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19,295 words · meanings, pronunciation and origins · ranked by use

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  • deceitful/dɪˈsiːtfʊl/adjectiveB2+In the habit of lying to get what you want.
  • deceive/dɪˈsiːv/verbB23 meaningsTo make someone believe something that is not true.
  • decembernounA1The last month of the year.
  • decency/ˈdiːsənsi/nounC1Honest and considerate behaviour towards others.
  • decent/ˈdiː.sənt/adjectiveB24 meaningsGood enough; of a reasonable standard.
  • deception/dɪˈsɛpʃən/
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Making somebody believe what is not true.
  • deceptive/dɪˈsɛp.tɪv/adjectiveB2+Giving an impression that is not the truth.
  • decide/dɪˈsaɪd/verbA1To finally choose what you will do after thinking about it.
  • decimal/ˈdɛs.ɪ.məl/nounB1+2 meaningsA number written with a point and digits after it.
  • decimate/ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/verbC1To destroy a large part of something.
  • decipher/dɪˈsaɪfə(ɹ)/verbC1To work out the meaning of a code or unclear writing.
  • decision/dɪˈsɪʒn̩/nounA22 meaningsA settled judgement about what to do.
  • decision-makingnounC1The process of considering options and reaching a choice.
  • decisive/dɪˈsaɪsɪv/adjectiveC12 meaningsAble to make choices quickly and firmly.
  • decisiveness/dɪˈsaɪsɪvnəs/nounB2+The ability to make up your mind quickly and firmly.
  • deck/ˈdɛk/nounB13 meaningsA floor or level on a ship.
  • deck of cardsnounB1The full set of fifty-two playing cards.
  • deckhand/ˈdɛkˌhænd/nounC1A junior sailor who does the general work.
  • declaration/ˌdɛk.ləˈɹeɪ.ʃən/nounC13 meaningsA formal statement made publicly or officially.
  • declare/dɪˈklɛə/verbB23 meaningsTo say something openly and officially.
  • declassify/diːˈklæsɪfaɪ/verbC1To release something from official secrecy.
  • decline/dɪˈklaɪn/verbB23 meaningsTo politely say no to an offer.
  • declutter/diːˈklʌtə(ɹ)/verbC1To get rid of everything you do not need.
  • decomposition/diːˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/nounB2+3 meaningsThe natural rotting of dead plants and animals.
  • decor/ˈdeɪkɔː/nounB2+The style in which a room is furnished and arranged.
  • decorate/ˈdɛkəɹeɪt/verbB12 meaningsTo make something more beautiful with added touches.
  • decorations/ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃənz/nounA2+Things put up to make a place look festive.
  • decorative/ˈdɛk.ə.ɹə.tɪv/adjectiveB2+Intended to look attractive rather than to serve a purpose.
  • decorator/ˈdɛkəˌɹeɪtə(ɹ)/nounB2A person whose job is painting and papering rooms.
  • decorous/ˈdɛkəɹəs/adjectiveC2Correct and dignified in behaviour.
  • decorum/dɪˈkɔːɹəm/nounC1Behaviour that fits what the occasion demands.
  • decoy/ˈdiːkɔɪ/nounB2Something set up to draw attention the wrong way.
  • decrease/dɪˈkɹiːs/verbB22 meaningsTo become smaller in number or amount.
  • decree/dɪˈkɹiː/nounB2+An official order with the force of law.
  • decrepit/dɪˈkɹɛp.ɪt/adjectiveC1Worn out and in poor condition through age or long use.
  • decry/dɪˈkɹaɪ/verbC2To condemn something openly.
  • decrypt/dɪˈkɹɪpt/verbB2+To turn encrypted data back into readable form.
  • dedicate/ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt/verbB1+2 meaningsTo give your time and heart fully to one purpose.
  • dedication/ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/nounC12 meaningsGiving your whole heart and time to one pursuit.
  • deduce/dɪˈdʒuːs/verbB2+2 meaningsTo reach a conclusion by reasoning from what is known.
  • deduct/dɪˈdʌkt/verbB2+To subtract an amount from a total.
  • deduction/dɪˈdʌkʃən/nounB2+2 meaningsA conclusion reached by reasoning from a general rule to a particular case, or the process of reasoning that way.
  • deductive/dɪˈdʌktɪv/adjectiveC2Reasoning from general principles to a particular conclusion.
  • deed/diːd/nounC12 meaningsA legal document proving ownership of property.
  • deem/diːm/verbC1To formally judge or consider something to be so.
  • deep/diːp/adjectiveA24 meaningsGoing a long way down from the surface.
  • deep cleannounB2A thorough clean that reaches what is usually missed.
  • deep endnounB1The part of the pool where you cannot touch the bottom.
  • deepen/ˈdiːpən/verbB2+To make or become deeper.
  • deer/dɪə/nounA2A hoofed forest animal, the male often antlered.
  • deface/dɪˈfeɪs/verbB2+To spoil the surface or appearance of something.
  • default/dɪˈfɒlt/verbC12 meaningsTo fail to make the repayments you agreed to.
  • defeat/dɪˈfiːt/nounB12 meaningsThe result of losing a contest or battle.
  • defect/ˈdiːfɛkt/nounB22 meaningsA fault in something, present from the time it was made.
  • defective/dɪˈfɛktɪv/adjectiveB22 meaningsHaving a fault from the way it was made, so that it does not work properly.
  • defector/dɪˈfɛktə(ɹ)/nounC1Somebody who abandons their country or side.
  • defence/dɪˈfɛns/nounB2Protection against attack, or the case argued for the accused.
  • defenceless/dɪˈfɛnsləs/adjectiveB2+Having no way to protect yourself.
  • defend/dɪˈfɛnd/verbB13 meaningsTo protect somebody or something from attack.
  • defendant/dɪˈfɛnd.ənt/nounB2The person against whom a legal case is brought.