English Words Starting With D

• delta stock

  nounC1-C2 / Rare / Technical
  /ˈdeltə stɒk/A type of share that is highly sensitive to changes in the underlying price of the asset it represents, often used in hedging strategies.
• delta team

  nounLow to Medium (within specific professional/technical domains)
  /ˈdeltə tiːm/A specialized, often elite team designated for specific, critical missions, such as military special operations, high-risk corporate projects, or emergency response. The term 'delta' implies a high degree of readiness, change, or difference from standard units.
• delta wave

  nounC1
  /ˈdeltə weɪv/A slow brain wave pattern, typically with a frequency of 1-4 Hz, associated with deep, dreamless sleep and relaxation.
• delta wing

  nounC1
  /ˈdeltə ˌwɪŋ/A triangular-shaped wing used on high-speed aircraft.
• deltiology

  nounVery Low
  /ˌdɛltiˈɒlədʒi/The study or collecting of postcards.
• deltoid

  adjectivenounC2
  /ˈdɛltɔɪd/The large, thick, triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint, responsible for arm abduction.
• delts

  plural-nounC2
  /dɛlts/Abbreviation for the deltoid muscles, the large triangular muscles covering the shoulder joints.
• delubrum

  nounExtremely rare/Archaic
  /dɪˈluːbrəm/A temple or shrine, especially one dedicated to a particular deity, often associated with Roman antiquity.
• delude

  verbverb-transitiveC1
  /dɪˈluːd/To make someone believe something that is not true; to deceive or trick.
• deluded

  adjectiveverbC1
  /dɪˈluːdɪd/Believing something that is not true; holding false beliefs, especially persistently.
• deluge

  nounverbverb-transitiveB2
  /ˈdel.juːdʒ/A severe flood; a great overflowing of water.
• delusion

  nounC1
  /dɪˈluːʒ(ə)n/A persistent false belief held in the face of strong contradictory evidence, especially as a symptom of mental disorder.
• delusterant

  nounC2/Extremely Rare
  /diːˈlʌstərənt/A chemical agent or treatment applied to synthetic textile fibres to reduce their natural sheen or gloss, making them appear duller or more matte.
• delustering

  nounC2 / Very Low Frequency (Technical)
  /diːˈlʌstərɪŋ/A process in textile manufacturing that makes synthetic fibres less shiny or glossy, giving them a duller, more natural appearance.
• delvaux

  nounC2
  /dɛlˈvoʊ/A Belgian surname, most famously associated with the luxury leather goods and handbag brand Maison Delvaux.
• delve

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2-C1
  /dɛlv/To investigate or search deeply and thoroughly for information; to dig into.
• dem.

  abbreviationnounMedium (in political contexts, especially US journalism); Very Low (in general contexts without political reference).
  /dem/An abbreviation, most commonly for 'democrat' (a member or supporter of a Democratic Party, especially in US politics) or 'democratic' (relating to democracy or the Democratic Party).
• demagnetize

  verbverb-transitiveC1
  /ˌdiːˈmæɡnətaɪz/to remove magnetic properties from something.
• demagogue

  nounverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC2
  /ˈdem.ə.ɡɒɡ/A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument or facts.
• demagoguery

  nounC1
  /ˈdɛməˌɡɒɡəri/The practice of appealing to people's emotions, prejudices, and fears to gain power or influence, especially by a political leader, rather than by using rational argument.

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