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C1 verb /dɪˈɡreɪd/

degrade

degradar
Meaning
To lower in dignity, quality, or value; to treat with disrespect or to deteriorate.
Example
Harsh words can degrade a person's confidence.
Las palabras duras pueden degradar la confianza de una persona.
C1 verb /dɪˈfrɔːd/

defraud

defraudar
Meaning
to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception
Example
The company was accused of trying to defraud investors.
La empresa fue acusada de intentar defraudar a los inversores.
C1 phrase ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk rɛz.əˈluː.ʃən

diplomatic resolution

resolución diplomática
Meaning
A peaceful solution to conflicts through negotiation and diplomatic channels.
Example
A diplomatic resolution is necessary for peace.
Es necesaria una resolución diplomática para la paz.
C1 verb /dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪ/

dissatisfy

desacontentar
Meaning
to fail to please or meet expectations; to make someone unhappy
Example
The poor service dissatisfies many customers.
El mal servicio disatisface a muchos clientes.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.ə.ti/

deity

deidad
Meaning
a god or goddess
Example
The temple is dedicated to a Hindu deity.
El templo está dedicado a una deidad hindú.
C1 verb /diːˈfɒrɪst/

deforest

desforestar
Meaning
to clear an area of trees, usually on a large scale
Example
The region has been heavily deforested for agriculture.
La región ha sido deforestada en gran medida para la agricultura.
C1 noun /ˌdiː.kɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

decomposition

descomposición
Meaning
the process of decaying or breaking down into simpler parts
Example
The decomposition of leaves enriches the soil.
La descomposición de las hojas enriquece el suelo.
C1 noun /ˈdɑːsieɪ/

dossier

expediente
Meaning
A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.
Example
The lawyer presented a dossier of evidence to the court.
El abogado presentó un expediente de pruebas ante el tribunal.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsˈmaʊnt/

dismount

bajarse
Meaning
to get off or down from something, especially a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle
Example
The rider dismounted from the horse after a long journey.
El jinete se bajó del caballo después de un largo viaje.
C1 adjective /ˈdesələt/

Desolate

desierto; solitario; árido
Meaning
deserted; lonely; barren
Example
The abandoned village looked desolate and empty.
El pueblo abandonado se veía desolado y vacío.
C1 verb /dɪˈnəʊt/

denote

denotar
Meaning
To be a sign of; to indicate or mean something.
Example
A red flag denotes danger.
Una bandera roja denota peligro.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtæŋɡl/

disentangle

desenredar
Meaning
To free something or someone from a tangle or complication.
Example
She tried to disentangle her hair from the branches.
Ella intentó desenredar su cabello de las ramas.
C1 noun dɪˈpliː.ʃən

depletion

agotamiento
Meaning
The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.
Example
Overuse of groundwater leads to depletion of water resources.
El uso excesivo de agua subterránea conduce a la depleción de los recursos hídricos.
C1 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɔːri/

derogatory

despectivo
Meaning
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Example
The article contained derogatory comments about the politician.
El artículo contenía comentarios despectivos sobre el político.
C1 verb /ˈdæmpən/

dampen

humedecer, atenuar
Meaning
to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense
Example
The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert.
La lluvia dampenó la emoción del concierto al aire libre.
C1 verb /daɪˈleɪt/

dilate

dilatar
Meaning
To make wider, larger, or more open.
Example
The doctor used drops to dilate the patient's pupils.
El doctor usó gotas para dilatar las pupilas del paciente.
C1 noun /ˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

darwinism

darwinismo
Meaning
the theory of biological evolution developed by Charles Darwin, emphasizing natural selection
Example
Darwinism revolutionized the way scientists understood the origin of species.
El darwinismo revolucionó la forma en que los científicos entendían el origen de las especies.
C1 adjective dɒɡˈmæt.ɪk

dogmatic

dogmático
Meaning
Being inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; characterized by arrogant assertion of unproven principles.
Example
His dogmatic approach to politics made discussions difficult.
Su enfoque dogmático en política hizo que las discusiones fueran difíciles.
C1 noun/verb /ˈdiːkɔɪ/

