Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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Dry Chilli

noun
/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."

noun
/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."

noun
/draɪ ɡuːs ˈbɛri/

dehydrated amla fruit, rich in vitamin C and used for medicinal and culinary purposes

"Dry goose berry powder is excellent for hair growth."

noun
/draɪ ˈmæŋgoʊ ˈpaʊdər/

a tangy powder made from dried raw mangoes, used as a spice in Indian cuisine

"The chef sprinkled dry mango powder over the chaat for extra tanginess."

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Dual

adjective
/ˈdjuːəl/

having two parts or elements; two in one

"The dual nature of the problem required careful consideration."

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dub

verb
/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."

adjective
/ˈdjuːbiəs/

Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.

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

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Duck

noun, verb
/dʌk/

a waterbird with a broad bill and webbed feet; to lower the head or body quickly to avoid something

"He ducked to avoid the flying ball."

noun
/ˈdʌklɪŋ/

a young duck

"The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond."

adjective
/ˈdʌktaɪl/

capable of being stretched into a thin wire without breaking; easily influenced

"Gold is a very ductile metal."

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Due

adjective
/djuː/

expected at a certain time or required by a certain date

"The rent is due on the first of every month."

noun
/djuːˈɛnə/

an older woman acting as a governess or chaperone, especially in Spanish families

"The young lady was accompanied by a duenna during the festival."

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duet

noun
/djuːˈɛt/

a musical performance by two singers or instrumentalists

"They sang a beautiful duet together on stage."

adjective
/ˈdʌlsɪt/

sweet and soothing (often used ironically)

"She was enchanted by his dulcet voice."

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Dull

adjective
/dʌl/

lacking brightness, vividness, or interest; boring or not sharp

"The lecture was so dull that many students fell asleep."

noun
/ˈdʌlərd/

a slow or stupid person

"He was considered a dullard by his classmates."

Duly

adverb
/ˈduːli/

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

"The documents were duly signed and submitted."

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Dumb

adjective
/dʌm/

lacking intelligence or unable to speak

"He made a dumb mistake during the exam."

verb
/ˈdʌmfaʊnd/

to greatly astonish or shock someone so they are temporarily speechless

"The magician's trick dumbfounded the audience."

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dummy

noun
/ˈdʌmi/

a model or replica of a human used for practice, display, or testing; also a term for a foolish person

"The tailor used a dummy to display the dress."

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dump

verb
/dʌmp/

to drop or dispose of something carelessly; to end a relationship suddenly

"He dumped all the trash into the bin."

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dun

verb
/dʌn/

to demand payment of a debt persistently

"The landlord dunned the tenant for unpaid rent."

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dune

noun
/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."

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duo

noun
/ˈdjuːəʊ/

a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment

"The musical duo performed their latest hit at the concert."

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dupe

verb
/djuːp/

To deceive or trick someone into believing or doing something.

"He was duped into buying a fake watch."

noun
/ˈdjuːplɛks/

A house or apartment divided into two separate residences.

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

adjective
/djuːˈplɪsɪtəs/

Deceitful; deliberately deceptive or dishonest.

"The politician was criticized for his duplicitous statements."

noun
/djuːˈplɪsɪti/

Deceitfulness or double-dealing; dishonesty.

"Her duplicity was revealed during the investigation."

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durability

noun
/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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Durable

adjective
/ˈdjʊərəbəl/

able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong

"This durable fabric will last for many years."

noun
/ˈdjʊərəns/

imprisonment or confinement

"The prisoner spent years in durance before his release."

noun
/djʊˈreɪʃən/

the length of time that something continues

"The meeting lasted for the duration of two hours."

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duress

noun
/djʊˈrɛs/

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

"She signed the contract under duress."

noun
/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."

preposition
/ˈdjʊərɪŋ/

throughout the course of a period of time

"I fell asleep during the movie."

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Dusk

noun
/dʌsk/

the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight

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

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dust

noun, verb
/dʌst/

fine, dry particles of matter or to clean by removing such particles

"The old books were covered in dust."

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Dustbin

noun
/ˈdʌst.bɪn/

a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal

"Please throw the paper into the dustbin after use."

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dusty

adjective
/ˈdʌsti/

covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use

"The old bookshelf was dusty after years of neglect."

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dutch

adjective
/dʌtʃ/

relating to the Netherlands, its people, or their language

"She enjoys Dutch paintings from the 17th century."

adjective
/ˈdjuːtiəs/

dutiful; obedient and respectful

"The duteous child always followed her parents’ instructions."

adjective
/ˈdjuːtiəbl/

subject to customs duty or tax

"Imported electronics are often dutiable at the border."

adjective
/ˈdjuːtɪfəl/

Willingly obedient and responsible in performing one's duty.

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

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Duty

noun
/ˈdjuːti/

a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility

"It is our duty to protect the environment."

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dwarf

noun
/dwɔːrf/

a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average

"Snow White lived with seven dwarfs."

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dwell

verb
/dwɛl/

To live in or occupy a place; to think or talk about something at length.

"They dwell in a small cottage near the river."

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verb
/ˈdwɪndl/

To gradually decrease in size, amount, or strength.

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

adjective
/ˈdwɪndlɪŋ/

Gradually reducing in number, size, or strength.

"The villagers relied on dwindling water supplies."

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dye

verb
/daɪ/

to change the color of something using a chemical substance

"She will dye her hair blonde tomorrow."

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Dying

verb
/ˈdaɪɪŋ/

to stop living; approaching death

"The old man was dying peacefully in his sleep."