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- decorationnoun
An object used to make something look more attractive.
- decorationsnoun
Plural of *decoration*; objects used to adorn or beautify.
- decoynoun
A bird or animal, or a model of one, used to lure game within shooting range.
- decreenoun
An official order issued by a legal authority.
- dedicateverb
To devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular task or purpose.
- dedicatedadjective
Devoted to a task or purpose; having single-minded loyalty or commitment.
- dedicationnoun
The quality of being committed to a task or purpose; devotion.
- deenoun
The fourth letter of the English alphabet, D.
- deednoun
An action that is performed intentionally or consciously.
- deedsnoun
Plural of *deed*; actions or acts, especially notable ones.
- deepadjective
Extending far down from the top or surface.
- deeperadjective
Comparative form of *deep*; extending further down or in.
- deepestadjective
Superlative form of *deep*; extending the furthest down or in.
- deeplyadverb
To a great depth; far down or in.
- deernoun
A hoofed grazing or browsing mammal with antlers (typically males only), including various species such as red deer, white-tailed deer, and reindeer.
- defaultnoun
Failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan.
- defeatverb
To win a victory over someone in a battle or other contest.
- defeatedverb form
Past tense and past participle of *defeat*.
- defectnoun
A shortcoming, imperfection, or lack in something.
- defencenoun
The action of protecting from attack or harm.
- defendverb
To resist an attack made on someone or something; to protect.
- defendantnoun
A person, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.
- defendantsnoun
Plural of *defendant*; multiple persons or entities sued or accused in a court of law.
- defendedverb form
Past tense and past participle of *defend*.
- defendernoun
A person who defends someone or something.
- defendingverb form
Present participle of *defend*.
- defensenoun
The action of protecting from or resisting attack.
- defenselessadjective
Without defense or protection; unable to defend oneself.
- defensesnoun
Plural of *defense*; multiple means of protection or resistance.
- defensiveadjective
Used or intended to defend or protect.
- defineverb
To state or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of something.
- definedverb form
Past tense and past participle of *define*.
- definiteadjective
Clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful.
- definitelyadverb
Without any doubt; certainly.
- definitionnoun
A statement of the exact meaning of a word, especially in a dictionary.
- definitiveadjective
Done or reached decisively and with authority; conclusive.
- defyverb
To openly resist or refuse to obey.
- degenerateverb
To decline or deteriorate physically, mentally, or morally.
- degreenoun
A unit of measurement for angles or temperature.
- degreesnoun
(plural of degree) Units of measurement for angles or temperature.
- delnoun
(mathematics) The nabla symbol, used as an operator in vector calculus.
- delayverb
To make something happen or arrive later than expected or desired.
- delayedadjective
Made late or slow; not happening at the expected time.
- delegationnoun
A group of people chosen to represent a larger organization or country.
- deleteverb
To remove or erase written or printed matter, especially on a computer.
- deletedadjective
Having been removed or erased.
- delinoun
A shop or counter selling prepared foods, typically cold meats, cheeses, and salads.
- deliberateadjective
Done consciously and intentionally; not accidental.
- deliberatelyadverb
In a way that is intended or planned; on purpose.
- delicateadjective
Easily broken or damaged; fragile.