decoy

señuelo
Meaning
something or someone used to lure or mislead
Example
The hunters used a wooden duck as a decoy.
Los cazadores usaron un pato de madera como señuelo.
C1 noun /ˌdɪstɪˈleɪʃən/

distillation

destilación
Meaning
The process of purifying a liquid by heating and cooling; the extraction of the essential meaning.
Example
Distillation is commonly used to produce alcoholic beverages.
La destilación se usa comúnmente para producir bebidas alcohólicas.
C1 adjective /ˈdɛkədənt/

decadent

decadente, lujoso
Meaning
Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.
Example
The party was filled with decadent luxury and excess.
La fiesta estuvo llena de lujo decadente y exceso.
C1 adjective /dɪˈraɪsɪv/

derisive

despectivo
Meaning
Expressing contempt or ridicule.
Example
She gave a derisive laugh at his attempt to sing.
Ella dio una risa despectiva ante su intento de cantar.
C1 verb /dʌb/

dub

doblar
Meaning
to give a name or label to something; to add a soundtrack to a film or recording
Example
The movie was dubbed into several languages for international release.
La película fue doblada a varios idiomas para su lanzamiento internacional.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ/

disquieting

perturbador
Meaning
Causing worry, unease, or anxiety.
Example
The news report was deeply disquieting to the public.
El informe de noticias fue profundamente perturbador para el público.
C1 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪd/

diversified

diversificado
Meaning
Made or having variety in form, nature, or content.
Example
The company adopted a diversified business strategy to reduce risks.
La empresa adoptó una estrategia empresarial diversificada para reducir los riesgos.
C1 verb /dɪsˈɑːrm/

disarm

desarmar
Meaning
to take weapons away from someone; to make someone feel less hostile
Example
The soldiers were ordered to disarm the rebels.
A los soldados se les ordenó desarmar a los rebeldes.
C1 adjective /dræb/

drab

monótono
Meaning
Dull, lacking brightness or interest; monotonous.
Example
The room looked drab with its gray walls and dim lighting.
La habitación parecía monótona con sus paredes grises y luz tenue.
C1 adjective /dɪˈplɔːrəbl/

deplorable

despreciable
Meaning
deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality
Example
The refugees were living in deplorable conditions.
Los refugiados vivían en condiciones deplorables.
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən.mənt/

disillusionment

desilusión
Meaning
A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be.
Example
Many people experience disillusionment after unrealistic expectations.
Muchas personas experimentan desilusión después de expectativas poco realistas.
C1 adjective draʊt rɪˈzɪs.tənt

drought-resistant

resistente a la sequía
Meaning
Able to survive and grow despite limited water availability or drought conditions.
Example
Drought-resistant crops can survive in arid conditions.
Los cultivos resistentes a la sequía pueden sobrevivir en condiciones áridas.
C1 adjective /dɪˈlɪriəs/

delirious

delirante
Meaning
in an extremely disturbed or excited state of mind, often due to illness or emotion
Example
He was delirious with fever and kept muttering nonsense.
Él estaba delirante con fiebre y seguía murmurando tonterías.
C1 verb /ˈdæŋɡəl/

dangle

colgar
Meaning
to hang loosely or swing freely
Example
The keys dangled from his belt.
Las llaves colgaban de su cinturón.
C1 verb dɪˈsaɪ.fɚ

decipher

descifrar, traducir, interpretar
Meaning
To convert something written in code into normal language; to succeed in understanding the meaning of something.
Example
It took hours to decipher the ancient script.
Se tardaron horas en descifrar el antiguo texto.
C1 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃɪˈeɪʃən/

differentiation

diferenciación, distinción
Meaning
The action or process of differentiating or distinguishing between things.
Example
Differentiation from competitors can create a unique market position.
La diferenciación de los competidores puede crear una posición única en el mercado.
C1 noun /ˈdɛsɪˌbɛl/

