Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

verb
/ˈdrɪbəl/

to let liquid flow slowly in drops or to move a ball skillfully with repeated small kicks or bounces

"The baby dribbled milk on his shirt."

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dried

adjective
/draɪd/

without moisture; preserved by removing water

"She added some dried flowers to the vase for decoration."

noun
/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."

noun
/draɪd roʊz ˈpɛtəlz/

dehydrated petals from roses used for culinary and aromatic purposes

"The dessert was garnished with dried rose petals."

verb
/drɪft/

to move slowly, especially by air or water currents

"The boat began to drift away from the shore."

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drill

noun
/drɪl/

a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills

"The students took part in a fire drill at school."

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drink

verb, noun
/drɪŋk/

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow; a beverage

"She likes to drink a glass of water before bed."

noun
/ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/

the act of consuming liquids, especially alcohol

"Drinking too much water at once can make you feel bloated."

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drip

verb
/drɪp/

to fall or let fall in drops

"Water was dripping from the broken pipe."

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drive

verb, noun
/draɪv/

to operate and control a vehicle; a journey in a vehicle

"He learned to drive when he was 18."

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drivel

noun
/ˈdrɪvəl/

silly or nonsensical talk

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

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Driver

noun
/ˈdraɪvər/

a person who operates a vehicle

"The taxi driver took us to the airport."

noun
/ˈdraɪv.weɪ/

a short private road leading from a street to a house or garage

"The car was parked in the driveway next to the garden."

verb
/ˈdraɪvɪŋ/

the act of controlling and operating a vehicle; guiding or motivating something forward

"She loves driving along the coast on weekends."

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Drizzle

verb
/ˈdrɪzəl/

to rain lightly with very small drops

"It began to drizzle just as we left the house."

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droll

adjective
/droʊl/

curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement

"He had a droll sense of humor that made everyone laugh."

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Drone

noun/verb
/droʊn/

a continuous low humming sound; an unmanned flying device

"The drone of bees filled the garden."

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droop

verb
/druːp/

to bend or hang downward; to become weak or tired

"The flowers began to droop in the heat."

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drop

verb, noun
/drɒp/

to let something fall; a small quantity of liquid

"Be careful not to drop your phone."

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dross

noun
/drɒs/

worthless or unwanted material; rubbish or impurities

"Most of his early writings were considered dross."

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noun
/draʊt/

A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.

"The farmers struggled to grow crops during the drought."

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adjective
draʊt rɪˈzɪs.tənt

Able to survive and grow despite limited water availability or drought conditions.

"Drought-resistant crops can survive in arid conditions."

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drown

verb
/draʊn/

to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water

"He nearly drowned while swimming in the river."

adjective
/ˈdraʊzi/

Feeling sleepy or half-asleep.

"The warm room made him feel drowsy."

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drudge

noun
/drʌdʒ/

A person made to do hard, menial, or dull work.

"He felt like a drudge, stuck in repetitive tasks all day."

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drudgery

noun
/ˈdrʌdʒəri/

Hard, menial, or dull work.

"She wanted to escape the drudgery of her daily routine."

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drug

noun
/drʌɡ/

a substance used as a medicine or an illegal addictive substance

"The doctor prescribed a new drug for the illness."

noun
/ˈdrʌɡˌstɔːr/

A retail store that sells medicines, health-related products, and sometimes cosmetics or snacks.

"I stopped by the drugstore to buy some cold medicine."

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Drum

noun
/drʌm/

a musical instrument beaten with sticks or hands; also a cylindrical container

"The drummer hit the drum loudly during the concert."

noun
/ˈdrʌmɪt/

a small drum used in military or marching bands

"The drummer played a steady beat on the drumet during the parade."

noun
/ˈdrʌm.stɪk/

long green pod vegetable from moringa tree; nutritious vegetable used in curries

"The drumstick adds a unique flavor to the traditional fish curry."

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drunk

adjective
/drʌŋk/

affected by alcohol to the point of losing control of one's faculties or behavior

"He was too drunk to walk straight."

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Dry

adjective
/draɪ/

free from moisture or liquid; not wet

"The clothes are dry after hanging in the sun."

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Dry Chilli

noun
/draɪ ˈtʃɪl.i/

dried chili peppers used as spice for adding heat to food

"The recipe calls for two dry chillies to make it spicy."

noun
/draɪ fɪʃ/

fish that has been preserved by drying in the sun or by other dehydration methods

"Dry fish is a popular preserved food in many coastal regions."

noun
/draɪ ɡuːs ˈbɛri/

dehydrated amla fruit, rich in vitamin C and used for medicinal and culinary purposes

"Dry goose berry powder is excellent for hair growth."

noun
/draɪ ˈmæŋgoʊ ˈpaʊdər/

a tangy powder made from dried raw mangoes, used as a spice in Indian cuisine

"The chef sprinkled dry mango powder over the chaat for extra tanginess."

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Dual

adjective
/ˈdjuːəl/

having two parts or elements; two in one

"The dual nature of the problem required careful consideration."

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dub

verb
/dʌb/

to give a name or label to something; to add a soundtrack to a film or recording

"The movie was dubbed into several languages for international release."

adjective
/ˈdjuːbiəs/

Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.

"She gave him a dubious look after hearing his excuse."

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Duck

noun, verb
/dʌk/

a waterbird with a broad bill and webbed feet; to lower the head or body quickly to avoid something

"He ducked to avoid the flying ball."

noun
/ˈdʌklɪŋ/

a young duck

"The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond."

adjective
/ˈdʌktaɪl/

capable of being stretched into a thin wire without breaking; easily influenced

"Gold is a very ductile metal."

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Due

adjective
/djuː/

expected at a certain time or required by a certain date

"The rent is due on the first of every month."

noun
/djuːˈɛnə/

an older woman acting as a governess or chaperone, especially in Spanish families

"The young lady was accompanied by a duenna during the festival."

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duet

noun
/djuːˈɛt/

a musical performance by two singers or instrumentalists

"They sang a beautiful duet together on stage."

adjective
/ˈdʌlsɪt/

sweet and soothing (often used ironically)

"She was enchanted by his dulcet voice."

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Dull

adjective
/dʌl/

lacking brightness, vividness, or interest; boring or not sharp

"The lecture was so dull that many students fell asleep."

noun
/ˈdʌlərd/

a slow or stupid person

"He was considered a dullard by his classmates."

Duly

adverb
/ˈduːli/

in accordance with what is required or appropriate; at the proper time

"The documents were duly signed and submitted."