Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˈdɛvɪlri/

Wicked or cruel behavior; mischievous actions.

"The children were full of devilry on Halloween night."

noun
/ˈdɛvɪltrɪ/

Cruel or malicious behavior; mischief with an evil aspect.

"The villain’s deviltry terrified the townsfolk."

adjective
/ˈdiːviəs/

Skillful at using underhanded tactics to achieve goals; not straightforward.

"He used a devious plan to gain control of the company."

verb
/dɪˈvaɪz/

To plan or invent something carefully.

"The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs."

adjective
/dɪˈvɔɪd/

Completely lacking or without something.

"His speech was devoid of any real emotion."

verb
/dɪˈvɒlv/

To pass power, responsibility, or duties to another person or group.

"The responsibility will devolve on the new manager."

verb
/dɪˈvoʊt/

to give time, effort, or resources to something

"She devotes much of her time to helping the poor."

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devoted

adjective
/dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.

"She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first."

noun
/ˌdɛvəˈtiː/

A person who is very enthusiastic about or strongly dedicated to something or someone.

"He is a great devotee of classical music."

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Devotion

noun
/dɪˈvoʊ.ʃən/

love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause

"Her devotion to helping others made her a beloved figure in the community."

adjective
/dɪˈvaʊt/

Deeply religious or sincere.

"He is a devout believer who prays every day."

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Dew

noun
/djuː/

Tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night from condensation.

"The grass was wet with morning dew."

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noun
/dɛkˈstɛrɪti/

Skill in using the hands or body; mental quickness.

"She showed great dexterity in playing the piano."

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adjective
/ˈdɛkstrəs/

Skillful and quick, especially with the hands.

"The craftsman was dexterous in carving wood."

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Dhuti

noun
/ˈduːti/

a traditional Indian garment for men consisting of a piece of unstitched cloth worn around the waist and legs

"The elderly man wore a white dhuti during the religious ceremony."

noun
/ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/

a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood

"He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year."

adjective
/ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪk/

Extremely evil or cruel; characteristic of the devil.

"The villain devised a diabolic scheme."

adjective
/ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪkəl/

Wicked, cruel, or outrageously bad; resembling the devil.

"The dictator’s diabolical rule brought misery to the nation."

adjective
/ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

Relating to a mark added to a letter to indicate a different pronunciation or stress.

"The word résumé has diacritical marks that change its meaning from resume."

noun
/ˈdaɪəˌdɛm/

A crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or authority.

"The queen wore a glittering diadem at the coronation."

verb
/ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊz/

To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.

"The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia."

noun
/ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/

The identification of a disease, condition, or problem through examination of symptoms.

"The diagnosis confirmed that she had diabetes."

noun
/ˈdaɪəɡræm/

a simplified drawing that shows the structure, relationship, or process of something

"The teacher explained the system using a clear diagram."

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dialect

noun
/ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt/

A particular form of a language spoken in a specific region or by a specific group.

"He speaks a dialect of Bengali that is common in rural areas."

noun
/ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/

A method of argument or reasoning by dialogue, especially as a means of investigating truth.

"The philosopher used dialectic to challenge his students' assumptions."

adjective
/ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪkəl/

Relating to the logical discussion of ideas and opinions.

"She took a dialectical approach to solve the complex issue."

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dialectician

noun
/ˌdaɪələˈtɪʃən/

A person skilled in dialectic or logical argument.

"Socrates is often considered the greatest dialectician in history."

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Dialogue

noun
/ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/

A conversation between two or more people, or a discussion aimed at reaching understanding.

"The two countries engaged in a dialogue to resolve their differences."

noun
/ˈdaɪəmənd/

a precious hard stone, usually clear and colorless, valued as a gemstone

"She wore a beautiful diamond necklace at the party."

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adjective
/daɪˈæfənəs/

Light, delicate, and translucent.

"She wore a diaphanous dress that shimmered in the sunlight."

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diary

noun
/ˈdaɪəri/

a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences

"She wrote about her day in her diary before going to bed."

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diatomic

adjective
/ˌdaɪəˈtɒmɪk/

Consisting of two atoms.

"Oxygen is a diatomic molecule."

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diatribe

noun
/ˈdaɪətraɪb/

A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.

"The politician launched a diatribe against his opponents."

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dicey

adjective
/ˈdaɪ.si/

Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.

"Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now."

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noun
/daɪˈkɒtəmi/

A division or contrast between two things that are completely different.

"There is a clear dichotomy between good and evil."

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verb
/dɪkˈteɪt/

To state or order authoritatively; to say aloud words to be written down.

"The teacher dictated the instructions to the students."

noun
/dɪkˈteɪtə/

a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force

"The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist."

adjective
/ˌdɪktəˈtɔːriəl/

Having or showing a tendency to tell people what to do in an autocratic way.

"His dictatorial style made him unpopular among colleagues."

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noun
ˈdɪk.ʃən

The style of pronunciation and word choice in speaking or writing.

"A strong diction enhances communication skills."

noun
/ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛri/

A reference book or electronic resource containing words, usually arranged alphabetically, with information about their meanings, pronunciations, etymologies, and usage.

"I looked up the word in the dictionary to understand its meaning."

noun
/ˈdɪktəm/

A formal pronouncement, authoritative statement, or maxim.

"The judge’s dictum clarified the principle of equality before the law."

adjective
/daɪˈdæktɪk/

Intended to teach, often with a moral lesson.

"The novel is not just entertaining but also didactic in nature."

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die

verb
/daɪ/

To stop living; to cease to exist.

"The old tree finally died after the storm."

noun
/ˈdaɪhɑːrd/

A person who strongly resists change and remains loyal to a belief or cause.

"He is a diehard fan of classic rock music."

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diet

noun
/ˈdaɪət/

the kinds of food that a person usually eats

"He follows a strict vegetarian diet."

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differ

verb
/ˈdɪfər/

to be unlike or distinct from something else

"Opinions differ on this issue."

noun
/ˈdɪfərəns/

A point or way in which things are not the same.

"There is a big difference between theory and practice."

adjective
/ˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

Not the same as another; distinct or unlike.

"Her opinion was completely different from mine."

noun
/ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃə/

A distinguishing characteristic that sets one thing apart from another.

"The differentia of humans is their ability to reason abstractly."

adjective
/ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəl/

Relating to or showing a difference; involving a distinction.

"There is a differential treatment between the two groups."