| deficient |
lacking some essential part, element, substance, or characteristic. [2 definitions] |
| deficit |
an amount by which something is less than what is required or expected, esp. the amount by which income is less than expenses. |
| define |
to explain or state the meaning of (a word or phrase). [4 definitions] |
| definite |
clearly defined or fixed, as opposed to being undecided, undetermined, or general; precise; exact. [3 definitions] |
| definite article |
in English grammar, the article "the," which restricts or particularizes the noun or noun equivalent that it modifies. (Cf. indefinite article.) |
| definitely |
without a doubt; positively. [2 definitions] |
| definition |
the act of defining or making clear. [3 definitions] |
| deflate |
to cause to shrink or collapse, esp. by releasing air or gas. [4 definitions] |
| deflect |
to turn aside or slant away from a straight course; swerve. |
| deforestation |
the removal of forest or trees from an area of land. |
| deform |
to damage or distort the shape or form of; misshape; mutilate. [4 definitions] |
| defrost |
to remove frost or ice from. [3 definitions] |
| deft |
capable, quick, and clever in action; skillful; dexterous. |
| defy |
to resist or challenge openly; act against the wishes or decrees of. [3 definitions] |
| degrade |
to bring (someone or something) down in moral or intellectual character; deprave; debase. [8 definitions] |
| degree |
a stage or step, esp. as part of a course of action or process. [6 definitions] |
| dehydrate |
to remove water from (fruits, vegetables, or other foods) for preservation. [4 definitions] |
| dehydration |
the act or process of removing water, or the elements of water, from something such as a food or chemical compound. [2 definitions] |
| deity |
a god or goddess. [4 definitions] |
| dejected |
having or exhibiting low spirits; discouraged, disheartened, or depressed. |
| Delaware |
an eastern U.S. state between Maryland and New Jersey. (abbr.: DE) [3 definitions] |