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daily (adj) happening or done every day
Example
She takes her daily walk in the park.
dairy (adj) foods which are made from milk, such as cream, butter and cheese
Example
My grandfather loves dairy products, especially cheese.
dam (n) a wall built across a river or stream to keep the water from flowing and to raise the water level behind it
Example
I have never visited the dam in Marathon; they say it is spectacular.
damage (n) harm or injury that makes something less useful or valuable
Example
The storm caused damage to many houses.
damage (v) to harm or injure
Example
Insects damaged the crops.
Synonym
harm, hurt, injure
Antonym
mend, repair
Word Family
damaged, damaging
data (n) facts, figures, or other pieces of information that can be used to learn about something
Example
Data about population growth is constantly being collected by governments.
Synonym
statistics, material
dawn (n) the first light of day that appears in the morning
Example
He woke up at dawn.
Antonym
sunset
deadline (n) a time by which something must be done
Example
I am not going to finish this report by tomorrow's deadline.
deadly (adj) aiming to destroy or kill
Example
They were deadly enemies.
Synonym
lethal, fatal
Word Family
deadliness
deaf (adj) not able to hear, or not able to hear well
Example
The deaf student taught us some sign language.
Word Family
deafness
deal (v) to be concerned or to handle (usually followed by "with
Example
We must deal with this subject carefully.
Synonym
cope with, handle, treat
dearie (n) (informal, old-fashioned) darling; dear
Example
Do you need some help with that, dearie?
decay (v) to break down or become destroyed by a slow, natural process
Example
Leaves decay on the forest floor.
Synonym
rot, spoil
declare (v) to announce in a formal way; to say in a strong or firm way
Example
She declared that she would never speak to him again.
Synonym
announce, state
Word Family
declaration
decorative (adj) adding to visual attractiveness; ornamental
Example
The shop window had a decorative display of plants and flowers.
Antonym
utilitarian
decrease (v) to become less or smaller
Example
Her interest in television has decreased since she started reading.
Synonym
diminish, drop, fall, lower
Antonym
grow, increase, rise
Word Family
decreasingly 
dedicate (v) to give your energy, time, etc. completely
Example
She has dedicated her life to helping others.
Synonym
devote, apply
Word Family
dedicated, dedication
defeat (v) to beat in a game or battle
Example
He defeated me in tennis.
Synonym
beat
define (v) to explain or state the meaning of
Example
The teacher asked me to define the word "demolish".
Synonym
explain, interpret
Word Family
definition
definite (adj) clear or exact
Example
I have no definite plans for Friday night.
Synonym
distinct, precise, specific
Antonym
indefinite
Word Family
definitely
definitely (adv) without a doubt; positively
Example
This is definitely the last time it will happen.
Synonym
absolutely
Antonym
never
definition (n) a statement of the meaning of a word or phrase
Example
This dictionary gives two definitions for the word "choke".
Synonym
meaning
degree (n) a title given by a university or college to a student who has completed a program of study
Example
Applicants must have a degree in Engineering.
deliver (v) to take things such as letters, parcels, or goods to a person or place
Example
The morning mail has just been delivered.
Synonym
bring, convey, supply
Word Family
deliverable deliverer, delivery
demand (v) to ask for forcefully; order
Example
I demand that you sit down and listen to me.
Synonym
command
Word Family
demanding
demanding (adj) needing a lot of your time, attention, or effort
Example
Planning a wedding is a demanding task.
Synonym
tough
Antonym
easy
Word Family
demandingly 
demonstration sport (n) a sport that is contested in the Olympics on a trial basis and has yet to be accepted as a permanent medal sport
Example
Curling was a demonstration sport at the 1992 Winter Olympics.
depend (v) to need the help of someone, or to trust that someone will do something
Example
Children depend on their parents for food and shelter.
Synonym
count on, rely
Word Family
dependent, dependence
depict (v) to show, describe, or portray in a painting, sculpture, or written work
Example
The author depicts life a hundred years in the future.
Synonym
interpret, paint, picture, portray
Word Family
depiction 
depress (v) to make someone feel very unhappy, especially about the future
Example
Failing the test depressed him.
Synonym
oppress
Antonym
amuse, cheer, exhilarate
Word Family
depressing, depression
derivative (n) a word created from another word by derivation
Example
There is a big list of Ancient Greek words with their derivatives in English.
descendant (adj) proceeding in a downward direction; descending
Example
Extinct species are replaced by descendant species.
Antonym
ascendant
desert (n) a very dry, sandy area with few or no plants growing in it
Example
The Sahara is a vast sandy desert.
design (v) to draw plans for the form or structure of something
Example
She designs and makes her own clothes.
Synonym
plan
Word Family
designer, designing
desire (n) a strong feeling that you want something
Example
She has always had a desire to travel and see the world.
