Vocabulary Word List Study

Word List Study Notes

• definitely: Definitely expresses certainty.
• delta: A Greek letter, often used in mathematics and science.
• derby: A horse race or a type of hat.
• descent: A downward movement or a lineage.
• designer: Someone who creates designs.
• detail: A specific piece of information or a small part.
• dialect: A regional variety of a language.
• dicey: Risky or uncertain.
• difficult: Presenting challenges.
• digression: A departure from the main subject.
• dillydally: To waste time; to procrastinate.
• disaster: A catastrophic event.
• disposition: A person's usual mood.
• distinctive: Unique and easily recognized.
• distinguish: To perceive differences.
• diva: A dramatic, often demanding female singer or performer.
• diverge: To move in different directions.
• diversion: A distraction.
• diversity: Variety.
• divine: God-like or holy.
• divvy: A slang term for division.
• docket: A list of items for consideration.
• domino: A game piece that often used in chain reactions.
• donatee: A person who receives a donation.
• doomed: Marked as destined to fail or meet misfortune.
• downcast: Sad or depressed.
• dramatization: A representation or portrayal in a dramatic way.
• dreadlocks: Long, uncombed dreads.
• dribbles: Small, irregular drippings.
• drivel: Nonsense.
• Dudley: A boy's name.
• duress: Force or coercion.
• dynamite: A very powerful explosive substance.
• eighth: Ordinal number for 8.
• Einstein: Famous physicist.
• elaborative: Explaining in great detail.
• elasticity: The quality of being stretched and then returning to original state.
• elegant: Graceful and stylish.
• element: A component or constituent.
• elevator: A vertical transportation device.
• elicitation: Bringing something forth or out.
• eligibility: The state of being qualified to be considered.
• ellipse: An oval shape.
• elocution: Art of clear public speaking.
• elusive: Difficult to find.
• emancipatory: Relating to emancipation or freedom.
• embassy: A diplomatic mission.
• embezzlement: Theft or misappropriation of funds.
• emblazoned: Adorned with elaborate designs.
• emerald: A green gemstone.
• empire: An extensive territory under a single government.
• empty: Having nothing.
• endearing: Charming.
• endure: To continue through a difficult situation or time.
• enervate: To weaken or tire.
• engineer: A person who designs or constructs.
• enviable: Deserving of wanting.
• epoxy: A type of synthetic resin.
• erode: To gradually wear away or destroy.
• eruption: A sudden burst forth.
• escalator: A moving stairway.
• escapade: A playful or daring adventure.
• essential: Crucial or necessary.
• establishment: A company or organization.
• evaluate: To assess the worth or value of.
• ewe: A female sheep.
• exaggerate: To increase the size, extent, or importance of something beyond the truth.
• excursion: A short journey.
• exercise: Physical activity.
• existence: The state of being.
• exposition: A public display of art, goods, or ideas.
• expansion: An increase in size or extent.
• expedition: A journey for a specific purpose.
• explode: To burst with force.
• extensive: Large in amount or scale.
• extinct: No longer existing.
• extinguish: To put out a fire.
• extracurricular: Not part of the regular curriculum.
• extraordinary: Unusual or exceptional.
• extradition: The procedure for giving something back.
• exude: To emit or give off something gradually.
• facade: The front of a building.
• factorial: A function describing multiply all positive integer less than or equal to a specified number.
• fadeaway: A shot or gesture, often in sports or entertainment, as a gradual and graceful way of disappearing.
• fallacy: A mistaken belief.
• fanatic: Someone excessively enthusiastic to the point of being considered unreasonable or obsessive.
• feeble: Weak or frail.
• fellowship: A period of close association.
• felonious: Criminally wrong or wicked.
• ferret: A small, mustelid mammal.
• fervently: With strong emotion.
• fez: A brimless cap.
• fiction: A story.
• fie: An expression of disapproval or disbelief.
• fiendishly: Wickedly or devilishly.
• filar: Thread-like or filamentous.
• filbert: A hazelnut.
• financier: A person who manages funds or investments.
• fission: The splitting of an atom.
• flabbergast: To astonish or shock.
• flashback: A scene in a narrative that displays a past event.
• fleeciness: The physical property of a material resembling wool.
• fleetness: Speed or quickness.
• flexitarian: Vegetarian or vegan who occasionally consumes animal products.
• flight: The act of flying.
• flipperling: A young bird.
• florid: Excessively ornate or decorated.
• floridly: In a flowery or exaggerated way.
• flounder: To struggle.
• flourish: To thrive or prosper.
• flout: To disregard or disobey.
• fluctuation: A change in amount, magnitude, or value.
• fluid: A liquid substance.
• flummery: Silly or uninspired talk.
• foible: A minor fault or weakness.
• f.o.b: A term from business describing that price doesn't include transportation.
• folake: A vitamin.
• folly: A foolish act.
• fomentation: The act of inciting unrest or rebellion.
• foosball: A table game involving small figures moved by pins.
• foozle: To manage something awkwardly.