Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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distrainor

noun C2
/dɪˈstreɪnər/

a person, usually a landlord, who seizes another's property for unpaid debt or rent

"The distrainor took possession of the tenant's car until the debt was cleared."

distrait definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/dɪˈstreɪ/

deeply distracted or absent-minded, often due to worry or grief

"He looked distrait after hearing the sad news."

disunion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dɪsˈjuːnjən/

the state of being separated or not united

"Civil wars often result from national disunion."

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disyllable

noun C2
/ˈdaɪˌsɪləbəl/

a word consisting of two syllables

"The word 'happy' is a disyllable."

dither definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈdɪðər/

to be indecisive or unable to make a decision

"He dithered for hours before choosing a restaurant."

ditty definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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ditty

noun C2
/ˈdɪti/

a short, simple song or poem

"She sang a cheerful little ditty while cooking."

diuretic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌdaɪ.jʊˈret.ɪk/

A substance that promotes the production of urine.

"Coffee has a mild diuretic effect."

adjective C2
/daɪˈɜːrnəl/

active during the day; occurring daily

"Most birds are diurnal creatures, active in daylight hours."

noun C2
/ˌdaɪvəˈɡeɪʃən/

digression; wandering from a path or subject

"His lecture was full of divagation, making it hard to follow the main point."

divertible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/daɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

capable of being turned aside or redirected

"Funds from the budget are not legally divertible."

noun C2
/daɪˈvɛstɪtʃər/

the action of selling off or disposing of business interests or assets

"The divestiture of the subsidiary was completed last year."

noun C2
/ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən/

the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means

"Ancient people often relied on divination to guide important decisions."

noun C2
/daɪˈvʌldʒəns/

the act of revealing or disclosing something secret or private

"The divulgence of company secrets caused a major scandal."

noun C2
/ˈdɒkɪt/

a list or schedule of cases to be tried in a court or items to be done

"The judge reviewed the docket before starting the session."

doctrinaire definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌdɒktrɪˈnɛər/

stubbornly devoted to a theory or doctrine without regard to practical considerations

"His doctrinaire approach to politics alienated many supporters."

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dodder

verb C2
/ˈdɒdə/

To move in a weak and unsteady way, especially due to old age.

"The old man doddered across the street with a cane."

adjective C2
/ˈdɒdərɪŋ/

Weak, shaky, or unsteady, especially due to old age.

"The doddering professor struggled to climb the stairs."

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doff

verb C2
/dɒf/

to take off an item of clothing, especially a hat, as a sign of respect

"He doffed his hat as the procession passed."

Dog-rose definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdɒɡ roʊz/

A wild rose species with pink or white flowers and thorny stems, common in hedgerows

"The dog-rose bush grew wild along the countryside path."

doggedness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
ˈdɒɡ.ɪd.nəs

Stubborn persistence in achieving something without giving up.

"His doggedness in pursuing his goals was inspiring."

doggerel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdɒɡərəl/

Comic or irregular verse, often poorly constructed and lacking in artistic quality.

"The poet’s work was dismissed as mere doggerel by the critics."

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dogmatize

verb C2
/ˈdɒɡmətaɪz/

To state opinions or beliefs as if they were absolute truths.

"The professor tended to dogmatize on political issues."

noun C2
/ˈdɒldrəmz/

A state of inactivity, stagnation, or low spirits; also a region near the equator with calm winds.

"After the project failed, the team was stuck in the doldrums for months."

adjective C2
/ˈdəʊl.fəl/

Expressing sorrow or sadness; mournful.

"She gave him a doleful look before leaving."

adjective C2
/ˈdəʊl.səm/

Filled with grief or sadness; mournful.

"The dolesome ballad brought tears to their eyes."

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dolor

noun C2
/ˈdəʊ.lər/

A state of great sorrow or distress.

"The nation was in deep dolor after the tragedy."

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dolorous

adjective C2
/ˈdəʊ.lə.rəs/

Expressing great sorrow or distress.

"He spoke in a dolorous tone after the loss."

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dolt

noun C2
/doʊlt/

A stupid or slow-witted person.

"Only a dolt would believe such a story."

noun C2
/ˌdoʊ.məˈstɪs.ə.ti/

Life at home or devotion to family life.

"She enjoys the domesticity of cooking and gardening."

verb C2
/ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə/

to assert one's will over another in an arrogant way

"He tends to domineer over his younger colleagues."

noun C2
/ˈdoʊneɪtər/

A person who gives something, especially money or goods, as a donation.

"The donator wished to remain anonymous after contributing a large sum."

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donee

noun C2
/doʊˈniː/

A person who receives a gift or donation.

"The scholarship fund’s donee expressed heartfelt gratitude."

noun C2
/ˈdɔːrmər/

A window that projects vertically from a sloping roof.

"The old house had a dormer overlooking the garden."

adjective C2
/ˈdɔːrsəl/

Relating to the back or upper side of an animal or body part.

"Sharks have a prominent dorsal fin."

dotage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdoʊtɪdʒ/

The period of old age, especially when one is weak or senile.

"He spent his dotage reminiscing about his youth."

doublet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdʌblɪt/

a close-fitting jacket worn by men in the Renaissance; also, a pair of similar things

"The actor wore a velvet doublet for the Shakespearean play."

doughty definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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doughty

adjective C2
/ˈdaʊti/

brave, valiant, courageous

"The doughty soldier never backed down from a challenge."

dovetail definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈdʌv.teɪl/

to fit or combine perfectly together

"Her plans dovetail perfectly with our goals."

dowdy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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dowdy

adjective C2
/ˈdaʊ.di/

unfashionable, dull, or shabby in appearance

"She wore a dowdy dress to the party."

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dowse

verb C2
/daʊz/

To search for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; also to drench or extinguish with liquid.

"The farmer tried to dowse for water in the dry field."

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doyen

noun C2
/ˈdɔɪən/

The most respected or prominent person in a particular field.

"He is regarded as the doyen of modern literature in the country."

noun C2
/ˈdrækmə/

The basic monetary unit of Greece before the adoption of the euro.

"The old coin collection included a silver drachma."

noun C2
/ˈdræɡˌnɛt/

A systematic search or investigation, often by police to catch criminals.

"The police launched a dragnet to capture the fugitives."

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dragoon

verb C2
/drəˈɡuːn/

to force someone to do something through coercion or intimidation

"The manager tried to dragoon the team into working overtime."

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Drake

noun C2
/dreɪk/

a male duck; a type of waterfowl

"The drake led his family of ducks across the pond."

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drawl

verb C2
/drɔːl/

to speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds

"He tends to drawl when he is tired."

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dregs

noun C2
/drɛɡz/

the remnants of a liquid left in a container, together with any sediment or grounds; the most worthless part of something

"He drank the dregs of the coffee before leaving."

Dried Fenugreek Leaves definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/draɪd ˈfɛnjʊˌɡriːk livz/

dehydrated leaves of the fenugreek plant used as a herb in cooking

"Add dried fenugreek leaves to the curry for extra flavor."

Dried Rose Petals definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/draɪd roʊz ˈpɛtəlz/

dehydrated petals from roses used for culinary and aromatic purposes

"The dessert was garnished with dried rose petals."

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drivel

noun C2
/ˈdrɪvəl/

silly or nonsensical talk

"The politician’s speech was full of meaningless drivel."