Synonym
longing, lust, wish
despair (n) the complete lack of hope
Example
A whole year without rain drove many farmers to despair.
Synonym
hopelessness
Antonym
hope
desperate (adj) not caring about danger because of great need
Example
She made a desperate attempt to enter the burning house and save the children.
Synonym
frantic
Word Family
desperately, desperateness, desperation 
despite (prep) in spite of; regardless of
Example
Despite the snowstorm, he kept driving.
Synonym
in spite of
Antonym
because, given
dessert (n) sweet food that is eaten after the main part of a meal
Example
We had ice cream for dessert.
Synonym
sweet
destination (n) the place to which a person is going or goods or baggage are sent
Example
After a five-hour flight, the tourists reached their destination.
destine (v) to set on a particular course that cannot be changed, as if by fate or divine will
Example
I am destined to be famous!
Synonym
doom
Word Family
destiny
destroy (v) to damage something so that it cannot be fixed
Example
Their house was destroyed by a fire.
Synonym
break, ruin
Antonym
form, make, shape
Word Family
destruction, destructive, destructively
destruction (n) the act or process of destroying something
Example
The flood left destruction in its path.
Synonym
ruin, waste
detached (adj) a house or a building which is standing apart from others
Example
The house has a detached garage.
detail (n) a small item; a particular
Example
I told Mom every detail about the dance.
Synonym
point, respect
Word Family
detailed
detect (v) to discover or notice
Example
I detected anger in her voice.
Synonym
discover, find, reveal
Word Family
detective, detectable
development (n) the act of developing or bringing to a completed state
Example
The development of the new shopping mall took several years.
Synonym
advancement, enlargement, growth
Antonym
decline
device (n) a piece of equipment that is used for a particular purpose
Example
The computer is a device that has changed the way people work.
Synonym
apparatus, gadget, tool
dew (n) little drops of water that collect at night on grass, plants, and other cool surfaces
Example
In the morning the grass was wet with dew
Synonym
humidity, water droplets
diagonal (adj) joining one corner to the opposite corner of a square, rectangle, or other flat shape with straight sides
Example
The blanket is covered with diagonal stripes.
Word Family
diagonally
differ (v) to be not the same as
Example
The twins look alike but they differ in many ways.
Synonym
vary
Antonym
match
Word Family
difference,
digestion (n) the process by which the stomach and intestines change food into a form that the body can use as energy
Example
Eating fibre helps digestion.
Antonym
indigestion
digital (adj) using an electronic system that changes sounds or images into signals in the form of numbers before it stores them or sends them
Example
Digital cameras take better pictures.
Word Family
digitally
dime (n) a coin of the United States and Canada equal to ten cents
Example
Please, give me a dime.
dimension (n) a measurement of the length, width, or height of something
Example
The dimensions of the box are two feet long, one foot wide, and six inches deep.
Synonym
measure, measurementsize
dip (n) the act or process of dipping
Example
A dip in the pool cooled us off right away.
direction (n) control or guidance
Example
He practiced the piano under the direction of his instructor.
Synonym
command, control, guidance
director (n) someone who tells the actors in a film or play what to do
Example
The director gave many instructions to the actors.
dirt (n) material such as mud or dust
Example
His clothes were covered with dirt.
Word Family
dirty
disabled (adj) having an illness, injury, or condition that makes it difficult to do the things that other people do
Example
The accident left him severely disabled.
disaster (n) a sudden event that causes a lot of damage
Example
The earthquake was a disaster for the town.
Synonym
catastrophe
Word Family
disastrous
discount (n) a reduction in the usual price
Example
They usually give a discount for students.
discourage (v) to try to prevent or persuade not to do
Example
Her parents discouraged her from going skydiving.
Antonym
stimulate
Word Family
discouragement, discouraging 
discover (v) to find or see before anyone else
Example
He discovered oil on his property.
Synonym
come across, detect, find
Word Family
discovery
discovery (n) the process of finding information, a place or an object, especially for the first time
Example
The mammoth bones are an important discovery.
disease (n) a condition that causes harm to a person's health
Example
Many diseases are caused by germs.
Synonym
illness, sickness
disguise (v) to change or hide the looks of in order to prevent recognition
Example
She disguised herself with a wig.
Synonym
camouflage, mask
Word Family
disguised 
disgust (n) a strong dislike caused by something that offends
Example
We were filled with disgust when we saw how the animals in the pet store were treated.
Antonym
delight
Word Family
disgusting, disgusted
dishonest (adj) not telling the truth or unable to be trusted and likely to steal, cheat or lie
Example
They had to fire the dishonest employee.
Synonym
lying, deceitful
Antonym
honest
Word Family
dishonestly
dislike (n) a feeling of not liking
Example
He has a strong dislike for people who brag.
Antonym
approval, like
display (n) anything displayed or brought forth to be seen
Example
We looked over the display of fine jewellery.
