defoliate–deixis Vocabulary (D Words) – Meanings & Synonyms

defoliate

AgricultureC2

Meaning: To remove leaves from a plant.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The storm defoliated many trees.

Category: Agriculture

Synonyms:

strip
remove

deforest

NatureC2

Meaning: To clear an area of forests or trees.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They plan to deforest the land for agriculture.

Category: Nature

Synonyms:

clear-cut
log

deforestation

NatureC2

Meaning: The act of clearing forests or trees.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Deforestation is a major environmental issue.

Category: Nature

Synonyms:

clearing
logging

deform

ScienceC2

Meaning: To distort the shape or form of something.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The heat can deform plastic.

Category: Science › Physics

Synonyms:

distort
warp

Antonyms: reshape

deformed

ScienceC2

Meaning: Having an abnormal or distorted shape.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The deformed structure was unsafe.

Category: Science › Biology

Synonyms:

misshapen
twisted

Antonyms: normal

deformity

MedicineC2

Meaning: A physical abnormality or malformation.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The child was born with a deformity.

Category: Medicine › Health

Synonyms:

malformation
abnormality

DEFRA

GovernmentC2

Meaning: The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in the UK.

Part of speech: noun

Example: DEFRA is responsible for environmental protection.

Category: Government

defraud

LawC2

Meaning: To illegally obtain money or property from someone.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He was charged with trying to defraud investors.

Category: Law › Fraud

Synonyms:

swindle
cheat

defray

FinanceC2

Meaning: To provide money to pay a cost or expense.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The company will defray the travel expenses.

Category: Finance

Synonyms:

cover
pay

defrock

ReligionC2

Meaning: To remove someone from their position, especially in a religious context.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The priest was defrocked for misconduct.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

dismiss
depose

defrost

CookingB1

Meaning: To remove frost or ice from something.

Part of speech: verb

Example: You need to defrost the chicken before cooking.

Category: Cooking

Synonyms:

thaw
unfreeze

deft

ArtsC1

Meaning: Skillful and quick in movement or action.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She made a deft maneuver to avoid the obstacle.

Category: Arts › Performing Arts

Synonyms:

skillful
adept

Antonyms: clumsy

defunct

BusinessC2

Meaning: No longer in operation or functioning.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The defunct factory was a reminder of better times.

Category: Business

Synonyms:

obsolete
inactive

Antonyms: active

defuse

SocialC2

Meaning: To make a situation less tense or dangerous.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He tried to defuse the argument between his friends.

Category: Social

Synonyms:

calm
alleviate

Antonyms: aggravate

defy

SocialC2

Meaning: To openly resist or refuse to obey.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They decided to defy the orders given to them.

Category: Social

Synonyms:

challenge
oppose

Antonyms: obey

deg

ScienceB2

Meaning: A unit of measurement for angles.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The angle was measured in degrees.

Category: Science › Mathematics

Synonyms: degree

degeneracy

PhilosophyC2

Meaning: The state of being degenerate; decline in quality or moral standards.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The degeneracy of the system was evident.

Category: Philosophy

Synonyms:

decline
deterioration

Antonyms: improvement

degenerate

PhilosophyC2

Meaning: To decline or deteriorate physically, mentally, or morally.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The situation began to degenerate into chaos.

Category: Philosophy

Synonyms:

decline
deteriorate

Antonyms: improve

degeneration

BiologyC2

Meaning: The process of declining or deteriorating.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Degeneration of the environment is a serious concern.

Category: Biology

Synonyms:

decline
deterioration

Antonyms: improvement

degenerative

MedicineC2

Meaning: Causing or characterized by degeneration.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Degenerative diseases can worsen over time.

Category: Medicine › Health

Synonyms: deteriorative

degradable

EnvironmentB2

Meaning: Capable of being broken down or decomposed by natural processes.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: These bags are made from degradable materials.

Category: Environment › Waste Management

Synonyms: biodegradable

Antonyms: non-degradable

degradation

EnvironmentC1

Meaning: The process of degrading or being degraded.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The degradation of the environment is a serious issue.

