Dawn
Meaning: the time when the sun rises
Sentence: I don?t think I?ll be able to go jogging at dawn tomorrow.
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Dagger
Meaning: a pointed knife with two sharp edges
Sentence: The sultan wore his dagger in the front of his belt.
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Decade
Meaning: a period of ten years
Sentence: It?s been a decade since I last heard from him.
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Damage
Meaning: harm or injury done to something
Sentence: The allegations are likely to damage his political career.
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Dance
Meaning: to move in rhythmical steps, usually with music
Sentence: When they heard the music, they started to dance.
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Decide
Meaning: to make a choice
Sentence: I cannot decide which flavour of ice cream I want to eat.
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Dasheen
Meaning: a plant grown for its edible underground stems Dasheen should not be cooked too long as it will become mushy.
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Decision
Meaning: making up ones mind
Sentence: I have made a decision to study hard for my exams.
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Declare
Meaning: to say something clearly or firmly
Sentence: She was asked to declare her nationality.
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Decomposition
Meaning: the act of decaying
Sentence: The decomposition of organic waste is brought about by bacteria.
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Decrease
Meaning: to become or make become smaller in size, number, etc.
Sentence: People should decrease the amount of fat they eat.
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Deliberate
Meaning: done on purpose
Sentence: She made a deliberate attempt to hurt me.
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Definition
Meaning: a statement of what a word means
Sentence: You can use a dictionary to look up the definition of a word.
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Delicious
Meaning: tasting or smelling very pleasant
Sentence: The delicious apple pie was made by my mother.
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Deliver
Meaning: to take letters or goods etc. to someones house or place of work
Sentence: The postman will deliver a letter to your house.
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Deforestation
Meaning: the cutting down of trees or forests over a large area
Sentence: Deforestation is bad for the environment.
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Delve
Meaning: to search
Sentence: He began to delve into the book for quotations to use in his speech.
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Degree
Meaning: a unit for measuring temperature
Sentence: The temperature is one degree hotter today.
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Demoralise
Meaning: to dishearten someone
Sentence: A defeat in the cricket match will demoralise the spectators.
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Desperately
Meaning: without hope
Sentence: She looked desperately around for water.
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Denim
Meaning: a kind of strong, usually blue, cotton cloth used to make jeans etc.
Sentence: This jacket is made from denim.
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Dessert
Meaning: fruit or sweet food served as the last course of a meal
Sentence: I am sure I could stay for dessert.
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Dense
Meaning: thick; packed close together
Sentence: Indonesia has very dense rainforests.
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Detection
Meaning: discovery
Sentence: The hard work of the police led to the detection of the criminal.
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Dentist
Meaning: a person who is trained to treat teeth
Sentence: The dentist had to extract my tooth.
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Detective
Meaning: a person who investigates crimes
Sentence: The detective on the case was very smart.
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Determined
Meaning: with ones mind firmly made up
Sentence: The determined student finally succeeded in his attempt.
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Descend
Meaning: Move or fall downwards.
Sentence: We have to descend the hill to reach the valley.
Synonyms: cascade, collapse, crash, dip, disembark, dive, go down, penetrate, plummet, plunge, settle, sink, slide, slip, stumble, subside, swoop, trickle, tumble
Antonyms: ascend, go up, grow, increase, leave, rise, even, level, mount, pour, straighten
Deuce
Meaning: a score in tennis where both sides have 40 points and must gain two consecutive points to win
Sentence: In the tennis match, Nasir held his opponent at deuce
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Deserve
Meaning: to have a right to something
Sentence: You deserve a prize for your performance.
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Devastation
Meaning: destruction or damage
Sentence: The flood caused wide spread devastation.
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Development
Meaning: process of becoming bigger, stronger, better, etc. The development of the computer industry is progressing at a very fast pace.
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Diameter
Meaning: a line drawn straight across a circle or sphere and passing through its centre
Sentence: The diameter of a circle is used to calculate its circumferience
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Devote
Meaning: to give completely
Sentence: I devote an hour every day to reading.
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Diamond
Meaning: a very hard, precious stone, that looks like clear glass
Sentence: The Kohinoor diamond sits in the Tower of London.
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Devotee
Meaning: an enthusiast
Sentence: Sara is a devotee of the opera and does not miss a single performance.
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Diaper
Meaning: a babys nappy
Sentence: Little Idrees uses up a diaper every few hours.
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Devour
Meaning: to eat or swallow something hungrily or greedily
Sentence: They saw the lion devour the zebra.
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Diesel
Meaning: fuel that works by burning oil in compressed air
Sentence: This car runs on diesel.
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Diet
Meaning: the sort of food usually eaten by a person or animal The doctor told me to watch my diet and exercise more often.
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Diagonal
Meaning: at an angle
Sentence: The teacher asked us to draw a diagonal line.
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Diagram
Meaning: a drawing or picture that shows the parts of something or how it works
Sentence: We tried following the diagram but my airplane model just was not taking shape.
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Diffuse
Meaning: to spread widely
Sentence: We became aware of the leaking gas when it began to diffuse through the whole house.
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Digest
Meaning: to break down food in the stomach so that the body can absorb it
Sentence: Let your food digest before you go swimming.
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Dinner
Meaning: the main meal of the day, usually in the evening
Sentence: I was so sleepy that I skipped dinner and went to bed.
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Dinosaur
Meaning: a prehistoric lizard like animal, often of enormous size
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Discourage
Meaning: to try to dissuade someone from doing something
Sentence: I will discourage him from smoking.
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Disadvantage
Meaning: something that is unhelpful
Sentence: A lack of education is a disadvantage in life.
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Disagreement
Meaning: a difference of opinion
Sentence: Mandy resigned from her job after a disagreement with her boss.
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Discrimination
Meaning: treating people or things according to differences The management was accused of discrimination towards the female work force.
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Disembarkation
Meaning: putting or going ashore
Sentence: The passengers picked up their suitcases, ready for disembarkation.
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Disgraceful
Meaning: shameful
Sentence: Her disgraceful behaviour was frowned upon.
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Disastrous
Meaning: very bad
Sentence: The motorist avoided a disastrous accident.
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Disguise
Meaning: to make a person or thing look different in order to deceive people
Sentence: The thief tried to disguise himself in order to escape from the police.
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Dislodge
Meaning: to move or force something from its place
Sentence: It was impossible to dislodge the heavy rock.
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Dolphin
Meaning: a sea animal like a small whale with a beaklike snout
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Disposable
Meaning: made to be thrown away after it has been used
Sentence: I hope all these disposable products are recycled.
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Donkey
Meaning: an animal that looks like a small horse with long ears
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Distinguish
Meaning: to make or notice differences between things
Sentence: Colour-blind people are unable to distinguish between red and green.
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Double
Meaning: twice as much; twice as many
Sentence: I paid double price to get a better seat on the bus.
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Distinguishable
Meaning: possible to recognise as different from somebody or something
Sentence: The identical twins had no distinguishable features.
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Dozen
Meaning: a set of twelve
Sentence: Every week, the magazine publishes a dozen very interesting puzzles.
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Distribution
Meaning: the act of sharing out
Sentence: Mehr was responsible for the distribution of food to the refugees.
