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C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanour

態度
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanour impressed everyone during the meeting.
会議中、彼女の落ち着いた態度は皆に印象を与えました。
B1 verb /dɪˈliːt/

delete

Meaning
to remove or erase something, especially written or recorded information
Example
He accidentally deleted all the files from his computer.
B1 adjective /dʌl/

Dull

退屈な; つまらない; 無気力な; 愚かな;
Meaning
lacking interest or excitement; not bright; lacking intelligence; tedious
Example
The lecture was very dull and boring.
その講義はとても退屈で退屈でした。
B1 noun dɛt

debt

借金
Meaning
A sum of money that is owed or due.
Example
High levels of debt can lead to a financial crisis.
高い負債レベルは、金融危機を引き起こす可能性があります。
C1 adjective /ˈdɔːr.mənt/

Dormant

非アクティブ; 眠っている; 一時的に保留された; 現在アクティブではない
Meaning
inactive; sleeping; temporarily suspended; not currently active
Example
The volcano has been dormant for over a century.
火山は1世紀以上の間休眠状態です。
C1 noun/adjective /dɪˈtɜː.rənt/

deterrent

抑止力
Meaning
A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.
Example
A strict law serves as a deterrent to crime.
厳格な法律は犯罪の抑止力として機能します。
C1 noun /dɪˈlɪriəm/

delirium

錯乱
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.
患者は手術後、強い薬物の影響で錯乱状態を経験しました。
C1 noun /dɪˈstɔːrʃən/

distortion

歪曲、誤った提示
Meaning
the action of twisting, changing, or misrepresenting the shape, sound, or truth of something
Example
There was a distortion in the radio signal.
ラジオ信号に歪曲がありました。
C1 adjective dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɔːri

discriminatory

差別的
Meaning
Making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things.
Example
Discriminatory policies triggered protests.
差別的な政策は抗議を引き起こしました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈʃɛvəld/

disheveled

乱れた
Meaning
Untidy, messy, or in disorder, especially of hair or clothing.
Example
He arrived with disheveled hair and wrinkled clothes.
彼は乱れた髪とシワの寄った服で到着しました。
C2 adjective /ˈdəʊ.lə.rəs/

dolorous

Meaning
Expressing great sorrow or distress.
Example
He spoke in a dolorous tone after the loss.
C1 adjective /ˈdaʊn.kæst/

downcast

Meaning
feeling sad, dejected, or with lowered eyes
Example
He looked downcast after hearing the bad news.
B2 noun /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/

Denial

否認
Meaning
the action of declaring something to be untrue; refusal to acknowledge something
Example
His denial of involvement in the scandal was met with skepticism.
スキャンダルへの関与を否認した彼の姿勢は、疑念を持って受け止められました。
C1 noun /dɪˈmaɪz/

demise

死 / 終わり
Meaning
Death or end of something, especially the end of an institution or system.
Example
The sudden demise of the company shocked investors.
会社の突然の倒産は投資家を驚かせました。
B2 adjective /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/

desirable

望ましい
Meaning
worth having or wanting; attractive
Example
The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views.
その家の場所は非常に望ましく、素晴らしい景色がありました。
C2 noun /dɪˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/

dilapidation

荒廃
Meaning
The state of disrepair or ruin as a result of neglect.
Example
The old temple was in a state of dilapidation.
その古い寺院は廃墟の状態にありました。
C2 verb /dɪsˈpɔːrt/

disport

楽しむ
Meaning
To amuse oneself in a lively or playful way.
Example
The children disported themselves in the garden.
子供たちは庭で楽しんでいました。
C1 verb /dɪˈtɛst/

detest

嫌う
Meaning
To dislike intensely or hate.
Example
I detest waking up early on weekends.
私は週末に早起きするのが嫌いです。
C1 noun /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

denunciation

非難 / 公共の告発
Meaning
the public condemnation or accusation of someone or something
Example
The journalist's article was a strong denunciation of corruption.
ジャーナリストの記事は腐敗に対する強い非難でした。
C2 noun /ˈdɒɡərəl/

doggerel

低俗な詩
Meaning
Comic or irregular verse, often poorly constructed and lacking in artistic quality.
Example
The poet’s work was dismissed as mere doggerel by the critics.
詩人の作品は批評家によって単なる低俗な詩として却下された。
C2 verb /ˈdɒdə/

