Set D Flashcards
debate (noun)
discussion
debate (verb)
to discuss
deceit (noun)
dishonesty, trickery
deceive (verb)
to trick, to be dishonest
declare (verb)
announce
decline (verb)
refuse
deny (verb)
to refuse to admit, to disagree
deposit (verb)
place, put:
‘Deposit your football kit on the floor by the washing machine,’ Harry’s weary Mum sighed.
despair (noun)
hopelessness
despise (verb)
to hate
destitute (adjective)
homeless, having absolutely nothing
determine (verb)
to decide:
‘I shall determine your future when I have had time to consider your crime,’ announced the judge.
devote (verb)
to dedicate:
Rufus will devote his time to practising the piano.
digest (verb)
absorb food or knowledge and information
diluted (1. adjective 2. verb)
- weakened
Honor enjoyed the diluted orange squash. - to weaken
Honor diluted the orange squash with water.
din (noun)
noise, racket
discontent (adjective)
unhappy
disperse (verb)
to spread apart, to distribute
dispute (noun)
disagreement
distinct (adjective)
clear
distress (noun)
anxiety, great concern
To his distress, Dan realised that he had left his football boots at home.
divine (adjective)
heavenly
divinity (noun)
theology, religious study
domestic (adjective)
household:
Claire dreaded tackling her domestic chores, especially cleaning the toilets!
