something that causes ruin or failure

"The preacher spoke about salvation and damnation in his sermon."

dandy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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dandy

noun C2
/ˈdændi/

a man who gives too much attention to his appearance and clothes

"The young dandy spent hours grooming himself before the party."

dank definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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dank

adjective C2
/dæŋk/

unpleasantly damp and cold

"The basement was dark and dank, filled with a musty smell."

dapper definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈdæpər/

Neat, stylish, and well-dressed in appearance.

"He looked very dapper in his new suit."

dappled definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈdæpəld/

Marked with spots or patches of light and shade or different colors.

"The forest floor was dappled with sunlight."

adverb C2
/ˈdɑːrklɪŋ/

In the dark or growing dark; dimly.

"The forest creatures moved darkling through the night."

dastard definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdæstərd/

a cowardly or dishonorable person

"Only a dastard would betray his closest friend."

daub definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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daub

verb C2
/dɔːb/

to spread a thick or sticky substance carelessly on a surface

"The children daubed paint all over the walls."

dauntless definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈdɔːntləs/

showing fearlessness and determination

"The dauntless soldier charged forward without hesitation."

dawdle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈdɔːd(ə)l/

to waste time by being slow or idle

"Stop dawdling and finish your homework."

day-man definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdeɪ.mæn/

a worker employed by the day; a day laborer

"The farmer hired a day-man to help with the harvest."

dead-heat definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌdɛd ˈhiːt/

a race or contest in which two or more competitors finish exactly equal

"The race ended in a dead-heat between the two runners."

deadpan definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈdɛdˌpæn/

Deliberately impassive or expressionless in manner.

"She delivered the joke in a completely deadpan voice."

deaths-head definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdɛθsˌhɛd/

A representation of a human skull, often used as a symbol of death.

"The pirate flag was marked with a grim deaths-head."

debark definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/dɪˈbɑːrk/

to disembark or get off a ship, aircraft, or vehicle

"The passengers debarked as soon as the ship docked."

debauch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/dɪˈbɔːtʃ/

to corrupt morally; to lead into excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures

"The novel shows how wealth can debauch a person's character."

debauchery definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dɪˈbɔːtʃəri/

excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; corruption or vice

"The novel depicts the debauchery of the aristocrats in the city."

debenture definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dɪˈbɛntʃər/

a type of debt instrument not secured by physical assets or collateral

"The company raised capital by issuing debentures to investors."

debilitate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt/

to weaken or make someone or something infirm

"The long illness debilitated his strength."

debonair definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌdɛbəˈnɛr/

confident, stylish, and charming, typically referring to a man

"He looked debonair in his tuxedo at the gala."

debutante definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdeb.juː.tɑːnt/

A young woman making her first formal appearance in society.

"The debutante wore a white gown at the ball."

decagon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdɛkəˌɡɒn/

A polygon with ten sides and ten angles.

"The geometry teacher drew a perfect decagon on the board."

decagram definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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decagram

noun C2
/ˈdɛkəˌɡræm/

A metric unit of mass equal to ten grams.

"The package weighed exactly one decagram."

decaliter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdɛkəˌliːtər/

A metric unit of capacity equal to ten liters.

"The container could hold up to one decaliter of water."

noun C2
/ˈdɛkəˌlɔːɡ/

The Ten Commandments in the Bible; a set of fundamental rules or principles.

"The priest gave a sermon on the importance of the Decalogue."

decameron definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dɪˈkæmərən/

A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.

"The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature."

decameter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dɪˈkæmɪtər/

A metric unit of length equal to ten meters.

"The field was measured in decameters for accuracy."

decamp definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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decamp

verb C2
/dɪˈkæmp/

To depart suddenly or secretly, often to avoid trouble or escape.

"The thief decamped before the police arrived."

verb C2
/dɪˈkænt/

To pour liquid gently from one container into another, especially without disturbing the sediment.

"She carefully decanted the wine into a clean glass."

decapitate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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decapitate

verb C2
/dɪˈkæpɪteɪt/

To cut off the head of a person or animal.

"The ancient executioner decapitated the criminal."

decapod definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdɛkəˌpɒd/

An arthropod with ten limbs, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps.

"The lobster is a well-known decapod."

decasyllable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌdɛkəˈsɪləbəl/

A line of verse with ten syllables.

"The poet often wrote in decasyllable form."

declaim definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/dɪˈkleɪm/

to speak aloud in a formal, passionate, or theatrical way

"The actor declaimed his lines with great intensity."

declamation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/

a formal speech delivered with rhetorical or dramatic effect

"Her declamation captivated the audience at the competition."

declamatory definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/dɪˈklæməˌtɔri/

speaking in a loud, rhetorical, or dramatic way

"The politician’s declamatory style impressed some but irritated others."

declivity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dɪˈklɪvɪti/

a downward slope of ground

"They carefully climbed down the declivity of the hill."

decollete definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌdeɪ.kɒlˈteɪ/

of a woman's dress or top, cut low so as to reveal the neck and upper chest

"She wore a decollete gown to the party."

decorous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈdekərəs/

showing proper and polite behavior; marked by good taste

"The audience gave a decorous applause after the performance."

decourous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/dɪˈkɔːrəs/

characterized by propriety, good taste, and proper manners

"She maintained a decourous silence during the ceremony."

decrepit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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decrepit

adjective C2
/dɪˈkrɛpɪt/

worn out or weakened by age or neglect

"The decrepit old house was on the verge of collapse."

decrepitude definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dɪˈkrɛpɪˌtjuːd/

the state of being old, weak, and worn out

"The once-great empire fell into decrepitude."

adjective C2
/dɪˈdjuːsəbl/

able to be deduced; possible to be inferred

"The solution is deducible from the data provided."

defalcate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈdiːfælˌkeɪt/

to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for

"The accountant was accused of defalcating company funds."

deferential definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

Showing or expressing respect and high regard.

"He was always deferential toward his teachers."

noun C2
/dɪˈfoʊliənt/

a chemical that causes leaves to drop from plants, often used in warfare or agriculture

"The army sprayed defoliant to clear the forest cover."