Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

dabble definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈdæb.əl/

To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.

"He dabbled in painting during his college days."

Dacoit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dəˈkɔɪt/

a member of an armed gang of robbers; a bandit, especially in India and Myanmar

"The village was terrorized by a gang of dacoits who robbed travelers."

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dad

noun A1
/dæd/

an informal term for father

"My dad taught me how to ride a bike."

noun B2
/ˈdæf.ə.dɪl/

A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings

"The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow."

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daft

adjective C1
/dæft/

Silly or foolish.

"It was a daft idea to go hiking without water."

Dagger definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Dagger

noun C1
/ˈdæɡər/

a short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a weapon

"The assassin concealed a dagger beneath his cloak."

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noun C2
/dəˈɡerəˌtaɪp/

An early type of photograph produced on a silver or silver-covered copper plate.

"The museum displayed a rare daguerreotype of Abraham Lincoln."

noun C1
/ˈdeɪ.li.ə/

a garden plant with brightly colored flowers that bloom in summer and autumn

"She planted colorful dahlias in her garden last summer."

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daily

adjective/adverb A2
/ˈdeɪli/

happening every day

"She reads the newspaper daily."

dainty definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈdeɪnti/

Delicately small, pretty, and often considered elegant.

"She wore a dainty necklace made of pearls."

Dairy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Dairy

noun B1
/ˈdɛəri/

a place where milk and milk products are produced or sold

"They visited the local dairy for fresh milk."

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Dais

noun C2
/ˈdeɪ.ɪs/ or /ˈdeɪ.əs/

A raised platform in a hall or room, usually where speakers or honored guests sit.

"The speaker stood on the dais to address the audience."

Dalliance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdæliəns/

A casual romantic or sexual relationship; also frivolous or playful behavior.

"Their dalliance during the summer was brief but intense."

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verb C2
/ˈdæli/

To act or move slowly; to waste time; also to engage in a casual romantic relationship.

"He dallied in the garden instead of starting his work."

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Dam

noun B2
/dæm/

a barrier built to hold back water and raise its level

"The dam provides electricity to nearby towns."

Damage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A2
/ˈdæmɪdʒ/

To cause physical harm to something.

"The storm damaged several houses in the village."

damaging definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

causing harm or injury

"The storm caused damaging effects to the crops."

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damn

verb B1
/dæm/

to condemn or criticize strongly; used as an expletive to express anger or emphasis

"He damned the unfair system in his speech."

noun C2
/dæmˈneɪ.ʃən/

condemnation to eternal punishment in hell; something that causes ruin or failure

"The preacher spoke about salvation and damnation in his sermon."

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damp

adjective B2
/dæmp/

slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way

"The room felt cold and damp after the rain."

verb C1
/ˈdæmpən/

to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense

"The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert."

damper definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdæmpər/

something that reduces or lessens the force, effect, or excitement

"The cancellation of the trip put a damper on their enthusiasm."

dance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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dance

verb/noun A1
/dæns/

to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps

"They danced all night at the wedding."

Dancer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈdænsər/

a person who dances or performs dancing professionally or as a hobby

"The dancer moved gracefully across the stage."

dancing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A1
/ˈdænsɪŋ/

the activity of moving the body rhythmically to music

"They spent the evening dancing at the party."

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Dandruff

noun C1
/ˈdæn.drʌf/

small white or grey flakes of dead skin that form on the scalp and fall from the hair

"He used a special shampoo to treat his persistent dandruff problem."

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dandy

noun C2
/ˈdændi/

a man who gives too much attention to his appearance and clothes

"The young dandy spent hours grooming himself before the party."

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danger

noun A2
/ˈdeɪn.dʒər/

The possibility of harm, injury, or loss.

"The hikers were in great danger during the storm."

dangerous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/ˈdeɪndʒərəs/

likely to cause harm or injury; unsafe

"Driving fast on icy roads is dangerous."

adverb B1
/ˈdeɪndʒərəsli/

in a way that could cause harm or injury; riskily

"He was driving dangerously fast on the highway."

verb C1
/ˈdæŋɡəl/

to hang loosely or swing freely

"The keys dangled from his belt."

dank definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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dank

adjective C2
/dæŋk/

unpleasantly damp and cold

"The basement was dark and dank, filled with a musty smell."

dapper definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈdæpər/

Neat, stylish, and well-dressed in appearance.

"He looked very dapper in his new suit."

dappled definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈdæpəld/

Marked with spots or patches of light and shade or different colors.

"The forest floor was dappled with sunlight."

dare definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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dare

verb A2
/der/

To have the courage to do something risky or challenging.

"She dared to speak against the unfair rules."

noun C1
/ˈderˌdevəl/

A person who enjoys doing dangerous or risky things.

"The stunt was performed by a famous daredevil."

Daring definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈderɪŋ/

Willing to take risks; bold and adventurous.

"Her daring plan surprised everyone."

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Dark

adjective A1
/dɑːrk/

with little or no light; gloomy or mysterious

"The room was dark after the lights went out."

Dark blue definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A2
/dɑːrk bluː/

a deep shade of blue color

"She wore a dark blue dress to the party."

darken definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈdɑːrkən/

to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light

"The clouds began to darken the sky before the storm."

adverb C2
/ˈdɑːrklɪŋ/

In the dark or growing dark; dimly.

"The forest creatures moved darkling through the night."

Darkness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/ˈdɑːrk.nəs/

The absence of light; the state of being dark.

"The room was filled with darkness after the lights went out."

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dart

verb, noun B2
/dɑːrt/

to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target

"The cat darted across the street to avoid the car."

darwinism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

the theory of biological evolution developed by Charles Darwin, emphasizing natural selection

"Darwinism revolutionized the way scientists understood the origin of species."

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dash

verb B2
/dæʃ/

to move quickly and suddenly; to strike or break something violently

"She dashed across the street to catch the bus."

adjective C1
/ˈdæʃ.ɪŋ/

stylish and confident; lively and energetic; attractive and charming

"He looked dashing in his new suit."

dastard definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdæstərd/

a cowardly or dishonorable person

"Only a dastard would betray his closest friend."

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Data

noun A2
/ˈdeɪ.tə/ or /ˈdæt.ə/

Facts, statistics, or information collected for reference or analysis.

"The scientists analyzed the data to find patterns."

data breach definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈdeɪ.tə briːtʃ/

Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation

"A data breach exposed millions of users' passwords."

database definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/

a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically

"The company's customer details are stored in a secure database."