English Words Starting With D

• depth psychology

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌdepθ saɪˈkɒlədʒi/The branch of psychology that studies the unconscious mind and its influence on behaviour, focusing on underlying meanings and motivations.
• depth sounder

  nounC1
  /ˈdepθ ˌsaʊn.dər/A device (usually on a boat) that measures and displays the depth of water beneath the vessel.
• depurate

  verbverb-ambitransitiveC2
  /ˈdɛp.jʊə.reɪt/To remove impurities from something; to purify.
• depurative

  adjectivenounC2 (Proficient User)
  /ˈdɛpjʊrətɪv/Having the property of cleansing or purifying the body, typically by removing impurities or toxins from the blood or organs.
• deputation

  nounC1
  /ˌdɛpjuˈteɪʃ(ə)n/A group of people appointed or elected to represent others, typically to present a case, make a request, or conduct negotiations.
• depute

  nounverbverb-transitiveC1
  /dɪˈpjuːt/to give someone else (a task, duty, or authority) that is properly your own; to appoint as a substitute.
• deputize

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
  /ˈdɛpjʊtaɪz/To temporarily perform the duties of another person.
• deputy

  adjectivenounB2
  /ˈdepjəti/A person appointed or authorized to act for another, especially in an official role; a second-in-command.
• deputy minister

  nounB2
  /ˈdepjəti ˈmɪnɪstə(r)/A high-ranking government official who acts as the second-in-command to a minister, assisting in the leadership of a ministry or government department.
• deputy sheriff

  nounB2
  /ˌdep.jə.ti ˈʃer.ɪf/A law enforcement officer who is subordinate to and assists the elected sheriff of a county.
• deracinate

  verbverb-transitiveC2
  /dɪˈræsɪneɪt/to pull something (especially a plant) up by its roots.
• deradicalize

  verb-transitiveC2
  /ˌdiːˈræd.ɪ.kə.laɪz/To cause someone to abandon extremist or radical political, religious, or social beliefs and ideologies.
• deraign

  verbExtremely Rare / Archaic
  /dɪˈreɪn/To settle or determine by combat or legal argument; to dispute.
• derail

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /ˌdiːˈreɪl/To cause (a train) to leave its tracks.
• derailleur

  nounLow
  /dɪˈreɪ.ljə/A mechanism on a bicycle that moves the chain from one gear sprocket to another, enabling gear changes.
• derailment

  nounC1
  /dɪˈreɪlmənt/An event where a train or tram leaves its tracks.
• derain

  nounVery Low / Specialised
  /diːˈreɪn/To remove railway tracks and associated infrastructure from a line or network, often as part of decommissioning or repurposing land.
• derange

  verbverb-transitiveC1/C2
  /dɪˈreɪndʒ/to disturb the normal or regular arrangement, functioning, or mental state of someone or something.
• derangement

  nounC1/C2
  /dɪˈreɪndʒmənt/A state of mental disturbance or insanity; the act of throwing something into a state of disorder or confusion.
• derate

  verbC2
  /diːˈreɪt/To reduce the rated power, capacity, or performance of something, especially for safety or reliability reasons.

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