dodder

震えながら歩く
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.
老人は杖をついて震えながら通りを歩いていました。
C1 noun /dɪˈrɪʒən/

derision

嘲笑
Meaning
Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.
Example
His ideas were greeted with derision by the audience.
彼のアイデアは観客によって嘲笑された。
C1 verb /daɪˈvɛst/

divest

Meaning
to strip away possessions, rights, or assets; to rid oneself of
Example
The company decided to divest its unprofitable division.
C1 adjective /dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ/

debilitating

衰弱させる
Meaning
Making someone or something weak and infirm.
Example
The disease had a debilitating effect on his health.
その病気は彼の健康に衰弱をもたらした。
C1 noun /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk ˈmaɪl.stəʊn/

diplomatic milestone

外交上のマイルストーン
Meaning
A significant achievement or important event in diplomatic relations.
Example
Hosting the summit was a diplomatic milestone.
サミットの開催は外交上のマイルストーンでした。
B2 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discreet

慎重な
Meaning
careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment
Example
She was discreet about the details of their conversation.
彼女は彼らの会話の詳細について慎重でした。
C2 noun dɪsˈbɜːs.mənt

disbursement

支払い
Meaning
The payment of money from a fund.
Example
The company's disbursement of salaries was delayed.
会社の給与の支払いが遅れました。
C1 noun ˌdiːˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

deregulation

規制緩和
Meaning
The removal or reduction of government regulations in an economic sector.
Example
Deregulation has increased competition in the telecommunications sector.
規制緩和は通信業界で競争を促進しました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈreɪndʒd/

deranged

狂気
Meaning
mentally disturbed or insane; behaving irrationally
Example
The deranged man shouted nonsense in the street.
狂った男が街で無意味なことを叫んでいた。
B2 verb /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

discharge

退院
Meaning
to release or dismiss from duty; to emit or give off
Example
The hospital will discharge the patient tomorrow.
病院は明日患者を退院させる。
C1 noun /ˈdɒktrɪn/

doctrine

教義
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.
教会は道徳的価値に関する厳格な教義を遵守しています。
C2 noun /daɪˈvɛstɪtʃər/

divestiture

事業売却
Meaning
the action of selling off or disposing of business interests or assets
Example
The divestiture of the subsidiary was completed last year.
子会社の事業売却は昨年完了しました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈfaɪənt/

Defiant

反抗的な; 逆らう
Meaning
boldly resistant or challenging; disobedient
Example
The defiant student refused to follow the rules.
その反抗的な学生はルールに従うことを拒否しました。
A2 noun /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/

dining

食事
Meaning
the act of eating a meal, especially in a formal setting
Example
We enjoyed fine dining at the new restaurant.
私たちは新しいレストランで素晴らしい食事を楽しみました。
C2 adjective /ˈdɛsəlˌtɔːri/

desultory

無秩序な
Meaning
lacking a clear plan, purpose, or enthusiasm
Example
His desultory conversation bored the audience.
彼の無秩序な会話は観客を退屈させた。
C2 noun /djuːˈɛnə/

duenna

ガバーナント
Meaning
an older woman acting as a governess or chaperone, especially in Spanish families
Example
The young lady was accompanied by a duenna during the festival.
若い女性は祭りの間、デュエナに付き添われていました。
B2 adjective /dɛns/

dense

密な
Meaning
Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.
Example
The forest was so dense that little sunlight reached the ground.
森はとても密で、ほとんど太陽の光が地面に届かなかった。
B2 adjective /dɪˈfektɪv/

Defective

欠陥のある; 不完全な
Meaning
having faults or defects; imperfect
Example
The defective product was returned to the store.
欠陥のある製品は店に返品されました。
B2 adjective /dɪˈtætʃt/

detached

分離された, 無関心な
Meaning
separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement
Example
He lived in a detached house away from the city.
彼は都市から離れた分離された家に住んでいました。
C2 verb /dɪˈræsɪˌneɪt/

deracinate

根こそぎ引き抜く
Meaning
To uproot something completely; to displace people from their native environment or culture.
Example
The conflict deracinated many families from their homeland.
その紛争は多くの家族を故郷から追い出しました。
B2 noun /ˈdjuːəʊ/

duo

デュオ
Meaning
a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment
Example
The musical duo performed their latest hit at the concert.
その音楽デュオはコンサートで最新のヒットを演奏しました。
C2 adjective /ˈdoʊlfəl/