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Dramatise
Meaning: to express in a dramatic way
Sentence: He tends to dramatise his problems.
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Document
Meaning: a written paper giving information about something
Sentence: This document needs to be typed.
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Draughts
Meaning: a game played with 24 round pieces on a chessboard
Sentence: They played a game of draughts.
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Daring
Meaning: Brave.
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Synonyms: Adventuresome,Audacious,Bold,Brassy,Brave,Cheeky,Cocky,Courageous,Crusty,Fearless,Foolhardy,Forward,Game,Gritty,Gutsy,Impudent,Impulsive,Intrepid,Nervy,Obtrusive,Plucky,Rash,Reckless,Salty,Smart,Spunky,Temerarious,Valiant,Venturesome,Gutty,Hot Shot,Out On A Limb,Fire Eating,
Antonyms: Afraid,Bashful,Careful,Cautious,Chicken,Cowardly,Fearful,Meek,Shy,Thoughtful,Timid,Unadventurous,Unwilling,Weak,
Darwinism
Meaning: The doctrine that natural selection has been the prime cause of evolution of higher forms.
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Synonyms: Adaptation,Evolution,Evolutionism,Phylogeny,Natural Law,Social Darwinism,Survival Of The Fittest,Darwinian Theory,Artificial Selection,Biological Evolution,Law Of The Jungle,Social Evolution,
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Dastard
Meaning: A base coward.
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Synonyms: Cad,Chicken,Craven,Poltroon,Recreant,Sneak,Wimp,
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Datum
Meaning: A premise, starting-point, or given fact.
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Synonyms: Accomplishment,Act,Action,Actuality,Adventure,Affair,Being,Case,Circumstance,Conception,Consideration,Construction,Creation,Data,Deed,Entity,Episode,Evidence,Experience,Factor,Feature,Happening,Incident,Information,Item,Manifestation,Occurrence,Organism,Particular,Performance,Phenomenon,Point,Specific,Statistic,Transaction,Truism,Proceeding,Fait Accompli,
Antonyms: Abstract,Concept,Death,Destruction,Fabrication,Failure,Ignorance,Inactivity,Inanimate,Inertia,Lie,Ruin,
Dauntless
Meaning: Fearless.
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Synonyms: Aweless,Brave,Daring,Doughty,Fearless,Gallant,Game,Heroic,Indomitable,Intrepid,Invincible,Lionhearted,Resolute,Unafraid,Unconquerable,Undaunted,Unfearing,Unflinching,Valiant,Valorous,Stouthearted,
Antonyms: Afraid,Daunted,Discouraged,Disheartened,Fearful,Frightened,Intimidated,Scared,Terrified,
Dead-heat
Meaning: A race in which two or more competitors come out even, and there is no winner.
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Synonyms: Asleep,Bloodless,Breathless,Buried,Cadaverous,Cold,Deceased,Defunct,Departed,Erased,Expired,Extinct,Gone,Inanimate,Inert,Late,Lifeless,Liquidated,Mortified,Perished,Spiritless,Stiff,Unanimated,Wasted,No More,Cut Off,Done For,Passed Away,Bereft Of Life,Bought The Farm,Checked Out,Gone To Meet Maker,Gone To Reward,Not Existing,Offed,Pushing Up Daisies,Resting In Peace,
Antonyms: Active,Alive,Animate,Animated,Being,Continuing,Enduring,Existent,Existing,Incomplete,Interested,Live,Lively,Living,Operative,Responsive,Spirited,Subsisting,Unfinished,Warm,Working,
Dearth
Meaning: Scarcity, as of something customary, essential ,or desirable.
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Synonyms: Absence,Default,Defect,Deficiency,Famine,Inadequacy,Infrequency,Lack,Meagerness,Miss,Need,Paucity,Poverty,Rareness,Scantiness,Scantness,Shortage,Sparsity,Want,Privation,Uncommonness,Exiguousness,Slim Pickings,
Antonyms: Abundance,Adequacy,Advantage,Enough,Excess,Luxury,Perfection,Plenty,Success,Sufficiency,Wealth,Plentifulness,
Debase
Meaning: To lower in character or virtue.
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Synonyms: Abase,Bemean,Cheapen,Corrupt,Cripple,Debauch,Debilitate,Demean,Demoralize,Deprave,Devalue,Disable,Disgrace,Dishonor,Enfeeble,Humble,Humiliate,Lower,Reduce,Sap,Sink,Undermine,Weaken,Put Down,Dump On,Put Away,Take Down,Devaluate,Shoot Down,Cast Down,Drag Down,Fluff Off,
Antonyms: Aid,Assist,Boost,Clean,Cleanse,Clear,Dignify,Elevate,Enable,Enhance,Esteem,Grow,Help,Honor,Improve,Increase,Invigorate,Laud,Praise,Raise,Rise,Strengthen,Upgrade,Value,Build Up,Purify,
Debatable
Meaning: Subject to contention or dispute.
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Synonyms: Arguable,Borderline,Chancy,Contestable,Disputable,Doubtful,Dubious,Iffy,Moot,Questionable,Uncertain,Undecided,Unsettled,Problematic,Mootable,Bone Of Contention,Problematical,Open To Question,In Dispute,Up For Discussion,
Antonyms: Certain,Clear,Decided,Definite,Inarguable,Incontrovertible,Questionable,Resolved,Settled,Sure,Undoubted,Unquestionable,Proven,Indubious,
Debonair
Meaning: Having gentle or courteous bearing or manner.
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Synonyms: Affable,Buoyant,Casual,Cheerful,Courteous,Dashing,Detached,Happy,Jaunty,Lighthearted,Nonchalant,Pleasant,Refined,Smooth,Sprightly,Suave,Urbane,
Antonyms: Awkward,Clumsy,Inelegant,Unsophisticated,Uncharming,
Debut
Meaning: A first appearance in society or on the stage.
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Synonyms: Admission,Appearance,Beginning,Bow,Entrance,Entree,Graduating,Graduation,Inauguration,Incoming,Initiation,Introduction,Launching,Opener,Entr?e,Presentation,First Step,Coming Out,Coming Out Party,
Antonyms: Closing,Conclusion,End,Ending,Finale,Finish,
Decagon
Meaning: A figure with ten sides and ten angles.
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Synonyms: Decade,Decapod,Decennary,Decennium,Decemvir,Decemvirate,
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Decalogue
Meaning: The ten commandments.
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Synonyms: Law Of Moses,Ten Injunctions,
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Decamp
Meaning: To leave suddenly or unexpectedly.
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Synonyms: Bolt,Depart,Disappear,Escape,Evacuate,Flee,Hightail,Scram,Skedaddle,Vamoose,Beat It,Clear Out,Hit The Road,Slip Away,Run Away,Make Oneself Scarce,Break Camp,Head For The Hills,
Antonyms: Arrive,Enter,Stay,Wait,Come In,
Decapitate
Meaning: To behead.
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Synonyms: Ax,Decollate,Execute,Guillotine,Bring To The Block,
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Decapod
Meaning: Ten-footed or ten-armed.
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Synonyms: Decade,Decagon,Decennary,Decennium,Decemvir,Decemvirate,
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Deceit
Meaning: Falsehood.
