convertible

Capable of being converted; a car with a roof that can be folded or removed.


convict

To declare someone to be guilty of a criminal offense by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge.

convict

convicten

convictus

past participle of convincere (to overcome, refute, prove guilty)


conviction

A firmly held belief or opinion, or the formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense.

convince convict victor victory vanquish evict


convince

To cause (someone) to believe firmly in the truth of something; to persuade.

vanquish victor invincible conviction evince victory


convoy

A group of vehicles or ships traveling together, typically accompanied by armed troops, warships, or other vehicles for protection.


coo

To make the soft murmuring sound of a dove or pigeon.

coo

to make the soft sound of a dove or pigeon


cook

To prepare food for eating by heating it.


cookbook

A book containing recipes and instructions for preparing food.

cookbook

kitchen biscuit cookery bookmark booklet booking


cookie

A small, flat, sweet baked food, typically round and made from flour, sugar, and fat.


cool

Having a low temperature or a calm, composed demeanor.


coop

A cage or pen for poultry; also, a confined or narrow space.


cooper

A person whose trade is making and repairing wooden barrels and casks.


cooperate

To act jointly with others; work together.

cooperate

cooperation operative opera operate co-opt


cooperation

The process of working together to achieve a common goal.

cooperate operative operation opus collaborate


cooperative

Involving cooperation; working together toward a common goal.

operate operation opus co-operate operator


coordinate

To bring different elements into a harmonious or efficient relationship.

order subordinate inordinate ordination coordination


coordination

The organization of different elements of a complex body or activity so as to enable them to work together effectively.


coordinator

A person whose job is to organize different people or groups and make them work together effectively.

order ordinal ordinate coordinated inordinate


cop

To catch or seize, especially in an illegal or informal context (verb); also an informal term for a police officer (noun).


cope

To deal effectively with something difficult.


copies

Plural of copy; multiple reproductions or duplicates of an original.


copy

An imitation or reproduction of an original; or one of multiple prints or editions.

copy

copie

copia

plenty, abundance, or a copy or reproduction


copyright

The exclusive legal right to reproduce, publish, and distribute a creative work.


cor

Cor is a learned word for "heart" in Latin-derived contexts.


core

The central or most important part of something.


cork

The buoyant, impermeable outer bark of the cork oak, used for stoppers and insulation.


corn

A cereal plant, especially the predominant cereal crop of a region.


corner

The place where two surfaces, lines, or streets meet at an angle.


corny

Corny means trite, old-fashioned, or overly sentimental.

corny

corn + -y

formed from corn plus the adjectival suffix -y

corn corniness cornily cornball corn-fed


coronation

The ceremony of placing a crown on a sovereign’s head and officially investing them with royal authority.


corporal

corporeal corporate corpse corporation incorporate


corporate

Relating to a corporation or large business organization, or shared by all members of a group.

corporation corporeal corpse incorporate


corporation

A large company or group of companies authorized to act as a single entity and recognized as law.


corpse

A dead body, especially of a human being.


corpus

A collection of written texts, especially the entire works of a particular author or a body of writings on a particular subject.


correct

Free from error; accurate or in accordance with fact or standards.


correction

The act or instance of correcting something.

correct rectify accurate corrigendum direct


correlation

A mutual relationship or connection between two or more things.

correlate relative relate relation interrelate


correspond

To have a close similarity; match or agree almost exactly.

correspondence respondent responsive mutual


correspondence

Communication by exchanging letters or emails.

correspondence

correspond correspondent respond response


correspondent

A person who regularly communicates with another or reports news from a place.

correspondent

a person who communicates regularly or reports news from a location

correspond correspondence corresponding correspondingly correspondential


corridor

A long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms.

current course cursive courier run cursor


corrupt

To cause someone or something to become morally depraved; characterized by dishonesty.


corruption

Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.

corrupt rupture interrupt disrupt abrupt


cortex

The outer layer of an organ, tissue, or body structure.

cortex

the outer layer of an organ, tissue, or body structure

cortical corticosteroid corticectomy subcortex


cos

A variety of lettuce with long crisp leaves, also used as an informal conjunction meaning 'because'.

island of Cos in the Aegean Sea, where this lettuce variety originated


cosmetic

Relating to or designed to enhance beauty.

κοσμητικός (kosmētikos)

cosmos cosmology cosmetology microcosm cosmic


cosmic

Relating to the cosmos, especially as distinct from the Earth alone.

cosmos cosmology cosmonaut microcosm cosmetology


cosmos

The universe seen as a well-ordered whole.

kósmos (κόσμος)

Order, the world, adornment. Applied to the universe by Pythagoras.


cost

The amount paid or required in payment; to require the payment of

costly costing low-cost cost-effective overcost


costly

to stand firm; to cost, stand at a price

costly

cost

coste / coster

constare

to stand firm; to cost, stand at a fixed price


costs

The price paid or required to purchase, obtain, or maintain something; plural of cost.


cotton

A soft white fibrous substance that surrounds the seeds of a tropical and subtropical plant and is used as a textile fiber and for stuffing.


couch

An upholstered piece of furniture for seating more than one person.


cougar

A large wild cat (Puma concolor) native to the Americas, also called mountain lion or puma.

puma
catamount
painter
panther
mountain lion


cough

To expel air from the lungs with a sudden sharp sound.


could

Past tense of can; expressing ability or possibility in the past.


council

An advisory or legislative body of people.


councillor

A member of a council, especially a person elected to serve on a local government body.

council counsel councillorship councilman conciliate


councilman

A male member of a council, especially a city or town council.

