Gre Wordlist 15 : dishearten - duplicity

1.dishearten	discourage	Function: transitive verb : to cause to lose spirit or morale - dis·heart·en·ing·ly /-'härt-ni[ng]-lE, -'här-t&n-i[ng]-/ adverb - dis·heart·en·ment /-'här-t&n-m&nt/ noun
2.disheveled	untidy (of hair or clothing); V. dishevel	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): di·shev·eled or di·shev·elled; di·shev·el·ing or di·shev·el·ling /-'she-v(&-)li[ng]/ Etymology: back-formation from disheveled : to throw into disorder or disarray
3.disinclination	unwillingness	Function: noun : a preference for avoiding something : slight aversion
4.disingenuous	not naive; not candid; sophisticated; worldly wise; OP. ingenuous	Function: adjective : lacking in candor; also : giving a false appearance of simple frankness : CALCULATING - dis·in·gen·u·ous·ly adverb - dis·in·gen·u·ous·ness noun
5.disinter	dig up; unearth; OP. inter	Function: transitive verb 1 : to take out of the grave or tomb 2 : to bring back into awareness or prominence; also : to bring to light : UNEARTH - dis·in·ter·ment /-m&nt/ noun
6.disinterested	unprejudiced; free from bias and self-interest; objective	Function: transitive verb : to cause to regard something with no interest or concern
7.disjointed	disconnected; lacking coherence; V. disjoint: disconnect; disjoin	Function: verb transitive senses 1 : to disturb the orderly structure or arrangement of 2 : to take apart at the joints intransitive senses : to come apart at the joints
8.disjunction	act or state of separation; disunity; CF. disjunctive: expressing a choice between two ideas; CF. conjunction; CF. conjunctive	Function: noun 1 : a sharp cleavage : DISUNION, SEPARATION <the disjunction between theory and practice> 2 : a compound sentence in logic formed by joining two simple statements by or: a : INCLUSIVE DISJUNCTION b : EXCLUSIVE DISJUNCTION
9.dislodge	remove (forcibly); force out of a position; Ex. dislodge the food caught in his throat; CF. lodge	Function: verb Etymology: Middle English disloggen, from Middle French desloger, from des- dis- + loger to lodge, from Old French loge lodge transitive senses 1 : to drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage 2 : to force out of a secure or settled position <dislodged the rock with a shovel> intransitive senses : to leave a lodging place - dis·lodg·ment or dis·lodge·ment noun
10.dismantle	take apart; disassemble	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): dis·man·tled; dis·man·tling /-'mant-li[ng], -'man-t&l-/ Etymology: Middle French desmanteler, from des- dis- + mantel mantle 1 : to take to pieces; also : to destroy the integrity or functioning of 2 : to strip of dress or covering : DIVEST 3 : to strip of furniture and equipment - dis·man·tle·ment /-'man-t&l-m&nt/ noun
11.dismember	cut into small parts; cut (a body) apart limb from limb	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -bered; dis·mem·ber·ing /-b(&-)ri[ng]/ Etymology: Middle English dismembren, from Old French desmembrer, from des- dis- + membre member 1 : to cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of 2 : to break up or tear into pieces - dis·mem·ber·ment /-b&r-m&nt/ noun
12.dismiss	eliminate from consideration; no longer consider; put out of court without further hearing; reject; discharge from employment; direct to leave; ADJ. dismissive; N. dismissal	Function: transitive verb Etymology: Middle English, modification of Latin dimissus, past participle of dimittere, from dis- + mittere to send 1 : to permit or cause to leave <dismissed the visitors> 2 : to remove from position or service : DISCHARGE <dismissed the thievish servant> 3 a : to reject serious consideration of <dismissed the thought> b : to put out of judicial consideration <dismissed all charges> - dis·mis·sion /-'mi-sh&n/ noun - dis·mis·sive /-'mi-siv/ adjective - dis·mis·sive·ly adverb
13.disparage	belittle	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -aged; -ag·ing Etymology: Middle English, to degrade by marriage below one's class, disparage, from Middle French desparagier to marry below one's class, from Old French, from des- dis- + parage extraction, lineage, from per peer 1 : to lower in rank or reputation : DEGRADE 2 : to depreciate by indirect means (as invidious comparison) : speak slightingly about synonym see DECRY - dis·par·age·ment /-ij-m&nt/ noun - dis·par·ag·er noun - dis·par·ag·ing adjective - dis·par·ag·ing·ly /-ij-i[ng]-lE/ adverb
