| diocese |
a group of churches or a district under the authority of a bishop. |
| diorama |
a scene represented by objects in the form of people, animals, or things, placed in front of a painted background. |
| dioxide |
a compound containing two atoms of oxygen bound to a single atom of another element. |
| dip |
to put into a liquid briefly. [8 definitions] |
| diploma |
an official piece of paper stating that a student has earned a degree or finished a course of study. High schools, colleges, and universities give out diplomas. |
| diplomat |
a person whose job is to handle relations with the governments of other countries. [2 definitions] |
| diplomatic |
of or relating to diplomats. [2 definitions] |
| dipper |
a cup with a long handle used to lift liquids. [2 definitions] |
| dire |
causing, likely to cause, or involving terror or suffering. [2 definitions] |
| direct |
to give instructions that lead or guide. [9 definitions] |
| direct current |
an electric current that flows in one direction. |
| direction |
control or guidance. [4 definitions] |
| directly |
in a direct line or way; straight. [3 definitions] |
| direct object |
the part of a sentence that shows the object, goal, or receiver of the action of a verb. "The ball" in "She kicked the ball" is a direct object. |
| director |
a person who guides the affairs of a business or other organization. [2 definitions] |
| directory |
a list of names and addresses of people or businesses. |
| dirigible |
an airship that can be steered or guided, such as a blimp. |
| dirt |
loose earth or soil. [2 definitions] |
| dirty |
not clean; soiled. [6 definitions] |
| dis- |
a prefix that means "not" or "lack of." [2 definitions] |
| disability |
the condition or state of being unable to do certain things, especially when caused by an injury, illness, or other medical condition. [2 definitions] |