council councilwoman councilor councillor councilmember


counsellor

A counsellor is a person who gives advice or guidance, especially in a professional context.

counsel counseling counselor consult consultant


counselor

A person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems.

counsel consult consultation consigliere


count

To determine the total number of something.


countdown

The act of counting backwards to zero, typically before the launch of a rocket or the start of an event.

countdown

count

Old French (conter) -> Latin (computare)


counter

A surface for conducting transactions or a person who opposes something.

counteract counterpart countertop countless


counterfeit

Made to imitate something genuine in order to deceive.

counterfeiter counterfeiting counterfeited counterfeitable


countess

The wife or widow of an earl or count, or a woman holding an earldom or countship in her own right.

countess

count county vicomte comital concomitant


countries

Distinct territories with their own governments and laws.


country

A nation with its own government; the rural areas outside cities

countryside countrywide cross-country countryman


county

A territorial division for local government, typically an administrative subdivision within a state or region.


coup

A sudden, illegal, and often violent seizure of power from a government.

coup

coup d'état
coup de grâce
percussion
impact


couple

Two people or things of the same sort considered together.


coupon

A voucher entitling the holder to a discount on a particular product or service.


courage

The ability to do something that frightens one.


courageous

courage encourage discourage cordial heart


courier

A person who carries messages or packages, especially for a specific service.

courier

course current cursive cursor cursory recur


course

A direction of travel or movement; a series of lessons or a program of study; a main dish at a meal.


courses

Plural of course; sequences of instruction or paths of travel.


court

A tribunal or the residence of a sovereign.


cove

A small sheltered inlet or bay on a coast.


covenant

A formal agreement, promise, or binding commitment.

convene convention convenient convenience convening


cover

To place something over or in front of to protect or conceal.


coverage

The extent to which something is covered or reported on; or insurance protection.


covered

Having something placed over or upon it for protection, concealment, or completion.


covers

Places something over or upon to conceal or protect.


covert

Covert means secret, hidden, or concealed, often by design.

cover covered covering uncover recover covertly


cow

A fully grown female domesticated bovine animal.


coward

A person who lacks courage and shrinks from danger or difficulty.

one who turns tail, from 'coe' (tail) — an animal with its tail between its legs


cowardice

coward cowardly cowardliness cowardship cowardness


cowboy

A man, typically one who works on horseback, tending cattle and performing other ranch duties.


cowl

A large hood or hooded robe worn especially by monks; also any hood-shaped covering over a chimney, engine, or ventilation shaft.


coy

Pretending to be shy or modest in a playful or flirtatious manner, often to attract attention.


cozy

Giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation.


crab

A marine decapod crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are typically pincers.


crack

A sudden sharp sound, or a narrow opening or fissure caused by splitting.


cracker

A thin, dry, crisp biscuit, often eaten with cheese or dips.

to make a sharp, snapping sound; to break


crackle

To make a series of slight, sharp, popping noises.


cradle

A small bed for a baby, typically one that can be rocked.


craft

An activity involving skill in making things by hand.


crafty

Crafty means skillful and clever, especially in a sly or deceitful way.

strong, powerful; later skillful, ingenious

crafty

crafti

cræftig

strong, powerful; later skillful, cunning

craft craftily craftiness craftsman crafts


crane

a large, long-necked, long-legged bird, or a large machine with a long arm, used for moving heavy objects.


crank

A part of an axle or shaft bent at right angles to the main line, for transmitting motion, especially from a reciprocating engine to a wheel.


cranky

Cranky means irritable, bad-tempered, or awkwardly temperamental.

cranky

crank + -y

formed from crank with the adjective suffix -y

crank crankiness crankily crankshaft crankcase


crappy

Middle Dutch (krappe) or Old French (crappe)

1400s (for 'crap'), 1800s (for 'crappy')


crash

To collide violently with an obstacle or another vehicle, or to make a sudden loud noise.

crash

to collide violently or make a sudden loud noise

crash

imitative of a sudden loud noise and impact


crate

A large open box, typically made of wood, used for transporting goods.


crater

A crater is a bowl-shaped depression formed by impact, explosion, or volcanic activity.

cratered cratering crateriform craterlet


crave

Crave means to want something very strongly.


crawl

To move slowly with the body close to the ground.


craziness

The state or quality of being crazy, especially in the sense of extreme foolishness, disorder, or mental instability.

craziness

-ness

noun-forming suffix meaning state or quality


crazy

Mentally deranged, especially as manifested in wild or aggressive behavior; extremely enthusiastic.


creak

A harsh, scraping, or squeaking sound, often made by friction.


cream

The fatty part of milk that rises to the top, or a thick cosmetic preparation.


created

Past tense of create; brought something into existence or caused something to come into being.


creating

The present participle of create; bringing something into existence.


creation

The act of bringing something into existence or the thing that is created.

create creator creative creature procreate


creative

Having the ability or power to create; inventive or imaginative.

create creation creator creativity recreate


creativity

The use of imagination or original ideas to create something.

creativity

create creative creation creature creator procreate


creator

A person or thing that brings something into existence.


creature

An animal, as distinct from a human being; a living organism.

create creation creativity procreate creator


credential

A credential is a document or qualification that proves identity, authority, or competence.

credential

a document or qualification that proves authority or competence

credence credible credit credibility credentials credentialed


credibility

Credibility is the quality of being believable or worthy of trust.

credibility

the quality of being believable or trustworthy

credible credibly credence credit credulous


credible

Able to be believed; convincing or trustworthy.

credible

able to be believed; convincing or trustworthy

credit credence credibility creed incredible credibly


credit

Trust in a person's ability or intention to pay a debt; or acknowledgment of achievement.