Doleful

悲しげな; 哀れな;
Meaning
sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness
Example
She gave him a doleful look when he left.
彼が去ったとき、彼女は悲しげな表情を彼に向けた。
C1 verb /dɪˈdjuːs/

deduce

推測する
Meaning
to reach a conclusion by reasoning or inference
Example
From the evidence, the detective deduced that the suspect was lying.
証拠から、探偵は容疑者が嘘をついていることを推測しました。
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːnt.ləs/

dauntless

無敵の、勇敢な、決然とした
Meaning
Showing fearlessness and determination; brave and resolute.
Example
The dauntless soldier fought against all odds.
無敵の兵士はすべての困難に立ち向かった。
C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪltrɪ/

deviltry

悪魔的な行為
Meaning
Cruel or malicious behavior; mischief with an evil aspect.
Example
The villain’s deviltry terrified the townsfolk.
悪党の悪魔的な行為は町の人々を恐れさせました。
B2 verb dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪts

deteriorates

悪化する
Meaning
To become progressively worse; to decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
The quality of air deteriorates due to pollution.
汚染によって大気の質が悪化する。
C2 noun /ˌdaɪələˈtɪʃən/

dialectician

弁証法の専門家
Meaning
A person skilled in dialectic or logical argument.
Example
Socrates is often considered the greatest dialectician in history.
ソクラテスはしばしば歴史上最も偉大な弁証法の専門家と見なされます。
B1 adjective dəˈmes.tɪk

domestic

国内の
Meaning
Existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international.
Example
Domestic investments stabilize the economy.
国内投資は経済を安定させる。
B1 noun /ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Decoration

装飾; 飾り; 賞;
Meaning
the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify
Example
The Christmas decoration transformed the ordinary room into a festive wonderland.
クリスマスのデコレーションは、普通の部屋をお祝いのワンダーランドに変えました。
C2 noun /ˈdrɪvəl/

drivel

戯言
Meaning
silly or nonsensical talk
Example
The politician’s speech was full of meaningless drivel.
政治家の演説は意味のない戯言でいっぱいだった。
B1 noun ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz

demonstrations

デモンストレーション
Meaning
The action or process of showing the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence.
Example
Demonstrations occurred on March 11.
デモンストレーションは3月11日に行われました。
C2 noun /dɪˈklɪvɪti/

declivity

傾斜
Meaning
a downward slope of ground
Example
They carefully climbed down the declivity of the hill.
彼らは慎重に丘の傾斜を登った。
B1 verb /dɪˈnaɪ/

deny

否定する
Meaning
to refuse to accept or admit something; to declare something untrue
Example
He denied stealing the money.
彼はお金を盗んだことを否定した。
C1 adjective /ˈdɪzməl/

Dismal

陰気な; 落ち込んだ; 悲しい
Meaning
gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair
Example
The weather was dismal with heavy rain and dark clouds.
天気は雨と暗い雲で陰気でした。
C1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns/

disobedience

不従順
Meaning
failure or refusal to obey rules, laws, or authority
Example
The child's disobedience worried his parents.
子供の不従順は両親を心配させました。
C2 verb /ˈdʌv.teɪl/

dovetail

完全に合致する
Meaning
to fit or combine perfectly together
Example
Her plans dovetail perfectly with our goals.
彼女の計画は私たちの目標に完全に合致しています。
B1 adverb /ˈdaʊnwədz/

Downwards

下向き
Meaning
towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction
Example
The ball rolled downwards along the slope.
ボールは坂を下向きに転がった。
C1 noun /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

detonation

爆発
Meaning
The act of exploding or causing something to explode.
Example
The sudden detonation shook the entire building.
突然の爆発が建物全体を揺さぶった。
C2 noun /ˈdɛrɪk/

derrick

掘削塔
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.
作業員たちは石油掘削サイトで掘削塔を組み立てました。
C1 verb /dɪˈfɔːrm/

deform

変形する
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.
高温がプラスチック容器を変形させ始めた。
C2 noun /dɪˈstɛnʃən/