14.maneuver	(manoeuver) strategic military or naval movement (done for training purposes); carefully planned process; stratagem; V: carry out a military maneuver; use maneuvers in gaining an end	Function: noun Etymology: French man[oe]uvre, from Old French maneuvre work done by hand, from Medieval Latin manuopera, from Latin manu operare to work by hand 1 a : a military or naval movement b : an armed forces training exercise; especially : an extended and large-scale training exercise involving military and naval units separately or in combination -- often used in plural 2 : a procedure or method of working usually involving expert physical movement 3 a : evasive movement or shift of tactics b : an intended and controlled variation from a straight and level flight path in the operation of an airplane 4 a : an action taken to gain a tactical end b : an adroit and clever management of affairs often using trickery and deception synonym see TRICK
15.disparate	basically different; impossible to compare; unrelated	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin disparatus, past participle of disparare to separate, from dis- + parare to prepare -- more at PARE 1 : containing or made up of fundamentally different and often incongruous elements 2 : markedly distinct in quality or character synonym see DIFFERENT - dis·pa·rate·ly adverb - dis·pa·rate·ness noun - dis·par·i·ty /di-'spar-&-tE/ noun
16.disparity	difference; condition of inequality; OP. parity	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin disparatus, past participle of disparare to separate, from dis- + parare to prepare -- more at PARE 1 : containing or made up of fundamentally different and often incongruous elements 2 : markedly distinct in quality or character synonym see DIFFERENT - dis·pa·rate·ly adverb - dis·pa·rate·ness noun - dis·par·i·ty /di-'spar-&-tE/ noun
17.dispassionate	calm; impartial; not influenced by personal feelings	Function: adjective : not influenced by strong feeling; especially : not affected by personal or emotional involvement <a dispassionate critic> <a dispassionate approach to an issue> synonym see FAIR - dis·pas·sion·ate·ly adverb - dis·pas·sion·ate·ness noun
18.dispatch	speediness; prompt execution; message sent with all due speed; V: send to a specified destination; finish promptly; kill	Function: verb Etymology: Spanish despachar or Italian dispacciare, from Provençal despachar to get rid of, from Middle French despeechier to set free, from Old French, from des- dis- + -peechier (as in empeechier to hinder) -- more at IMPEACH transitive senses 1 : to send off or away with promptness or speed; especially : to send off on official business 2 a : to kill with quick efficiency b obsolete : DEPRIVE 3 : to dispose of (as a task) rapidly or efficiently 4 : DEFEAT 3 intransitive senses, archaic : to make haste : HURRY synonym see KILL - dis·patch·er noun
19.dispel	scatter; drive away; cause to vanish	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): dis·pelled; dis·pel·ling Etymology: Middle English, from Latin dispellere, from dis- + pellere to drive, beat -- more at FELT : to drive away by or as if by scattering : DISSIPATE <dispel a rumor> synonym see SCATTER
20.disperse	scatter; Ex. disperse the cloud/crowd	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): dis·persed; dis·pers·ing Etymology: Middle English dysparsen, from Middle French disperser, from Latin dispersus, past participle of dispergere to scatter, from dis- + spargere to scatter -- more at SPARK transitive senses 1 a : to cause to break up <police dispersed the crowd> b : to cause to become spread widely c : to cause to evaporate or vanish <sunlight dispersing the mist> 2 : to spread or distribute from a fixed or constant source: as a archaic : DISSEMINATE b : to subject (as light) to dispersion c : to distribute (as fine particles) more or less evenly throughout a medium intransitive senses 1 : to break up in random fashion <the crowd dispersed on request> 2 a : to become dispersed b : DISSIPATE, VANISH <the fog dispersed toward morning> synonym see SCATTER - dis·persed·ly /-'sp&r-s&d-lE, -'sp&rst-lE/ adverb - dis·pers·er noun - dis·pers·ible /-'sp&r-s&-b&l/ adjective