credible credibility accredit discredit creditor


credits

Acknowledgments given to people involved in a production, or units of academic achievement.

credit credible creed credential accredit


creed

A creed is a formal statement of belief or doctrine.

creed

credence credential credit credible credulous


creek

A small stream, typically a tributary of a river.


creep

To move slowly and carefully, especially in order to avoid being heard or noticed.


creepy

Causing an unpleasant sensation of fear or unease.


cremate

To burn a dead body to ashes, especially as an alternative to burial.

cremation crematorium crematory cremains


crescent

A curved shape tapering to two points, resembling the waxing or waning moon; anything of this form.

crescent

curved moon shape; anything of this form

creissant

crescentem

growing (accusative present participle of crescere)

crescendo increase decrease concrete accrue excrescence


crest

The top part of a hill or mountain; a comb or tuft on the head of a bird or animal.


crew

A group of people who work together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or train.


crib

A baby's bed with high sides; also, a term for illicitly copying work.


cricket

A small, chirping, jumping insect related to grasshoppers.


crime

An action or omission that constitutes an offense punishable by law.


criminal

A person who has committed a crime or relating to crime.

crime criminality criminalize criminology


cripple

A person who is unable to walk or move properly due to injury or disability.


crisis

A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.

krísis (κρίσις)

A separating, judgment, turning point. From krinein (to decide, judge).


crispy

Crispy means pleasantly crisp, brittle, or lightly curled.

crispy

crisp + -y

made from crisp plus the adjectival suffix -y

crisp crisply crispness crisped crisping


criteria

Principles or standards by which something is judged or assessed.


criterion

A principle or standard by which something may be judged.

kritḗrion (κριτήριον)

A standard of judgment. From kritēs (judge), from krinein (to decide).


critic

A person who expresses an unfavorable opinion or judges the merits of work.

kritikós (κριτικός)

Able to make judgments. From kritēs (judge), from krinein (to decide).


critical

Expressing disapproval or judgment; of crucial importance.

critical

expressing judgment or of crucial importance


criticism

The expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes.


criticize

To criticize is to judge, evaluate, or express disapproval of someone or something.

critic criticism critical critique criterion


crocodile

A large carnivorous reptile of tropical and subtropical regions, having a long snout and powerful jaws.

crocodile

crocodrille

crocodilus

krokodeilos

lizard, specifically 'pebble worm' (krokos 'pebble' + dreilos 'worm')


croft

A small enclosed field or plot of arable land, typically attached to a dwelling in Scotland or northern England.


crop

A cultivated plant, especially a cereal, fruit, or vegetable, grown on a large scale for food, fiber, or other economic purpose.


crore

A noun meaning ten million in the South Asian numbering system.


cross

A mark, sign, or structure formed by two intersecting lines or pieces.


crossword

A puzzle in which words corresponding to numbered clues are written into a grid of squares, typically crossing each other.


crotch

The forked part where something divides, especially the area where the human body splits into two legs.

crotch

the forked part where something divides, especially the area where the human body splits into two legs


crow

A large, black bird, or the cry of a rooster.


crowd

A large number of people gathered together.


crown

A circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch.


crucial

Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.


crucify

To execute or torment by fastening someone to a cross.


crude

In a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined.


cruel

Willfully causing pain or suffering to others; merciless.

cruelty cruelly cruel-hearted crudity crude


cruelty

The quality of being cruel; indifference to the suffering of others.


cruise

A journey by ship for pleasure, or to travel slowly in search of something.


cruiser

A cruiser is a ship built for cruising or, more broadly, a person who cruises.

cruiser

a ship built for cruising or a person who cruises

cruise

to sail to and fro or from place to place

-er

agentive suffix meaning one who does an action


crumb

A small fragment or piece, especially of bread.

crumb

a small fragment or piece, especially of bread

crumbs crumbly crumble crumbed crumbiness


crumble

To break or fall apart into small pieces.

crumble

to break or fall apart into small pieces

crumb crumbly crumbling crumple crumbler


crummy

Crummy means shabby, inferior, or in poor condition.

crummy

crumb + -y

formed from crumb plus the adjectival suffix -y


crunch

To make a loud, grinding sound as something is crushed or walked on.


crusade

A crusade is a vigorous campaign or movement pursued with zeal.

crusader crusading croisade cross crucifix


crush

To deform, pulverize, or force out of shape by pressing or squeezing forcefully.


crust

The hard, outer layer covering something.


cry

To shed tears and weep, or to shout or call out loudly.


crypt

A crypt is an underground chamber, especially one used for burial.

cryptic cryptography encrypt decrypt apocryphal


crystal

A transparent or translucent mineral or glass-like substance with a regular geometric form.

crystalline crystallize crystallography crystalize


cube

A symmetrical three-dimensional shape, either solid or hollow, contained by six equal square faces.


cubic

Having the form of a cube; relating to the volume of a cube.


cuckoo

A migratory European bird known for its distinctive two-note call and habit of laying eggs in other birds' nests.


cucumber

Cucumber is a trailing vine in the gourd family and its long green fruit.

cucumber

a long green fruit and the vine that bears it


cuddle

To hold or nestle closely in an affectionate embrace.


cue

A signal for action, or a long stick used in billiards.


culinary

Culinary means relating to cooking or the kitchen.

cuisine
culinarian
culinary arts
cookery
kitchen


cult

a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object.

cult

cultus

colere

*kʷel-

to revolve, to move around; hence to sojourn, dwell, cultivate


cultural

Relating to the customs, arts, and way of life of a particular society or group.

