Gre Wordlist 13 : deciduous - dermatologist

1.deciduous	falling off at a specific season or stage of growth as of leaves; Ex. deciduous tree/teeth	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin deciduus, from decidere to fall off, from de- + cadere to fall -- more at CHANCE 1 : falling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle <deciduous leaves> <deciduous teeth> 2 a : having deciduous parts <deciduous trees> b : having the dominant plants deciduous <a deciduous forest> 3 : EPHEMERAL - de·cid·u·ous·ness noun
2.decimate	kill (usually one out of ten or every tenth man); destroy or kill a large part of	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -mat·ed; -mat·ing Etymology: Latin decimatus, past participle of decimare, from decimus tenth, from decem ten 1 : to select by lot and kill every tenth man of 2 : to exact a tax of 10 percent from <poor as a decimated Cavalier -- John Dryden> 3 a : to reduce drastically especially in number <cholera decimated the population> b : to destroy a large part of <firebombs decimated large sections of the city> - dec·i·ma·tion /"de-s&-'mA-sh&n/ noun
3.decipher	decode; CF. indecipherable	Function: transitive verb 1 : DECODE 1a 2 obsolete : DEPICT 3 a : to make out the meaning of despite indistinctness or obscurity b : to interpret the meaning of - de·ci·pher·able /-f(&-)r&-b&l/ adjective - de·ci·pher·er /-f&r-&r/ noun - de·ci·pher·ment /-f&r-m&nt/ noun
4.declivity	downward slope	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -ties Etymology: Latin declivitat-, declivitas, from declivis sloping down, from de- + clivus slope, hill; akin to Latin clinare 1 : downward inclination 2 : a descending slope
5.d	\'ecollet\'e (of a dress) having a low-cut neckline; CF. d\'ecolletage: low neckline (on a dress)	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural d's or ds /'dEz/ Usage: often capitalized, often attributive 1 a : the 4th letter of the English alphabet b : a graphic representation of this letter c : a speech counterpart of orthographic d 2 : five hundred -- see NUMBER table 3 : the 2d tone of a C-major scale 4 : a graphic device for reproducing the letter d 5 : one designated d especially as the 4th in order or class 6 a : a grade rating a student's work as poor in quality b : one graded or rated with a D 7 : something shaped like the letter D; specifically : a semicircle on a pool table about 23 inches in diameter for use especially in snooker 8 : DEFENSE 2b, 4b <play tough D>
6.decomposition	decay; V. decompose: decay; break and separate into simple parts	Function: verb Etymology: French décomposer, from dé- de + composer to compose transitive senses 1 : to separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds <decompose water by electrolysis> <decompose a word into its base and affixes> 2 : ROT intransitive senses : to break up into constituent parts by or as if by a chemical process : DECAY, ROT <fruit decomposes> synonym see DECAY - de·com·pos·abil·i·ty /-"pO-z&-'bi-l&-tE/ noun - de·com·pos·able /-'pO-z&-b&l/ adjective - de·com·po·si·tion /(")dE-"käm-p&-'zi-sh&n/ noun
7.decorum	propriety; orderliness and good taste in manners; appropriateness of behavior or conduct	Function: noun Etymology: Latin, from neuter of decorus 1 : literary and dramatic propriety : FITNESS 2 : propriety and good taste in conduct or appearance 3 : ORDERLINESS 4 plural : the conventions of polite behavior
8.decoy	lure or bait; V.	Function: noun Etymology: probably from Dutch de kooi, literally, the cage, from de, masculine def. article (akin to Old English thæt, neuter def. article) + kooi cage, from Latin cavea -- more at THAT, CAGE 1 : a pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture 2 : someone or something used to lure or lead another into a trap; especially : an artificial bird used to attract live birds within shot 3 : someone or something used to draw attention away from another
9.decrepitude	state of collapse or weakness caused by illness or old age	Function: noun : the quality or state of being decrepit
10.decry	express strong disapproval of; condemn openly (something dangerous to the public); disparage; Ex. decry the violence of modern films	Function: transitive verb Etymology: French décrier, from Old French descrier, from des- de- + crier to cry 1 : to depreciate (as a coin) officially or publicly 2 : to express strong disapproval of <decry the emphasis on sex> - de·cri·er /-'krI(-&)r/ noun synonyms DECRY, DEPRECIATE, DISPARAGE, BELITTLE mean to express a low opinion of. DECRY implies open condemnation with intent to discredit <decried their defeatist attitude>. DEPRECIATE implies a representing as being of less value than commonly believed <critics depreciate his plays for being unabashedly sentimental>. DISPARAGE implies depreciation by indirect means such as slighting or invidious comparison <disparaged polo as a game for the rich>. BELITTLE usually suggests a contemptuous or envious attitude <belittled the achievements of others>.