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Synonyms: Ambidextrousness,Artifice,Cheating,Chicane,Chicanery,Craft,Craftiness,Cunning,Deceitfulness,Deception,Defrauding,Dishonesty,Dissemblance,Dissimulation,Duplicity,Entrapping,Fraud,Fraudulence,Guile,Hypocrisy,Imposition,Slyness,Trapping,Treachery,Trickery,Underhandedness,Pretense,Dirty Pool,Cozening,Dirty Dealing,Ambidexterity,Overreaching,
Antonyms: Artlessness,Fairness,Forthrightness,Frankness,Honesty,Openness,Reality,Sincerity,Trustworthiness,Truth,Truthfulness,Uprightness,
Deceitful
Meaning: Fraudulent.
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Synonyms: Abrar,Artful,Astute,Clandestine,Counterfeit,Crafty,Cunning,Deceptive,Delusive,Delusory,Designing,Disingenuous,Duplicitous,Fallacious,Feline,Foxy,Fraudulent,Furtive,Hypocritical,Illusory,Indirect,Insidious,Knavish,Lying,Mendacious,Misleading,Rascal,Roguish,Shifty,Slick,Sly,Sneaky,Stealthy,Subtle,Treacherous,Tricky,Underhand,Underhanded,Untrustworthy,Untruthful,Wily,
Antonyms: Actual,Authentic,Faithful,Forthright,Frank,Genuine,Honest,Ingenuous,Just,Loyal,Naive,Open,Real,Reliable,Sincere,Trustworthy,Truthful,Upright,Valid,
Deceive
Meaning: To mislead by or as by falsehood.
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Synonyms: Abatis,Bamboozle,Beat,Beguile,Betray,Bilk,Buffalo,Burn,Cheat,Circumvent,Clip,Con,Cozen,Defraud,Delude,Disappoint,Dupe,Ensnare,Entrap,Fake,Falsify,Fleece,Fool,Gouge,Gull,Hoax,Hoodwink,Hook,Humbug,Outwit,Rob,Scam,Screw,Sell,Skin,Swindle,Trick,Victimize,Take In,Put On,Take Advantage Of,Beat Out Of,
Antonyms: Aid,Assist,Give,Help,Offer,Release,Support,Let Go,Protect,Be Honest,
Decency
Meaning: Moral fitness.
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Synonyms: Appropriateness,Civility,Conventionality,Correctness,Courtesy,Decorum,Dignity,Etiquette,Fitness,Formality,Honesty,Modesty,Respectability,Righteousness,Seemliness,Virtue,Propriety,Good Form,Ceremoniousness,Good Manners,Fittingness,
Antonyms: Discourtesy,Immodesty,Immorality,Impoliteness,Impropriety,Inappropriateness,Indecency,Obscenity,Rudeness,Unsuitableness,Wrong,Bad Manners,Obsceneness,
Decent
Meaning: Characterized by propriety of conduct, speech, manners, or dress.
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Synonyms: pproved,Becoming,Befitting,Bestrewing,Chaste,Clean,Comely,Conforming,Continent,Correct,Decorous,Delicate,Ethical,Fit,Fitting,Good,Honest,Honorable,Immaculate,Mannerly,Modest,Moral,Nice,Noble,Polite,Reserved,Right,Seemly,Spotless,Stainless,Standard,Straight,Suitable,Trustworthy,Unblemished,Undefiled,Untarnished,Upright,Virtuous,Pure,Proper,Prudent,Presentable,
Antonyms: Disobliging,Improper,Inappropriate,Incorrect,Indecent,Insufficient,Intolerable,Misbehaving,Poor,Unaccommodating,Ungenerous,Unkind,Unrefined,Unreliable,Unsophisticated,Unsuitable,Unsuited,Untrustworthy,Unrespectable,
Deciduous
Meaning: Falling off at maturity as petals after flowering, fruit when ripe, etc.
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Synonyms: Brief,Ephemeral,Evanescent,Fleeting,Fugacious,Fugitive,Impermanent,Momentary,Passing,Quick,Short,Temporary,Transient,Transitory,Gone In A Heartbeat,Over In A Heartbeat,
Antonyms: Enduring,Ethereal,Lasting,Lengthy,Long,Permanent,Perpetual,
Decimal
Meaning: Founded on the number 10.
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Synonyms: Cardinal,Character,Cipher,Count,Denominator,Digit,Emblem,Figure,Folio,Fraction,Googol,Integer,Numeral,Numerator,Ordinal,Representation,Sign,Statistic,Sum,Symbol,Total,Prime,Chiffer,
Antonyms: Letter,One,Part,
Decimate
Meaning: To destroy a measurable or large proportion of.
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Synonyms: Annihilate,Butcher,Execute,Exterminate,Massacre,Obliterate,Slaughter,Wipe Out,Stamp Out,Commit Genocide,Kill Off,
Antonyms: Bear,Build,Create,
Decipher
Meaning: To find out the true words or meaning of, as something hardly legible.
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Synonyms: Analyze,Break,Cipher,Construe,Crack,Decode,Deduce,Disentangle,Elucidate,Encipher,Explain,Expound,Interpret,Read,Render,Reveal,Solve,Spell,Translate,Unfold,Unravel,Unriddle,Bring Out,Make Out,Break Down,Dope Out,Find The Key,Make Clear,Puzzle Out,
Antonyms: Code,Conceal,Confuse,Encode,Fix,Hide,Mend,Obscure,Scramble,Suppress,
Decisive ad
Meaning: Conclusive.
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Synonyms: Absolute,Assured,Bent,Certain,Conclusive,Crisp,Critical,Crucial,Decided,Definitive,Determined,Fateful,Final,Firm,Forceful,Imperative,Imperious,Incisive,Influential,Intent,Momentous,Peremptory,Positive,Resolute,Resolved,Set,Settled,Significant,Trenchant,Flat Out,Straight Out,Litmus Test,All Out,
Antonyms: Inconclusive,Indecisive,Indefinite,Ineffective,Insignificant,Irresolute,Trivial,Uncritical,Unimportant,Weak,Procrastinating,
Declamation
Meaning: A speech recited or intended for recitation from memory in public.
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Synonyms: Address,Lecture,Oration,Speech,Tirade,
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Meaning: A full and formal style of utterance.
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Synonyms: Elocutionary,Fluent,Formal,Oratorical,Rhetorical,
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Meaning: Containing a formal, positive, or explicit statement or affirmation.
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Synonyms: Allegorical,Analytical,Critical,Demonstrative,Diagrammatic,Discursive,Enlightening,Exegetical,Explicative,Expository,Graphic,Guiding,Hermeneutic,Illuminative,Illustrative,Informative,Informing,Instructive,Interpretive,Justifying,Summary,Supplementary,Annotative,Elucidatory,Expositional,
Antonyms: Confusing,Mysterious,Obscure,Perplexing,Vague,Puzzling,
Declension
Meaning: The change of endings in nouns and adj. to express their different relations of gender.
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Synonyms: Decadence,Decadency,Decay,Decaying,Declination,Decline,Degeneracy,Degeneration,Worsening,
Antonyms: Development,Improvement,Morality,
Decorate
Meaning: To embellish.