21.dispirited	lacking in spirit	Function: transitive verb Etymology: dis- + spirit : to deprive of morale or enthusiasm - dis·pir·it·ed adjective - dis·pir·it·ed·ly adverb - dis·pir·it·ed·ness noun
22.disport	amuse; Ex. disport oneself; CF. divert	Function: noun archaic : SPORT, PASTIME
23.disputatious	argumentative; fond of argument	Function: adjective 1 a : inclined to dispute b : marked by disputation 2 : provoking debate : CONTROVERSIAL - dis·pu·ta·tious·ly adverb - dis·pu·ta·tious·ness noun
24.disquietude	uneasiness; anxiety; V. disquiet: make anxious	Function: noun : ANXIETY, AGITATION
25.disquisition	formal systematic inquiry; explanation of the results of a formal inquiry; long formal speech or written report	Function: noun Etymology: Latin disquisition-, disquisitio, from disquirere to investigate, from dis- + quaerere to seek : a formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : DISCOURSE
26.dissection	analysis; cutting apart in order to examine	Function: noun 1 : the act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected 2 : an anatomical specimen prepared by dissecting
27.dissemble	disguise; hide the real nature of; pretend	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): dis·sem·bled; dis·sem·bling /-b(&-)li[ng]/ Etymology: Middle English dissymblen, alteration of dissimulen, from Middle French dissimuler, from Latin dissimulare -- more at DISSIMULATE transitive senses 1 : to hide under a false appearance 2 : to put on the appearance of : SIMULATE intransitive senses : to put on a false appearance : conceal facts, intentions, or feelings under some pretense - dis·sem·bler /-b(&-)l&r/ noun
28.disseminate	distribute; spread; scatter (like seeds)	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -nat·ed; -nat·ing Etymology: Latin disseminatus, past participle of disseminare, from dis- + seminare to sow, from semin-, semen seed -- more at SEMEN 1 : to spread abroad as though sowing seed <disseminate ideas> 2 : to disperse throughout - dis·sem·i·na·tion /-"se-m&-'nA-sh&n/ noun - dis·sem·i·na·tor /-'se-m&-"nA-t&r/ noun
29.dissent	disagree	Function: intransitive verb Etymology: Middle English, from Latin dissentire, from dis- + sentire to feel -- more at SENSE 1 : to withhold assent 2 : to differ in opinion
30.dissertation	formal essay; treatise	Function: noun : an extended usually written treatment of a subject; specifically : one submitted for a doctorate - dis·ser·ta·tion·al /-'tAsh-n&l, -'tA-sh&-n&l/ adjective
31.dissident	dissenting (with an opinion, a group, or a government); rebellious; N.	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin dissident-, dissidens, present participle of dissidEre to sit apart, disagree, from dis- + sedEre to sit -- more at SIT : disagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief - dissident noun
32.dissimulate	pretend; conceal by feigning; dissemble	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -lat·ed; -lat·ing Etymology: Latin dissimulatus, past participle of dissimulare, from dis- + simulare to simulate transitive senses : to hide under a false appearance <smiled to dissimulate her urgency -- Alice Glenday> intransitive senses : DISSEMBLE - dis·sim·u·la·tion /(")di-"sim-y&-'lA-sh&n/ noun - dis·sim·u·la·tor /(')di-'sim-y&-"lA-t&r/ noun
33.dissipate	squander; waste foolishly; scatter	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -pat·ed; -pat·ing Etymology: Latin dissipatus, past participle of dissipare, dissupare, from dis- + supare to throw transitive senses 1 a : to break up and drive off (as a crowd) b : to cause to spread thin or scatter and gradually vanish <one's sympathy is eventually dissipated -- Andrew Feinberg> c : to lose (as heat or electricity) irrecoverably 2 : to spend or use up wastefully or foolishly <lifelong tendency to dissipate his gifts in travel and pleasure -- Edmund Morris> <his fortune is dissipated in imprudent political adventures -- John Butt> intransitive senses 1 : to break up and scatter or vanish 2 : to be extravagant or dissolute in the pursuit of pleasure; especially : to drink to excess synonym see SCATTER - dis·si·pat·er noun
34.dissolution	disintegration; reduction to a liquid form; looseness in morals; sensual indulgence; debauchery; ADJ. dissolute: lacking in moral restraint; leading an immoral life	Function: noun 1 : the act or process of dissolving : as a : separation into component parts b (1) : DECAY, DISINTEGRATION (2) : DEATH c : termination or destruction by breaking down, disrupting, or dispersing <the dissolution of the republic> d : the dissolving of an assembly or organization e : LIQUEFACTION 2 : a dissolute act or practice
