Browse By Letter

Vocabulary Collections

Vocabulary words beginning with D.

Delectable adjective

looking or tasting extremely good, and giving great pleasure

Depradation Formal Literary noun rare

An act of plundering or ravaging; the state or action of causing damage by violent destruction or robbery.

Derelict Formal Literary adjective

In a very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect; a person without a home, job, or property; neglectful of duty or responsibility.

Disenchant Formal Literary verb uncommon

To cause someone to lose their idealized beliefs, hopes, or illusions about a person, situation, or institution.

Dragnet Formal Legal noun uncommon GRE: medium

A widespread, coordinated search or operation by authorities to capture suspects or locate missing people or objects.

Dulcet Formal Literary adjective uncommon

Pleasant to the ear; melodious or soothing in sound.

dignity noun common

The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect; a sense of pride in oneself that prevents one from behaving in an undignified manner.