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Synonyms: Adorn,Bedeck,Bedizen,Brighten,Burnish,Color,Deck,Enhance,Enrich,Festoon,Finish,Frill,Furbish,Garnish,Gild,Grace,Idealize,Illuminate,Ornament,Paint,Perfect,Prank,Renovate,Trim,Fix Up,Spruce Up,Do Up,Dress Up,Jazz Up,Add Finishing Touches,Dress Out,Gussy Up,
Antonyms: Darken,Decrease,Dull,Hurt,Reduce,Ruin,Uglify,
Decoy
Meaning: Anything that allures, or is intended to allures into danger or temptation.
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Synonyms: Allurement,Attraction,Beard,Blind,Booster,Camouflage,Catch,Chicane,Chicanery,Deception,Enticement,Facade,Fake,Front,Imitation,Inducement,Inveiglement,Lure,Plant,Seducement,Shill,Snare,Stick,Temptation,Trick,Trickery,Sitting Duck,Stool Pigeon,Nark,Pretense,Ensnarement,Blow Off,Drawing Card,
Antonyms: Discouragement,Frankness,Honesty,Openness,Original,Reality,Repulsion,Truth,Truthfulness,
Decrepit
Meaning: Enfeebled, as by old age or some chronic infirmity.
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Synonyms: Aged,Anile,Antiquated,Battered,Bedraggled,Creaky,Crippled,Dilapidated,Effete,Feeble,Flimsy,Fragile,Frail,Haggard,Incapacitated,Infirm,Insubstantial,Old,Quavering,Ramshackle,Rickety,Seedy,Senile,Shabby,Shaking,Superannuated,Tacky,Threadbare,Tired,Tottering,Unsound,Used,Wasted,Weak,Weakly,Worn,
Antonyms: Firm,Fit,Good,Healthy,Hearty,Nice,Solid,Sound,Stable,Strong,Sturdy,Young,
Dedication
Meaning: The voluntary consecration or relinquishment of something to an end or cause.
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Synonyms: Adherence,Allegiance,Commitment,Devotedness,Devotion,Wholeheartedness,
Antonyms: Apathy,Disloyalty,Unfaithfulness,
Deduce
Meaning: To derive or draw as a conclusion by reasoning from given premises or principles.
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Synonyms: Analyze,Assume,Cogitate,Collect,Conceive,Conclude,Consider,Deduct,Deem,Derive,Draw,Fancy,Figure,Gather,Glean,Imagine,Infer,Judge,Make,Ratiocinate,Reason,Regard,Surmise,Make Out,Boil Down,Have A Hunch,Presume,Be Afraid,Presuppose,Add Up,Read Into,Take To Mean,
Antonyms: Destroy,Disbelieve,Disperse,Disregard,Distribute,Divide,Ignore,Leave,Misunderstand,Reject,Scatter,Not Believe,
Deface
Meaning: To mar or disfigure the face or external surface of.
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Synonyms: Blemish,Contort,Damage,Deform,Demolish,Destroy,Dilapidate,Disfigure,Distort,Harm,Impair,Injure,Mangle,Misshape,Obliterate,Ruin,Scratch,Spoil,Sully,Tarnish,Trash,Vandalize,Wreck,
Antonyms: Adorn,Aid,Assist,Beautify,Benefit,Build,Construct,Create,Cure,Decorate,Embellish,Fix,Grow,Heal,Help,Improve,Mend,Ornament,Repair,Smooth,
Defalcate
Meaning: To cut off or take away, as a part of something.
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Synonyms: Abstract,Appropriate,Filch,Forge,Loot,Misapply,Misappropriate,Misuse,Peculate,Pilfer,Skim,Thieve,Purloin,Put Hand In Cookie Jar,Put Hand In Till,
Antonyms: Compensate,Give,Pay,Receive,Reimburse,Return,
Defamation
Meaning: Malicious and groundless injury done to the reputation or good name of another.
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Synonyms: Aspersion,Backbiting,Belittlement,Calumny,Denigration,Depreciation,Detraction,Dirt,Disparagement,Dump,Dynamite,Hit,Knock,Lie,Mud,Obloquy,Opprobrium,Scorcher,Slam,Slime,Slur,Smear,Tale,Traducement,Vilification,Black Eye,Backstabbing,Character Assassination,Cheap Shot,Dirty Laundry,Slap In Face,
Antonyms: Approval,Commendation,Compliment,Exaltation,Flattery,Praise,
Defame
Meaning: To slander.
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Synonyms: Asperse,Belie,Besmirch,Blacken,Blister,Calumniate,Denigrate,Detract,Discredit,Disgrace,Dishonor,Disparage,Knock,Malign,Pan,Roast,Scandalize,Scorch,Slam,Smear,Stigmatize,Traduce,Vilify,Vituperate,Do A Number On,Cast Slur On,Put Zingers On,Speak Evil Of,
Antonyms: Approve,Commend,Compliment,Exalt,Flatter,Honor,Laud,Praise,
Default
Meaning: The neglect or omission of a legal requirement.
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Synonyms: Absence,Blemish,Blunder,Dearth,Defect,Deficiency,Delinquency,Dereliction,Disregard,Error,Fault,Imperfection,Inadequacy,Insufficiency,Lack,Lapse,Miss,Neglect,Offense,Omission,Overlooking,Oversight,Shortcoming,Slight,Transgression,Vice,Weakness,Wrongdoing,Privation,Nonpayment,
Antonyms: Abundance,Accuracy,Achievement,Adequacy,Advantage,Attention,Care,Correction,Enough,Excess,Obedience,Payment,Perfection,Plenty,Regard,Remembrance,Respect,Right,Satisfaction,Strength,Success,Sufficiency,Strong Point,
Defendant
Meaning: A person against whom a suit is brought.
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Synonyms: Appellant,Litigant,Offender,Suspect,Prisoner,
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Defensible
Meaning: Capable of being maintained or justified.
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Synonyms: Defendable,Excusable,Fit,Logical,Pardonable,Permissible,Plausible,Tenable,Valid,Proper,Warrantable,Condonable,Vindicable,
Antonyms: Improbable,Indefensible,Invalid,Irrational,Unbelievable,Unjustifiable,Unlikely,Unreasonable,
Defensive
Meaning: Carried on in resistance to aggression.
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Synonyms: Arresting,Averting,Balking,Checking,Conservative,Defending,Foiling,Forestalling,Frustrating,Guarding,Interrupting,Opposing,Resistive,Safeguarding,Thwarting,Protecting,Preventive,Withstanding,Preservative,Coping With,In Opposition,Warding Off,
Antonyms: Unwary,Unwatchful,
Defer
Meaning: To delay or put off to some other time.
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Synonyms: Adjourn,Block,Delay,Detain,Extend,Hinder,Impede,Intermit,Lengthen,Obstruct,Postpone,Remit,Retard,Shelve,Slow,Stall,Stay,Suspend,Table,Waive,Prolong,Set Aside,Hold Up,Procrastinate,Prorogue,Hang Fire,Lay Over,Put On Back Burner,Put On Hold,Protract,Put On Ice,Give Rain Check,
Antonyms: Abbreviate,Advance,Aid,Allow,Assist,Continue,Do,Encourage,Expedite,Facilitate,Force,Forge,Forward,Further,Hasten,Help,Hurry,Maintain,Shorten,Support,Let Go,Promote,Push,Carry Out,
Deference
Meaning: Respectful submission or yielding, as to another's opinion, wishes, or judgment.
