Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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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."

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adjective
/daɪˈnæmɪk/

Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress; energetic and forceful.

"She is a dynamic leader who inspires her team."

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dynamics

noun
/daɪˈnæmɪks/

the forces or properties that stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process

"The dynamics of the team changed after the new manager joined."

noun
/ˈdaɪnəˌmoʊ/

A machine that generates electricity; a person with great energy and enthusiasm.

"She is the real dynamo behind the success of the company."

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noun
/ˈdaɪ.nə.sti/

a sequence of rulers from the same family or line; a powerful family or group

"The Ming dynasty ruled China for nearly three centuries."

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dyne

noun
/daɪn/

A unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (cgs) system equal to 10⁻⁵ newtons.

"The physicist measured the force in dynes."

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dys-

prefix
/dɪs-/

A prefix meaning abnormal, bad, difficult, or impaired.

"Words like 'dysfunction' and 'dyslexia' use the prefix dys- to indicate difficulty or impairment."

noun
/ˈdɪsənˌtɛri/

An infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with blood and mucus.

"Many soldiers suffered from dysentery during the war."

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adjective
dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənl

Not operating normally or properly.

"The dysfunctional system led to numerous delays and errors."

noun
/dɪsˈlɛksiə/

A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and decoding words.

"The teacher used special methods to help the student with dyslexia."

adjective
/dɪsˈpɛptɪk/

Relating to indigestion or having a gloomy or irritable disposition.

"After the heavy meal, he felt dyspeptic and uncomfortable."

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noun
ˈiːˌkɒm.ɜːrs

The process of buying and selling goods or services through the internet.

"E-commerce has revolutionized the way people shop."

noun, verb
/ˈiː.meɪl/

messages distributed by electronic means from one computer user to another

"I sent an e-mail to my professor yesterday."

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each

determiner/pronoun
/iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things considered separately

"Each student received a certificate."

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Eager

adjective
/ˈiːɡər/

very excited and interested; keen to do something

"The children were eager to open their gifts."

adverb
/ˈiːɡərli/

with keen interest or enthusiasm; with great desire

"The children eagerly waited for the holiday to begin."

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Eagle

noun
/ˈiː.ɡəl/

large bird of prey with powerful wings and sharp talons

"The eagle soared high above the mountains."

noun
/ˈiːɡlət/

A young eagle.

"The eaglet waited in the nest for its mother to return."