Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective
/dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress

"The news about the accident was deeply disturbing."

noun
/dɪsˈjuːnjən/

the state of being separated or not united

"Civil wars often result from national disunion."

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disyllable

noun
/ˈdaɪˌsɪləbəl/

a word consisting of two syllables

"The word 'happy' is a disyllable."

verb
/ˈdɪðər/

to be indecisive or unable to make a decision

"He dithered for hours before choosing a restaurant."

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ditty

noun
/ˈdɪti/

a short, simple song or poem

"She sang a cheerful little ditty while cooking."

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noun
/ˌdaɪ.jʊˈret.ɪk/

A substance that promotes the production of urine.

"Coffee has a mild diuretic effect."

adjective
/daɪˈɜːrnəl/

active during the day; occurring daily

"Most birds are diurnal creatures, active in daylight hours."

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diva

noun
/ˈdiːvə/

a famous female singer; a woman who is admired or behaves like a star

"The pop diva performed her latest hit to a cheering crowd."

noun
/ˌdaɪvəˈɡeɪʃən/

digression; wandering from a path or subject

"His lecture was full of divagation, making it hard to follow the main point."

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dive

verb
/daɪv/

to plunge headfirst into water or another substance

"He decided to dive into the pool on a hot day."

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Diver

noun
/ˈdaɪ.vər/

a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish

"The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish."

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diverge

verb
/daɪˈvɜːrdʒ/

to separate from a path, opinion, or standard

"The two friends began to diverge in their career choices."

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noun
daɪˈvɜː.dʒəns

The process or state of diverging; a difference in opinion, character, etc.

"The divergence of their opinions led to heated debates."

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adjective
/daɪˈvɜːrdʒənt/

Tending to be different or to develop in different directions.

"The two scientists had divergent opinions on the outcome of the experiment."

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adjective
/daɪˈvɜːrs/

Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

"The university has a diverse student body from many countries."

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noun
/daɪˌvɜː.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

The process of a business expanding into different product lines or markets to spread risk and reduce dependence on a single source of income.

"The company's diversification strategy reduced financial risks."

adjective
/daɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪd/

Made or having variety in form, nature, or content.

"The company adopted a diversified business strategy to reduce risks."

noun
/daɪˈvɜːrʒən/

The act of changing direction or being distracted; an activity that entertains.

"The road was closed, so we had to take a diversion through the village."

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noun
/daɪˈvɜːrsəti/

A range of different things or people; variety.

"Workplace diversity helps foster innovation and creativity."

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divert

verb
/daɪˈvɜːrt/

to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

"The police diverted traffic to a side road."

adjective
/daɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

capable of being turned aside or redirected

"Funds from the budget are not legally divertible."

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noun
dɪˈfleɪʃən

Reduction of the general level of prices in an economy.

"Deflation often leads to decreased consumer spending."

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deflect

verb
/dɪˈflɛkt/

to cause something to change direction; to avoid answering directly

"The shield deflected the incoming arrow."

noun
/dɪˈfoʊliənt/

a chemical that causes leaves to drop from plants, often used in warfare or agriculture

"The army sprayed defoliant to clear the forest cover."

verb
/dɪˈfoʊlieɪt/

to strip leaves from a tree, plant, or area, often using chemicals

"The farmers defoliated the fields before harvest."

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deforest

verb
/diːˈfɒrɪst/

to clear an area of trees, usually on a large scale

"The region has been heavily deforested for agriculture."

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noun
/ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən/

The action of clearing a wide area of trees; removal of forests.

"Deforestation leads to habitat loss and climate change."

verb
/dɪˈfɔːrm/

to change the normal shape or structure of something by twisting or distorting it

"Excessive heat can deform plastic containers."

noun
/dɪˈfɔːrməti/

an abnormality or distortion in the shape or structure of a body part

"The child was born with a minor hand deformity."

verb
/dɪˈfrɔːd/

to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception

"The company was accused of trying to defraud investors."

verb
/dɪˈfreɪ/

to provide money to pay the costs of something

"The grant will help defray the cost of education."

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defrock

verb
/diːˈfrɑːk/

to officially remove a priest or minister from their position and authority

"The church decided to defrock the priest after the scandal."

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deft

adjective
/dɛft/

Demonstrating skill and cleverness in movement or action.

"The pianist's deft fingers moved across the keys with ease."

noun
/ˈdɛftnəs/

Skillfulness and quickness in action or thought.

"Her deftness with words impressed the audience."

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adjective
/dɪˈfʌŋkt/

No longer existing, operating, or functioning.

"The company became defunct after the financial crisis."

verb
/diːˈfjuːz/

To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.

"The negotiator helped defuse the tense situation."

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defy

verb
/dɪˈfaɪ/

To openly resist or refuse to obey.

"The protesters chose to defy the government's orders."

noun
/dɪˈdʒɛnərəsi/

The state of decline or deterioration, often in moral, cultural, or physical qualities.

"The novel portrays the moral degeneracy of a corrupt society."

verb/adjective
/dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.

"The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos."

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noun
ˌdɪdʒɪˈnɛəreɪʃən

The process of decline or deterioration in structure or function.

"The degeneration of brain cells leads to cognitive decline."

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noun
dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪv dɪˈzizɪz

Medical conditions that involve the deterioration or progressive decline of tissues, organs, or functions

"Degenerative diseases are common in an aging population."

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degradation

noun
/ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən/

The process of being degraded, declined, or reduced in quality, dignity, or value.

"Pollution leads to the degradation of the environment."

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degrade

verb
/dɪˈɡreɪd/

To lower in dignity, quality, or value; to treat with disrespect or to deteriorate.

"Harsh words can degrade a person's confidence."

adjective
/dɪˈɡreɪdɪd/

Reduced in quality, dignity, or condition.

"The villagers were forced to live in degraded conditions."

noun
/dɪˈɡriː/

an amount or level of something; an academic qualification

"She earned a degree in engineering."

verb
/diːˈhaɪdreɪt/

to remove water from something; to lose water or body fluids

"Running in the heat can quickly dehydrate you."

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noun
/ˌdiː.haɪˈdreɪʃən/

A condition in which the body or tissue lacks adequate water content.

"Dehydration can lead to fatigue and confusion."

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deify

verb
/ˈdiːɪfaɪ/

to treat or worship someone or something as a god

"Some fans deify their favorite celebrities."

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deign

verb
/deɪn/

to do something considered beneath one's dignity

"The king did not deign to reply to the commoner."

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deist

noun
/ˈdiːɪst/

a person who believes in the existence of a supreme being but rejects organized religion

"The philosopher identified himself as a deist."