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C2 verb /djuːp/

dupe

engañar
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone into believing or doing something.
Example
He was duped into buying a fake watch.
Él fue engañado para comprar un reloj falso.
C2 adjective /dɪˈlɛktəbl̩/

delectable

delicioso
Meaning
delicious or highly enjoyable
Example
The restaurant served a delectable meal.
El restaurante sirvió una comida deliciosa.
C2 noun /draɪd ˈfɛnjʊˌɡriːk livz/

Dried Fenugreek Leaves

hojas secas de fenogreco
Meaning
dehydrated leaves of the fenugreek plant used as a herb in cooking
Example
Add dried fenugreek leaves to the curry for extra flavor.
Agregue hojas secas de fenogreco al curry para darle un sabor extra.
C2 adjective /dɪˈfjuːzəbl/

diffusible

difundible
Meaning
able to spread or be spread through a medium
Example
Oxygen is diffusible through cell membranes.
El oxígeno es difundible a través de las membranas celulares.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɒnsələt/

disconsolate

desconsolado
Meaning
very unhappy and unable to be comforted
Example
She was disconsolate after hearing the bad news.
Ella estaba desconsolada después de escuchar las malas noticias.
C2 adjective /dɪˈdjuːsəbl/

deducible

deducible
Meaning
able to be deduced; possible to be inferred
Example
The solution is deducible from the data provided.
La solución es deducible de los datos proporcionados.
C2 noun /dəˈɡerəˌtaɪp/

daguerreotype

fotografía antigua
Meaning
An early type of photograph produced on a silver or silver-covered copper plate.
Example
The museum displayed a rare daguerreotype of Abraham Lincoln.
El museo exhibió un raro daguerrotipo de Abraham Lincoln.
C2 verb /diːˈnæʃənəlaɪz/

denationalize

desnacionalizar
Meaning
to transfer ownership from the government to private individuals or companies
Example
The government decided to denationalize the bank to encourage private investment.
El gobierno decidió denacionalizar el banco para fomentar la inversión privada.
C2 adjective /dæŋk/

dank

húmedo y frío
Meaning
unpleasantly damp and cold
Example
The basement was dark and dank, filled with a musty smell.
El sótano estaba oscuro y húmedo, con un olor desagradable.
C2 verb /dʌn/

dun

exigir el pago de una deuda
Meaning
to demand payment of a debt persistently
Example
The landlord dunned the tenant for unpaid rent.
El arrendador exigió al inquilino el alquiler impago.
C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃəs/

dissentious

divisivo
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause disagreement and conflict.
Example
His dissentious remarks divided the group further.
Sus comentarios divisivos dividieron aún más al grupo.
C2 verb /dɪsˈpɔːrt/

disport

divertirse
Meaning
To amuse oneself in a lively or playful way.
Example
The children disported themselves in the garden.
Los niños se divirtieron en el jardín.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfræntʃaɪz/

disenfranchise

privar de derechos
Meaning
To deprive someone of the right to vote or other rights.
Example
The new law could disenfranchise thousands of voters.
La nueva ley podría privar de derechos a miles de votantes.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪˌsɪləbəl/

disyllable

palabra disílaba
Meaning
a word consisting of two syllables
Example
The word 'happy' is a disyllable.
La palabra ‘feliz’ es una palabra disílaba.
C2 adjective /dɪˈrɪzəbl/

derisible

ridiculizable
Meaning
deserving ridicule or mockery
Example
His excuse was so weak that it was plainly derisible.
Su excusa era tan débil que era claramente ridiculizable.
C2 adjective /ˈdæpəld/

dappled

moteado
Meaning
Marked with spots or patches of light and shade or different colors.
Example
The forest floor was dappled with sunlight.
El suelo del bosque estaba moteado de luz solar.
C2 noun /doʊlt/

dolt

tonto
Meaning
A stupid or slow-witted person.
Example
Only a dolt would believe such a story.
Solo un tonto creería en tal historia.
C2 noun /ˈdrʌmɪt/