11.deducible	derived by reasoning; V. deduce: infer; derive by reasoning	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): de·duced; de·duc·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Latin deducere, literally, to lead away, from de- + ducere to lead -- more at TOW 1 : to determine by deduction; specifically : to infer from a general principle 2 : to trace the course of synonym see INFER - de·duc·ible /-'d(y)ü-s&-b&l/ adjective
12.deface	mar; disfigure	Function: transitive verb Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French desfacier, from Old French, from des- de- + face front, face 1 : to mar the external appearance of : injure by effacing significant details <deface an inscription> 2 : IMPAIR 3 obsolete : DESTROY - de·face·ment /-'fAs-m&nt/ noun - de·fac·er noun
13.defame	harm someone's reputation; malign; speak evil of; slander; N. defamation; ADJ. defamatory	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): de·famed; de·fam·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French defamer, from Medieval Latin defamare, alteration of Latin diffamare, from dis- + fama reputation, fame 1 archaic : DISGRACE 2 : to harm the reputation of by libel or slander 3 archaic : ACCUSE synonym see MALIGN - de·fam·er noun
14.default	failure to act; failure to perform a task or be present; V.	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English defaute, defaulte, from Old French defaute, from defaillir to be lacking, fail, from de- + faillir to fail 1 : failure to do something required by duty or law : NEGLECT 2 archaic : FAULT 3 : a failure to pay financial debts 4 a : failure to appear at the required time in a legal proceeding b : failure to compete in or to finish an appointed contest 5 : a selection automatically used by a computer program in the absence of a choice made by the user - in default of : in the absence of
15.defeatist	resigned to defeat or failure; accepting defeat or failure as a natural outcome; N. CF. defeatism	Function: noun : acceptance or expectation of or resignation to defeat - de·feat·ist /-tist/ noun or adjective
16.defection	desertion	Function: noun : conscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : DESERTION
17.defer	give in respectfully; submit; delay till later; exempt temporarily; N. deferment; CF. show respect, comply with, courteous	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): de·ferred; de·fer·ring Etymology: Middle English deferren, differren, from Middle French differer, from Latin differre to postpone, be different -- more at DIFFER 1 : PUT OFF, DELAY 2 : to postpone induction of (a person) into military service - de·fer·rer noun synonyms DEFER, POSTPONE, SUSPEND, STAY mean to delay an action or proceeding. DEFER implies a deliberate putting off to a later time <deferred buying a car until spring>. POSTPONE implies an intentional deferring usually to a definite time <the game is postponed until Saturday>. SUSPEND implies temporary stoppage with an added suggestion of waiting until some condition is satisfied <business will be suspended while repairs are under way>. STAY often suggests the stopping or checking by an intervening agency or authority <the governor stayed the execution>.
