Vocabulary Cards
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C1 verb
dabble
Meaning
To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.
Example
He dabbled in painting during his college days.
C2 noun
Dacoit
Meaning
a member of an armed gang of robbers; a bandit, especially in India and Myanmar
Example
The village was terrorized by a gang of dacoits who robbed travelers.
A1 noun
dad
Meaning
an informal term for father
Example
My dad taught me how to ride a bike.
B2 noun
Daffodil
Meaning
A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings
Example
The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow.
C1 adjective
daft
Meaning
Silly or foolish.
Example
It was a daft idea to go hiking without water.
C1 noun
Dagger
Meaning
a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon
Example
The ancient warrior carried a silver dagger.
C2 noun
daguerreotype
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.
C1 noun
Dahlia
Meaning
a garden plant with brightly colored flowers that bloom in summer and autumn
Example
She planted colorful dahlias in her garden last summer.
A2 adjective/adverb
daily
Meaning
happening every day
Example
She reads the newspaper daily.
C1 adjective
dainty
Meaning
Delicately small, pretty, and often considered elegant.
Example
She wore a dainty necklace made of pearls.
B1 noun
Dairy
Meaning
a building or farm where milk is produced; products made from milk; a shop selling milk and milk products
Example
The local dairy provides fresh milk and cheese to the entire neighborhood.
C2 noun
Dais
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.
C2 noun
Dalliance
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.
C2 verb
dally
Meaning
To act or move slowly; to waste time; also to engage in a casual romantic relationship.
Example
He dallied in the garden instead of starting his work.
B2 noun
Dam
Meaning
a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level; a female parent of an animal
Example
The massive dam provides electricity and controls flooding in the region.
A2 noun
Damage
Meaning
physical harm caused to something; injury or harm that reduces value or usefulness
Example
The storm caused significant damage to the coastal buildings.
B2 adjective
damaging
Meaning
causing harm or injury
Example
The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.
B1 verb
damn
Meaning
to condemn or criticize strongly; used as an expletive to express anger or emphasis
Example
He damned the unfair system in his speech.
C2 noun
Damnation
Meaning
condemnation to eternal punishment in hell; something that causes ruin or failure
Example
The preacher spoke about salvation and damnation in his sermon.
B2 adjective
damp
Meaning
slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way
Example
The room felt cold and damp after the rain.
C1 verb
dampen
Meaning
to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense
Example
The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert.
C1 noun
damper
Meaning
something that reduces or lessens the force, effect, or excitement
Example
The cancellation of the trip put a damper on their enthusiasm.
A1 verb/noun
dance
Meaning
to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps
Example
They danced all night at the wedding.
A2 noun
Dancer
Meaning
a person who performs dance, typically as a profession or art form
Example
The dancer performed gracefully on the stage.