Drumet

drumet
Meaning
a small drum used in military or marching bands
Example
The drummer played a steady beat on the drumet during the parade.
El batería tocó un ritmo constante en el drumet durante el desfile.
C2 noun /dɪˈsɛnʃən/

dissension

disensión
Meaning
Strong disagreement or difference of opinion, especially leading to discord within a group.
Example
The meeting ended in dissension among the committee members.
La reunión terminó en disensión entre los miembros del comité.
C2 verb /dɪˈspɔɪl/

despoil

saquear
Meaning
To steal or violently remove valuable possessions from a place.
Example
The invaders despoiled the village during the war.
Los invasores saquearon la aldea durante la guerra.
C2 noun /dɪˈdʒɛnərəsi/

degeneracy

degeneración
Meaning
The state of decline or deterioration, often in moral, cultural, or physical qualities.
Example
The novel portrays the moral degeneracy of a corrupt society.
La novela retrata la degeneración moral de una sociedad corrupta.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊəl/

disavowal

desautorización
Meaning
the denial of any responsibility, connection, or support
Example
The politician issued a firm disavowal of the controversial remarks.
El político emitió una firme desautorización de los comentarios controvertidos.
C2 noun /dɪsˈkwaɪɪtjuːd/

disquietude

inquietud
Meaning
A state of uneasiness, anxiety, or restlessness.
Example
His constant pacing showed his inner disquietude.
Su constante caminar mostró su inquietud interior.
C2 verb /diːˈlɪmɪt/

delimit

delimitar
Meaning
to fix the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The treaty was signed to delimit the borders of the two countries.
El tratado fue firmado para delimitar las fronteras de los dos países.
C2 verb /dɪsˈkaʊntənəns/

discountenance

desaprobar
Meaning
To disapprove of or discourage something.
Example
The teacher strongly discountenanced cheating in exams.
El maestro desaprobó firmemente hacer trampa en los exámenes.
C2 noun /ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən/

divination

adivinación
Meaning
the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means
Example
Ancient people often relied on divination to guide important decisions.
Las personas antiguas a menudo dependían de la adivinación para tomar decisiones importantes.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛsənt/

deliquescent

que se convierte en líquido al absorber humedad
Meaning
tending to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
Example
Sugar is not deliquescent, but salt can be.
El azúcar no es deliquescente, pero la sal sí puede serlo.
C2 verb /daʊz/

dowse

buscar agua o minerales usando una vara de adivinación; o empapar o apagar con líquido.
Meaning
To search for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; also to drench or extinguish with liquid.
Example
The farmer tried to dowse for water in the dry field.
El agricultor intentó buscar agua en el campo seco.
C2 noun /dɪˈtraɪtəs/

detritus

detrito
Meaning
Waste or debris of any kind; fragments left from destruction or decay.
Example
The riverbank was covered with detritus after the flood.
La orilla del río estaba cubierta de detritos después de la inundación.
C2 noun /dɪˈsweɪʒən/

dissuasion

desacuerdo
Meaning
The act of persuading someone not to take a course of action.
Example
Her dissuasion prevented him from making a bad investment.
Su desacuerdo le impidió hacer una mala inversión.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɜrsɪv/

discursive

discursero
Meaning
Tending to digress or move from topic to topic; lengthy and rambling.
Example
His discursive style made the lecture hard to follow.
Su estilo discursivo hizo que la conferencia fuera difícil de seguir.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪətraɪb/

diatribe

diatriba
Meaning
A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.
Example
The politician launched a diatribe against his opponents.
El político lanzó una diatriba contra sus oponentes.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd/

desiccated

desecado
Meaning
completely dried, having had all moisture removed
Example
The museum displayed desiccated specimens of plants.
El museo exhibió especímenes desecados de plantas.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪlətɔːri/

dilatory

dilatorio
Meaning
Tending to cause delay; slow to act.
Example
The committee was criticized for its dilatory response to the crisis.
El comité fue criticado por su respuesta dilatoria a la crisis.
C2 noun /drʌdʒ/

drudge

trabajador esforzado
Meaning
A person made to do hard, menial, or dull work.
Example
He felt like a drudge, stuck in repetitive tasks all day.
Se sentía como un trabajador esforzado, atrapado en tareas repetitivas todo el día.
C2 noun /dɪsˈtɛmpər/

