verb

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Other / Shape

Url

dovetail - To fit or work together smoothly and perfectly.

The two departments tried to dovetail their efforts in order to finish the job on time.

noun

See verb

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Other / Wet

dribble - A thin stream of liquid; a trickle

The dribble from the weakening rain shower created ripples on the ground.

adjective

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Bad / Old

dowdy - (of a person or their clothes) unfashionable and without style in appearance (typically used of a woman)

When Helen reached the age of 100, she didn't care that people thought that she dressed in a dowdy manner, she contented herself thinking about the wonderful family she had raised.

noun

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Bad / Strange

doozy - Something outstanding or unique of its kind

The wide receiver catching the football with one hand in the final seconds of the game was a real doozy of an event that Barry will remember for a long time.

verb

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Other / Wet

drench - To wet something thoroughly; to soak it.

The sudden rainstorm drenched Barbara's clothes, making them stick to her body.

verb

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Other / Move

Url

divert - To change the direction or course of something.

The police diverted traffic due to the accident, and it took an extra hour to get home.

verb

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Other / Wet

douse - To pour a liquid over; drench

During a wildfire, helicopters will fly overhead and douse it with hundreds of gallons of water at a time.

verb

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Other / Wet

Url

drip - To release or fall in slow, small drops of liquid, often steadily or at intervals.

Water began to drip from the ceiling after the heavy rain.

verb

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Other / Body

doff - Remove (an item of clothing)

Rex would always doff his hat as a greeting to his friends whenever he saw them.

verb

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Bad / Confused

drift - To move slowly without much intention or direction.

Bill enjoyed rowing out into the middle of the large lake, and then just letting the boat drift while he relaxed and looked at the water and the sky.

noun

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Bad / Weak

Url

drawback - A disadvantage or problem that makes something less attractive.

They liked their apartment, but a major drawback was that it was a 20 minute walk from the nearest bus stop.

noun

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Bad / Stupid

dope - A stupid person

After the salesman had gotten Jerry to sign a contract to buy land in Arizona, Jerry visited the land and saw that it was worthless, and then he felt like such a dope.