culture cultivate cult agriculture horticulture


culture

The arts, beliefs, and social practices of a group of people; the cultivation of something.


cum

A formal Latin borrowing meaning "with" or "together with".


cumulative

Increasing or increased in quantity, degree, or force by successive additions.


cunning

Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.


cunt

A highly offensive and vulgar term for a woman's vagina, or a term of abuse for a woman or person.


cup

A small bowl-shaped container for drinking from.


cupboard

A cabinet with shelves for storing dishes, food, or other provisions.


cupcake

A small individual cake baked in a cup or small mold.


curb

A stone or concrete border forming an edge between a sidewalk and a street, or a check or restraint on something.


cure

A substance or treatment that relieves disease.


curfew

A regulation requiring people to remain indoors between specified hours.


curiosity

A strong desire to know or learn something.


currency

Money in circulation as a medium of exchange or the fact of being generally accepted or in use.


current

Belonging to the present time; a flow of water or electricity.


curriculum

The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college.

curriculum

The subjects comprising a course of study.

current course cursive career courier recur


curry

A dish of meat, fish, or vegetables cooked in an aromatic sauce with spices.

curry

curried
currying
curries
curry powder
curry leaf


curse

To invoke evil or misfortune upon; to utter a profane oath.


cursor

A movable indicator on a computer display that shows the user's current position or where interaction will occur.


curt

Curt means brief and abruptly blunt in manner or speech.


curtain

A piece of material suspended from the top to form a screen, especially at a window or between spaces.


curve

A bending line or an object with a bending form.


cushion

A soft padded object used to support or protect the body or an object.

cushion

a soft padded object used to support or protect the body or an object

cushioning cushioned cushiony cushionless


custody

The protective care or guardianship of someone or something, especially a child.


custom

A traditional practice or habitual buying of goods.


customary

Usual or established by common practice.


customer

A person who buys goods or services from a business.


customers

People who buy goods or services from a business.


customise

To modify something to suit a particular individual or task.


cut

To make an opening, incision, or wound with a sharp-edged tool.


cute

Attractive in a pretty or endearing way.

cute

acuity acumen acupuncture cuteness acrimony


cutie

An attractive and charming person, especially a girl or young woman, or an appealing animal.


cutter

A person or thing that cuts something, or a small, fast boat.


cvs

Plural of CV; documents summarizing a person's educational background and professional experience.


cyanide

A toxic compound or ion containing the cyanide group, CN−.

cyanide

a toxic compound or ion containing the cyanide group, CN−


cyber

Relating to or characteristic of the culture of computer, information technology, and virtual reality.

cyber

Relating to or characteristic of computer technology.

cybernetics

the science of communication and control in animals and machines


cyborg

A cyborg is a human or other organism that has been augmented with integrated machine parts.

cyborg

cybernetic

relating to control and communication in machines and living things

cybernetic cybernetics organism bionic android


cycle

A series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order.


cylinder

A solid geometric figure with two parallel circular bases and a curved surface.


cynic

A person who believes people are motivated purely by self-interest.


cynical

Believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful.

kynikós (κυνικός)

Dog-like. The Cynic philosophers lived like dogs, rejecting convention. From kyōn (dog).


czech

A native or inhabitant of the Czech Republic, or their language.

Czech

Čech

founder of the Czech nation or member of the tribe


daft

Showing foolish, playful, or mildly absurd behavior.


dagger

A short knife with a pointed, often double-edged blade, used as a weapon.


daily

Occurring or done every day or relating to each day.


dairy

A building, room, or establishment for the storage, processing, and distribution of milk and milk products.


daisy

A small European plant of the dandelion family, having a flower with a yellow disk and white rays.


dakota

A region in the northern United States comprising North Dakota and South Dakota, named from a Native American people.


dam

A barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level, forming a reservoir.


damage

Physical harm that impairs value or usefulness.


dame

A title formerly used for a woman of rank or authority, now used as a courtesy title for the wife of a knight or baronet.

madam dominatrix dominion domicile dominus


damn

To condemn to a particular fate, especially to hell; used as an expletive to express anger or frustration.


damsel

A young woman, especially one of noble birth or a maiden in distress, chiefly used in literary, archaic, or fairy-tale contexts.

damsel

damesel / damisel

dameisele / demoisele

dominicella

domina

lady, mistress, female head of household

dame dominion mademoiselle madonna domain


dan

A title of respect or a rank in martial arts indicating advanced proficiency.

black belt
judo dan
karate dan
rank
belt


dancer

A person who dances, especially professionally.


danger

The possibility of suffering harm or injury.


daniel

A proper name, commonly used as a given name.


danish

Pertaining to Denmark, its people, or its language, or a type of sweet pastry.

danish

A type of sweet pastry or pertaining to Denmark.


daphne

A genus of small deciduous or evergreen shrubs of the family Thymelaeaceae, having fragrant flowers.


dark

With little or no light; mysterious or sinister

darken darkness darkroom pitch-dark dark-matter


darling

A person who is loved, especially in a fond or endearing way.


darn

To mend (fabric or a garment) by interweaving yarn or thread across a hole.


dart

A small pointed missile thrown by hand or shot from a blowpipe.

dart

a small pointed missile thrown by hand or shot from a blowpipe


dash

to strike or smash violently, especially so as to break into pieces.


data

Facts and statistics collected for analysis.


database

An organized collection of structured data stored and accessed electronically.


date

A particular day of the month or year; a romantic social appointment.


dates

Plural of date; specific days in the calendar or sweet edible fruits from palm trees.


