“D” Words

Question 1

Dilate (verb)

Answer 1

Something becoming wider/larger
My eyes dilated in surprise

Question 2

Decisive (adj)

Answer 2

Being able to decide something
He was pretty decisive on his idea

Question 3

Distort (verb)

Answer 3

Pull/twist something out of shape
The pipes will distort if you bend them

Question 4

Dubious (adj)

Answer 4

Feeling doubtful/uncertain
I’m always so dubious about going on high speed rides

Question 5

Dumbfounded (adj)

Answer 5

Speechless by surprise
They looked dumbfounded when I revealed the secret

Question 6

Deviate (verb)

Answer 6

Doing something differently that can cause problems
Citizens who deviate the law can suffer the consequences for it

Question 7

Devote (verb)

Answer 7

Spending your time on something you love
I prefer to devote a couple of hours per day on my hobbies

Question 8

Dictate (noun, verb)

Answer 8

An order that must be obeyed (noun) Read out loud for others to take note (verb)
Governments dictate countries for control and obedience

Question 9

Dialect (noun)

Answer 9

A language used in only one area of a country
The Canadians spoke a different dialect in the Eastern areas

Question 10

Dissuade (verb)

Answer 10

Persuading someone not to do something
Everyone tried dissuading me to not move abroad

Question 11

Discombobulate (verb)

Answer 11

Confusing someone in a funny matter
His facial expression looked puzzled and discombobulated

Question 12

Demoralise (verb)

Answer 12

Cause someone to lose hope/confidence

I was demoralised when I missed the X39 on time

Question 13

Derive (verb)

Answer 13

To obtain something from a specific source
She derived comfort and reassurance from her best friend

Question 14

Demise (noun)

Answer 14

A person’s death
I will unleash my special attack, prepare to meet your demise!

Question 15

Delusive (adj)

Answer 15

Something that is not true/misleading
What a delusive way of spreading misinformation

Question 16

Distraught (adj)

Answer 16

Very worried/upset
He was in distraught when he lost his phone

Question 17

Dispute (noun, verb)

Answer 17

An argument/disagreement (noun) To argue about something
There’s always a dispute between that couple

Question 18

Degrading (adj)

Answer 18

Causing someone to feel worthless as a person
Being rejected all the time sounds degrading enough as is is

Question 19

Demeanour (noun)

Answer 19

The way someone behaves towards certain people
Your demeanour changes whenever I mention your ex

Question 20

Depict (verb)

Answer 20

To represent something by a drawing, painting or another art form
I’m pretty good at depicting my thoughts and ideas

Question 21

Desensitise (verb)

Answer 21

To make something less sensitive
A lot of people online become desensitised to extreme content these days

Question 22

Dire (adj)

Answer 22

Extremely serious/urgent
The residents are in dire need of help after the spread of the wild fire

Question 23

Designate (verb)

Answer 23

To appoint/decide someone officially to do a certain job
He was designated for the assistant manager role

Question 24

Double Standards (noun)

Answer 24

A code/policy that favours one group or person over another
She has double standards when it comes to dating people so I don’t really have interest in her

Question 25

Delectable (adj)

Answer 25

Very delicious/attractive *Those are the most delectable, juicy looking cheeseburgers I have ever seen*

Question 26

Diligent (adj)

Answer 26

Having/showing care in hard work or duties *We'll make diligent effort to innovate our new brand*

Question 27

Distinguish (verb)

Answer 27

Showing or recognising differences by telling apart *You should distinguish real and fake friends for a healthier social lifestyle*

Question 28

Discontent (noun, adj)

Answer 28

Unhappy with something/dissatisfied *The cost of living crisis caused discontent across the nation*

Question 29

Defecate (verb)

Answer 29

To release out the bowels from the body *You can't defecate in display toilets*

Question 30

Diminish (verb)

Answer 30

To make/become less of something *The company's sales began to diminish due to short term success*

Question 31

Diplomatic (adj)

Answer 31

Being careful with saying/doing things without offending others or causing conflict *I was just trying to be diplomatic but you took it to heart*

Question 32

Debilitate (verb)

Answer 32

To make someone or something physically weak *This disease is debilitating my immune system*

Question 33

Dissipate (verb)

Answer 33

To disappear, waste or vanish something *I have to dissipate the intensity of the heat in here by using the AC*

Question 34

Disparage (verb)

Answer 34

Criticising someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect *You shouldn't disparage your opponents, it gives off bad sportsmanship*

Question 35

Duplicitous (adj)

Answer 35

Someone who intentionally misleads people in a deceitful way *His actions were very deceiving, very duplicitous and pretentious to those he didn't like*

Question 36

Defiance (noun)

Answer 36

Bold and open resistance/disobedience *Because of your defiance, you will receive punishment*

Question 37

Dismissive (adj)

Answer 37

Rude by showing inconsiderate behaviour *He clearly doesn't care judging by his dismissive actions towards me*

Question 38

Detrimental (adj)

Answer 38

Tending to cause harm *Social media can be detrimental depending on what you use it for*

Question 39

Divulge (verb)

Answer 39

To make something secretive known *They won't divulge their skills to anyone*