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Synonyms: Acquiescence,Capitulation,Complaisance,Condescension,Docility,Obeisance,Submission,Yielding,
Antonyms: Dishonor,Disobedience,Disregard,Fight,Ignorance,Impoliteness,Noncompliance,
Defiant
Meaning: Characterized by bold or insolent opposition.
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Synonyms: Aggressive,Audacious,Bold,Challenging,Contumacious,Daring,Gutsy,Insolent,Insubordinate,Mutinous,Obstinate,Rebellious,Recalcitrant,Reckless,Refractory,Resistant,Resistive,Sassy,Truculent,Provocative,Insubmissive,
Antonyms: Acquiescent,Obedient,Respectful,Submissive,Submitting,Subordinating,
Deficiency
Meaning: Lack or insufficiency.
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Synonyms: Absence,Bug,Dearth,Defalcation,Default,Defect,Deficit,Demerit,Dereliction,Failing,Failure,Fault,Flaw,Frailty,Glitch,Insufficiency,Lack,Loss,Need,Neglect,Paucity,Scantiness,Scarcity,Shortage,Shortcoming,Sin,Want,Weakness,Privation,Insufficience,Inability To Hack It,
Antonyms: Abundance,Accomplishment,Achievement,Adequacy,Advantage,Enough,Excess,Perfection,Plenty,Satisfaction,Strength,Success,Sufficiency,Superfluity,Surplus,Strong Point,Faultlessness,
Deficient
Meaning: Not having an adequate or proper supply or amount.
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Synonyms: Amiss,Bad,Damaged,Defective,Exiguous,Faulty,Flawed,Impaired,Incomplete,Inferior,Infrequent,Injured,Insufficient,Lacking,Marred,Meager,Rare,Scant,Scanty,Scarce,Short,Shy,Sketchy,Skimpy,Unequal,Unfinished,Unsatisfactory,Wanting,Weak,Not Enough,Not Cut Out For,Found Wanting,Second Fiddle,Not Make It,Not Up To Scratch,Outta Gas,Third String,
Antonyms: Abundant,Adequate,Ample,Enough,Excessive,Faultless,Flawless,Perfect,Satisfactory,Strong,Sufficient,Superfluous,
Deflect
Meaning: To cause to turn aside or downward.
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Synonyms: Avert,Bend,Curve,Deviate,Disperse,Diverge,Divert,Fend,Hook,Parry,Pivot,Ricochet,Sheer,Shy,Sidetrack,Slew,Slip,Swerve,Twist,Veer,Wheel,Whip,Whirl,Wind,Hold Off,Cover Up,Keep Off,Glance Off,
Antonyms: Stay,Straighten,
Defraud
Meaning: To deprive of something dishonestly.
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Synonyms: Bamboozle,Beguile,Burn,Chouse,Circumvent,Clip,Con,Cozen,Deceive,Delude,Do,Dupe,Embezzle,Fleece,Flimflam,Foil,Hoax,Jive,Milk,Outwit,Pilfer,Rob,Shaft,Shuck,Stick,Swindle,Take,Trick,Victimize,Take In,Rip Off,Pull Fast One,Do Out Of,Do Number On,Sucker Into,
Antonyms: Aid,Assist,Contribute,Fail,Give,Help,Lose,Offer,Receive,Refuse,Repay,Support,Be Honest,
Defray
Meaning: To make payment for.
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Synonyms: Finance,Fund,Settle,Chip In,Foot The Bill,Pay For,Pick Up The Check,Pick Up The Tab,Bear The Cost,Cover Cost,Pick Up The Bill,
Antonyms: take
Degeneracy
Meaning: A becoming worse.
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Synonyms: basement,Decadence,Degradation,Depravity,Dissoluteness,Downfall,Immorality,Inferiority,Meanness,Poorness,
Antonyms: Development,Honor,Improvement,Morality,Nobility,
Degenerate
Meaning: To become worse or inferior.
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Synonyms: Base,Debased,Debauched,Decadent,Decayed,Degenerated,Degraded,Demeaned,Depraved,Dissolute,Effete,Failing,Fallen,Immoral,Infamous,Low,Mean,Miscreant,Nefarious,Overripe,Perverted,Retrograde,Retrogressive,Rotten,Sinking,Unhealthy,Vicious,Villainous,Vitiated,Wicked,Worsen,
Antonyms: Clean,Good,Healthy,Honest,Honorable,Kind,Moral,Nice,Noble,Strong,Uncorrupt,Upright,Virtuous,Well,Pure,
Degradation
Meaning: Diminution, as of strength or magnitude.
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Synonyms: Abasement,Debasement,Decadence,Decline,Degeneracy,Degeneration,Demotion,Derogation,Deterioration,Discredit,Disgrace,Dishonor,Downgrading,Evil,Humiliation,Ignominy,Mortification,Perversion,Reduction,
Antonyms: Admiration,Approval,Elevation,Esteem,Honor,Improvement,Increase,Morality,Upgrade,Promotion,
Degrade
Meaning: To take away honors or position from.
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Synonyms: Abase,Belittle,Bench,Biforate,Break,Bump,Bust,Canker,Cheapen,Corrupt,Debase,Debauch,Decry,Degenerate,Demean,Demote,Depose,Deprave,Derogate,Deteriorate,Detract,Diminish,Discredit,Disgrace,Dishonor,Disparage,Downgrade,Humble,Impair,Injure,Lessen,Lower,Pan,Pervert,Reduce,Sink,Slam,Vitiate,Weaken,Rule Out,Put Down,Run Down,Take Down,
Antonyms: Admire,Aid,Approve,Assist,Compliment,Develop,Elevate,Enhance,Enlarge,Exalt,Expand,Extend,Fix,Flatter,Grow,Help,Honor,Improve,Increase,Laud,Mend,Praise,Raise,Rise,Strengthen,Upgrade,Build Up,Promote,Purify,
Dehydrate
Meaning: To deprive of water.
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Synonyms: Desiccate,Drain,Dry,Evaporate,Parch,Sear,Dry Up,Exsiccate,Dry Out,
Antonyms: Dampen,Hydrate,Moisten,Soak,Wet,
Deify
Meaning: To regard or worship as a god.
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Synonyms: Adore,Consecrate,Ennoble,Enthrone,Exalt,Extol,Idealize,Idolize,Immortalize,Venerate,Worship,
Antonyms: Condemn,Criticize,Degrade,Despise,Dishonor,Hate,Lower,
Deign
Meaning: To deem worthy of notice or account.
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Synonyms: Condescend,Consent,Patronize,Stoop,Vouchsafe,See Fit,Deem Worthy,
Antonyms: Oppose,Refuse,Rise Above,Be Proud,Hold Head High,
Deist
Meaning: One who believes in God, but denies supernatural revelation.
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Deity
Meaning: A god, goddess, or divine person.
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Synonyms: Celestial,Creator,Divinity,Goddess,Godhead,Idol,Immortal,Divine Being,Celestial Being,Supreme Being,
Antonyms:
Dejection
Meaning: Melancholy.