dating

The process of establishing the age of something; or spending time with someone romantically.

dating

establishing age or romantic involvement


daughter

A girl or woman in relation to her parents.


davenport

A large sofa, especially a formal one, or a small writing desk.

davenport

Davenport

the surname of furniture maker A. H. Davenport


david

A male given name of Hebrew origin, traditionally referring to the biblical king.


davis

A proper name, commonly used as a surname.

beloved (Hebrew origin, but adopted into English)


dawn

The first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise.


day

A period of 24 hours from midnight to midnight; the light hours when the sun is above the horizon.


daytime

The period of time during which there is natural light from the sun.


dazzle

To blind or overwhelm briefly with intense light, brilliance, or charm.

dazzle

to blind or overwhelm briefly with brilliance


deacon

An ordained minister in the Catholic, Anglican, and Orthodox Churches, ranking below a priest.

deacon

An ordained minister ranking below a priest.


deaf

Lacking the power of hearing or having impaired hearing.


deal

To take action; an agreement; a transaction.


dealer

A person who buys and sells goods or commodities, especially illegally or professionally.


deals

Agreements, arrangements, or the distribution of cards in a game.


dean

A head of a college or university faculty or department.

dean

decade decimal decimate deacon decathlon


dear

Regarded with deep affection; cherished.


death

The end of the life of a person or organism.


deb

A debutante; a young woman making her formal entry into society.

deb

debutante

young woman making her first appearance in society


debra

A female given name, an Americanized variant of Deborah.


debris

Debris is scattered broken pieces or remains left after something is damaged or destroyed.

debris field
debris cloud
debris-covered
debris-laden


debut

A person's first appearance or performance in public.


debutante

A young woman making her first formal appearance in society.


dec

Abbreviation for December, the twelfth month of the Gregorian calendar.


deceive

To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

dēcipere

To ensnare, cheat, from de + capere (to take).


december

The twelfth and final month of the calendar year.


decency

Behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability.


decent

Conforming to standards of propriety or good taste; respectable.


deception

The act of causing someone to believe something that is not true.


decide

To make a choice or come to a conclusion

decided deciding decision undecided decisive


decided

Made a final choice or determination about something.

decide decision decisive decidedly indecisive


decimal

Relating to or denoting a system of numbers or measurement based on a scale of ten.

decade December decimate dime duodecimal dozen


decipher

To convert a coded or obscure message into understandable language, or to interpret something difficult to read.

cipher decipherment decipherable encipher indecipherable


decision

A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration.


decisions

The plural form of decision; conclusions or determinations made after consideration of alternatives.


decisive

Able to make clear, firm decisions or settle an issue.

decisive

able to settle an issue firmly or clearly

decide decision decisively indecisive decisiveness


decker

a person or thing that decks or covers something, or a vehicle or vessel with a specified number of decks.

decker

-er

agentive suffix forming nouns for a doer or thing

deck decking decked deckhand double-decker


declaration

A formal or explicit statement or announcement.

declaration

declaracioun

declarare

to make clear (de- 'completely' + clarare 'make clear')


declare

To announce officially or make clearly known.

dēclārāre

To make clear, reveal, from de + clārus.


decline

To politely refuse an offer or invitation, or to diminish in strength or quality.

decline

decliner

declinare

to bend down, turn aside (de- 'down' + clinare 'to lean')


decor

The style and arrangement of interior decorations.


decorate

To make something look more attractive by adding ornaments, embellishments, or other additions.

decoration decor decorum decent dignity decent


decoration

Decoration is the act or result of making something look more attractive with ornament, color, or other embellishment.

decorate decorative decorator decorum ornamentation


decorative

Serving to decorate or embellish; ornamental.

decorate decoration decorum decorate decor


decoy

A decoy is a lure, object, or person used to distract or entrap.

decoy

a lure or trap used to attract and deceive

decoys decoyed decoying decoy-duck decoyman


decrease

To make something smaller or less in size, amount, or extent.


decree

An official order or pronouncement issued by a person or body with authority.

decreed decreeing decretal decretory decretist


dedicate

To devote (time, effort, or oneself) to a particular task or purpose.


dedicated

Committed entirely to a specified task, cause, or person with single-minded focus.


dedication

The quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose.

dedicate dictum addict indicative vow commitment


deed

An action performed; a legal document specifying ownership or other rights.


deem

To regard or consider in a specified way.


deep

Extending far down from the surface; intense or extreme.


deeply

To a great depth; intensely or profoundly, in a physical, emotional, or intellectual sense.


deer

A hoofed ruminant mammal of the family Cervidae, the males of which typically have antlers.


default

Failure to fulfill an obligation, particularly a financial or legal one; the action of reverting to a standard setting.


defeat

To win a victory over someone in a contest.


defect

A shortcoming, imperfection, or fault in something.

deficient defection deficient factory perfect proficient


defective

Lacking an essential part or quality; faulty or incomplete.


defend

To resist an attack or protect from harm.

dēfendere

To ward off, protect, from de + *fendere (to strike).


defense

The action of protecting someone or something from harm or attack, or a system of military protection.


defenseless

Lacking any form of defense and therefore vulnerable to attack.

defenseless

lacking any form of defense and therefore vulnerable to attack

defense defensive defender defenselessly defenselessness


defer

To put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone.

different difference conference refer infer


defiance

Open resistance or refusal to obey authority.

defiance

open resistance or refusal to obey authority


deficit

The amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small.


define

To state the exact meaning of a word or concept.


defined

Stated or described the exact meaning or nature of something.

defined

stated or described the exact meaning of

define definition definite definitive undefined


definite

Clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful.