decibel

decibel
Meaning
a unit used to measure the intensity of sound
Example
The noise level in the factory exceeded 90 decibels.
El nivel de ruido en la fábrica superó los 90 decibelios.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/

daybreak

alba
Meaning
The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.
Example
They set out on their journey at daybreak.
Salieron en su viaje al amanecer.
C1 verb /ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/

decimate

destruir
Meaning
To destroy or kill a large proportion of something.
Example
The wildfire decimated the forest.
El incendio arrasó el bosque.
C1 verb /drɛntʃ/

drench

empapar
Meaning
to make someone or something completely wet
Example
The sudden rain drenched the players on the field.
La lluvia repentina empapó a los jugadores en el campo.
C1 adjective /ˈdɒdʒi/

Dodgy

sospechoso; cuestionable; poco confiable; arriesgado o peligroso
Meaning
suspicious; questionable; unreliable; risky or dangerous
Example
That deal sounds dodgy to me.
Ese trato me suena sospechoso.
C1 noun /ˌdiːpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

deportation

deportación
Meaning
The act of expelling a foreigner from a country.
Example
The deportation of hundreds of workers sparked international criticism.
La deportación de cientos de trabajadores provocó críticas internacionales.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛkt/

dissect

disecar
Meaning
to cut apart an animal, plant, or other organism to study its internal parts; to analyze something in detail
Example
In biology class, students had to dissect a frog to learn about its anatomy.
En la clase de biología, los estudiantes tuvieron que diseccionar una rana para aprender sobre su anatomía.
C1 noun/adjective /dɪˈtɜː.rənt/

deterrent

elemento disuasorio
Meaning
A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.
Example
A strict law serves as a deterrent to crime.
Una ley estricta sirve como elemento disuasorio para el crimen.
C1 verb /dɪsˈbænd/

disband

disolver
Meaning
to break up and stop functioning as a group or organization
Example
The club decided to disband after twenty years of activity.
El club decidió disolverse después de veinte años de actividad.
C1 noun ˈdɪk.ʃən

diction

pronunciación y elección de palabras
Meaning
The style of pronunciation and word choice in speaking or writing.
Example
A strong diction enhances communication skills.
Una dicción fuerte mejora las habilidades de comunicación.
C1 noun /ˈdɛspətɪzəm/

despotism

despotismo
Meaning
absolute power exercised in a cruel and oppressive way
Example
The people revolted against the era of despotism.
El pueblo se rebeló contra la era del despotismo.
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanour

comportamiento
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanour impressed everyone during the meeting.
Su comportamiento tranquilo impresionó a todos durante la reunión.
C1 verb /doʊt/

dote

consentir
Meaning
to show excessive love or fondness for someone or something
Example
She tends to dote on her grandchildren.
Ella tiende a consentir a sus nietos.
C1 verb /dɪsˈhɑːrtn/

dishearten

desanimar
Meaning
to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage
Example
The constant rejection letters began to dishearten the young writer.
Las cartas de rechazo constantes comenzaron a desanimar al joven escritor.
C1 verb /dɪˈfɔːrm/

deform

deformar
Meaning
to change the shape or form of something, especially in a way that makes it ugly or damaged; to distort
Example
The intense heat began to deform the plastic container.
El calor intenso comenzó a deformar el recipiente de plástico.
C1 verb, noun /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒən/

disillusion

desilusión
Meaning
to cause someone to realize that something is not as good as they believed
Example
The scandal disillusioned many voters.
El escándalo desilusionó a muchos votantes.
C1 verb /dɪˈkraɪ/

decry

denunciar
Meaning
to publicly criticize or express strong disapproval of something
Example
Many activists decry the destruction of the rainforest.
Muchos activistas condenan la destrucción de la selva tropical.
C1 noun /ˈdjuːplɛks/

duplex

casa dúplex
Meaning
A house or apartment divided into two separate residences.
Example
They live in a duplex near the city center.
Viven en un dúplex cerca del centro de la ciudad.
C1 verb diːˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪz

