Vocabulary Quiz on 'D' Words

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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Description

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?