Category: Environment › Ecology

Synonyms:

decline
deterioration

Antonyms:

improvement
advancement

degrade

EnvironmentB2

Meaning: To lower in quality or value.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Pollution can degrade air quality.

Category: Environment › Pollution

Synonyms:

deteriorate
decline

Antonyms:

improve
enhance

degrading

Social IssuesC1

Meaning: Causing a loss of dignity or respect.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He found the degrading comments very hurtful.

Category: Social Issues › Human Rights

Synonyms:

humiliating
demeaning

Antonyms:

uplifting
respectful

degrease

HouseholdB1

Meaning: To remove grease or oil from a surface.

Part of speech: verb

Example: You need to degrease the pan before cooking.

Category: Household › Cleaning

Synonyms:

clean
purify

Antonyms:

dirty
contaminate

degree

EducationB1

Meaning: A unit of measurement for angles or temperature.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The temperature is 30 degrees Celsius.

Category: Education › Academic Qualifications

Meaning 2: An academic title awarded by a college or university.

Example: She earned her degree in biology.

Synonyms:

level
extent

Antonyms: zero

dehumanize

Social IssuesC2

Meaning: To deprive someone of human qualities.

Part of speech: verb

Example: War can dehumanize individuals.

Category: Social Issues › Human Rights

Synonyms:

degrade
demean

Antonyms:

humanize
respect

dehumidifier

TechnologyB2

Meaning: A device that removes moisture from the air.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We bought a dehumidifier to reduce humidity in the basement.

Category: Technology › Home Appliances

Synonyms: moisture remover

dehydrate

FoodB2

Meaning: To remove water from something.

Part of speech: verb

Example: You should dehydrate fruits for preservation.

Category: Food › Preservation

Synonyms:

dry
desiccate

Antonyms:

hydrate
moisten

dehydrated

FoodB1

Meaning: Having lost a significant amount of water.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The dehydrated fruits are perfect for snacking.

Category: Food › Preservation

Synonyms:

dried
desiccated

Antonyms:

hydrated
moist

dehydration

HealthB2

Meaning: The loss of water from the body.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Dehydration can lead to serious health issues.

Category: Health › Nutrition

Synonyms:

dryness
desiccation

Antonyms:

hydration
moisture

deice

TransportationB2

Meaning: To remove ice from a surface.

Part of speech: verb

Example: You need to deice the windshield before driving.

Category: Transportation › Vehicle Maintenance

Synonyms:

defrost
unfreeze

de-icer

TransportationB2

Meaning: A substance used to remove ice.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We used a de-icer on the car windows.

Category: Transportation › Vehicle Maintenance

Synonyms: ice remover

deictic

LinguisticsC2

Meaning: Relating to words that require contextual information.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Deictic expressions like 'here' and 'there' depend on context.

Category: Linguistics › Semantics

Synonyms: contextual

deification

ReligionC2

Meaning: The act of making someone a god.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The deification of historical figures can be controversial.

Category: Religion › Theology

Synonyms: divinization

deify

ReligionC2

Meaning: To worship or regard as a god.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Some cultures deify their ancestors.

Category: Religion › Theology

Synonyms:

worship
idolize

Antonyms:

demonize
disrespect

deign

Social IssuesC2

Meaning: To do something considered beneath one's dignity.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He would not deign to reply to the insult.

Category: Social Issues › Class

Synonyms:

stoop
condescend

Antonyms:

rise
elevate

deism

ReligionC2

Meaning: The belief in a creator who does not intervene in the universe.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Deism emphasizes reason and observation of the natural world.

Category: Religion › Philosophy

Synonyms: theism

Antonyms: atheism

deity

ReligionB2

Meaning: A god or goddess.

Part of speech: noun

Example: In many cultures, a deity is worshipped as a supreme being.

Category: Religion › Theology

Synonyms:

god
divinity

Antonyms:

mortal
human

deixis

LinguisticsC2

Meaning: Words or phrases that require contextual information to convey meaning.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Deixis is important in understanding spoken language.

Category: Linguistics › Semantics

Synonyms: contextual reference

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