18.deference	courteous regard for another's wish; courteous yielding to another's wish or opinion (showing respect); ADJ. deferential; OP. effrontery	Function: noun : respect and esteem due a superior or an elder; also : affected or ingratiating regard for another's wishes synonym see HONOR - in deference to : in consideration of
19.defiance	refusal to yield; resistance; V. defy; ADJ. defiant	Function: noun 1 : the act or an instance of defying : CHALLENGE 2 : disposition to resist : willingness to contend or fight - in defiance of : contrary to : DESPITE
20.defile	pollute; make filthy or dirty; corrupt morally; profane; desecrate; N: narrow passage or gorge through mountains	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): de·filed; de·fil·ing Etymology: Middle English, alteration (influenced by Old English fylan to defile) of defoulen to trample, defile, from Old French defouler to trample, from de- + fouler to trample, literally, to full -- more at FULL : to make unclean or impure: as a : to corrupt the purity or perfection of : DEBASE <the countryside defiled by billboards> b : to violate the chastity of : DEFLOWER c : to make physically unclean especially with something unpleasant or contaminating <boots defiled with blood> d : to violate the sanctity of : DESECRATE <defile a sanctuary> e : SULLY, DISHONOR synonym see CONTAMINATE - de·file·ment /-'fI(&)l-m&nt/ noun - de·fil·er /-'fI-l&r/ noun
21.definitive	most reliable; authorative and complete; that cannot be improved; conclusive; decisive; definite; Ex. definitive decision by the supreme court	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English diffinityf, from Middle French definitif, from Latin definitivus, from definitus 1 : serving to provide a final solution or to end a situation <a definitive victory> 2 : authoritative and apparently exhaustive <a definitive edition> 3 a : serving to define or specify precisely <definitive laws> b : serving as a perfect example : QUINTESSENTIAL <a definitive bourgeois> 4 : fully differentiated or developed <a definitive organ> 5 of a postage stamp : issued as a regular stamp for the country or territory in which it is to be used synonym see CONCLUSIVE - de·fin·i·tive·ly adverb - de·fin·i·tive·ness noun
22.deflect	turn aside; turn away from a straight course	Function: verb Etymology: Latin deflectere to bend down, turn aside, from de- + flectere to bend transitive senses : to turn aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction intransitive senses : to turn aside : DEVIATE - de·flect·able /-'flek-t&-b&l/ adjective - de·flec·tive /-tiv/ adjective - de·flec·tor /-t&r/ noun
23.defoliate	destroy leaves; deprive of leaves (by the use of chemicals); N. defoliant	Function: transitive verb Etymology: Late Latin defoliatus, past participle of defoliare, from Latin de- + folium leaf -- more at BLADE : to deprive of leaves especially prematurely - de·fo·li·a·tion /(")dE-"fO-lE-'A-sh&n/ noun - de·fo·li·a·tor /(")dE-'fO-lE-"A-t&r/ noun
24.defray	provide for the payment of; undertake the payment of; pay	Function: transitive verb Etymology: Middle French deffrayer, from des- de- + frayer to expend, from Old French, from (assumed) Old French frai expenditure, literally, damage by breaking, from Latin fractum, neuter of fractus, past participle of frangere to break -- more at BREAK 1 : to provide for the payment of : PAY 2 archaic : to bear the expenses of - de·fray·able /-&-b&l/ adjective - de·fray·al /-'frA(-&)l/ noun
25.defrock	strip a priest or minister of church authority; unfrock	Function: transitive verb 1 : to deprive (as a priest) of the right to exercise the functions of office 2 : to remove from a position of honor or privilege
26.deft	neat; skillful	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English defte gentle -- more at DAFT : characterized by facility and skill synonym see DEXTEROUS - deft·ly adverb - deft·ness /'def(t)-n&s/ noun
27.defunct	dead; no longer in use or existence	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin defunctus, from past participle of defungi to finish, die, from de- + fungi to perform -- more at FUNCTION : no longer living, existing, or functioning <the committee is now defunct> synonym see DEAD