35.dissuade	persuade not to do; discourage; N. dissuasion	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): dis·suad·ed; dis·suad·ing Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French dissuader, from Latin dissuadEre, from dis- + suadEre to urge -- more at SWEET 1 a : to advise (a person) against something b archaic : to advise against (an action) 2 : to turn from something by persuasion - dis·suad·er noun
36.distant	reserved or aloof; cold in manner; Ex. distant greeting; ADV. distantly	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin distant-, distans, present participle of distare to stand apart, be distant, from dis- + stare to stand -- more at STAND 1 a : separated in space : AWAY b : situated at a great distance : FAR-OFF c : separated by a great distance from each other : far apart d : far behind <finished a distant third> 2 : separated in a relationship other than spatial <a distant cousin> <the distant past> 3 : different in kind 4 : reserved or aloof in personal relationship : COLD 5 a : going a long distance <distant voyages> b : concerned with remote things <distant thoughts> - dis·tant·ly adverb - dis·tant·ness noun
37.distend	expand; swell out	Function: verb Etymology: Middle English, from Latin distendere, from dis- + tendere to stretch -- more at THIN transitive senses 1 : EXTEND 2 : to enlarge from internal pressure : SWELL intransitive senses : to become expanded synonym see EXPAND
38.distill	refine (a liquid by evaporating and subsequent condensation); concentrate; separate the most important parts from; Ex. distill fresh water from sea water; CF. brew	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): dis·tilled; dis·till·ing Etymology: Middle English distillen, from Middle French distiller, from Late Latin distillare, alteration of Latin destillare, from de- + stillare to drip, from stilla drop transitive senses 1 : to let fall, exude, or precipitate in drops or in a wet mist 2 a : to subject to or transform by distillation b : to obtain by or as if by distillation c : to extract the essence of : CONCENTRATE intransitive senses 1 a : to fall or materialize in drops or in a fine moisture b : to appear slowly or in small quantities at a time 2 a : to undergo distillation b : to perform distillation
39.distinction	honor; excellence; difference; contrast; discrimination; Ex. graduated with distinction; Ex. a writer of real distinction	Function: noun 1 a archaic : DIVISION b : CLASS 4 2 : the distinguishing of a difference <without distinction as to race, sex, or religion>; also : the difference distinguished <the distinction between imply and infer> 3 : something that distinguishes <regional distinctions> 4 : the quality or state of being distinguishable 5 a : the quality or state of being distinguished or worthy <a politician of some distinction> b : special honor or recognition <took a law degree with distinction> <won many distinctions> c : an accomplishment that sets one apart <the distinction of being the oldest to win the title>
40.distort	twist out of shape; give a false account of; misrepresent; N. distortion	Function: verb Etymology: Latin distortus, past participle of distorquEre, from dis- + torquEre to twist -- more at TORTURE transitive senses 1 : to twist out of the true meaning or proportion <distorted the facts> 2 : to twist out of a natural, normal, or original shape or condition <a face distorted by pain>; also : to cause to be perceived unnaturally <the new lights distorted colors> 3 : PERVERT intransitive senses : to become distorted; also : to cause a twisting from the true, natural, or normal synonym see DEFORM - dis·tort·er noun
41.distrait	absentminded; distracted	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Old French destrait, from Latin distractus : apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : DISTRACTED 2
42.distraught	upset; distracted by anxiety; very anxious and troubled almost to the point of madness; Ex. distraught with grief/worry	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, modification of Latin distractus 1 : agitated with doubt or mental conflict 2 : INSANE - dis·traught·ly adverb