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Synonyms: Depression,Grief,Melancholy,Sadness,Sorrow,
Antonyms: Cheer,Happiness,Joy,
Delectable
Meaning: Delightful to the taste or to the senses.
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Synonyms: Adorable,Agreeable,Ambrosial,Appetizing,Charming,Choice,Dainty,Darling,Delicate,Delightful,Divine,Enticing,Exquisite,Gratifying,Heavenly,Inviting,Luscious,Lush,Palatable,Pleasant,Pleasurable,Rare,Sapid,Satisfying,Savory,Scrumptious,Tasty,Toothsome,Yummy,
Antonyms: Bad,Disagreeable,Distasteful,Horrible,Nauseating,Offensive,Poor,Repulsive,Sickening,Tasteless,Unappetizing,Unpleasant,Unsatisfying,Unsavory,
Delectation
Meaning: Delight.
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Synonyms: Amusement,Elation,Enjoyment,Happiness,Joy,Pleasure,Rapture,
Antonyms: Depression,Dislike,Gloom,Hate,Hatred,Misery,Pain,Sadness,Sorrow,Unhappiness,Woe,
Deleterious
Meaning: Hurtful, morally or physically.
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Synonyms: Bad,Destroying,Destructive,Detrimental,Hurtful,Injurious,Mischievous,Nocent,Pernicious,Ruining,Ruinous,Nocuous,Prejudicial,
Antonyms: Aiding,Assisting,Helpful,
Delicacy
Meaning: That which is agreeable to a fine taste.
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Synonyms: Airiness,Debility,Diaphaneity,Elegance,Etherealness,Exquisiteness,Fragility,Frailness,Frailty,Infirmity,Lightness,Slenderness,Smoothness,Softness,Subtlety,Tenderness,Tenuity,Translucency,Transparency,Weakness,
Antonyms: Coarseness,Heaviness,Indelicacy,Inelegance,Robustness,Roughness,Strength,
Deliquesce
Meaning: To dissolve gradually and become liquid by absorption of moisture from the air.
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Synonyms: Dissolve,Flux,Liquefy,Thaw,Melt Away,
Antonyms:
Delirious
Meaning: Raving.
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Synonyms: Abba,Aberrant,Bewildered,Confused,Crazy,Demented,Deranged,Deviant,Deviate,Disordered,Distracted,Disturbed,Flipped,Hallucinatory,Incoherent,Insane,Irrational,Lunatic,Mad,Maniac,Maniacal,Manic,Rambling,Raving,Unreasonable,Unsettled,Wandering,Disarranged,Flipped Out,Lightheaded,
Antonyms: Balanced,Collected,Normal,Rational,Reasonable,Sane,Sound,Unhappy,Unexcited,
Delude
Meaning: To mislead the mind or judgment of.
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Synonyms: Beguile,Betray,Bluff,Caboodle,Cheat,Con,Cozen,Dupe,Gull,Hoax,Hoodwink,Jive,Juggle,Misguide,Mislead,Mousetrap,Outfox,Snow,Sucker,Trick,Take In,String Along,Illude,Do A Number On,Disinform,Lead Up Garden Path,Play Trick On,
Antonyms: Be Honest,Be Truthful,
Deluge
Meaning: To overwhelm with a flood of water.
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Synonyms: Avalanche,Barrage,Cataclysm,Cataract,Drencher,Flux,Inundation,Niagara,Overflowing,Pour,Rush,Spate,Torrent,Overrunning,
Antonyms: Dehydrate,Dry,Underwhelm,
Delusion
Meaning: Mistaken conviction, especially when more or less enduring.
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Synonyms: Apparition,Blunder,Casuistry,Chicanery,Daydream,Deception,Deceptiveness,Dream,Error,Fallacy,Fancy,Fantasy,Figment,Ghost,Hallucination,Illusion,Lapse,Mirage,Misapprehension,Mistake,Oversight,Phantasm,Phantom,Shade,Speciousness,Spuriousness,Trickery,Trip,Vision,Head Trip,Pipe Dream,False Impression,Ignis Fatuus,Optical Illusion,Eidolon,
Antonyms: Accuracy,Actuality,Being,Certainty,Correction,Fact,Fix,Honesty,Reality,Right,Success,Surety,Truth,
Demagogue
Meaning: An unprincipled politician.
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Synonyms: Agitator,Fanatic,Firebrand,Hothead,Incendiary,Inciter,Inflamer,Instigator,Politician,Radical,Rebel,Revolutionary,Troublemaker,Fomenter,Soapbox Orator,
Antonyms:
Demeanor
Meaning: Deportment.
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Synonyms: Address,Air,Attitude,Bearing,Carriage,Comportment,Conduct,Deportment,Disposition,Mien,Poise,Port,Set,Presence,
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Demented
Meaning: Insane.
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Synonyms: Bananas,Bemused,Daft,Delirious,Deranged,Distracted,Distraught,Foolish,Frenzied,Fruity,Hysterical,Idiotic,Lunatic,Mad,Maniac,Maniacal,Manic,Schizoid,Unbalanced,Unglued,Unsound,Whacko,Psycho,Flipped Out,Psychotic,Psychopathic,In The Ozone,Nutty As A Fruitcake,Crackbrained,
Antonyms: Balanced,Calm,Ok,Rational,Reasonable,Sane,Sensible,
Demerit
Meaning: A mark for failure or bad conduct.
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Synonyms: Punishment,Bad Mark,Loss Of Credit,Loss Of Points,
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Demise
Meaning: Death.
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Synonyms: Annihilation,Collapse,Curtains,Decease,Departure,Dissolution,Downfall,Dying,End,Ending,Expiration,Extinction,Failure,Fall,Passing,Quietus,Ruin,Silence,Sleep,Termination,Lights Out,Final Thrill,Last Out,Last Roundup,
Antonyms: Accomplishment,Beginning,Birth,Commencement,Construction,Creation,Opening,Rise,Start,Success,
Demobilize
Meaning: To disband, as troops.
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Synonyms: Disarm,Disband,Disperse,Retire,Withdraw,
Antonyms:
Demolish
Meaning: To annihilate.
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Synonyms: Annihilate,Break,Bulldoze,Burst,Crack,Crush,Decimate,Defeat,Devastate,Devour,Dilapidate,Dismantle,Eat,Flatten,Level,Obliterate,Overthrow,Overturn,Raze,Ruin,Sink,Smash,Torpedo,Total,Trash,Undo,Wax,Wrack,Wreck,Take Out,Pulverize,Tear Down,Put Away,Gobble Up,Knock Down,Take Apart,Wipe Off Map,Put In Toilet,
Antonyms: Build,Construct,Create,Fasten,Fix,Help,Lose,Mend,Raise,Rebuild,Repair,Restore,Strengthen,Surrender,Produce,
Demonstrable
Meaning: Capable of positive proof.
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Synonyms: Ascertainable,Attestable,Axiomatic,Certain,Conclusive,Deducible,Evincible,Incontrovertible,Indubitable,Inferable,Irrefutable,Obvious,Palpable,Positive,Undeniable,Unmistakable,Verifiable,
Antonyms: Distorted,Doubtful,Indefinite,Obscure,Uncertain,Unverifiable,Vague,
Demonstrate
Meaning: To prove indubitably.