28.degenerate	become worse in quality; deteriorate; ADJ: having become worse; Ex. a degenerate species; N: depraved or corrupt person	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English degenerat, from Latin degeneratus, past participle of degenerare to degenerate, from de- + gener-, genus race, kind -- more at KIN 1 a : having declined (as in nature, character, structure, or function) from an ancestral or former state b : having sunk to a condition below that which is normal to a type; especially : having sunk to a lower and usually corrupt and vicious state c : DEGRADED 2 2 : being mathematically simpler (as by having a factor or constant equal to zero) than the typical case <a degenerate hyperbola> 3 : characterized by atoms stripped of their electrons and by very great density <degenerate matter>; also : consisting of degenerate matter <a degenerate star> 4 : having two or more states or subdivisions <degenerate energy level> 5 : having more than one codon representing an amino acid; also : being such a codon synonym see VICIOUS - de·gen·er·ate·ly adverb - de·gen·er·ate·ness noun
29.degradation	humiliation; debasement; degeneration; V. degrade: debase; disgrace; degenerate; reduce (something) in worth; demote (someone); reduce in rank	Function: noun 1 : the act or process of degrading 2 a : decline to a low, destitute, or demoralized state b : moral or intellectual decadence : DEGENERATION - deg·ra·da·tive /'de-gr&-"dA-tiv/ adjective
30.dehydrate	remove water from; dry out	Function: verb transitive senses 1 a : to remove bound water or hydrogen and oxygen from (a chemical compound) in the proportion in which they form water b : to remove water from (as foods) 2 : to deprive of vitality or savor intransitive senses : to lose water or body fluids - de·hy·dra·tor /-"drA-t&r/ noun
31.deify	turn into a god; make a god of; idolize; Ex. Kings were deified; CF. deity	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -fied; -fy·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French deifier, from Late Latin deificare, from Latin deus god + -ficare -fy 1 a : to make a god of b : to take as an object of worship 2 : to glorify as of supreme worth
32.deign	condescend; stoop	Function: verb Etymology: Middle English, from Old French deignier, from Latin dignare, dignari, from dignus worthy -- more at DECENT intransitive senses : to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved transitive senses : to condescend to give or offer
33.delete	erase; strike out	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): de·let·ed; de·let·ing Etymology: Latin deletus, past participle of delEre to wipe out, destroy : to eliminate especially by blotting out, cutting out, or erasing
34.deleterious	harmful	Function: adjective Etymology: Greek dElEtErios, from dEleisthai to hurt : harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way <deleterious effects> <deleterious to health> synonym see PERNICIOUS - del·e·te·ri·ous·ly adverb - del·e·te·ri·ous·ness noun
35.deliberate	consider; ponder; ADJ: done on purpose; slow	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -at·ed; -at·ing intransitive senses : to think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully transitive senses : to think about deliberately and often with formal discussion before reaching a decision synonym see THINK
36.delineate	portray; depict; sketch; describe; N. delineation	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -eat·ed; -eat·ing Etymology: Latin delineatus, past participle of delineare, from de- + linea line 1 a : to indicate or represent by drawn or painted lines b : to mark the outline of <lights delineating the narrow streets> 2 : to describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail <delineate a character in the story> <delineate the steps to be taken by the government> - de·lin·ea·tor /-E-"A-t&r/ noun
37.delirium	mental disorder marked by confusion; uncontrolled excitement; ADJ. delirious	Function: noun Etymology: Latin, from delirare to be crazy, literally, to leave the furrow (in plowing), from de- + lira furrow -- more at LEARN 1 : a mental disturbance characterized by confusion, disordered speech, and hallucinations 2 : frenzied excitement <he would stride about his room in a delirium of joy -- Thomas Wolfe>
38.delta	flat plain of mud or sand between branches of a river	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English deltha, from Greek delta, of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew dAleth daleth 1 : the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet -- see ALPHABET table 2 : something shaped like a capital Greek delta; especially : the alluvial deposit at the mouth of a river 3 : an increment of a variable -- symbol Δ : DELTA WAVE - del·ta·ic /del-'tA-ik/ adjective
39.delude	deceive	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): de·lud·ed; de·lud·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Latin deludere, from de- + ludere to play -- more at LUDICROUS 1 : to mislead the mind or judgment of : DECEIVE, TRICK 2 obsolete a : FRUSTRATE, DISAPPOINT b : EVADE, ELUDE synonym see DECEIVE - de·lud·er noun
