| deficit |
The amount by which something is less than what is needed. A deficit of money is caused by spending more than has been taken in. |
| define |
to explain or state the meaning of. [2 definitions] |
| definite |
clear or exact. [2 definitions] |
| definite article |
the article "the" in English grammar. The definite article is used with a noun when one is referring to something that is already known or has already been talked about. |
| definitely |
without a doubt; certainly. |
| definition |
the statement of the meaning of a word or phrase. |
| deflate |
to cause to shrink or collapse by letting out air or gas. [3 definitions] |
| deflated |
experiencing disappointment or loss of confidence [2 definitions] |
| deflect |
to turn aside. |
| deforestation |
the act or process of cutting down the trees of a forest. |
| deform |
to damage the shape or form of. |
| defrost |
to remove frost or ice from. [2 definitions] |
| deft |
skillful, quick, and clever in action. |
| defy |
to refuse to obey. [3 definitions] |
| degrade |
to bring down from a higher to a lower rank or degree by taking away a position or title. [4 definitions] |
| degree |
a stage or step in a course of action. [4 definitions] |
| dehydrate |
to remove water from in order to preserve. [2 definitions] |
| dehydration |
a serious physical condition in which one's body has lost a great deal of water. It can happen to both humans and animals if they do not get enough water. |
| deity |
a god or goddess. [2 definitions] |
| dejected |
in low spirits; sad. |
| Delaware |
a state in the eastern United States. Its capital is Dover. (abbreviated: DE) |