desensitize

desensibilizar
Meaning
To make someone less sensitive or reactive to something through repeated exposure.
Example
Constant exposure to violence can desensitize people.
La exposición constante a la violencia puede desensibilizar a las personas.
C1 adjective /ˈdjuːbiəs/

dubious

dudoso
Meaning
Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.
Example
She gave him a dubious look after hearing his excuse.
Ella le dio una mirada dudosa después de escuchar su excusa.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/

disjointed

desordenado
Meaning
Lacking order, coherence, or connection; disconnected.
Example
The movie felt disjointed and hard to follow.
La película se sintió desordenada y difícil de seguir.
C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/

derivative

derivado / basado
Meaning
Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.
Example
The film was criticized for being too derivative of earlier works.
La película fue criticada por ser demasiado derivada de trabajos anteriores.
C1 verb /ˈdɪsləkeɪt/

dislocate

dislocar
Meaning
To disturb the normal position of something, especially a joint in the body.
Example
He dislocated his shoulder while playing football.
Él dislocó su hombro mientras jugaba al fútbol.
C1 verb /ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/

debunk

desmentir, exponer la falsedad de
Meaning
Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).
Example
Scientists debunked the myth that vaccines cause autism.
Los científicos desmintieron el mito de que las vacunas causan autismo.
C1 noun /dɪˈlɪriəm/

delirium

delirio
Meaning
An acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence.
Example
The patient experienced delirium after the surgery due to the strong medication.
El paciente experimentó delirio después de la cirugía debido a los fuertes medicamentos.
C1 verb /dɪˈstɪl/

distill

destilar
Meaning
To purify a liquid by heating and cooling; to extract the essential meaning or most important aspects.
Example
The factory distills water to make it safe for drinking.
La fábrica destila agua para hacerla segura para beber.
C1 noun ˌdep.əˈzɪʃ.ən

deposition

deposición, el proceso de depositar algo
Meaning
The action of depositing something; the laying down of matter by a natural process.
Example
River deposition leads to the formation of new landmasses.
La deposición de un río lleva a la formación de nuevas masas de tierra.
C1 adjective /ˈdɪzməl/

Dismal

oscuro; deprimente; triste
Meaning
gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair
Example
The weather was dismal with heavy rain and dark clouds.
El clima estaba oscuro con lluvia intensa y nubes oscuras.
C1 noun /dɪˈsɜːn.mənt/

discernment

discernimiento
Meaning
The ability to judge well or understand something correctly; keen insight.
Example
His discernment in business decisions made him successful.
Su discernimiento en las decisiones de negocios lo hizo exitoso.
C1 adjective /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

decentralized

descentralizado
Meaning
Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.
Example
The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels.
El sistema descentralizado permitió un mayor control a nivel local.
C1 adjective /drəˈkoʊniən/

draconian

draconiano
Meaning
Extremely harsh and severe, especially laws or rules.
Example
The new regulations were criticized as draconian.
Las nuevas regulaciones fueron criticadas como draconianas.
C1 noun /dɪˈten.ʃən/

Detention

detención; prisión temporal
Meaning
the action of detaining someone or being detained in official custody
Example
The student received detention for repeatedly disrupting the class.
El estudiante recibió detención por interrumpir repetidamente la clase.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/

decelerate

desacelerar
Meaning
to reduce speed; to slow down
Example
The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light.
El coche comenzó a desacelerar al acercarse al semáforo.
C1 verb dɪˈsɜːn

discern

discernir
Meaning
To perceive or recognize something; to distinguish with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.
Example
He could barely discern the distant figure in the fog.
Él apenas pudo discernir la figura distante en la niebla.
C1 noun /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

denomination

denominación, valor
Meaning
a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church; a unit of value or currency
Example
The church belongs to a Protestant denomination.
La iglesia pertenece a una denominación protestante.
C1 noun /dɪsˈlɛksiə/

dyslexia

dislexia
Meaning
A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and decoding words.
Example
The teacher used special methods to help the student with dyslexia.
La profesora usó métodos especiales para ayudar al estudiante con dislexia.
C1 noun /ˈdrɪz.əl/

