11 Plus Vocabulary Words Starting With D

A formal discussion where opposing arguments are presented; to argue or discuss a topic thoroughly.

“The school debate competition attracted students from across the region.”

To question someone thoroughly after a mission or event to gather information about what happened.

“The coach will debrief the team after the match to discuss their performance.”

The act of deceiving someone; dishonest behaviour intended to make someone believe something false.

“His deceit was eventually uncovered when the truth came to light.”

To cause someone to believe something that is not true; to trick or mislead deliberately.

“The magician appeared to deceive the audience with his clever tricks.”

To announce officially or formally; to state something firmly and publicly.

“The mayor will declare the new park officially open tomorrow.”

To politely refuse something offered; or a gradual decrease in quality, quantity, or importance.

“She had to decline the invitation due to a prior commitment.”

Clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful; certain and unambiguous.

“We need a definite answer by Friday.”

Done consciously and intentionally; or to think about something carefully before making a decision.

“It was a deliberate attempt to sabotage the project.”

Completely destroyed or torn down, especially a building or structure.

“The old cinema was demolished to make way for a shopping centre.”

To state that something is not true; to refuse to give or allow something.

“He continued to deny any involvement in the incident.”

A sum of money placed in a bank; a layer of matter left by a natural process; to put something down.

“She made a deposit of fifty pounds into her savings account.”

A place for storing goods or vehicles; a bus or train station.

“The bus depot was located on the outskirts of the city.”

In a very poor condition due to neglect; an abandoned building or ship.

“The derelict house had been empty for twenty years.”

A spoken or written account of the characteristics or features of something or someone.

“The witness gave a detailed description of the suspect.”

Complete loss of hope; to feel that there is no hope left.

“She was filled with despair when she heard the news.”

In a way that shows great urgency, need, or hopelessness; extremely.

“The lost hikers desperately searched for shelter.”

To feel intense dislike or contempt for someone or something.

“She despised dishonesty in any form.”

Extremely poor and lacking the basic necessities of life.

“The earthquake left thousands of families destitute.”

To discover facts through investigation; to firmly decide or resolve to do something.

“Scientists are working to determine the cause of the disease.”

To grow or cause to grow more advanced, mature, or elaborate over time.

“Children develop language skills at different rates.”

A piece of equipment or tool designed for a particular purpose.

“Mobile phones are the most common electronic devices today.”

To give all or most of one's time, energy, or resources to a person, activity, or cause.

“She decided to devote her life to helping others.”

A book or electronic resource listing words alphabetically with their meanings, pronunciations, and other information.

“She looked up the word in the dictionary.”

To break down food in the body; to understand and absorb information; a summary of information.

“It takes several hours to digest a large meal.”

In a state of severe disrepair or ruin, especially due to age or neglect.

“The dilapidated barn looked like it might collapse.”

Showing careful and persistent effort in work or duties.

“The diligent student always completed her homework on time.”

Made weaker or thinner by adding water or another substance.

“The juice was too diluted and lacked flavour.”

A loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise.

“The din of the construction work made it hard to concentrate.”

To cease to be visible; to vanish from sight or existence.

“The sun disappeared behind the clouds.”

Feeling sad or displeased because someone or something has failed to meet expectations.

“She was disappointed that the concert was cancelled.”

A state of disorder and confusion; untidiness.

“The room was in complete disarray after the party.”

Causing great damage, harm, or suffering; extremely bad or unsuccessful.

“The flood had disastrous effects on the farming community.”

To make secret or new information known; to reveal or expose.

“The company refused to disclose its profits.”

Dissatisfaction with one's circumstances; a feeling of unhappiness.

“There was growing discontent among the workers.”

Having a untidy or disordered appearance, especially referring to hair or clothing.

“He arrived looking dishevelled after his long journey.”

Causing or suggesting sadness or gloom; depressing; extremely poor in quality.

“The weather was dismal throughout the entire holiday.”

To scatter or spread widely in different directions; to cause a group to break up.

“The crowd began to disperse after the concert ended.”

A disagreement or argument between people, or to argue and question whether something is true or correct

“The two neighbours had a dispute about where the fence should be placed.”

Causing dislike or disgust; unpleasant or offensive.

“She found his jokes distasteful and inappropriate.”

Clearly different or separate; easily perceived or understood.

“Each culture has its own distinct traditions.”

Successful and commanding great respect; dignified in appearance or manner.

“The distinguished professor received an award for her research.”

Extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain; to cause someone anxiety or suffering.

“The news caused great distress to the family.”

Of, from, or relating to God or a god; heavenly; to discover by intuition or insight.

“The ancient Greeks believed in divine intervention.”

The state or quality of being divine; a god or goddess; the study of religion.

“Many cultures have stories about the divinity of nature.”

Relating to the home, household, or family; relating to one's own country, not foreign.

“Domestic chores include cooking, cleaning, and laundry.”

A measured quantity of medicine to be taken at one time; an amount of something.

“Take one dose of the medicine three times a day.”

A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall leading to a shortage of water.

“The drought lasted for three years and devastated crops.”

Unable to speak; temporarily speechless with shock or surprise (note: avoid using to mean unintelligent).

“She was struck dumb by the unexpected news.”

A house, flat, or other place of residence where someone lives.

“The cave served as a dwelling for early humans.”