| defensive |
used as a defense. |
| defer1 |
to not do until later; put off; delay. |
| defer2 |
to give in to what someone else wants or thinks. |
| defiance |
bold disobedience and lack of respect for authority. |
| defiant |
showing no respect for authority; refusing to obey. |
| defiantly |
in a manner that shows a strong rejection of something or an unwillingness to obey. |
| deficiency |
the condition or quality of not having something that is needed or required. |
| deficient |
lacking something needed. [2 definitions] |
| 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. |