definite

clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful

define definition definitively indefinite


definitely

Definitely means without any doubt or unambiguously.

to limit, set bounds to, explain, define

definition finite confine finish definite


definition

A statement of the exact meaning of a word or concept.


definitive

Definitive means final, authoritative, or settling a matter conclusively.

define definition definite definable definiteness


defy

to renounce one's faith, break allegiance, challenge

defiance defiant fidelity infidel confide


degenerate

Having fallen below the proper standard or having declined in quality or character.

degenerate

having fallen below the proper standard or having declined in quality or character

degeneration degeneracy degenerative degenerated degenerating


degree

A unit of measurement or a qualification awarded by an educational institution.


degrees

units of measurement for angles, temperature, or academic qualifications.

degrees

units of measurement or academic qualifications


dehydrate

To remove water or moisture from a substance or organism.

hydrate dehydration rehydrate anhydrous hydration


del

A mathematical operator symbol representing the gradient or nabla, used in vector calculus.

del

nabla

harp-like stringed instrument; inverted delta


delay

To make (someone or something) late or slow.


delegate

A person appointed to represent others or act on their behalf, especially at a conference or assembly.

delegate

delegatus

sent as representative (past participle of delegare)

delegare

to send away, to commission (de- + legare)

delegation delegacy legate relegate legacy legation


delegation

A body of delegates or representatives; or, the act of entrusting a task or responsibility to another person.


delete

To remove or erase something completely, especially text from a computer or document.


deliberate

Done on purpose or with careful intention.

deliberate

done on purpose or with careful intention

deliberation deliberately deliberative deliberator


delicate

Very fine in texture or structure; easily broken or damaged.

delicacy indelicate delicately delicious delight


delight

delectable delicious delightful delectation


delightful

Causing delight; charming or very pleasing.

delight delighting delightfully delectable


deliver

To bring and hand over something to a person.


delivered

Past tense of deliver; brought or handed over to a recipient.


delivery

The action of providing or supplying something to someone.

deliver delivered deliverable deliveries


della

A female given name, often a diminutive of names like Adelaide or Adeline.

Della

female given name, diminutive of names like Adele


delta

the triangular area of land formed where a river divides into channels at its mouth.

fourth letter of Greek alphabet, shaped like a triangle


delusion

A fixed false belief held despite clear evidence to the contrary.

delude deluded delusive delusional illusion


delusional

Characterized by persistent false beliefs or delusions.

delusional

delusion + -al

formed from the noun delusion plus the adjectival suffix -al

delusion deluded delusive delusively deluder


demand

dēmandāre

To entrust, commission, from de + mandāre.


dementia

A progressive decline in cognitive function, especially memory and reasoning.


demise

Death or passing, especially in formal or euphemistic use; by extension, the transfer of property or an estate.

to send down; to let fall; to relinquish

demit dismiss dismissal mission emission


demo

A short form of demonstration, especially a sample or trial version.


democracy

A system of government in which power is vested in the people.

dēmokratía (δημοκρατία)

Popular government. From dēmos (people) + kratos (rule, power).


democrat

democracy democratic demography aristocracy


democratic

Relating to or supporting the principles of democracy.

democracy democrat demography autocracy theocracy


demographic

Relating to the structure of populations.

demographic

demography democracy geography biography


demolition

The act or process of tearing down buildings or other structures.

demolish demolished demolisher demolitionist demolitory


demon

daímōn (δαίμων)

A spirit, divine power, lesser deity. Originally neutral, later associated with evil.


demonic

Pertaining to demons or evil spirits; devilish or fiendish.

demonic

pertaining to demons or evil spirits; devilish or fiendish


demonstrate

To show clearly by giving proof or evidence.


demonstration

demonstrate demonstrable demonstrative demure


denial

The act of declaring something untrue or refusing to acknowledge the truth or existence of something.

deny negation negative undeniable renegade


density

The quantity per unit volume, area, or length; compactness.


dent

A small hollow or depression, especially one made by a blow.


dental

dentist denture indent trident orthodontics


dentist

A person who is qualified to treat diseases and other conditions that affect the teeth and gums, especially the repair and extraction of teeth and the insertion of artificial ones.


deny

State that one refuses to admit the truth or existence of something.


depart

To leave, typically in order to start a journey.


department

A distinct section or division of a government, company, or organization.


departmental

Relating to a department of an organization, government, or university.

division of an organization + relating to


departments

Divisions of an organization, institution, or government responsible for specific functions or areas.

department depart departure departmental departmentalize


departure

The action of leaving, especially to start a journey.


depend

To be determined or conditioned by something else; to rely on.

pendant pending suspend independent appendix


dependence

The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.


dependent

Contingent on or determined by something else.

depend dependence appendix pending suspend


deport

A verb meaning to expel or forcibly remove someone from a country.

deport

deportation deportee deportable deportment porter


deposit

To place or put down in a specific location.

deposit

depositer

depositum

something laid down (past participle of deponere)


depot

A place for the storage of large quantities of equipment, food, or goods.


depression

A state of low spirits or sadness, or a long-term medical condition characterized by such feelings; also, a sunken place or hollow.

depress impress compress suppress pressure


deprive

to take something away from someone or deny them something they need or have.

deprive

deprived depriving deprivable deprivation deprival


depth

The distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something.


derange

To derange is to disturb the normal order, arrangement, or mental balance of something or someone.

deranged derangement deranging range rearrange


derive

Obtain something from a specified source.


derrick

A derrick is a hoisting structure or crane, especially one used in drilling or lifting heavy loads.