distemper

enfermedad viral que afecta a los animales, especialmente a los perros
Meaning
a viral disease affecting animals, especially dogs; also refers to a state of disorder
Example
The dog was diagnosed with distemper and needed immediate care.
El perro fue diagnosticado con distemper y necesitaba atención inmediata.
C2 noun /drɛɡz/

dregs

posos
Meaning
the remnants of a liquid left in a container, together with any sediment or grounds; the most worthless part of something
Example
He drank the dregs of the coffee before leaving.
Él bebió los posos del café antes de irse.
C2 adjective /dɛˈspɒtɪk/

despotic

despótico
Meaning
exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, or authoritarian way
Example
The king’s despotic rule left the people in misery.
El reinado despótico del rey dejó a la gente en miseria.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈpjuːt/

disrepute

desprestigio
Meaning
the state of being held in low esteem or having a bad reputation
Example
The scandal brought the politician into disrepute.
El escándalo llevó al político al desprestigio.
C2 verb /drəˈɡuːn/

dragoon

obligar
Meaning
to force someone to do something through coercion or intimidation
Example
The manager tried to dragoon the team into working overtime.
El gerente trató de obligar al equipo a trabajar horas extras.
C2 noun /ˌdɪləˈtænt/

dilettante

aficionado
Meaning
A person who takes up an art, activity, or subject merely for amusement, especially in a superficial way.
Example
He was dismissed as a dilettante in the art world because he lacked formal training.
Fue despedido como un aficionado en el mundo del arte porque le faltaba formación formal.
C2 noun /dɪˈstreɪnər/

distrainor

persona que embarga propiedades
Meaning
a person, usually a landlord, who seizes another's property for unpaid debt or rent
Example
The distrainor took possession of the tenant's car until the debt was cleared.
El distrainor tomó posesión del coche del inquilino hasta que la deuda fue saldada.
C2 noun /daɪˈvʌldʒəns/

divulgence

divulgación
Meaning
the act of revealing or disclosing something secret or private
Example
The divulgence of company secrets caused a major scandal.
La divulgación de secretos de la empresa causó un gran escándalo.
C2 adjective /ˈdʌktaɪl/

ductile

dúctil
Meaning
capable of being stretched into a thin wire without breaking; easily influenced
Example
Gold is a very ductile metal.
El oro es un metal muy dúctil.
C2 noun /ˈdəʊ.lər/

dolor

dolor
Meaning
A state of great sorrow or distress.
Example
The nation was in deep dolor after the tragedy.
La nación estaba en profundo dolor después de la tragedia.
C2 noun /dɪˈsɛmbələr/

dissembler

hipócrita
Meaning
a person who conceals their real feelings or intentions; a hypocrite or pretender
Example
The politician was accused of being a dissembler who never revealed his true plans.
El político fue acusado de ser un hipócrita que nunca reveló sus planes reales.
C2 verb /dɪˈbɑːrk/

debark

desembarcar
Meaning
to disembark or get off a ship, aircraft, or vehicle
Example
The passengers debarked as soon as the ship docked.
Los pasajeros desembarcaron tan pronto como el barco atracó.
C2 verb /dɪˈfreɪ/

defray

cubrir los costos
Meaning
to provide money to pay the costs of something
Example
The grant will help defray the cost of education.
La subvención ayudará a cubrir el costo de la educación.
C2 noun /dɪˈpoʊnənt/

deponent

deponente
Meaning
A person who gives testimony under oath, especially in a written deposition.
Example
The deponent confirmed the accuracy of the statement during the trial.
El deponente confirmó la exactitud de la declaración durante el juicio.
C2 noun /dɪˈfoʊliənt/

defoliant

defoliante
Meaning
a chemical that causes leaves to drop from plants, often used in warfare or agriculture
Example
The army sprayed defoliant to clear the forest cover.
El ejército roció defoliante para despejar la cobertura forestal.
C2 verb /dɪˈtruːd/

detrude

empujar hacia abajo o hacia afuera
Meaning
To thrust or force something downward or outward.
Example
The violent waves detruded rocks from the cliff.
Las olas violentas empujaron las rocas desde el acantilado.
C2 verb /dɪˈpreɪv/

deprave

depravar
Meaning
to corrupt morally; to make someone immoral or wicked
Example
The novel was criticized for attempting to deprave the minds of young readers.
La novela fue criticada por intentar depravando las mentes de los jóvenes lectores.
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəmˈpoʊz/

