| 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. |
| dependence |
the condition of relying on another for help, or to provide what one needs. |
| dependent |
relying on another for help or to provide what one needs. [1/3 definitions] |
| description |
the act of using words to tell others what something is or was like. [1/3 definitions] |
| dictate |
(often plural) a rule or requirement that guides or controls what one does. [1/3 definitions] |
| direct |
to aim what one says or writes towards a particular person or group. [1/9 definitions] |
| disappointed |
unhappy because what one hoped for did not happen or because something is not as good as one expected. |
| double-cross |
(informal) to fool or cheat by doing the opposite of what one has agreed to do. |
| dutiful |
doing what is expected or required. |
| earth science |
Earth science is the study of the planet Earth. Earth science is especially interested in what the planet is composed of, its weather, and how the planet developed and continues to change over time. Many different sciences, such as geology and meteorology--the study of weather--are part of earth science. |
| eat one's words1 |
to take back what one has said. |
| editorial |
having to do with an editor or what an editor does. [1/2 definitions] |
| egg1 |
a round or oval object that contains what may become a young bird, reptile, insect, or other animal. Each egg includes food to help a developing animal grow. Bird and reptile eggs have shells. Some kinds of eggs are used as food by people and other animals. [1/2 definitions] |
| embezzle |
to steal what was put in one's care. |
| empty |
to remove what is inside of; make empty. [1/7 definitions] |
| envious |
showing or feeling envy or desire for what another has. |
| envy |
a feeling of wanting what someone else has. [1/3 definitions] |
| equip |
to provide with what is needed to complete a task. |
| essence |
that which makes something what it is; central nature. [1/2 definitions] |
| exact |
not allowing for any difference from what is intended. [1/3 definitions] |
| example |
something that shows what a group of things is like. [1/4 definitions] |