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detective	a person, often a police officer, whose job is to find information that will solve crimes.
detector	a device that finds or detects something, such as changes in temperature or pressure.
detention	the detaining of someone for a short time, either as punishment or until a trial can be held.
deter	to stop or discourage from some action by creating doubt or fear.
detergent	a chemical substance in the form of a liquid or powder used for washing things.
deteriorate	to become less in value or quality; decline. [2 definitions]
determination	the quality of having a firm goal or being determined. [2 definitions]
determine	to decide or settle finally and without question. [3 definitions]
determined	having or showing a strong desire to do something and a willingness to stick with one's goal until it is reached; having or showing determination.
detest	to have a strong dislike for; hate.
detonate	to explode or cause to explode.
detour	a temporary route made to avoid a road repair or other problem, or some other way that is longer than the direct route. [3 definitions]
detract	to lessen or take away (often followed by "from").
detrimental	causing harm.
devastate	to destroy or ruin. [2 definitions]
devastating	causing terrible destruction, upset, or sadness.
develop	to bring out the potential of; advance to a more complete or more effective condition. [7 definitions]
developer	someone who buys land and makes it ready to be used for homes, business, recreation, or the like.
developing	gaining in size, maturity, or complexity. [2 definitions]
development	the act of developing or bringing to a completed state. [3 definitions]
developmental	of or having to do with how someone or something develops from the earliest stages. [2 definitions]

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