43.diurnal	daily; occurring during the daytime	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin diurnalis -- more at JOURNAL 1 a : recurring every day <diurnal tasks> b : having a daily cycle <diurnal tides> 2 a : of, relating to, or occurring in the daytime <the city's diurnal noises> b : active chiefly in the daytime <diurnal animals> c : opening during the day and closing at night <diurnal flowers> - di·ur·nal·ly /-n&l-E/ adverb
44.diva	operatic singer; prima donna	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural divas or di·ve /-(")vA/ Etymology: Italian, literally, goddess, from Latin, feminine of divus divine, god -- more at DEITY : PRIMA DONNA 1
45.diverge	vary; go in different directions from the same point; ADJ. divergent: differing; deviating	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): di·verged; di·verg·ing Etymology: Medieval Latin divergere, from Latin dis- + vergere to incline -- more at WRENCH intransitive senses 1 a : to move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart <diverging roads> b : to become or be different in character or form : differ in opinion 2 : to turn aside from a path or course : DEVIATE 3 : to be mathematically divergent transitive senses : DEFLECT synonym see SWERVE
46.diverse	differing in some characteristics (from each other); various; N. diversity: variety; dissimilitude; lack of resemblance	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English divers, diverse, from Old French & Latin; Old French divers, from Latin diversus, from past participle of divertere 1 : differing from one another : UNLIKE 2 : composed of distinct or unlike elements or qualities synonym see DIFFERENT - di·verse·ly adverb - di·verse·ness noun
47.diversion	act of turning aside; pastime; V. divert: turn aside from a course; distract; amuse	Function: noun 1 : the act or an instance of diverting from a course, activity, or use : DEVIATION 2 : something that diverts or amuses : PASTIME 3 : an attack or feint that draws the attention and force of an enemy from the point of the principal operation
48.divest	strip (as of clothes); deprive (as of rights); dispossess; N. divestiture(divestment)	Function: transitive verb Etymology: alteration of devest 1 a : to deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title b : to undress or strip especially of clothing, ornament, or equipment c : RID, FREE 2 : to take away from a person - di·vest·ment /-'ves(t)-m&nt/ noun
49.divine	perceive intuitively (by or as if by magic); foresee the future; foretell; dowse; ADJ. N. divination	Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): di·vin·er; -est Etymology: Middle English divin, from Middle French, from Latin divinus, from divus god -- more at DEITY 1 a : of, relating to, or proceeding directly from God or a god <divine love> b : being a deity <the divine Savior> c : directed to a deity <divine worship> 2 a : supremely good : SUPERB <the pie was divine> b : HEAVENLY, GODLIKE - di·vine·ly adverb
50.divulge	reveal	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): di·vulged; di·vulg·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Latin divulgare, from dis- + vulgare to make known, from vulgus mob 1 archaic : to make public : PROCLAIM 2 : to make known (as a confidence or secret) synonym see REVEAL - di·vul·gence /-'v&l-j&n(t)s/ noun
51.docile	obedient; easily managed; submissive	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin docilis, from docEre to teach; akin to Latin decEre to be fitting -- more at DECENT 1 : easily taught 2 : easily led or managed : TRACTABLE synonym see OBEDIENT - doc·ile·ly /'dä-s&(l)-lE/ adverb - do·cil·i·ty /dä-'si-l&-tE, dO-/ noun
52.docket	program as for trial; book where such entries are made; list of things to be done; agenda; label fixed to a package listing contents or directions; V: describe in a docket	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English doggette 1 : a brief written summary of a document : ABSTRACT 2 a (1) : a formal abridged record of the proceedings in a legal action (2) : a register of such records b (1) : a list of legal causes to be tried (2) : a calendar of business matters to be acted on : AGENDA 3 : an identifying statement about a document placed on its outer surface or cover
