Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective
/dɪˈstrɔːt/

extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly

"She was distraught after losing her pet."

noun
/dɪsˈtrɛs/

extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

"He felt a deep sense of distress when he heard the bad news."

adjective
/dɪˈstrɛst/

feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

"She looked distressed after hearing the bad news."

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verb
/dɪˈstrɪbjuːt/

to give something out to several people or places

"The charity will distribute food to the flood victims."

noun
/ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/

the act of sharing or delivering something to multiple people or places

"The company manages the distribution of food supplies to rural areas."

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district

noun
/ˈdɪstrɪkt/

a specific area of a country, city, or town, often with official boundaries

"She lives in the northern district of the city."

verb
/dɪsˈtrʌst/

to have no confidence or trust in someone or something

"Many people distrust politicians."

verb
/dɪsˈtɜːb/

to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing

"Please don’t disturb me while I’m studying."

noun
/dɪˈstɜː.bəns/

the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness

"The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors."

adjective
/dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress

"The news about the accident was deeply disturbing."

noun
/dɪsˈjuːnjən/

the state of being separated or not united

"Civil wars often result from national disunion."

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disyllable

noun
/ˈdaɪˌsɪləbəl/

a word consisting of two syllables

"The word 'happy' is a disyllable."

verb
/ˈdɪðər/

to be indecisive or unable to make a decision

"He dithered for hours before choosing a restaurant."

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ditty

noun
/ˈdɪti/

a short, simple song or poem

"She sang a cheerful little ditty while cooking."

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noun
/ˌdaɪ.jʊˈret.ɪk/

A substance that promotes the production of urine.

"Coffee has a mild diuretic effect."

adjective
/daɪˈɜːrnəl/

active during the day; occurring daily

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

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diva

noun
/ˈdiːvə/

a famous female singer; a woman who is admired or behaves like a star

"The pop diva performed her latest hit to a cheering crowd."

noun
/ˌdaɪvəˈɡeɪʃən/

digression; wandering from a path or subject

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

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dive

verb
/daɪv/

to plunge headfirst into water or another substance

"He decided to dive into the pool on a hot day."

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Diver

noun
/ˈdaɪ.vər/

a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish

"The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish."

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diverge

verb
/daɪˈvɜːrdʒ/

to separate from a path, opinion, or standard

"The two friends began to diverge in their career choices."

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noun
daɪˈvɜː.dʒəns

The process or state of diverging; a difference in opinion, character, etc.

"The divergence of their opinions led to heated debates."

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adjective
/daɪˈvɜːrdʒənt/

Tending to be different or to develop in different directions.

"The two scientists had divergent opinions on the outcome of the experiment."

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adjective
/daɪˈvɜːrs/

Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

"The university has a diverse student body from many countries."

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noun
/daɪˌvɜː.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

The process of a business expanding into different product lines or markets to spread risk and reduce dependence on a single source of income.

"The company's diversification strategy reduced financial risks."

adjective
/daɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪd/

Made or having variety in form, nature, or content.

"The company adopted a diversified business strategy to reduce risks."

noun
/daɪˈvɜːrʒən/

The act of changing direction or being distracted; an activity that entertains.

"The road was closed, so we had to take a diversion through the village."

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noun
/daɪˈvɜːrsəti/

A range of different things or people; variety.

"Workplace diversity helps foster innovation and creativity."

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divert

verb
/daɪˈvɜːrt/

to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

"The police diverted traffic to a side road."

adjective
/daɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

capable of being turned aside or redirected

"Funds from the budget are not legally divertible."

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verb
/daɪˈvɛst/

to strip away possessions, rights, or assets; to rid oneself of

"The company decided to divest its unprofitable division."

noun
/daɪˈvɛstɪtʃər/

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

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

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verb
/dɪˈvaɪd/

to separate into parts or groups

"The teacher asked the class to divide into four groups."

noun
/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."

adjective, verb
/dɪˈvaɪn/

Relating to God or a deity; exceptionally wonderful or pleasing; to discover or foresee by intuition or supernatural means.

"She believed the divine power guided her actions."

noun
/dɪˈvɪnɪti/

The quality or state of being divine; a deity.

"The priest spoke about the divinity of the soul."

adjective
/dɪˈvɪzəbl/

Capable of being divided by another number without leaving a remainder.

"Twelve is divisible by three and four."

noun
/dɪˈvɪʒən/

the action of separating something into parts; or a large administrative unit

"The company has a separate division for research and development."

noun
/dɪˈvaɪzər/

A number by which another number is divided.

"In the equation 12 ÷ 3, the number 3 is the divisor."

noun/verb
/dɪˈvɔːrs/

the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage

"After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce."

adjective
/dɪˈvɔːrst/

No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.

"She has been divorced for five years."

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divulge

verb
/daɪˈvʌldʒ/

to make known something private, secret, or previously unknown

"She refused to divulge the source of her information."

noun
/daɪˈvʌldʒəns/

the act of revealing or disclosing something secret or private

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

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dna

noun
/ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/

Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.

"Scientists extracted DNA from the ancient bones."

do

verb
/duː/

To perform an action, task, or activity.

"I need to do my homework before dinner."

adjective
/ˈdɑːsəl/ or /ˈdəʊsaɪl/

easily managed, taught, or controlled; submissive

"The docile puppy quickly learned new tricks."

dock

noun
/dɒk/

a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired

"The ship stayed at the dock for two days."

noun
/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."

noun
/ˈdɒktər/

A qualified medical professional who treats illnesses and injuries.

"The doctor prescribed medicine for the patient."

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adjective
/ˌdɒktrɪˈnɛər/

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

"His doctrinaire approach to politics alienated many supporters."