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Which of the following words means to manage awkwardly?
Which of the following words means to manage awkwardly?
- Foozle (correct)
- Dare
- Dillydally
- Drivel
The word 'eighth' is a noun.
The word 'eighth' is a noun.
False (B)
What is the term for a verb that means to ask earnestly?
What is the term for a verb that means to ask earnestly?
entreat
A _______ is someone who designs, especially in fashion.
A _______ is someone who designs, especially in fashion.
Match the following words with their definitions:
Match the following words with their definitions:
What is the meaning of the word 'eclipse'?
What is the meaning of the word 'eclipse'?
'Emerald' is primarily categorized as a verb.
'Emerald' is primarily categorized as a verb.
Which word describes a sudden and violent eruption?
Which word describes a sudden and violent eruption?
The process of wearing away due to the action of water or wind is called ______.
The process of wearing away due to the action of water or wind is called ______.
What does 'elasticity' refer to?
What does 'elasticity' refer to?
Flashcards
Designer (noun)
Designer (noun)
A noun that refers to a person who designs something.
Digression
Digression
To talk or write more than is necessary, especially in a boring way.
Dillydally
Dillydally
To deliberately avoid doing something, especially because you are lazy or afraid.
Eruption
Eruption
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Enervate
Enervate
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Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur
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Erode
Erode
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Establish
Establish
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Extol
Extol
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Duress
Duress
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Study Notes
Vocabulary List
- definitely: undoubtedly
- delta: a triangular area of land
- derby: a horse race
- descent: a downward movement
- designer: someone who creates designs
- detail: a specific piece of information
- dialect: a particular form of a language
- dicey: uncertain
- difficult: hard to do
- digression: a temporary departure from the main subject
- dillydally: to waste time
- disaster: a terrible event
- disposition: a person's usual mood or attitude
- distinctive: noticeable, unique
- distinguish: differentiate
- diva: a dramatic opera singer or a showy woman
- diverge: to move apart
- diversion: a distraction
- diversity: range
- divine: godly
- divvy: to divide
- docket: a list of court cases
- domino: a piece in a game
- donatee: a person who receives a gift
- doomed: destined to fail
- downcast: sad
- dramatization: a play or story
- dreadlocks: a style of hair
- dribbles: small amounts
- drivel: foolish talk
- Dudley: a name
- duress: force
- dynamite: explosive material
- ewe: a female sheep
- eagerly: with enthusiasm
- earmark: to designate
- earnestly: seriously
- eclectic: varied
- eclipse: an obscuring of an object by another
- editorial: a magazine section
- eerily: odd
- effortless: easy
- eighth: ordinal number for eight
- Einstein: renowned scientist
- elaborative: detailed
- elasticity: the ability to stretch
- elegant: graceful
- element: part of a design
- elevator: a vertical transport
- elicitation: act of drawing out information
- eligibility: qualification
- ellipse: a geometric shape
- elocution: effective speaking
- elusive: hard to catch
- emancipatory: freeing
- embassy: diplomatic mission
- embezzlement: theft
- emblazoned: adorned
- emerald: a gemstone
- empire: a vast territory
- empty: without contents
- endearing: charming
- endure: to withstand
- enervate: weaken
- engineer: a person who designs things
- enviable: desirable; excellent
- epoxy: a synthetic resin
- erode: wear away
- eruption: a sudden outburst
- escalator: moving stairway
- escapade: a mischievous act
- essential: necessary
- establishment: a business or organization
- extinguish: to put out
- extracurricular: outside of regular studies
- extradition: the act of handing over a prisoner
- extraordinary: surprising and unusual
- exude: to release
- facade: the front of a building
- factorial: mathematical function
- fadeaway: a gradual disappearance
- fallacy: false belief
- fanatic: extremely enthusiastic
- feeble: weak
- fellowship: a group of people
- felonious: criminal
- ferret: a small mammal
- fervently: enthusiastically
- fez: a kind of headwear
- fiction: a fabricated story
- fie: a medieval term
- fiendishly: wickedly; horribly
- filar: a threadlike structure
- filbert: a kind of nut
- financier: a person who provides money
- fission: the splitting of an atom
- flabbergast: to surprise greatly
- flashback: a memory of a past event
- fleeciness: soft and fluffy
- fleetness: speed
- flexitarian: person who mostly eats vegetarian food
- flight: an aircraft trip
- flipperling: an attempt at a difficult skill
- floridly: elaborately; excessively colorful
- flounder: struggle
- flourish: grow
- flourish: to decorate or show off
- flout: to disobey
- fluctuation: a variation in value
- fluid: of flowing nature
- flummery: showy talk
- foible: a weakness
- folate: type of vitamin
- folly: foolishness
- fomentation: the act of causing trouble, stirring unrest
- foosball: a tabletop game
- fozzle: to handle awkwardly
- foolishness: lack of common sense
- fraternal: brotherly
- furthermore: in addition
Definitions and Examples
- definitely: (adv.) without question; certainly. Example: "She definitely needs help."
- delta: (n.) a triangular area of land formed by the deposits at the mouth of a river. Example: The Mississippi River delta forms a fertile area.
- derby: (n.) a horse race. Example: The Kentucky Derby is a famous horse race.
Additional Notes
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Test your knowledge with this vocabulary quiz focusing on words that start with the letter 'D'. You will encounter definitions and contexts for various terms that are essential for enhancing your word power. Can you correctly identify their meanings and uses?