discompose

descomponer
Meaning
To disturb the order or calmness of something or someone.
Example
The unexpected question seemed to discompose her.
La pregunta inesperada pareció descomponerla.
C2 verb /dɪˈskraɪ/

descry

ver a lo lejos
Meaning
to catch sight of something, especially something distant or obscure
Example
From the hilltop, they descried a small village in the distance.
Desde la cima de la colina, vieron un pequeño pueblo en la distancia.
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkreɪt/

desecrate

desacralizar
Meaning
to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation
Example
The vandals desecrated the ancient temple walls with graffiti.
Los vándalos desacralizaron las paredes del antiguo templo con grafiti.
C2 verb /drɔːl/

drawl

hablar lentamente de manera perezosa
Meaning
to speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds
Example
He tends to drawl when he is tired.
Él tiende a hablar lentamente cuando está cansado.
C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsɪv/

delusive

engañoso
Meaning
Giving a false or misleading impression; deceptive.
Example
His promises turned out to be delusive and untrustworthy.
Sus promesas resultaron ser engañosas y poco confiables.
C2 verb /dɔːb/

daub

untar
Meaning
to spread a thick or sticky substance carelessly on a surface
Example
The children daubed paint all over the walls.
Los niños untaron pintura por todas las paredes.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪsəluːt/

dissolute

disoluto
Meaning
lacking moral restraint; indulging excessively in sensual pleasures
Example
He led a dissolute life filled with parties and gambling.
Él llevó una vida disoluta llena de fiestas y apuestas.
C2 verb /dɪsˈroʊb/

disrobe

desnudarse
Meaning
to remove one's clothes
Example
The monk disrobed before entering the river.
El monje se desnudó antes de entrar al río.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

dissipation

desperdicio
Meaning
the process of disappearing or wasting; excessive indulgence in pleasure
Example
The dissipation of his fortune left him in poverty.
El desperdicio de su fortuna lo dejó en la pobreza.
C2 noun /dɪˈklɪvɪti/

declivity

pendiente
Meaning
a downward slope of ground
Example
They carefully climbed down the declivity of the hill.
Subieron cuidadosamente por la pendiente de la colina.
C2 verb /dɪˈspɒnd/

despond

desanimarse
Meaning
to lose confidence or hope; to become dejected
Example
After repeated failures, he began to despond.
Después de fracasos repetidos, comenzó a desanimarse.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪɡræf/

digraph

digrama
Meaning
A pair of letters representing a single sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.
Example
In the word 'phone', the letters 'ph' form a digraph.
En la palabra 'teléfono', las letras 'ph' forman un digrama.
C2 noun /ˈdɪfθɒŋ/

diphthong

diptongo
Meaning
A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.
Example
The word 'coin' contains a diphthong.
La palabra 'coin' contiene un diptongo.
C2 noun /dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/

delineation

delimitación
Meaning
the precise description, drawing, or outlining of something
Example
The artist’s delineation of the landscape was remarkably accurate.
La delimitación del paisaje por el artista fue notablemente precisa.
C2 noun /ˈdɔːrmər/

dormer

ventana abuhardillada
Meaning
A window that projects vertically from a sloping roof.
Example
The old house had a dormer overlooking the garden.
La casa vieja tenía una ventana abuhardillada con vista al jardín.
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkeɪt/

desiccate

deshidratar
Meaning
to dry up completely or remove the moisture from something
Example
The hot sun can quickly desiccate plants in the desert.
El sol caliente puede secar rápidamente las plantas en el desierto.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv/

disjunctive

disyuntivo
Meaning
Serving to separate or divide; expressing a choice between alternatives.
Example
In grammar, 'or' is a disjunctive conjunction.
En gramática, 'o' es una conjunción disyuntiva.
C2 adjective /daɪˈɒsɪsən/

diocesan

relacionado con una diócesis
Meaning
relating to a diocese or the district under the supervision of a bishop in the Christian Church
Example
The diocesan council met to discuss church affairs.
El consejo diocesano se reunió para discutir los asuntos de la iglesia.
C2 noun /ˈdɪktəm/

