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daytimenounThe time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

It is easier to make the repairs in the daytime.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

dazenounThe feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

His mother's death left him in a daze.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle Dutch, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

dazedadjectiveIn a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He had a dazed expression on his face.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Old Norse.

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dazzledadjectiveStupefied or dizzied by something overpowering.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

I fall back dazzled at beholding myself all rosy red, / At having, I myself, caused the sun to rise.

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dazzlingadjectiveAmazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The skater's dazzling virtuosic leaps.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

deadadjectiveNo longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He was marked as a dead man by the assassin.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

deadenverbLessen the momentum or velocity of.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Deaden a ship's headway.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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deadeningadjectiveSo lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The deadening effect of some routine tasks.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

deadlockedadjectiveAt a complete standstill because of opposition of two unrelenting forces or factions.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The two factions are deadlocked over fringe benefits.

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deadlyadjectiveInvolving loss of divine grace or spiritual death.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The seven deadly sins.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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deadpanadverbWithout betraying any feeling.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She told the joke deadpan.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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deafnounPeople who have severe hearing impairments.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Many of the deaf use sign language.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

dealverbTake action with respect to (someone or something).beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

How are we going to deal with this problem?

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Middle Low German, Old English, Old Norse, Old Saxon. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

dealernounA seller of illicit goods.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A dealer in stolen goods.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Middle Low German, Old English, Old Norse, Old Saxon. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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dealingsnounThe act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities).intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He has always been honest is his dealings with me.

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deannounA man who is the senior member of a group.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He is the dean of foreign correspondents.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

dearadjectiveWith or in a close or intimate relationship.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

My sisters and brothers are near and dear.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

dearlyadverbIn a sincere and heartfelt manner.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

I would dearly love to know.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

deathnounThe event of dying or departure from life.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Her death came as a terrible shock.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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deathlyadverbTo a degree resembling death.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He was deathly pale.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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debarmentnounThe act of prevention by legal means.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

They achieved his debarment from holding public office.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman.

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debasedadjectiveLowered in value.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A debased currency.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

debonairadjectiveHaving a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Life that is gay, brisk, and debonair.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

debtnounThe state of owing something (especially money).beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He is badly in debt.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

debugverbLocate and correct errors in a computer program code.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Debug this program.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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debunkingnounThe exposure of falseness or pretensions.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The debunking of religion has been too successful.

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debutnounThe act of beginning something new.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

They looked forward to the debut of their new product line.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Frankish, French, Old French, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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decadentadjectiveMarked by excessive self-indulgence and moral decay.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A decadent life of excessive money and no sense of responsibility.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Late Latin, Medieval Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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decampverbLeave suddenly.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She persuaded him to decamp.

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decaynounAn inferior state resulting from the process of decaying.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The corpse was in an advanced state of decay.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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decayedadjectiveDamaged by decay; hence unsound and useless.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A decayed foundation.

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deceasenounThe event of dying or departure from life.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Upon your decease the capital will pass to your grandchildren.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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deceitfuladjectiveMarked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She was a deceitful scheming little thing.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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decelerationnounA decrease in rate of change.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The deceleration of the arms race.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

decentadjectiveSocially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

From a decent family.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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decentlyadverbIn a decent manner.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

They don't know how to dress decently.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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decentralizedadjectiveWithdrawn from a center or place of concentration; especially having power or function dispersed from a central to local authorities.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A decentralized school administration.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

deceptiveadjectiveDesigned to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Deliberately deceptive packaging.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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deceptivelyadverbIn a misleading way.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The exam looked deceptively easy.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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decidedadjectiveRecognizable; marked.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

At a distinct (or decided) disadvantage.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

decidedlyadverbWithout question and beyond doubt.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

It was decidedly too expensive.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

English word formation.

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decimaladjectiveNumbered or proceeding by tens; based on ten.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The decimal system.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

decipherverbRead with difficulty.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Can you decipher this letter?

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

decisionnounThe act of making up your mind about something.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The burden of decision was his.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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decisiveadjectiveDetermining or having the power to determine an outcome.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Cast the decisive vote.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

decisivelyadverbWith firmness.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

`I will come along,' she said decisively.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

English word formation.

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deckernoun(often used in combinations) something constructed with multiple levels.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

They rode in a double-decker bus.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle Dutch, Middle English, Old Dutch. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

declarationnoun(law) unsworn statement that can be admitted in evidence in a legal transaction.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

His declaration of innocence.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

declareverbMake a declaration (of dutiable goods) to a customs official.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Do you have anything to declare?