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Synonyms: Authenticate,Determine,Establish,Evidence,Evince,Exhibit,Expose,Flaunt,Indicate,Manifest,Test,Try,Validate,Make Out,Prove,Trot Out,Roll Out,Make Evident,Testify To,
Antonyms: Conceal,Confuse,Cover,Disprove,Distort,Falsify,Hide,Misrepresent,
Demurrage
Meaning: the detention of a vessel beyond the specified time of sailing.
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Dendrology
Meaning: The natural history of trees.
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Synonyms: Anatomy,Cytology,Ecology,Genetics,Horticulture,Morphology,Pathology,Physiology,Phytology,Taxonomy,Pomology,Floristics,Natural History,Phytogeography,Study Of Flora,Study Of Vegetation,
Antonyms:
Denizen
Meaning: nhabitant.
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Synonyms: Citizen,Dweller,Habitant,Inhabitant,Inhabiter,Liver,National,Native,Occupant,Subject,Indweller,Resider,
Antonyms: Alien,Foreigner,Immigrant,
Denominate
Meaning: To give a name or epithet to.
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Synonyms: Call,Christen,Designate,Dub,Entitle,Label,Title,
Antonyms:
Denomination
Meaning: A body of Christians united by a common faith and form of worship and discipline.
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Synonyms: Church,Communion,Connection,Creed,Cult,Faith,Group,Persuasion,Religion,School,Sect,
Antonyms: Agnosticism,Atheism,Disbelief,
Denominator
Meaning: Part of a fraction which expresses the number of equal parts into which the unit is divided.
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Denote
Meaning: To designate by word or mark.
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Synonyms: Announce,Argue,Bespeak,Betoken,Connote,Evidence,Express,Finger,Flash,Imply,Import,Indicate,Insinuate,Intend,Make,Mark,Peg,Show,Signify,Spell,Symbol,Symbolize,Tab,Tag,Typify,Stand For,Put Finger On,Prove,Add Up,Put Down For,Hang Sign On,
Antonyms: Conceal,Deny,Disprove,Hide,Ignore,Refuse,Refute,Veto,Withhold,Leave Alone,
Denouement
Meaning: That part of a play or story in which the mystery is cleared up.
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Synonyms: Climax,Close,Completion,Conclusion,Culmination,End,Finale,Resolution,Windup,Final Curtain,Last Act,
Antonyms: Beginning,Commencement,Opening,Start,
Denounce
Meaning: To point out or publicly accuse as deserving of punishment, censure, or odium.
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Synonyms: Accuse,Adjudicate,Arraign,Blacklist,Blame,Boycott,Brand,Castigate,Censure,Charge,Criticize,Damn,Declaim,Decry,Derogate,Excoriate,Expose,Finger,Impeach,Implicate,Impugn,Incriminate,Indict,Knock,Ostracize,Rap,Rat,Rebuke,Reprehend,Reproach,Reprobate,Reprove,Revile,Scold,Skin,Smear,Stigmatize,Threaten,Upbraid,Vilify,Vituperate,Prosecute,Proscribe,
Antonyms: Allow,Applaud,Approve,Commend,Compliment,Cover,Exalt,Exculpate,Exonerate,Flatter,Free,Ignore,Laud,Praise,Welcome,
Denude
Meaning: To strip the covering from.
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Synonyms: Bare,Disrobe,Expose,Fleece,Peel,Uncover,Undress,Lay Bare,
Antonyms: Clothe,Conceal,Cover,Hide,
Denunciation
Meaning: The act of declaring an action or person worthy of reprobation or punishment.
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Deplete
Meaning: To reduce or lessen, as by use, exhaustion, or waste.
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Synonyms: Bankrupt,Bleed,Decrease,Diminish,Drain,Draw,Empty,Evacuate,Expend,Finish,Impoverish,Lessen,Milk,Reduce,Sap,Spend,Squander,Undermine,Waste,Weaken,Use Up,Wash Up,Dry Up,Suck Dry,Dig Into,
Antonyms: Add,Augment,Create,Develop,Enlarge,Expand,Extend,Fill,Give,Grow,Hoard,Increase,Raise,Save,Strengthen,
Deplorable
Meaning: Contemptible.
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Synonyms: Afflictive,Awful,Blameworthy,Bummer,Calamitous,Dire,Dirty,Disastrous,Disgraceful,Dishonorable,Disreputable,Distressing,Dolorous,Dreadful,Execrable,Faulty,Grievous,Grim,Heartbreaking,Heartrending,Intolerable,Lamentable,Lousy,Melancholy,Miserable,Mournful,Opprobrious,Overwhelming,Poor,Regrettable,Reprehensible,Rotten,Sad,Scandalous,Sickening,Stinking,Terrible,Tragic,Unbearable,Unsatisfactory,Woeful,Wretched,
Antonyms: Acceptable,Bearable,Blessed,Cheerful,Delightful,Excellent,Fortunate,Good,Happy,Lucky,Nice,Pleasant,Respectable,Satisfactory,Shameless,Successful,Tolerable,Wonderful,
Deplore
Meaning: To regard with grief or sorrow.
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Synonyms: Abhor,Bemoan,Bewail,Censure,Complain,Cry,Denounce,Deprecate,Hate,Hurt,Lament,Moan,Mourn,Repent,Rue,Weep,Take On,Carry On,Be Against,Disapprove Of,Grieve For,Sing The Blues,Sorrow Over,
Antonyms: Approve,Commend,Compliment,Delight,Endorse,Laud,Praise,Rejoice,Revel,Be Happy,
Deponent
Meaning: Laying down.
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Synonyms: Affiant,Attestant,Attester,Attestor,Deposer,Testifier,
Antonyms:
Depopulate
Meaning: To remove the inhabitants from.
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Synonyms: Depredate,Desecrate,Despoil,Devastate,Devour,Pillage,Plunder,Ruin,Sack,Waste,Lay Low,Lay Waste,Spoliate,
Antonyms: Build,Construct,Create,Improve,Save,Protect,
Deport
Meaning: To take or send away forcibly, as to a penal colony.
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Synonyms: Dismiss,Displace,Exile,Expatriate,Expel,Extradite,Oust,Relegate,Transport,Ship Out,Cast Out,Expulse,
Antonyms: Allow,Hold,Keep,Permit,Stay,Welcome,Take In,
Deportment
Meaning: Demeanor.
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Synonyms: Actions,Address,Air,Appearance,Aspect,Bearing,Behavior,Cast,Comportment,Conduct,Demeanor,Mien,Port,Posture,Set,Stance,
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Deposition
Meaning: Testimony legally taken on interrogatories and reduced to writing, for use as evidence in court.
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Synonyms: Degradation,Discharge,Dismissal,Displacement,Ejection,Impeachment,Overthrow,Removal,Unfrocking,
Antonyms: Employment,Hiring,Retention,
Depositor
Meaning: One who makes a deposit, or has an amount deposited.
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Depository
Meaning: A place where anything is kept in safety.