dictum

dictamen
Meaning
A formal pronouncement, authoritative statement, or maxim.
Example
The judge’s dictum clarified the principle of equality before the law.
El dictum del juez aclaró el principio de igualdad ante la ley.
C2 prefix /dɪs-/

dys-

prefijo que significa anormal, malo, difícil o defectuoso
Meaning
A prefix meaning abnormal, bad, difficult, or impaired.
Example
Words like 'dysfunction' and 'dyslexia' use the prefix dys- to indicate difficulty or impairment.
Palabras como 'disfunción' y 'dislexia' usan el prefijo dis- para indicar dificultad o deficiencia.
C2 verb /dɪˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

dissimulate

disimular
Meaning
To disguise or conceal one's true feelings or intentions.
Example
He tried to dissimulate his fear with a smile.
Él intentó disimular su miedo con una sonrisa.
C2 noun /dɪˈpləʊmətɪst/

diplomatist

diplomático
Meaning
A person skilled in diplomacy; another word for diplomat.
Example
The diplomatist handled the negotiations with great tact.
El diplomático manejó las negociaciones con gran tacto.
C2 noun /ˈdɛftnəs/

deftness

destreza
Meaning
Skillfulness and quickness in action or thought.
Example
Her deftness with words impressed the audience.
Su destreza con las palabras impresionó a la audiencia.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡɒn/

decagon

dodecágono
Meaning
A polygon with ten sides and ten angles.
Example
The geometry teacher drew a perfect decagon on the board.
El profesor de geometría dibujó un decágono perfecto en la pizarra.
C2 noun /dɪˈspɔɪlər/

despoiler

despojador
Meaning
A person who robs, plunders, or violently takes things from others.
Example
The despoilers left the city in ruins.
Los despojadores dejaron la ciudad en ruinas.
C2 noun /ˈdɛθsˌhɛd/

deaths-head

calavera
Meaning
A representation of a human skull, often used as a symbol of death.
Example
The pirate flag was marked with a grim deaths-head.
La bandera pirata estaba marcada con una terrible calavera.
C2 noun /ˈdoʊneɪtər/

donator

donante
Meaning
A person who gives something, especially money or goods, as a donation.
Example
The donator wished to remain anonymous after contributing a large sum.
El donante deseaba permanecer en el anonimato después de contribuir con una gran suma.
C2 noun /ˈdɪfɪdəns/

diffidence

falta de confianza en uno mismo
Meaning
Lack of self-confidence; shyness or modesty.
Example
Her diffidence made it hard for her to speak in public.
Su falta de confianza en sí misma le dificultaba hablar en público.
C2 noun /dæmˈneɪ.ʃən/

Damnation

condena eterna; destrucción
Meaning
condemnation to eternal punishment in hell; something that causes ruin or failure
Example
The preacher spoke about salvation and damnation in his sermon.
El predicador habló sobre la salvación y la condena en su sermón.
C2 noun /ˈdjʊərəns/

durance

prisión
Meaning
imprisonment or confinement
Example
The prisoner spent years in durance before his release.
El prisionero pasó años en prisión antes de su liberación.
C2 verb /ˈdʌmfaʊnd/

dumbfound

dejar boquiabierto
Meaning
to greatly astonish or shock someone so they are temporarily speechless
Example
The magician's trick dumbfounded the audience.
El truco del mago dejó boquiabiertos a los espectadores.
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːrsəl/

dorsal

dorsal
Meaning
Relating to the back or upper side of an animal or body part.
Example
Sharks have a prominent dorsal fin.
Los tiburones tienen una aleta dorsal prominente.
C2 noun /ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən/

delectation

deleite
Meaning
great pleasure or delight
Example
She read the story aloud for the delectation of her friends.
Ella leyó la historia en voz alta para el deleite de sus amigos.
C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/

Dais

estrado
Meaning
a raised platform, typically at one end of a room or hall, for speakers or honored guests
Example
The principal stood on the dais to address the entire school assembly.
El director se paró en el estrado para dirigirse a toda la asamblea escolar.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

disinclination

desinterés
Meaning
a lack of willingness or desire to do something
Example
She showed a clear disinclination to join the meeting.
Ella mostró un claro desinterés por unirse a la reunión.
C2 adjective /dɪˈspjuːtəbl/