40.deluge	flood; rush; V.	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old French, from Latin diluvium, from diluere to wash away, from dis- + lavere to wash -- more at LYE 1 a : an overflowing of the land by water b : a drenching rain 2 : an overwhelming amount or number
41.delusion	false belief; hallucination; deluding; Ex. delusions of grandeur; Ex. under the delusion that	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin delusion-, delusio, from deludere 1 a : the act of deluding : the state of being deluded b : an abnormal mental state characterized by the occurrence of psychotic delusions 2 a : something that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated b : a persistent false psychotic belief regarding the self or persons or objects outside the self - de·lu·sion·al /-'lüzh-n&l, -'lü-zh&-n&l/ adjective - de·lu·sion·ary /-zh&-"ner-E/ adjective
42.delusive	deceptive; likely to delude; misleading; raising vain hopes; Ex. delusive promises	Function: adjective 1 : likely to delude 2 : constituting a delusion - de·lu·sive·ly adverb - de·lu·sive·ness noun
43.delve	dig; search deeply; investigate	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): delved; delv·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Old English delfan; akin to Old High German telban to dig transitive senses, archaic : EXCAVATE intransitive senses 1 : to dig or labor with or as if with a spade 2 : to make a careful or detailed search for information <delved into the past> - delv·er noun
44.demagogue	person who appeals to people's prejudice; false leader of people; CF. demagoguery	Function: noun Etymology: Greek dEmagOgos, from dEmos people (perhaps akin to Greek daiesthai to divide) + agOgos leading, from agein to lead -- more at TIDE, AGENT 1 : a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power 2 : a leader championing the cause of the common people in ancient times - dem·a·gogu·ery /-"gä-g(&-)rE/ noun - dem·a·gogy /-"gä-gE, -"gä-jE, -"gO-jE/ noun
45.demean	disgrace; humiliate; debase in dignity; behave	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): de·meaned; de·mean·ing Etymology: Middle English demenen, from Middle French demener to conduct, from de- + mener to lead, from Latin minare to drive, from minari to threaten -- more at MOUNT : to conduct or behave (oneself) usually in a proper manner
46.demeanor	behavior; bearing	Function: noun Etymology: 1demean : behavior toward others : outward manner synonym see BEARING
47.demented	insane	Function: adjective : MAD, INSANE - de·ment·ed·ly adverb - de·ment·ed·ness noun
48.demise	death	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): de·mised; de·mis·ing transitive senses 1 : to convey (as an estate) by will or lease 2 obsolete : CONVEY, GIVE 3 : to transmit by succession or inheritance intransitive senses 1 : DIE, DECEASE 2 : to pass by descent or bequest <the property has demised to the king>
49.demographic	related to population balance; N. demography: statistical study of human population	Function: adjective 1 : of or relating to demography or demographics 2 : relating to the dynamic balance of a population especially with regard to density and capacity for expansion or decline - de·mo·graph·i·cal·ly /-fi-k(&-)lE/ adverb
50.demolition	destruction; V. demolish	Function: noun 1 : the act of demolishing; especially : destruction in war by means of explosives 2 plural : explosives for destruction in war - de·mo·li·tion·ist /-'li-sh(&-)n&st/ noun
51.demoniac	(demoniacal) fiendish; cruel; N. demon: evil supernatural being; devil	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English demoniak, from Late Latin daemoniacus, from Greek daimoniakos, from daimon-, daimOn 1 : possessed or influenced by a demon 2 : of, relating to, or suggestive of a demon : FIENDISH <demoniac cruelty> - de·mo·ni·a·cal·ly /"dE-m&-'nI-&-k(&-)lE/ adverb
52.demotic	of or pertaining to the people	Function: adjective Etymology: Greek dEmotikos, from dEmotEs commoner, from dEmos 1 : of, relating to, or written in a simplified form of the ancient Egyptian hieratic writing 2 : POPULAR 1 <demotic idiom> 3 : of or relating to the form of Modern Greek that is based on everyday speech
53.demur	object (because of doubts, scruples); raise an objection (showing qualms); hesitate; Ex. demur at the idea of working on Sunday	Function: intransitive verb Inflected Form(s): de·murred; de·mur·ring Etymology: Middle English demeoren to linger, from Old French demorer, from Latin demorari, from de- + morari to linger, from mora delay -- more at MORA 1 archaic : DELAY, HESITATE 2 : to file a demurrer 3 : to take exception : OBJECT -- often used with to or at