distention

膨張
Meaning
The state of being swollen due to internal pressure.
Example
The patient complained of abdominal pain and distention.
患者は腹痛と膨張感を訴えました。
C1 adjective /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

decentralized

分散型
Meaning
Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.
Example
The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels.
分散型システムは、ローカルレベルでのより多くの制御を可能にしました。
C1 verb /deɪz/

daze

Meaning
to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise
Example
The bright lights dazed the runners as they entered the stadium.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈdɛrəlɪkt/

derelict

放棄された
Meaning
in poor condition due to neglect or disuse; a homeless or neglected person
Example
The old factory stood derelict for decades.
古い工場は何十年も放置されていました。
B1 adverb /ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li/

Definitely

間違いなく
Meaning
without doubt; certainly; clearly
Example
I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow.
私は明日のミーティングに必ず出席します。
B2 verb /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪt/

differentiate

区別する
Meaning
To recognize or make a distinction between things.
Example
It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion.
事実と意見を区別することは重要です。
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

diacritical

ダイアクリティカル
Meaning
Relating to a mark added to a letter to indicate a different pronunciation or stress.
Example
The word résumé has diacritical marks that change its meaning from resume.
‘レジュメ’という言葉には、意味を変えるダイアクリティカルマークがあります。
B2 adjective daɪˈvɜːs

diverse

多様な
Meaning
Showing a great deal of variety; very different.
Example
Diverse industries enhance economic resilience.
多様な産業が経済的な回復力を高める。
C1 noun ˌdiː.sen.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

decentralization

分権
Meaning
The transfer of authority from central to local government.
Example
Decentralization promotes regional autonomy.
分権は地域の自立を促進します。
A2 verb /ˈdʌbəl/

double

倍増する
Meaning
to make twice as much in size, number, or amount
Example
The company hopes to double its profits this year.
会社は今年、利益を倍増させることを望んでいます。
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈreɪ/

disarray

混乱
Meaning
A state of disorganization or untidiness; confusion or disorder.
Example
His desk was in complete disarray.
彼の机は完全に混乱していました。
B2 noun ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈfɔːrmæt

Digital Format

デジタルフォーマット
Meaning
A format in which information is stored as electronic data.
Example
A digital format family tree can be shared online.
デジタルフォーマットの家系図はオンラインで共有できます。
C1 adjective /dɪˈlɪriəs/

delirious

デリリアス
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.
彼は熱でデリリアスで、無意味なことを呟いていた。
B2 noun /ˈdɔː.weɪ/

doorway

ドアの入口
Meaning
the space where a door opens into a room or building
Example
She stood in the doorway waiting for him to arrive.
彼女はドアの入口に立って、彼が来るのを待っていました。
B2 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

口述する
Meaning
to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders
Example
The boss dictates letters to his secretary.
ボスは秘書に手紙を口述します。
C1 noun /ˌdiː.kɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

decomposition

分解
Meaning
the process of decaying or breaking down into simpler parts
Example
The decomposition of leaves enriches the soil.
葉の分解は土壌を豊かにします。
C1 adjective /ˈdjuːbiəs/

dubious

疑わしい
Meaning
Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.
Example
She gave him a dubious look after hearing his excuse.
彼女は彼の言い訳を聞いた後、疑わしい目で彼を見ました。
C2 noun /dɜːrdʒ/

dirge

哀歌
Meaning
A mournful song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief, often for the dead.
Example
The choir sang a solemn dirge at the funeral.
コーラスは葬式で厳粛な哀歌を歌いました。
B2 adverb dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət.li

deliberately

故意に
Meaning
Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
Example
The actions were deliberately planned to cause harm.
行動は意図的に計画され、害を与えるために行われた。
B2 noun /ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/

drainage

排水
Meaning
the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained away
Example
Poor drainage caused flooding in the neighborhood.
悪い排水システムが近所での洪水を引き起こしました。
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Disgust

嫌悪
Meaning
a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant
Example
She expressed her disgust at the politician's corrupt behavior openly.
彼女は政治家の腐敗行為に対する嫌悪を公然と表現しました。
A2 verb /diːl/

deal

幸せ
Meaning
to distribute or give out something; to handle or manage
Example
He had to deal with many problems at work.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
B2 noun /dɪˈpreʃ.ən/