53.doctrinaire	unable to compromise about points of doctrine; dogmatic; unyielding; marked by inflexible attachment to a doctrine without regard to its practical difficulties	Function: noun Etymology: French, from doctrine : one who attempts to put into effect an abstract doctrine or theory with little or no regard for practical difficulties
54.doctrine	teachings in general; particular principle (religious, legal, etc.) taught; dogma; tenet; ADJ. doctrinal	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, from Latin doctrina, from doctor 1 archaic : TEACHING, INSTRUCTION 2 a : something that is taught b : a principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : DOGMA c : a principle of law established through past decisions d : a statement of fundamental government policy especially in international relations
55.document	provide written evidence (for a claim); record with documents; N.	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin & Latin; Late Latin documentum official paper, from Latin, lesson, proof, from docEre to teach -- more at DOCILE 1 a archaic : PROOF, EVIDENCE b : an original or official paper relied on as the basis, proof, or support of something c : something (as a photograph or a recording) that serves as evidence or proof 2 a : a writing conveying information b : a material substance (as a coin or stone) having on it a representation of thoughts by means of some conventional mark or symbol c : DOCUMENTARY - doc·u·men·tal /"dä-ky&-'men-t&l/ adjective
56.doddering	shaky; infirm from old age; V. dodder	Function: intransitive verb Inflected Form(s): dod·dered; dod·der·ing /'dä-d(&-)ri[ng]/ Etymology: Middle English dadiren 1 : to tremble or shake from weakness or age 2 : to progress feebly and unsteadily <was doddering down the walk> - dod·der·er /-d&r-&r/ noun
57.doff	take off; OP. don	Function: transitive verb Etymology: Middle English, from don to do + of off 1 a : to remove (an article of wear) from the body b : to take off (the hat) in greeting or as a sign of respect 2 : to rid oneself of : put aside - doff one's hat to or doff one's cap to : to show respect to : SALUTE
58.dogged	determined; stubborn; stubbornly persevering; tenacious; Ex. Inspector Javert's dogged pursuit of Jean Valjean	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): dogged /'dogd, 'dägd/; dog·ging 1 a : to hunt or track like a hound b : to worry as if by pursuit with dogs : PLAGUE 2 : to fasten with a dog - dog it : to fail to do one's best : GOLDBRICK
59.doggerel	poor verse	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English dogerel, probably diminutive of dogge dog : loosely styled and irregular in measure especially for burlesque or comic effect; also : marked by triviality or inferiority
60.dogmatic	opinionated; holding stubbornly to one's opinion; arbitrary; doctrinal	Function: adjective 1 : characterized by or given to the use of dogmatism <a dogmatic critic> 2 : of or relating to dogma synonym see DICTATORIAL - dog·mat·i·cal·ly /-ti-k(&-)lE/ adverb - dog·mat·i·cal·ness /-ti-k&l-n&s/ noun
61.doldrums	blues; listlessness(lack of spirit or energy); slack(inactive) period; period of stagnation; ocean area near the equator where ships cannot move because there is no wind; Ex. in the doldrums	Function: noun plural Etymology: probably akin to Old English dol foolish 1 : a spell of listlessness or despondency 2 often capitalized : a part of the ocean near the equator abounding in calms, squalls, and light shifting winds 3 : a state or period of inactivity, stagnation, or slump
62.dolorous	sorrowful; N. dolor	Function: adjective : causing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief - do·lor·ous·ly adverb - do·lor·ous·ness noun
63.dolt	slow-thinking stupid person; CF. dull	Function: noun Etymology: probably akin to Old English dol foolish : a stupid person - dolt·ish /'dOl-tish/ adjective - dolt·ish·ly adverb - dolt·ish·ness noun
64.domicile	home; V. ADJ. domiciled: having one's domicile; Ex. He is domiciled in Britain.	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin domicilium, from domus 1 : a dwelling place : place of residence : HOME 2 a : a person's fixed, permanent, and principal home for legal purposes b : RESIDENCE 2b
65.domineer	rule over tyrannically	Function: verb Etymology: Dutch domineren, from French dominer, from Latin dominari intransitive senses : to exercise arbitrary or overbearing control transitive senses : to tyrannize over