54.demure	(of a woman or child) grave; quiet and serious; coy; pretending to be demure	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English 1 : RESERVED, MODEST 2 : affectedly modest, reserved, or serious : COY - de·mure·ly adverb - de·mure·ness noun
55.denigrate	blacken; defame	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -grat·ed; -grat·ing Etymology: Latin denigratus, past participle of denigrare, from de- + nigrare to blacken, from nigr-, niger black 1 : to cast aspersions on : DEFAME 2 : to deny the importance or validity of : BELITTLE - den·i·gra·tion /"de-ni-'grA-sh&n/ noun - den·i·gra·tive /'de-ni-"grA-tiv/ adjective - den·i·gra·tor /-"grA-t&r/ noun - den·i·gra·to·ry /'de-ni-gr&-"tOr-E, -"tor-/ adjective
56.denizen	(animal, person, or plant) inhabitant or resident of a particular place; regular visitor	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English denizeine, from Anglo-French denzein inhabitant, inner part, inner, from Old French denz within, from Late Latin deintus, from Latin de- + intus within -- more at ENT- 1 : INHABITANT 2 : one admitted to residence in a foreign country; especially : an alien admitted to rights of citizenship 3 : one that frequents a place
57.denotation	meaning; distinguishing by name; V. denote: indicate; refer to directly; mean; CF. connotation	Function: noun 1 : an act or process of denoting 2 : MEANING; especially : a direct specific meaning as distinct from an implied or associated idea 3 a : a denoting term : NAME b : SIGN, INDICATION <visible denotations of divine wrath> 4 : the totality of things to which a term is applicable especially in logic -- compare CONNOTATION
58.d	\'enouement final outcome; final development of the plot of a play or other literary work; the end of a story when everything is explained	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural d's or ds /'dEz/ Usage: often capitalized, often attributive 1 a : the 4th letter of the English alphabet b : a graphic representation of this letter c : a speech counterpart of orthographic d 2 : five hundred -- see NUMBER table 3 : the 2d tone of a C-major scale 4 : a graphic device for reproducing the letter d 5 : one designated d especially as the 4th in order or class 6 a : a grade rating a student's work as poor in quality b : one graded or rated with a D 7 : something shaped like the letter D; specifically : a semicircle on a pool table about 23 inches in diameter for use especially in snooker 8 : DEFENSE 2b, 4b <play tough D>
59.denounce	condemn; criticize; N. denunciation	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): de·nounced; de·nounc·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Old French denoncier to proclaim, from Latin denuntiare, from de- + nuntiare to report -- more at ANNOUNCE 1 : to pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil 2 archaic a : PROCLAIM b : to announce threateningly 3 : to inform against : ACCUSE 4 obsolete : PORTEND 5 : to announce formally the termination of (as a treaty) synonym see CRITICIZE - de·nounce·ment /-'naun(t)-sm&nt/ noun - de·nounc·er noun
60.depict	portray	Function: transitive verb Etymology: Latin depictus, past participle of depingere, from de- + pingere to paint -- more at PAINT 1 : to represent by or as if by a picture 2 : DESCRIBE 1 - de·pic·ter /-'pik-t&r/ noun - de·pic·tion /-'pik-sh&n/ noun
61.deplete	reduce; exhaust	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): de·plet·ed; de·plet·ing Etymology: Latin depletus, past participle of deplEre, from de- + plEre to fill -- more at FULL 1 : to empty of a principal substance 2 : to lessen markedly in quantity, content, power, or value - de·plet·able /-'plE-t&-b&l/ adjective - de·ple·tion /-'plE-sh&n/ noun - de·ple·tive /-'plE-tiv/ adjective synonyms DEPLETE, DRAIN, EXHAUST, IMPOVERISH, BANKRUPT mean to deprive of something essential to existence or potency. DEPLETE implies a reduction in number or quantity so as to endanger the ability to function <depleting our natural resources>. DRAIN implies a gradual withdrawal and ultimate deprivation of what is necessary to an existence <personal tragedy had drained him of all spirit>. EXHAUST stresses a complete emptying <her lecture exhausted the subject>. IMPOVERISH suggests a deprivation of something essential to richness or productiveness <impoverished soil>. BANKRUPT suggests impoverishment to the point of imminent collapse <war had bankrupted the nation of resources>.