Depression

うつ病
Meaning
a mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness; a severe economic downturn
Example
The therapist helped her cope with depression through cognitive behavioral therapy.
セラピストは認知行動療法を通じて彼女がうつ病に対処する手助けをしました。
B2 verb /doʊz/

doze

うたた寝
Meaning
To sleep lightly for a short time.
Example
He dozed off while reading the book.
彼は本を読みながらうたた寝をした。
C1 noun /drɑːft/ (UK), /dræft/ (US)

draught

Meaning
a current of cool air in a room or another confined space; also a portion of liquid, especially beer, served from a barrel or cask
Example
She closed the window to keep out the cold draught.
B1 verb /ˈdoʊneɪt/

donate

寄付
Meaning
to give money, goods, or time to help others; to contribute
Example
She donates blood every three months.
彼女は毎月血液をドネートしています。
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɛnsəbəl/

defensible

守ることができる / 正当化できる
Meaning
Capable of being protected against attack or criticism; justifiable.
Example
Her decision was legally defensible.
彼女の決定は法的に守ることができた。
B2 noun /ˈdes.tə.ni/

Destiny

運命; 定め; 前定
Meaning
the events that will necessarily happen to someone in the future; fate or predetermined course
Example
She believed that meeting him was her destiny and meant to be.
彼女は彼に出会うことが運命だと信じていて、それは必ず起こることだと思っていた。
C2 adjective /ˈdʌktaɪl/

ductile

延性
Meaning
capable of being stretched into a thin wire without breaking; easily influenced
Example
Gold is a very ductile metal.
金は非常に延性のある金属です。
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑːrk/

disembark

降りる
Meaning
To leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Example
The passengers disembarked from the plane after landing.
乗客は着陸後、飛行機から降りました。
A2 noun /ˈdeɪn.dʒər/

danger

危険
Meaning
The possibility of harm, injury, or loss.
Example
The hikers were in great danger during the storm.
登山者は嵐の中で大きな危険にさらされていました。
B2 verb /dɪsˈeɪbl/

disable

無効にする
Meaning
to make something unable to function or operate
Example
The technician disabled the alarm system temporarily.
技術者はアラームシステムを一時的に無効にしました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈvaʊt/

devout

献身的
Meaning
Deeply religious or sincere.
Example
He is a devout believer who prays every day.
彼は毎日祈る献身的な信者です。
C2 verb /dɪˈmɜːr/

demur

異議を唱える
Meaning
to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance
Example
She agreed to help without demur.
彼女は異議なく手伝うことに同意しました。
C1 noun /dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃənz/

deliberations

審議
Meaning
Careful consideration and discussion before making decisions.
Example
Deliberations on sustainability continued for hours.
持続可能性についての審議は何時間も続きました。
C2 noun /dɪˈsweɪʒən/

dissuasion

説得しないこと
Meaning
The act of persuading someone not to take a course of action.
Example
Her dissuasion prevented him from making a bad investment.
彼女の説得しないことは、彼が悪い投資をしないようにしました。
B1 noun /ˈdaɪəɡræm/

diagram

図表
Meaning
a simplified drawing that shows the structure, relationship, or process of something
Example
The teacher explained the system using a clear diagram.
先生は分かりやすい図表を使ってシステムを説明した。
C1 noun /doʊ/

doe

雌鹿
Meaning
a female deer, especially an adult one
Example
The doe and her fawn were grazing in the meadow.
雌鹿とその子鹿は草原で草を食べていました。
B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪt/

Debate

討論
Meaning
a formal discussion of opposing viewpoints; argument with reasoned points
Example
The political debate lasted for three hours with passionate arguments.
政治的な討論は3時間続き、情熱的な議論が交わされました。
A2 noun /ˈdɪʃ ˌwɒʃər/

Dish washer

食器洗い機
Meaning
an appliance for washing dishes automatically
Example
We installed a new dishwasher in our kitchen last week.
先週、私たちはキッチンに新しい食器洗い機を設置しました。
B1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

disappointment

失望
Meaning
the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations
Example
Her face showed deep disappointment after hearing the results.
結果を聞いた後、彼女の顔には深い失望が表れていた。
C1 noun /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒi/

dermatology

皮膚科学
Meaning
The branch of medicine concerned with the skin and its diseases.
Example
He studied dermatology at medical school.
彼は医学部で皮膚科学を学んだ。
B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