derrick

Derrick

a personal name associated with a hangman whose name was transferred to the crane

Theoderic

a Germanic personal name meaning 'ruler of the people'


des

A prefix or plural form meaning 'of the' or used in French place names.


descend

descend

descendre

descendere

to climb down, go down (de- 'down' + scandere 'to climb')


descendant

A person or organism that is descended from an ancestor.


describe

Give an account in words of (someone or something), including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events.

scribble subscribe prescribe transcribe scripture manuscript


described

Gave an account or representation of something in words.

describe description descriptive descriptor


description

A statement or account that describes something, providing details about its qualities or characteristics.


desert

A large, arid region with sparse vegetation and little precipitation; also (verb) to abandon or leave someone without support.

something abandoned or forsaken; an uninhabited wasteland

desert

desert

desert

desertum

a lonely, forsaken place (past participle of deserere)

desertion
deserted
deserter
dessert (false cognate)
deserve
assertion


design

A plan or drawing for something to be made; to create purposefully


designate

To appoint or mark out for a specific purpose or office.


designated

Having been officially selected or specified for a particular purpose or position.


designation

The act of designating or specifying; an identifying name, title, or label.

designate design signal insignia signature


designed

Created, planned, or developed for a specific purpose.


designer

A person who plans the creation of objects, systems, or experiences.


designs

Creates plans or drawings for something; intentional purposes or schemes.

design designer designate redesign designation


desirable

Worth having or wanting; pleasing, excellent, or fine.


desk

A piece of furniture with a flat surface for writing or working.


desktop

The working surface of a desk, or a computer interface designed for display.


desperate

Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with.

despair hope desperation prosperous sperate


desperation

Desperation is a state of extreme hopelessness or loss of hope.

despair desperate despairing desperately


despicable

despise despicably despicability inspect spectacle


despise

To feel contempt or a deep repugnance for.

inspect respect perspective conspicuous species


destination

The place to which something is sent or a person is traveling to.


destine

To determine or settle the future of someone or something in advance.

destination destiny destined predestine assistant constant


destiny

The events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future; fate.

destination destined predetermine fate predestination


destroy

To put an end to the existence of something.

dēstruere

To tear down, demolish, from de + struere.


destroyer

A person or thing that destroys, especially a warship designed to attack smaller vessels.

destroy destroyed destroying destruction destructive


destruction

The action or process of causing so much damage to something that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired.

destruction

destroy destructive construct structure instrument


destructive

Destructive means causing great damage, ruin, or demolition.

destruction destroy destructively destructible destructiveness


detail

An individual feature or particular aspect.

dētaliāre

To cut in pieces, from de + taliāre (to cut).


detailed

Containing or characterized by many small particulars or facts.

detailed

characterized by attention to many particulars


details

Specific pieces of information or small parts of something.


detect

To discover or identify the presence or existence of something.

detection detective cover protection latent


detection

The action or process of identifying the presence of something.


detective

A person, especially a police officer, whose function is to investigate and solve crimes.


detector

A device or substance used to sense the presence of something.


detention

The act of holding someone in custody, especially as a punishment or before trial.

detain tenacious tenant contain abstention


determination

The quality of being resolute or firm in purpose; the act of establishing or defining something precisely.

determine terminate terminal terms pre-determine


determine

To decide or settle a matter with authority or to establish something precisely by investigation.

determination determined determinate determinant


determined

Made a firm decision about something or ascertained something exactly.

determined

made a firm decision or ascertained exactly

determine determination determinant determined


detonate

To explode suddenly and violently, especially by an internal reaction or trigger.

detonation detonator detonative detonable


detonation

A violent explosion produced by the rapid release of energy, typically accompanied by a loud report.

detonate detonator detonative tonal tone thunder


detonator

A detonator is a device that initiates an explosion.

detonate
detonation
detonating
detonable
detonator cap


detour

A detour is a longer alternate route taken to avoid a road, obstacle, or direct path.

detour

a longer alternate route or deviation from the direct path


dev

Short for developer; a person who writes software code or develops applications.


devastate

To destroy or ruin something over a large area, or to cause great emotional distress.

vast waste devastation ravage despoil destroy


devel

not a standard English word; possibly a misspelling or truncation of develop.


develop

To grow or cause to grow and become more advanced.


developed

Made more mature, advanced, or sophisticated; created and brought into being.

develop developing developer development


developer

A person or company that develops something, especially software or real estate.

develop development developer developing


developing

The process of growing, expanding, or bringing something to a more advanced or mature state.


development

The process of growing or improving over time.

develop developer developmental developed


deviant

Departing from usual or accepted standards, especially in social or sexual behavior.

deviant

Departing from usual or accepted standards.


deviation

The action of departing from an established course, standard, or norm.

deviate via obvious previous convey voyage


device

A tool, instrument, or piece of equipment designed to perform a specific function.

device

a tool or instrument for a specific function


devices

Tools, instruments, or machines designed to perform a specific function; schemes or stratagems.


devil

An evil spirit or demon, especially Satan.


devious

Wily, dishonest, or circuitous in behavior or design.

deviate deviation deviant deviance deviously


devote

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


devour

Devour means to eat something greedily or consume it completely.

devour

devour devouring devoured devourer voracious voracity


dew

Tiny drops of water that condense on cool surfaces, especially overnight.

dew

tiny drops of water formed by condensation


dexter

Pertaining to or situated on the right side.

dextrous dexterity ambidextrous dextrose


dharma

In Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, the principle of law, duty, and proper order.

dharma

dharmic adharma dharmaśāstra dharma-sūtra


diabetes

A disease in which the body's ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired, resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates and elevated levels of glucose in the blood and urine.