62.deplore	regret; express sorrow and severe disapproval for something bad; Ex. deplore their violent behavior; ADJ. deplorable: very bad; deserving severe disapproval; Ex. deplorable living condition	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): de·plored; de·plor·ing Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French deplorer, from Latin deplorare, from de- + plorare to wail 1 a : to feel or express grief for b : to regret strongly 2 : to consider unfortunate or deserving of deprecation - de·plor·er /-'plOr-&r/ noun - de·plor·ing·ly /-i[ng]-lE/ adverb synonyms DEPLORE, LAMENT, BEWAIL, BEMOAN mean to express grief or sorrow for something. DEPLORE implies regret for the loss or impairment of something of value <deplores the breakdown in family values>. LAMENT implies a profound or demonstrative expression of sorrow <lamenting the loss of their only child>. BEWAIL and BEMOAN imply sorrow, disappointment, or protest finding outlet in words or cries, BEWAIL commonly suggesting loudness, and BEMOAN lugubriousness <fans bewailed the defeat> <purists bemoaning the corruption of the language>.
63.deploy	spread out (troops) in an extended though shallow battle line; distribute (persons or forces) systematically or strategically	Function: verb Etymology: French déployer, literally, to unfold, from Old French desploier, from des- dis- + ploier, plier to fold -- more at PLY transitive senses 1 a : to extend (a military unit) especially in width b : to place in battle formation or appropriate positions 2 : to spread out, utilize, or arrange especially strategically intransitive senses : to move in being deployed - de·ploy·able /-&-b&l/ adjective - de·ploy·ment /-m&nt/ noun
64.depose	dethrone; remove from office; give a deposition; testify	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): de·posed; de·pos·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French deposer, from Late Latin deponere (perfect indicative deposui), from Latin, to put down transitive senses 1 : to remove from a throne or other high position 2 : to put down : DEPOSIT 3 a [Middle English, from Medieval Latin deponere, from Late Latin] : to testify to under oath or by affidavit b : AFFIRM, ASSERT intransitive senses : to bear witness
65.deposition	testimony under oath; deposing; dethroning	Function: noun 1 : an act of removing from a position of authority 2 a : a testifying especially before a court b : DECLARATION; specifically : testimony taken down in writing under oath 3 : an act or process of depositing 4 : something deposited : DEPOSIT - de·po·si·tion·al /-'zish-n&l, -sh&-n&l/ adjective
66.depravity	extreme corruption; wickedness; V. deprave	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -ties 1 : the quality or state of being depraved 2 : a corrupt act or practice
67.deprecate	express disapproval of; deplore; protest against; belittle; ADJ. deprecatory	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -cat·ed; -cat·ing Etymology: Latin deprecatus, past participle of deprecari to avert by prayer, from de- + precari to pray -- more at PRAY 1 a archaic : to pray against (as an evil) b : to seek to avert <deprecate the wrath ... of the Roman people -- Tobias Smollett> 2 : to express disapproval of 3 a : PLAY DOWN : make little of <speaks five languages ... but deprecates this facility -- Time> b : BELITTLE, DISPARAGE <the most reluctantly admired and least easily deprecated of ... novelists -- New Yorker> - dep·re·cat·ing·ly /-"kA-ti[ng]-lE/ adverb - dep·re·ca·tion /"de-pri-'kA-sh&n/ noun