Disputable

discutible; cuestionable
Meaning
open to debate or argument; questionable
Example
The facts in the case are disputable and need further investigation.
Los hechos en el caso son discutibles y necesitan más investigación.
C2 adjective /daɪˈæfənəs/

diaphanous

diáfano
Meaning
Light, delicate, and translucent.
Example
She wore a diaphanous dress that shimmered in the sunlight.
Ella llevaba un vestido diáfano que brillaba a la luz del sol.
C2 verb /dɪˈfoʊlieɪt/

defoliate

deshojar
Meaning
to strip leaves from a tree, plant, or area, often using chemicals
Example
The farmers defoliated the fields before harvest.
Los agricultores deshojaron los campos antes de la cosecha.
C2 noun /ˌdeɪnuːˈmɒ̃/

denouement

desenlace
Meaning
The final resolution or conclusion of a story, drama, or complicated situation.
Example
The novel's denouement was both surprising and satisfying.
El desenlace de la novela fue tanto sorprendente como satisfactorio.
C2 noun /ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/

declamation

declaración
Meaning
a formal speech delivered with rhetorical or dramatic effect
Example
Her declamation captivated the audience at the competition.
Su declamación cautivó a la audiencia en la competencia.
C2 noun /dɪnt/

dint

esfuerzo, huella de un golpe
Meaning
an impression or hollow made by a blow; force or power
Example
By dint of hard work, he achieved success.
Por dint de trabajo duro, logró el éxito.
C2 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

divertible

desviable
Meaning
capable of being turned aside or redirected
Example
Funds from the budget are not legally divertible.
Los fondos del presupuesto no se pueden desviar legalmente.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪsənənt/

dissonant

disonante
Meaning
Harsh and lacking harmony; conflicting.
Example
The orchestra produced a dissonant sound during rehearsal.
La orquesta produjo un sonido disonante durante el ensayo.
C2 noun /ˌdɛspəˈrɑːdoʊ/

desperado

desperado
Meaning
A bold, reckless, or dangerous person, often a criminal.
Example
The sheriff was determined to capture the desperado who terrorized the town.
El alguacil estaba decidido a capturar al desperado que aterrorizaba la ciudad.
C2 verb /ˈdɒdə/

dodder

temblar al caminar
Meaning
To move in a weak and unsteady way, especially due to old age.
Example
The old man doddered across the street with a cane.
El anciano caminaba temblando por la calle con un bastón.
C2 adjective /dɪˈkrɛpɪt/

decrepit

deteriorado
Meaning
worn out or weakened by age or neglect
Example
The decrepit old house was on the verge of collapse.
La casa deteriorada estaba al borde del colapso.
C2 verb /ˈdɛpjʊˌtaɪz/

deputize

designar como adjunto
Meaning
To appoint someone as a deputy; to act as a substitute or representative.
Example
The sheriff decided to deputize several locals to help maintain order.
El sheriff decidió deputizar a varios lugareños para ayudar a mantener el orden.
C2 noun /dɪˈpɔːrtmənt/

deportment

comportamiento
Meaning
A person's behavior or manners, especially in a formal situation.
Example
Her deportment during the ceremony impressed everyone.
Su comportamiento durante la ceremonia impresionó a todos.
C2 verb /dɪsˈtɛnd/

distend

hinchar
Meaning
to swell or expand by pressure from within
Example
Her stomach began to distend after the large meal.
Su estómago comenzó a distenderse después de la gran comida.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈpɛptɪk/

dyspeptic

dispepsia, malhumorado
Meaning
Relating to indigestion or having a gloomy or irritable disposition.
Example
After the heavy meal, he felt dyspeptic and uncomfortable.
Después de la comida pesada, se sintió dispepsico e incómodo.
C2 noun /ˈdɛsɪkənt/

desiccant

desecante
Meaning
a substance that absorbs moisture and keeps things dry
Example
Silica gel packets are commonly used as a desiccant in packaging.
Los paquetes de gel de sílice se usan comúnmente como desecante en el empaquetado.
C2 noun /ˈdæl.i.əns/

