Alphabetic D

verb

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Good / Smart

audio

delve - To research or make painstaking inquiries into something

In his research for his book about George Washington, the author delved into the details of his life and presidency.

adjective

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Bad / Weak

audio

defunct - No longer existing or functioning

Once the most popular destination for people who wanted to rent movies, Blockbuster Video is now defunct, having been replaced by Netflix.

adjective

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Other / Other

audio

drastic - Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme

Emery's drastic weight loss was proven when he could fit his entire body inside his old pants.

noun

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Bad / Dislike

audio

disdain - The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt

Having been wealthy his entire life, Ralph looked down with disdain on those less fortunate.

noun

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Good / Beautiful

audio

doodad - A trivial ornament or gadget, especially one whose name the speaker does not know or cannot recall

Liam's father didn't understand technology and would always ask how these doodads worked.

adjective

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Good / Energy

Url audio

dynamic - Marked by continuous and productive activity or change

The new CEO was dynamic, and totally transformed the company and made it more efficient and profitable.

noun

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Other / Body

audio

dimple - A small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms in the cheeks when one smiles

Maddie was a cute girl, especially because of the dimple on her cheek.

noun

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Bad / Unhappy

Url audio

dumps - A low or depressed emotional state

After failing the test, he was in the dumps all weekend.

adjective

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Bad / Old

Url audio

decadent - Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline.

The ancient empire became decadent before it eventually fell.

adjective

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Bad / Powerless

Url audio

defenseless - Weak and being unable to protect yourself from attack or harm.

When the lion pounced on the sheep, there was no way that the defenseless sheep would be able to survive.

adjective

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Other / Wet

audio

damp - Slightly wet

The damp windows were the result of the sprinkling rain.

adjective

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Bad / Weak

Url audio

defective - Having a fault or flaw, not working properly, not meeting the required standard or quality.

Since the car was still under warranty, they were able to replace the defective parts in the car at no cost.