Drizzle

llovizna
Meaning
light rain falling in very fine drops; a very light rainfall
Example
The gentle drizzle continued throughout the morning, making everything misty.
La suave llovizna continuó durante toda la mañana, haciendo que todo se viera nebuloso.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɒndənt/

despondent

desalentado
Meaning
feeling or showing deep hopelessness or discouragement
Example
She felt despondent after losing her job.
Ella se sintió desalentada después de perder su trabajo.
C1 noun /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/

Disciple

discípulo; seguidor
Meaning
a follower and student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher; devoted follower
Example
The famous philosopher had many disciples who spread his teachings worldwide.
El famoso filósofo tenía muchos discípulos que difundieron sus enseñanzas por todo el mundo.
C1 adjective /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪtɪŋ/

discriminating

discriminatorio
Meaning
Having refined taste or good judgment; able to recognize subtle differences.
Example
She is known for her discriminating taste in art.
Es conocida por su gusto discriminatorio en el arte.
C1 verb /dɪˈmiːn/

demean

despreciar
Meaning
to cause someone to lose dignity or respect
Example
The manager demeaned his employees with rude remarks.
El gerente descalificó a sus empleados con comentarios groseros.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈlaʊ/

disallow

desautorizar
Meaning
to refuse to allow or accept something
Example
The referee disallowed the goal for offside.
El árbitro desautorizó el gol por fuera de lugar.
C1 adjective /ˈdæʃ.ɪŋ/

Dashing

elegante; atractivo; audaz;
Meaning
stylish and confident; lively and energetic; attractive and charming
Example
He looked dashing in his new suit.
Él se veía elegante con su traje nuevo.
C1 noun /dɪsˈɒn.ər/

Dishonour

deshonra
Meaning
a state of shame or disgrace; lack of honor or integrity; failure to fulfill obligations
Example
Breaking his promise brought dishonour to his name and family legacy.
Romper su promesa trajo deshonra a su nombre y legado familiar.
C1 noun ˈdɪskɔrd

discord

discordia
Meaning
Disagreement or conflict between people or ideas.
Example
Discord among people disrupts societal stability.
La discordia entre las personas perturba la estabilidad social.
C1 verb /dɪˈplɔːr/

deplore

deplorar
Meaning
to feel or express strong disapproval of something; to regret deeply
Example
Many people deplore the violence shown on television.
Muchas personas deploran la violencia mostrada en la televisión.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

discernible

discernible
Meaning
able to be seen, recognized, or understood
Example
There was a discernible change in his behavior.
Hubo un cambio discernible en su comportamiento.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈsɛmbəl/

disassemble

desarmar
Meaning
To take apart something into its separate pieces.
Example
He had to disassemble the computer to repair it.
Él tuvo que desarmar la computadora para repararla.
C1 adjective /dɪˈɡreɪdɪd/

degraded

degradado
Meaning
Reduced in quality, dignity, or condition.
Example
The villagers were forced to live in degraded conditions.
Los aldeanos fueron obligados a vivir en condiciones degradadas.
C1 verb /ˈdræm.ə.taɪz/

dramatize

dramatizar
Meaning
to present a story in a dramatic way, or to exaggerate something
Example
The novel was dramatized into a popular TV series.
La novela fue dramatizada en una popular serie de televisión.
C1 adjective /ˈdwɪndlɪŋ/

dwindling

disminuyente
Meaning
Gradually reducing in number, size, or strength.
Example
The villagers relied on dwindling water supplies.
Los aldeanos dependían de los suministros de agua en disminución.
C1 noun /dɪˈkriː/