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Synonyms: Archive,Arsenal,Bank,Bunker,Cache,Collection,Depot,Gallery,Magazine,Museum,Repertory,Repository,Safe,Store,Storehouse,Tomb,Vault,Warehouse,
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Deprave
Meaning: To render bad, especially morally bad.
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Synonyms: Bastardize,Bestialize,Brutalize,Debase,Debauch,Degrade,Demoralize,Pervert,Seduce,Subvert,Vitiate,Warp,
Antonyms: Clean,Elevate,Ennoble,Honor,Improve,Moralize,Praise,Straighten,Upgrade,Value,Purify,
Deprecate
Meaning: To express disapproval or regret for, with hope for the opposite.
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Synonyms: Depreciate,Derogate,Detract,Discommend,Discountenance,Disesteem,Disfavor,Disparage,Expostulate,Frown,Object,Rip,Take Dim View Of,Take Exception To,Put Down,Run Down,Take Down,Cut Down To Size,Disapprove Of,Not Go For,Poor Mouth,
Antonyms: Approve,Commend,Compliment,Endorse,Increase,Laud,Praise,Sanction,Build Up,
Depreciate
Meaning: To lessen the worth of.
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Synonyms: Abate,Cheapen,Decay,Decrease,Decry,Deflate,Depress,Deteriorate,Diminish,Downgrade,Drop,Dwindle,Erode,Fall,Lessen,Lower,Reduce,Soften,Underrate,Undervalue,Worsen,Write Off,Write Down,
Antonyms: Approve,Ascend,Build,Commend,Compliment,Construct,Develop,Enhance,Enlarge,Exalt,Expand,Extend,Grow,Improve,Increase,Laud,Overrate,Praise,Raise,Rate,Recommend,Rise,Strengthen,Upgrade,Win,Gain Value,
Depreciation
Meaning: A lowering in value or an underrating in worth.
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Synonyms: Deflation,Fall,Reduction,Slump,Accounting Allowance,Loss Of Value,
Antonyms: Increase,
Depress
Meaning: To press down.
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Synonyms: Abase,Afflict,Beat,Bother,Bug,Chill,Cow,Damp,Dampen,Darken,Daunt,Debase,Debilitate,Degrade,Desolate,Discourage,Dishearten,Dismay,Dispirit,Distress,Disturb,Drag,Drain,Dull,Enervate,Faze,Lower,Mock,Mortify,Perturb,Reduce,Sadden,Sap,Scorn,Slow,Torment,Trouble,Upset,Weaken,Weary,Press,Devitalize,Weigh Down,
Antonyms: Activate,Admire,Aid,Approve,Assist,Calm,Cheer,Comfort,Delight,Elevate,Encourage,Energize,Exalt,Excite,Flatter,Hearten,Help,Honor,Improve,Increase,Inspirit,Invigorate,Lift,Order,Please,Praise,Raise,Soothe,Stimulate,Strengthen,Upgrade,Uplift,Make Happy,Push Up,
Depression
Meaning: A falling of the spirits.
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Synonyms: Abasement,Abjection,Abjectness,Bleakness,Bummer,Cheerlessness,Dejection,Desolation,Desperation,Despondency,Disconsolation,Discouragement,Dispiritedness,Distress,Dole,Dolor,Dreariness,Dullness,Dumps,Ennui,Gloom,Gloominess,Hopelessness,Lowness,Melancholia,Melancholy,Misery,Mortification,Qualm,Sadness,Sorrow,Trouble,Unhappiness,Vapors,Woefulness,Worry,Downheartedness,Dolefulness,Blue Funk,Blahs,Heaviness Of Heart,
Antonyms: Advantage,Benefit,Blessing,Bulge,Cheer,Cheerfulness,Comfort,Contentedness,Contentment,Convexity,Encouragement,Gladness,Happiness,Hope,Hopefulness,Joy,Liveliness,Peace,Pleasure,Recovery,Surge,Protuberance,
Depth
Meaning: Deepness.
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Synonyms: Base,Bottom,Declination,Deepness,Draft,Drop,Expanse,Extent,Intensity,Lowness,Measure,Measurement,Pit,Pitch,Remoteness,Sounding,Profundity,Profoundness,Lower Register,
Antonyms: Height,Mountain,
Derelict
Meaning: Neglectful of obligation.
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Synonyms: Behindhand,Delinquent,Disregardful,Irresponsible,Lax,Regardless,Remiss,Slack,Unreliable,Untrustworthy,Undependable,
Antonyms: Careful,Caring,Improved,Populated,
Deride
Meaning: To ridicule.
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Synonyms: Banter,Chaff,Contemn,Detract,Dis,Disdain,Disparage,Flout,Gibe,Jeer,Jolly,Kid,Knock,Lout,Mock,Pan,Quiz,Rag,Rally,Rib,Ridicule,Roast,Scoff,Scorn,Slam,Sneer,Taunt,Twit,Put Down,Dump On,Laugh At,Do A Number On,Razz,
Antonyms: Admire,Approve,Commend,Compliment,Flatter,Praise,Respect,Revere,
Derision
Meaning: Ridicule.
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Synonyms: Brickbat,Butt,Comeback,Contempt,Contumely,Crack,Dig,Disdain,Disparagement,Dump,Jab,Jest,Joke,Laughter,Mockery,Pilgarlic,Raillery,Ridicule,Satire,Scoffing,Scorn,Slam,Slap,Sneering,Bronx Cheer,Parting Shot,Backhanded Compliment,Object Of Ridicule,
Antonyms: Admiration,Adulation,Approval,Commendation,Compliment,Flattery,Love,Praise,Respect,
Derivation
Meaning: That process by which a word is traced from its original root or primitive form and meaning.
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Synonyms: Ancestry,Basis,Beginning,Descent,Etymology,Foundation,Genealogy,Inception,Origin,Well,Wellspring,Provenance,Whence It Came,
Antonyms: Completion,Conclusion,Consequence,Effect,End,Ending,Finish,Goal,Outcome,Outgrowth,Result,Termination,
Derivative
Meaning: Coming or acquired from some origin.
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Synonyms: Acquired,Ancestral,Caused,Cognate,Connate,Copied,Evolved,Hereditary,Imitative,Inferential,Inferred,Obtained,Plagiarized,Rehashed,Secondary,Secondhand,Subordinate,Unoriginal,Uninventive,Procured,Coming From,Not Original,Plagiaristic,
Antonyms: Important,Inventive,Original,Superior,Unique,Unborrowed,
Derive
Meaning: To deduce, as from a premise.
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Synonyms: Acquire,Arrive,Assume,Collect,Determine,Develop,Draw,Educe,Elaborate,Elicit,Evolve,Excogitate,Extract,Follow,Formulate,Gain,Gather,Get,Glean,Infer,Judge,Make,Obtain,Reach,Receive,Trace,Make Out,Procure,Put Together,Work Out,
Antonyms: Create,Decrease,Depart,Discourage,Disregard,Dissuade,Doubt,Fail,Forfeit,Give,Go,Halt,Ignore,Invent,Leave,Lose,Miss,Misunderstand,Pass,Stop,
Derrick
Meaning: An apparatus for hoisting and swinging great weights.
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Synonyms: Hoist,Lift,Machine,Rig,
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