66.don	put on; OP. doff	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): donned; don·ning Etymology: Middle English, contraction of do on 1 : to put on (an article of clothing) 2 : to wrap oneself in : TAKE ON 3a
67.dormant	sleeping; temporarily inactive; lethargic; latent	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, fixed, stationary, from Middle French, from present participle of dormir to sleep, from Latin dormire; akin to Sanskrit drAti he sleeps 1 : represented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws 2 : marked by a suspension of activity: as a : temporarily devoid of external activity <a dormant volcano> b : temporarily in abeyance yet capable of being activated 3 a : ASLEEP, INACTIVE b : having the faculties suspended : SLUGGISH c : having biological activity suspended: as (1) : being in a state of suspended animation (2) : not actively growing but protected (as by bud scales) from the environment -- used of plant parts 4 : associated with, carried out, or applied during a period of dormancy <dormant grafting> synonym see LATENT
68.dormer	window projecting upright from roof; CF. sleeping room	Function: noun Etymology: Middle French dormeor dormitory, from Latin dormitorium : a window set vertically in a structure projecting through a sloping roof; also : the roofed structure containing such a window
69.dorsal	relating to the back of an animal; Ex. dorsal fin
70.dossier	file of documents on a subject or person; file; CF. bundle of papers labeled on the back	Function: noun Etymology: French, bundle of documents labeled on the back, dossier, from dos back, from Latin dorsum : a file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject
71.dotage	senility; feeblemindedness of old age; Ex. In one's dotage	Function: noun Etymology: dote : a state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness
72.dote	be excessively fond of; show signs of mental decline	Function: intransitive verb Inflected Form(s): dot·ed; dot·ing Etymology: Middle English; akin to Middle Low German dotten to be foolish 1 : to exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage 2 : to be lavish or excessive in one's attention, fondness, or affection -- used especially with on <doted on her only grandchild> - dot·er noun - dot·ing·ly /'dO-ti[ng]-lE/ adverb
73.dour	sullen; gloomy; stubborn	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin durus hard -- more at DURING 1 : STERN, HARSH 2 : OBSTINATE, UNYIELDING 3 : GLOOMY, SULLEN - dour·ly adverb - dour·ness noun
74.douse	plunge into water or liquid; dip; immerse; drench; wet throughly; extinguish; throw water over; dowse	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): doused; dous·ing Etymology: perhaps from obsolete English douse (to smite) transitive senses 1 : to plunge into water 2 a : to throw a liquid on : DRENCH b : SLOSH 3 : EXTINGUISH <douse the lights> intransitive senses : to fall or become plunged into water - dous·er noun
75.dowdy	untidy (of a woman or clothes); slovenly; dressed in an unattractive way; shabby; CF. unattractive woman	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural dowd·ies Etymology: diminutive of dowd (dowdy), from Middle English doude archaic : a dowdy woman
76.downcast	disheartened; dejected; sad; directed downward	Function: adjective 1 : low in spirit : DEJECTED 2 : directed downward <with downcast eyes>
77.drab	dull; lacking color; cheerless ; Ex. drab coat/life	Function: noun Etymology: origin unknown 1 : SLATTERN 2 : PROSTITUTE
78.draconian	extremely severe; Ex. draconian punishment; CF. Draco: Athenian politician	Function: adjective Usage: often capitalized Etymology: Latin Dracon-, Draco, from Greek DrakOn Draco (Athenian lawgiver) 1 : of, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him 2 : CRUEL; also : SEVERE <draconian littering fines>
79.dregs	sediment in a liquid; lees; worthless residue	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old Norse dregg; perhaps akin to Latin fraces dregs of oil 1 : sediment contained in a liquid or precipitated from it : LEES -- usually used in plural 2 : the most undesirable part -- usually used in plural 3 : the last remaining part : VESTIGE - dreg·gy /'dre-gE/ adjective
