Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

doctrine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdɒktrɪn/

A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religious, political, or other group.

"The church follows a strict doctrine on moral values."

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Dodgy

adjective C1
/ˈdɒdʒi/

suspicious; questionable; unreliable; risky or dangerous

"That deal sounds dodgy to me."

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doe

noun C1
/doʊ/

a female deer, especially an adult one

"The doe and her fawn were grazing in the meadow."

dogged definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈdɒɡɪd/

showing stubborn determination and persistence

"She succeeded through dogged determination."

dogma definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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dogma

noun C1
/ˈdɒɡmə/

A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.

"The religious leader strictly adhered to traditional dogma."

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dogmatic

adjective C1
/dɒɡˈmætɪk/

Inclined to lay down principles as undeniably true, without consideration of evidence or others’ opinions.

"Her dogmatic approach left little room for debate."

verb C1
/dəˈmɛstɪkeɪt/

to tame an animal for use by humans; to adapt something for domestic use

"Humans domesticated dogs thousands of years ago."

domestication definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
dəˌmɛstɪˈkeɪʃən

The process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or for farm produce.

"Domestication of animals has been crucial for human survival."

noun C1
/ˈdɑː.mə.saɪl/

A person's legal residence or permanent home.

"He declared Canada as his legal domicile."

domination definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌdɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

the exercise of control or influence over someone or something

"The empire sought domination over its neighbors."

doodle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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doodle

verb C1
/ˈduːdəl/

To draw or scribble absentmindedly, often while thinking about something else.

"She doodled flowers in the corner of her notebook during class."

Doomsday definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈduːmz.deɪ/

the last day of the world's existence; a time of catastrophic destruction

"The preacher spoke about doomsday and the importance of preparing spiritually."

doorkeeper definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdɔːrˌkiːpər/

A person whose job is to guard or manage the entrance of a building or room.

"The doorkeeper checked everyone’s passes before they entered the hall."

Dormant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈdɔːrmənt/

Inactive or in a state of rest; temporarily not active or growing.

"The volcano has been dormant for centuries."

dossier definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdɑːsieɪ/

A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.

"The lawyer presented a dossier of evidence to the court."

dote definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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dote

verb C1
/doʊt/

to show excessive love or fondness for someone or something

"She tends to dote on her grandchildren."

dour definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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dour

adjective C1
/ˈdaʊ.ər/

relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance

"His dour expression made the meeting uncomfortable."

douse definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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douse

verb C1
/daʊs/

to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light

"Firefighters doused the flames with water."

downcast definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈdaʊn.kæst/

feeling sad, dejected, or with lowered eyes

"He looked downcast after hearing the bad news."

downplay definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈdaʊn.pleɪ/

to make something seem less important than it really is

"The company tried to downplay the risks of the new product."

Downpour definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Downpour

noun C1
/ˈdaʊnˌpɔːr/

A sudden and heavy fall of rain.

"We got caught in a sudden downpour on our way home."

dowry definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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dowry

noun C1
/ˈdaʊri/

Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.

"The dowry tradition is still followed in some cultures."

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drab

adjective C1
/dræb/

Dull, lacking brightness or interest; monotonous.

"The room looked drab with its gray walls and dim lighting."

adjective C1
/drəˈkoʊniən/

Extremely harsh and severe, especially laws or rules.

"The new regulations were criticized as draconian."

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dramatist

noun C1
/ˈdræm.ə.tɪst/

a person who writes plays

"Shakespeare is one of the greatest dramatists in history."

verb C1
/ˈdræm.ə.taɪz/

to present a story in a dramatic way, or to exaggerate something

"The novel was dramatized into a popular TV series."

noun C1
/drɑːft/ (UK), /dræft/ (US)

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

"She closed the window to keep out the cold draught."

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dreary

adjective C1
/ˈdrɪəri/

dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing

"The long, dreary winter made everyone feel gloomy."

drench definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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drench

verb C1
/drɛntʃ/

to make someone or something completely wet

"The sudden rain drenched the players on the field."

dressmaker definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkər/

A person who makes or alters women's clothing professionally.

"The dressmaker crafted a beautiful gown for the bride."

dribble definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/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."

Drizzle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Drizzle

verb C1
/ˈdrɪzəl/

to rain lightly with very small drops

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

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droop

verb C1
/druːp/

to bend or hang downward; to become weak or tired

"The flowers began to droop in the heat."

drought-resistant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
draʊt rɪˈzɪs.tənt

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

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

Drowsy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈdraʊzi/

Feeling sleepy or half-asleep.

"The warm room made him feel drowsy."

drudgery definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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drudgery

noun C1
/ˈdrʌdʒəri/

Hard, menial, or dull work.

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

Dry Chilli definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Dry Chilli

noun C1
/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."

Dry fish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/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."

dub definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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dub

verb C1
/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."

dubious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈdjuːbiəs/

Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.

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

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duet

noun C1
/djuːˈɛt/

a musical performance by two singers or instrumentalists

"They sang a beautiful duet together on stage."

Duly

adverb C1
/ˈduːli/

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

"The documents were duly signed and submitted."

dune definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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dune

noun C1
/djuːn/

A hill or ridge of sand formed by the wind, usually found in deserts or near beaches.

"The children played on the sand dune by the beach."

noun C1
/ˈdjuːplɛks/

A house or apartment divided into two separate residences.

"They live in a duplex near the city center."

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durability

noun C1
/ˌdʊr.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

the ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting quality

"The durability of the new smartphone impressed customers with its resistance."

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duress

noun C1
/djʊˈrɛs/

threats, violence, or pressure used to force someone to do something

"She signed the contract under duress."

noun C1
/ˈdʊr.i.ən/

a large spiky tropical fruit known for its strong smell and creamy custard-like flesh

"Durian is known as the king of fruits in Southeast Asia despite its pungent odor."

Dusk definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Dusk

noun C1
/dʌsk/

the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight

"They walked along the beach during dusk, watching the sunset."

Dutiful definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈdjuːtɪfəl/

Willingly obedient and responsible in performing one's duty.

"She is a dutiful daughter who always takes care of her parents."

dwindle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈdwɪndl/

To gradually decrease in size, amount, or strength.

"Their savings began to dwindle after months of unemployment."