68.depreciate	lessen in value; belittle; represent as of little value	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -at·ed; -at·ing Etymology: Late Latin depretiatus, past participle of depretiare, from Latin de- + pretium price -- more at PRICE transitive senses 1 : to lower in estimation or esteem 2 : to lower the price or estimated value of intransitive senses : to fall in value synonym see DECRY - de·pre·cia·ble /-sh&-b&l/ adjective - de·pre·ci·at·ing·ly /-shE-"A-ti[ng]-lE/ adverb - de·pre·ci·a·tion /-"prE-shE-'A-sh&n/ noun - de·pre·ci·a·tive /-'prE-sh&-tiv, -shE-"A-tiv/ adjective - de·pre·ci·a·tor /-shE-"A-t&r/ noun - de·pre·cia·to·ry /-sh&-"tOr-E, -"tor-/ adjective
69.depredation	plundering; destruction	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -dat·ed; -dat·ing Etymology: Late Latin depraedatus, past participle of depraedari, from Latin de- + praedari to plunder -- more at PREY transitive senses : to lay waste : PLUNDER, RAVAGE intransitive senses : to engage in plunder - dep·re·da·tion /"de-pr&-'dA-sh&n/ noun - de·pre·da·tor /'de-pr&-"dA-t&r, di-'pre-d&-/ noun - de·pre·da·to·ry /di-'pre-d&-"tOr-E, 'de-pri-d&-, -"tor-/ adjective
70.deranged	insane	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): de·ranged; de·rang·ing Etymology: French déranger, from Old French desrengier, from des- de- + reng line, row -- more at RANK 1 : to disturb the operation or functions of 2 : DISARRANGE <hatless, with tie deranged -- G. W. Stonier> 3 : to make insane - de·range·ment /-m&nt/ noun
71.derelict	negligent; (of someone) neglectful of duty; (of something) deserted by an owner; abandoned; N: abandoned property; homeless or vagrant person	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin derelictus, past participle of derelinquere to abandon, from de- + relinquere to leave -- more at RELINQUISH 1 : abandoned especially by the owner or occupant : RUN-DOWN 2 : lacking a sense of duty : NEGLIGENT
72.deride	ridicule; treat with contempt; make fun of; OP. respect	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): de·rid·ed; de·rid·ing Etymology: Latin deridEre, from de- + ridEre to laugh 1 : to laugh at contemptuously 2 : to subject to usually bitter or contemptuous ridicule synonym see RIDICULE - de·rid·er noun - de·rid·ing·ly /-'rI-di[ng]-lE/ adverb
73.derision	ridicule; ADJ. derisive; CF. derisory	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin derision-, derisio, from Latin deridEre 1 a : the use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt b : a state of being derided 2 : an object of ridicule or scorn
74.derivative	unoriginal; obtained from another source; Ex. derivative prose style; N.	Function: noun 1 : a word formed by derivation 2 : something derived 3 : the limit of the ratio of the change in a function to the corresponding change in its independent variable as the latter change approaches zero 4 a : a chemical substance related structurally to another substance and theoretically derivable from it b : a substance that can be made from another substance
75.dermatologist	one who studies the skin and its diseases	Function: noun : a branch of science dealing with the skin, its structure, functions, and diseases - der·ma·to·log·ic /-m&-t&l-'ä-jik/ or der·ma·to·log·i·cal /-ji-k&l/ adjective - der·ma·tol·o·gist /-m&-'tä-l&-jist/ noun