Synonym
exhibition
display (v) to cause to be seen; show
Example
All the exam results will be displayed on the notice board.
Synonym
exhibit, present, show
dispute (v) to argue or debate about
Example
They have been unable to resolve the dispute over working conditions.
Word Family
disputer
dissolve (v) to mix completely with liquid
Example
He dissolved the tablet in water.
Synonym
melt
distant (adj) far away in time or space
Example
My brother moved to a distant country.
Synonym
far, remote
Antonym
adjacent, close, near
Word Family
distantly, distance
distinctive (adj) serving to set apart or mark as distinct or unusual
Example
John Wayne, the famous actor, had a distinctive way of walking.
Synonym
particular, peculiar, special
Antonym
common
Word Family
distinctively
disturb (v) to interrupt, especially by making noise
Example
Sorry to disturb you, but I have an urgent message.
Synonym
interrupt, trouble
Word Family
disturbing, disturbed, disturbance
diversity (n) when many different types of things or people are included in something
Example
Because our school values diversity, it wants students of all races to apply.
Synonym
difference, variety
Antonym
similarity
dizzy (adj) having a feeling of spinning around and being about to fall
Example
The ride at the amusement park made him dizzy.
Synonym
faint
Word Family
dizziness
documentary (n) a film, television or radio programme that gives facts and information about a subject
Example
This BBC documentary shows the development and history of Islam in Europe over the last centuries.
doll (n) a toy made to look like a baby, child, or other person
Example
The earliest dolls were made from available materials like clay, stone, wood, bone, ivory, leather, wax,
Word Family
dollish
dome (n) a rounded roof or ceiling on a room or building
Example
Dome structures made of various materials have a long architectural lineage extending into prehistory.
dominate (v) to control by the use of power; rule
Example
The large country dominates the small countries that are next to it.
Synonym
command, govern, rule
Word Family
dominant, domination
dope (v) to give a person or an animal drugs in order to make them perform better in a competition
Example
They were arrested for doping racehorses.
Synonym
drug
Word Family
doping, doper 
dot (n) a small mark made by a pencil, pen, or other pointed object
Example
He never remembers to put a dot over the letter "j".
Synonym
mark
double (v) to become twice as large
Example
The town's population doubles every ten years.
doubt (n) a feeling of not being certain or sure
Example
He was filled with doubt about his ability to perform in front of an audience.
Synonym
mistrust
Antonym
belief, certainty, faith
Word Family
doubtful, doubtable, doubtably 
dozen (n) a group of twelve
Example
Eggs are sold by the dozen.
drag (v) to pull along with effort
Example
We dragged the logs down the path.
Synonym
haul, pull
dragon (n) a large frightening imaginary animal, usually with wings, a long tail and fire coming out of its mouth
Example
Dragons are usually shown in modern times with a body like a huge lizard.
drama (n) a story written so that it can be acted out for an audience; play
Example
Ancient Greek drama is known all over the world.
Synonym
performanceplay
Word Family
dramatist
dramatist (n) one who writes dramas
Example
James Joyce was an Irish dramatist.
Synonym
playwright
dreadful (adj) very bad; awful; no good
Example
That dreadful music is giving me a headache.
Synonym
awful, horrible, terrible
Antonym
marvelous, pleasant
Word Family
dreadfully, dreadfulness 
dressing room (n) a room in a theatre or TV studio for one person to dress and put on makeup
Example
Dressing rooms are in the backstage.
drop (v) to let something you are carrying fall to the ground
Example
I dropped the plate of spaghetti.
drop out (phr) to quit; stop participating
Example
She dropped out of the chorus.
drought (n) a long period with little or no rain
Example
The crops were ruined by drought.
drown (v) to die from lack of air as the result of being under water
Example
A rat can swim for days before it will drown.
dry up (phr) to become nonexistent
Example
There are no lakes at the Sahara desert; they all dried up.
Synonym
evaporate
dub (v) to replace sounds or voices in one language with those in another (e.g. a film)
Example
All foreign movies in Germany are dubbed.
Word Family
dubbed
dumb (adj) not smart; stupid
Example
It was a dumb idea to cut your own hair.
Synonym
stupid
Antonym
clever, intelligent, smart
dump (v) drop or unload something quickly and carelessly
Example
He dumped the newspapers in the recycling can.
Word Family
dumping
durable (adj) remaining in good condition for a long time
Example
He bought durable furniture for the kids' room.
Synonym
sturdy, tough
Antonym
delicate, weak
Word Family
durably, durability 
dust (n) dry dirt in the form of powder that covers surfaces inside a building
Example
He swept the dust under the rug.
Word Family
dusty
Dutch (adj) from the Netherlands
Example
Dutch cheese is famous.
dwelling (n) a place where a person lives
Example
This tiny cottage has been their dwelling for years.
Synonym
home, house, residence