Dalliance

aventura; coqueteo; relación efímera
Meaning
a casual romantic or sexual relationship; a brief involvement or experiment
Example
His dalliance with photography lasted only a few months before he lost interest.
Su aventura con la fotografía duró solo unos meses antes de perder el interés.
C2 adjective /ˈdjuːtiəs/

duteous

obediente
Meaning
dutiful; obedient and respectful
Example
The duteous child always followed her parents’ instructions.
La niña obediente siempre seguía las instrucciones de sus padres.
C2 verb /dɪˈkæmp/

decamp

escapar
Meaning
To depart suddenly or secretly, often to avoid trouble or escape.
Example
The thief decamped before the police arrived.
El ladrón escapó antes de que llegara la policía.
C2 adjective /djuːˈplɪsɪtəs/

duplicitous

mentiroso
Meaning
Deceitful; deliberately deceptive or dishonest.
Example
The politician was criticized for his duplicitous statements.
El político fue criticado por sus declaraciones engañosas.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜːr/

disinter

desenterrar
Meaning
to dig up something buried, especially a body
Example
The archaeologists disinterred ancient remains from the site.
Los arqueólogos desenterraron restos antiguos del sitio.
C2 verb /dɪˈræsɪˌneɪt/

deracinate

desarraigar
Meaning
To uproot something completely; to displace people from their native environment or culture.
Example
The conflict deracinated many families from their homeland.
El conflicto desarraigó muchas familias de su tierra natal.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌlɔːɡ/

decalogue

Decálogo
Meaning
The Ten Commandments in the Bible; a set of fundamental rules or principles.
Example
The priest gave a sermon on the importance of the Decalogue.
El sacerdote dio un sermón sobre la importancia del Decálogo.
C2 verb /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪt/

dilapidate

deteriorar
Meaning
To cause something, especially a building, to fall into ruin or disrepair.
Example
The abandoned house began to dilapidate over the years.
La casa abandonada comenzó a deteriorarse con los años.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌpɒd/

decapod

decápodo
Meaning
An arthropod with ten limbs, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps.
Example
The lobster is a well-known decapod.
La langosta es un decápodo bien conocido.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛl.ɪˈtɪə.ri.əs/

deleterious

perjudicial
Meaning
Causing physical or mental harm or damage.
Example
Smoking has deleterious effects on health.
Fumar tiene efectos perjudiciales en la salud.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪstəl/

distal

distal
Meaning
situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment
Example
The doctor examined the distal end of the patient’s arm.
El doctor examinó el extremo distal del brazo del paciente.
C2 noun /dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ/

demurrage

demurrage
Meaning
a charge payable to the owner of a ship or vehicle for not loading or unloading on time
Example
The company had to pay demurrage for delaying the unloading of goods.
La empresa tuvo que pagar demurrage por retrasar la descarga de mercancías.
C2 verb /dɒf/

doff

quitarse (un sombrero) como muestra de respeto
Meaning
to take off an item of clothing, especially a hat, as a sign of respect
Example
He doffed his hat as the procession passed.
Él se quitó el sombrero mientras pasaba la procesión.
C2 noun /ˈdɛrɪk/

derrick

torre de perforación
Meaning
A framework or tower used for supporting a crane, especially for oil drilling or lifting heavy loads.
Example
The workers assembled a derrick at the oil drilling site.
Los trabajadores ensamblaron una torre de perforación en el sitio de perforación de petróleo.
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈtɒmɪk/

diatomic

diatómico
Meaning
Consisting of two atoms.
Example
Oxygen is a diatomic molecule.
El oxígeno es una molécula diatómica.
C2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈfɛktɪd/

disaffected

descontento
Meaning
Dissatisfied and rebellious, especially against authority or leadership.
Example
The reforms were introduced to calm the disaffected youth.
Se introdujeron reformas para calmar a los jóvenes descontentos.
C2 adjective /dɪˈstɛnsəbl̩/

distensible

distensible
Meaning
Capable of being stretched or expanded.
Example
The stomach is a distensible organ that can expand after eating.
El estómago es un órgano distensible que puede expandirse después de comer.
C2 noun /daɪˈvɛstɪtʃər/

divestiture

desinversión
Meaning
the action of selling off or disposing of business interests or assets
Example
The divestiture of the subsidiary was completed last year.
La desinversión de la filial se completó el año pasado.