Decree

decreto
Meaning
an official order issued by a legal authority; a judicial decision or edict
Example
The king issued a decree that all citizens must pay additional taxes.
El rey emitió un decreto que todos los ciudadanos deben pagar impuestos adicionales.
C1 noun /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

detonation

detonación
Meaning
The act of exploding or causing something to explode.
Example
The sudden detonation shook the entire building.
La repentina detonación sacudió todo el edificio.
C1 verb /dɪˈbeɪs/

debase

degradar
Meaning
to reduce the quality, value, or dignity of something
Example
Corruption can debase the values of a society.
La corrupción puede degradar los valores de una sociedad.
C1 adjective /ˈdɒɡɪd/

dogged

tenaz
Meaning
showing stubborn determination and persistence
Example
She succeeded through dogged determination.
Ella tuvo éxito gracias a su tenaz determinación.
C1 verb /dɔːnt/

daunt

desanimar
Meaning
to make someone feel intimidated, discouraged, or less confident
Example
The steep climb did not daunt the experienced hikers.
La empinada subida no desanimó a los excursionistas experimentados.
C1 verb/adjective /dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

degenerate

degenerar
Meaning
To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.
Example
The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos.
El imperio que una vez prosperó comenzó a degenerar en el caos.
C1 noun /dɪˈvaɪzər/

divisor

divisor
Meaning
A number by which another number is divided.
Example
In the equation 12 ÷ 3, the number 3 is the divisor.
En la ecuación 12 ÷ 3, el número 3 es el divisor.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈkɔːrdənt/

discordant

discordante
Meaning
disagreeing or clashing; harsh and jarring in sound
Example
The discordant notes of the band hurt our ears.
Las notas discordantes de la banda nos lastimaron los oídos.
C1 noun dɪˈfleɪʃən

deflation

deflación
Meaning
Reduction of the general level of prices in an economy.
Example
Deflation often leads to decreased consumer spending.
La deflación a menudo conduce a una disminución del gasto de los consumidores.
C1 noun daɪˈkɒtəmi

dichotomy

dicotomía
Meaning
A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
Example
The dichotomy between tradition and modernity is often debated.
La dicotomía entre la tradición y la modernidad a menudo es debatida.
C1 noun /ˈdɪm.pəl/

Dimple

hoyuelo
Meaning
a small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms when smiling
Example
Her charming dimples appeared whenever she smiled at the children.
Sus encantadores hoyuelos aparecían siempre que sonreía a los niños.
C1 noun /ˈdɪŋɡi/

dinghy

bote pequeño
Meaning
a small boat, often carried or towed by a larger vessel, used for short trips or as a lifeboat
Example
They rowed the dinghy back to the yacht.
Remaron el bote de remos de vuelta al yate.
C1 adjective /ˌdɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjʊəs/

disingenuous

falso
Meaning
not candid or sincere; giving a false appearance of honesty or openness
Example
She gave a disingenuous excuse for missing the meeting.
Ella dio una excusa falsa por no asistir a la reunión.
C1 adjective daɪˈvɜː.dʒənt

divergent

divergente
Meaning
Tending to be different or develop in different directions
Example
Divergent policies create challenges in collaboration.
Las políticas divergentes crean desafíos en la colaboración.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈpæʃənət/

dispassionate

imparcial
Meaning
not influenced by strong emotion; impartial
Example
The judge remained dispassionate throughout the trial.
El juez se mantuvo imparcial durante el juicio.
C1 noun /ˈdɪɡnɪˌtɛri/

dignitary

persona importante
Meaning
a person considered to be important because of high rank or office
Example
Several foreign dignitaries attended the state banquet.
Varios dignatarios extranjeros asistieron al banquete estatal.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛnt/

dissent

disentir
Meaning
To hold or express opinions that are different from those officially accepted.
Example
Several members dissented from the majority decision.
Varios miembros disintieron de la decisión mayoritaria.
C1 noun dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪv dɪˈzizɪz

degenerative diseases

enfermedades degenerativas
Meaning
Medical conditions that involve the deterioration or progressive decline of tissues, organs, or functions
Example
Degenerative diseases are common in an aging population.
Las enfermedades degenerativas son comunes en una población envejecida.
C1 adjective /dɪˈstrɔːt/

distraught

desconcertado
Meaning
extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly
Example
She was distraught after losing her pet.
Ella estaba desconcertada después de perder su mascota.
C1 verb /dɪˈraɪd/

deride

ridiculizar
Meaning
to mock or ridicule someone or something
Example
The critics derided the new movie for its poor script.
Los críticos ridiculizaron la nueva película por su mal guion.
C1 adjective /ˈdjuːtɪfəl/