80.drivel	nonsense; foolishness; V: talk nonsense	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -eled or -elled; -el·ing or driv·el·ling /-v(&-)li[ng]/ Etymology: Middle English, from Old English dreflian; perhaps akin to Old Norse draf malt dregs intransitive senses 1 : to let saliva dribble from the mouth : SLAVER 2 : to talk stupidly and carelessly transitive senses 1 : to utter in an infantile or imbecilic way 2 : to waste or fritter in a childish fashion - driv·el·er /-v(&-)l&r/ noun
81.droll	queer and amusing	Function: adjective Etymology: French drôle, from drôle scamp, from Middle French drolle, from Middle Dutch, imp : having a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality - droll·ness noun - drol·ly /'drO(l)-lE/ adverb
82.drone	idle person who lives on other people's work; male bee	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English drAn; akin to Old High German treno drone, Greek thrEnos dirge 1 : the male of a bee (as the honeybee) that has no sting and gathers no honey 2 : one that lives on the labors of others : PARASITE 3 : an unmanned airplane, helicopter, or ship guided by remote control 4 : DRUDGE
83.drone	talk dully; buzz or murmur like a bee; N.	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English drAn; akin to Old High German treno drone, Greek thrEnos dirge 1 : the male of a bee (as the honeybee) that has no sting and gathers no honey 2 : one that lives on the labors of others : PARASITE 3 : an unmanned airplane, helicopter, or ship guided by remote control 4 : DRUDGE
84.dross	waste matter; worthless impurities	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English dros, from Old English drOs dregs 1 : the scum that forms on the surface of molten metal 2 : waste or foreign matter : IMPURITY 3 : something that is base, trivial, or inferior - drossy /'drä-sE, 'dro-/ adjective
85.drudgery	hard unpleasant work; menial work	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -er·ies : dull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor synonym see WORK
86.dubious	questionable; (of something) causing doubt; (of someone) filled with doubt; N. dubiety	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin dubius, from dubare to vacillate; akin to Latin duo two -- more at TWO 1 : giving rise to uncertainty: as a : of doubtful promise or outcome <a dubious plan> b : questionable or suspect as to true nature or quality <the practice is of dubious legality> <the dubious honor of being the world's biggest polluter> 2 : unsettled in opinion : DOUBTFUL <I was dubious about the plan> synonym see DOUBTFUL - du·bi·ous·ly adverb - du·bi·ous·ness noun
87.ductile	malleable; pliable; (of metals) easily pulled into shape; flexible; (of someone) easily influenced or controlled	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle French & Latin; Middle French, from Latin ductilis, from ducere 1 : capable of being drawn out or hammered thin <ductile iron> 2 : easily led or influenced 3 : capable of being fashioned into a new form synonym see PLASTIC - duc·til·i·ty /"d&k-'ti-l&-tE/ noun
88.dulcet	sweet sounding; pleasing to the ear; melodious	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English doucet, from Middle French, from douz sweet, from Latin dulcis; perhaps akin to Greek glykys sweet 1 : sweet to the taste 2 : pleasing to the ear 3 : generally pleasing or agreeable - dul·cet·ly adverb
89.dumbfound	(dumfound) astonish (making dumb); ADJ. dumbfounded, dumfounded, dumbstruck	Function: transitive verb Etymology: dumb + -found (as in confound) : to confound briefly and usually with astonishment synonym see PUZZLE
90.dupe	someone easily fooled or deceived; V: deceive	Function: noun Etymology: French, from Middle French duppe, probably alteration of huppe hoopoe : one that is easily deceived or cheated : FOOL
91.duplicity	double-dealing; hypocrisy; being dishonest and deceitful; ADJ. duplicitous	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -ties Etymology: Middle English duplicite, from Middle French, from Late Latin duplicitat-, duplicitas, from Latin duplex 1 : contradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action; especially : the belying of one's true intentions by deceptive words or action 2 : the quality or state of being double or twofold 3 : the technically incorrect use of two or more distinct items (as claims, charges, or defenses) in a single legal action