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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declaredadjectiveMade known or openly avowed.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A declared liberal.

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declensionnounA class of nouns or pronouns or adjectives in Indo-European languages having the same (or very similar) inflectional forms.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The first declension in Latin.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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decorateverbMake more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Decorate the room for the party.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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decorativeadjectiveServing an esthetic rather than a useful purpose.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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decorousadjectiveCharacterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The tete-a-tete was decorous in the extreme.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

decoupleverbRegard as unconnected.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Decouple our foreign policy from ideology.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin, Middle French, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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decreasenounA change downward.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

There was a decrease in his temperature as the fever subsided.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

decrepitadjectiveWorn and broken down by hard use.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A decrepit bus...its seats held together with friction tape.

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dedicatedadjectiveDevoted to a cause or ideal or purpose.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A dedicated dancer.

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deductiveadjectiveRelating to logical deduction.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Deductive reasoning.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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deednounA legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He signed the deed.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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deedsnounPerformance of moral or religious acts.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Salvation by deeds.

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deepadjectiveHaving great spatial extension or penetration downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or laterally or outward from a center; sometimes used in combination.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Surrounded by a deep yard.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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deepeningadjectiveAccumulating and becoming more intense.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The deepening gloom.

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deeplyadverbTo a great depth psychologically.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

They felt the loss deeply.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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defaultnounLoss due to not showing up.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He lost the game by default.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

defeatverbWin a victory over.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Defeat your enemies.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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defeatedadjectiveBeaten or overcome; not victorious.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The defeated enemy.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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defectnounA failing or deficiency.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

That interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information.

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defectiveadjectiveHaving a defect.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

I returned the appliance because it was defective.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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defensenoun(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

They died in the defense of Stalingrad.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Late Latin, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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defensiveadjectiveIntended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A defensive stance.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Late Latin, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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defensivenessnounExcessive sensitivity to criticism.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

His defensiveness was manifested in hurt silence.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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deferencenounA courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

His deference to her wishes was very flattering.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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defiantadjectiveBoldly resisting authority or an opposing force.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A defiant attitude.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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deficiencynounThe state of needing something that is absent or unavailable.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Water is the critical deficiency in desert regions.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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deficientadjectiveInadequate in amount or degree.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A deficient education.

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deficitnounThe property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

New blood vessels bud out from the already dilated vascular bed to make up the nutritional deficit.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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defineverbShow the form or outline of.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The camera could define the smallest object.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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definedadjectiveClearly characterized or delimited.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Each child has clearly defined duties.

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definiteadjectivePrecise; explicit and clearly defined.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

I want a definite answer.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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definitionnounClarity of outline.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Exercise had given his muscles superior definition.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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definitiveadjectiveSupplying or being a final or conclusive settlement.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A definitive verdict.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle French.

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deflateverbReduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Deflate the currency.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

English word formation.

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deflatedadjectiveBrought low in spirit.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Left us fatigued and deflated spiritually.

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deflationnoun(geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A constant deflation of the desert landscape.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek.

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deflationaryadjectiveAssociated with or tending to cause decreases in consumer prices or increases in the purchasing power of money.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Deflationary measures.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek.

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deflectionnounA turning aside (of your course or attention or concern).intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A deflection from his goal.

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deformedadjectiveSo badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Deformed thalidomide babies.

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defrostverbMake or become free of frost or ice.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Defrost the car window.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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deftadjectiveSkillful in physical movements; especially of the hands.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Deft fingers massaged her face.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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deftlyadverbIn a deft manner.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Lois deftly removed her scarf.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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defunctadjectiveHaving ceased to exist or live.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A defunct Indian tribe.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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degeneracynounMoral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Moral degeneracy followed intellectual degeneration.

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degenerativeadjective(of illness) marked by gradual deterioration of organs and cells along with loss of function.advanced+

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Degenerative diseases of old age.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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degradedadjectiveUnrestrained by convention or morality.advanced+

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Deplorably dissipated and degraded.

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degradingadjectiveHarmful to the mind or morals.intermediate+

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The vicious and degrading cult of violence.

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degreenounA position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality.beginner+

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It is all a matter of degree.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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dehumanizationnounThe act of degrading people with respect to their best qualities.advanced+

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Science has been blamed for the dehumanization of modern life.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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dehydratedadjectiveSuffering from excessive loss of water from the body.advanced+

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Was dehydrated after the marathon.

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dejectedadjectiveAffected or marked by low spirits.advanced+

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Is dejected but trying to look cheerful.

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