Dutiful

cumplidor; respetuoso; obediente
Meaning
conscientiously fulfilling one's duty; obedient; respectful
Example
She is a dutiful daughter who always helps her parents.
Ella es una hija cumplidora que siempre ayuda a sus padres.
C1 adjective /ˈdɔːr.mənt/

Dormant

inactivo; durmiendo; temporalmente suspendido; no actualmente activo
Meaning
inactive; sleeping; temporarily suspended; not currently active
Example
The volcano has been dormant for over a century.
El volcán ha estado inactivo por más de un siglo.
C1 verb /daɪˈluːt/

dilute

diluir
Meaning
To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.
Example
You should dilute the juice with water before serving it to children.
Debes diluir el jugo con agua antes de servirlo a los niños.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈdɛrəlɪkt/

derelict

abandonado
Meaning
in poor condition due to neglect or disuse; a homeless or neglected person
Example
The old factory stood derelict for decades.
La vieja fábrica estuvo abandonada durante décadas.
C1 noun /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/

demagogue

líder demagógico
Meaning
A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.
Example
The crowd was swayed by the fiery speeches of the demagogue.
La multitud fue influenciada por los discursos apasionados del líder demagógico.
C1 noun /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/

defamation

difamación
Meaning
the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements
Example
The newspaper was sued for defamation of character.
El periódico fue demandado por difamación.
C1 noun dəˌmɛstɪˈkeɪʃən

domestication

domesticación
Meaning
The process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or for farm produce.
Example
Domestication of animals has been crucial for human survival.
La domesticación de animales ha sido crucial para la supervivencia humana.
C1 adjective /ˈdaɪ.si/

dicey

arriesgado
Meaning
Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.
Example
Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now.
Invertir en esa empresa ahora parece bastante arriesgado.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsiːtfəl/

deceitful

engañoso
Meaning
Deliberately misleading or dishonest.
Example
She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth.
Ella dio una respuesta engañosa para ocultar la verdad.
C1 verb /dɪsˈlɒdʒ/

dislodge

desalojar
Meaning
To remove or force out from a position, especially one that is fixed or hard to move.
Example
The troops dislodged the enemy from the hill.
Las tropas desalojaron al enemigo de la colina.
C1 verb /deɪz/

daze

aturdir
Meaning
to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise
Example
The bright lights dazed the runners as they entered the stadium.
Las luces brillantes aturdirán a los corredores cuando entren en el estadio.
C1 verb /daɪˈvʌldʒ/

divulge

divulgar
Meaning
to make known something private, secret, or previously unknown
Example
She refused to divulge the source of her information.
Ella se negó a divulgar la fuente de su información.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.li.ə/

Dahlia

dalia
Meaning
a garden plant with brightly colored flowers that bloom in summer and autumn
Example
She planted colorful dahlias in her garden last summer.
Ella plantó dalias coloridas en su jardín el verano pasado.
C1 adjective /dɪˈvɪzəbl/

divisible

divisible
Meaning
Capable of being divided by another number without leaving a remainder.
Example
Twelve is divisible by three and four.
Doce es divisible por tres y cuatro.
C1 adjective /dɪˈʃɛvəld/

disheveled

desordenado
Meaning
Untidy, messy, or in disorder, especially of hair or clothing.
Example
He arrived with disheveled hair and wrinkled clothes.
Él llegó con el cabello desordenado y la ropa arrugada.
C1 noun /ˈdɒktrɪn/

doctrine

doctrina
Meaning
A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religious, political, or other group.
Example
The church follows a strict doctrine on moral values.
La iglesia sigue una estricta doctrina sobre los valores morales.