Meaning
causing harm or injury
Example
The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.
B2 noun /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

detection

検出
Meaning
the action or process of identifying the presence of something
Example
The detection of fraud in the system was swift.
システム内での詐欺の検出は迅速でした。
C2 adjective /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪtɪd/

discombobulated

混乱した
Meaning
confused and disoriented; feeling unsettled
Example
She looked discombobulated after hearing the unexpected news.
予期しないニュースを聞いた後、彼女は混乱しているように見えた。
A2 preposition /dɪˈspaɪt/

despite

にもかかわらず
Meaning
Without being affected by; in spite of.
Example
He continued his work despite the difficulties.
困難にもかかわらず、彼は仕事を続けました。
C2 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃə/

differentia

区別する特徴
Meaning
A distinguishing characteristic that sets one thing apart from another.
Example
The differentia of humans is their ability to reason abstractly.
人間の区別する特徴は抽象的に考える能力です。
B1 verb /dɪˈvaɪd/

divide

分ける
Meaning
to separate into parts; to split or break apart
Example
Please divide the cake into eight pieces.
ケーキを8つに分けてください。
C1 verb /ˈdæmpən/

dampen

湿らせる, 和らげる
Meaning
to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense
Example
The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert.
雨が屋外コンサートの興奮を和らげました。
C2 adjective /ˈdɪlətɔːri/

dilatory

遅延の
Meaning
Tending to cause delay; slow to act.
Example
The committee was criticized for its dilatory response to the crisis.
委員会は危機に対するその遅延反応で批判されました。
C2 adjective /dæŋk/

dank

湿っていて寒い
Meaning
unpleasantly damp and cold
Example
The basement was dark and dank, filled with a musty smell.
地下室は暗くて湿っていて、悪臭が充満していました。
B2 noun /dɪˈfɛndər/

defender

ディフェンダー
Meaning
a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack
Example
The defender blocked the shot and saved the goal.
ディフェンダーはシュートをブロックし、ゴールを守った。
B2 noun /dɪˈsep.ʃən/

Deception

欺瞞
Meaning
the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived
Example
The magician's deception amazed the audience with seemingly impossible tricks.
魔法使いの欺瞞は、観客を一見不可能なトリックで驚かせた。
B1 noun, verb /ˈdɪskaʊnt/

discount

割引
Meaning
A reduction in the usual price of something; to reduce the price of something.
Example
The store offered a 20% discount on all electronics.
その店はすべての電子製品に20%の割引を提供しました。
C1 noun ˈdɪk.ʃən

diction

発音と単語の選択
Meaning
The style of pronunciation and word choice in speaking or writing.
Example
A strong diction enhances communication skills.
強いディクションはコミュニケーション能力を向上させます。
C1 noun dɪˈpliː.ʃən

depletion

枯渇
Meaning
The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.
Example
Overuse of groundwater leads to depletion of water resources.
地下水の過剰使用は水資源の枯渇を引き起こす。
B2 noun /ˈdrɔː.bæk/

Drawback

欠点; 不利な点; 問題
Meaning
a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem
Example
The main drawback of living in the city is the high cost of housing.
都市での生活の主な欠点は高い住宅費です。
C2 adjective /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛsənt/

deliquescent

湿気を吸収して液体に変わる
Meaning
tending to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
Example
Sugar is not deliquescent, but salt can be.
砂糖はデリクエセントではないが、塩はそうである可能性がある。
C1 adjective /ˈdek.stər.əs/

dexterous

器用
Meaning
Showing or having skill, especially with the hands; mentally adroit and skillful.
Example
A dexterous programmer can write complex codes effortlessly.
器用なプログラマーは複雑なコードを楽々と書けます。
C1 adjective /ˈdɑːsəl/ or /ˈdəʊsaɪl/

docile

従順な
Meaning
easily managed, taught, or controlled; submissive
Example
The docile puppy quickly learned new tricks.
従順な子犬はすぐに新しい技を覚えました。
B2 noun dɪˈskrɛʃən

discretion

慎重
Meaning
The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.
Example
She handled the situation with great discretion.
彼女は非常に慎重にその状況に対処しました。