diabetes

diabetes

diabetes

a passing through, a siphon (referring to the excessive urination)


diabetic

Relating to diabetes, from Greek words meaning "passing through".

diabetes diabeticus diabetology diabetics diabetogenic


diagnose

To identify the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.


diagnosis

The identification of the nature of an illness or problem.

diágnōsis (διάγνωσις)

A discerning, distinguishing. From dia- (apart) + gignōskein (to know).


diagnostic

Relating to the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.


diagram

A simplified drawing showing the appearance, structure, or workings of something; a schematic representation.

grammar graph paragraph epigram program telegram


dial

A face of a clock or watch, or a control knob on an appliance.


dialect

A form of a language spoken in a particular geographical area or by a particular group.

diálektos (διάλεκτος)

Discourse, conversation, a way of speaking. From dialegesthai (to converse).


dialog

A conversational passage or a written or spoken conversational exchange between two or more people.


dialogue

A conversation between two or more people.

diálogos (διάλογος)

Conversation, discourse. From dia- (through) + logos (word, speech).


diameter

A straight line passing from side to side through the center of a body or figure, especially a circle or sphere.

diameter

A straight line passing from side to side through the center of a body or figure.

metric meter geometry diagonal periphery


diamond

A precious gemstone made of crystallized carbon, the hardest naturally occurring mineral.

diamond

precious gemstone of crystallized carbon


diarrhea

Frequent, watery evacuation of the bowels.

diarrhea

frequent, watery evacuation of the bowels

diarrhoea diarrheal diarrhetic diarrhoeal


diary

A daily record of events, thoughts, or experiences.


dibs

An informal claim to first choice or possession of something.


dice

Small cubes, typically marked with spots on each side, used in games of chance.


dickens

A mild archaic exclamation used in place of 'devil' or to express surprise or annoyance.

dickens

euphemistic substitute

used in place of a taboo name such as 'devil'; origin uncertain

devil

the taboo concept the euphemism replaced


dickhead

A foolish, obnoxious, or contemptible person (vulgar slang).


dictate

To speak or read aloud for another person to write down, or to give orders authoritatively.

dictate

to speak or read aloud for another person to write down, or to give orders authoritatively

dictation dictator dictionary dictum edict


dictator

A ruler who holds absolute power, often without democratic limits.

dictator

a ruler who holds absolute power, often without democratic limits

dictate dictation dictum diction dictionary


dictatorship

A form of government ruled by a dictator with concentrated, usually unchecked power.


dictionary

A reference book containing words alphabetically arranged with definitions, pronunciations, etymologies, and other information.


die

To cease living or to undergo death; or a small cube marked with dots used in games.


died

Past tense of die; ceased to live or exist.


diego

A male given name, primarily used in Spanish-speaking cultures.


diet

The kinds of food that a person or animal regularly consumes.


diff

A difference or the output of a command showing differences between files.

diff

difference or output showing file differences

differ difference different differential


differ

To be unlike or distinct from something else, or to disagree.

to carry apart, to postpone, to be different


difference

The quality or state of being unlike or distinct; the remainder after subtraction.


differences

Plural of difference; ways in which people or things are not the same or distinct from each other.

different differ differential differentiate difference


different

Not the same as another; unlike in nature, form, or quality.


difficult

Hard to do, accomplish, or understand; requiring effort or skill.

difficulty difficultly facilitate facile


difficulty

The state or condition of being hard to do or accomplish.

difficulty

The state or condition of being hard to do...


dig

To break up and move earth with a tool or by hand.


digest

Break down food in the alimentary canal into substances that can be absorbed and utilized by the body.

gesture gerund suggest register belligerent


digit

A numeral from 0 to 9, or a finger or toe.


digital

Relating to or using data in the form of digits or numerical values, especially in computing.


dignify

To give someone or something a more honorable or respectable appearance or status.

dignity dignitary dignified indignity condign


dignity

The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect.


dilemma

A dilemma is a situation that forces a choice between two difficult alternatives.

Greek δίλημμα

double proposition; choice between two things

dilemma

dilemma

a double proposition or argument with two horns

dilemmas dilemmatic dilemmatize dilemmatically


dilettante

A person with a superficial interest in an art or branch of knowledge.


dillon

A common surname, primarily of Irish origin.


dimension

A measurable extent of some kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height.

measure immense meter commensurate demeter mensurable


dimensional

dimension measure immense meter metrical


din

A loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise.


dining

The act of eating dinner or a meal; a room or establishment for eating.


dinner

The main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening.


dinosaur

An extinct reptile of the Mesozoic era, often of enormous size.

deinós (δεινός) + saûros (σαῦρος)

Terrible lizard. Coined by Richard Owen in 1842 from Greek elements.


dioxide

An oxide containing two atoms of oxygen.

oxide monoxide trioxide peroxide binoxide


diploma

A certificate awarded by an educational institution to show completion of study.

díplōma (δίπλωμα)

A thing folded double, a letter folded double. From diploun (to double).


diplomat

A diplomat is a person who represents a government in formal international relations.

diplomat

diplomatic diplomacy diploma diplomaticity


diplomatic

Of or concerning the profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations.

diplomatic

Of or concerning international relations

diplomacy diplomat diplomatist diplomatically diplomas


dire

Dire means extremely serious, urgent, or threatening in outcome.


direct

To manage or guide the course of something.


direction

The course along which something moves or the instruction guiding a person toward a destination or action.


directions

Instructions or guidance indicating how to reach a destination or how to do something; courses along which something moves.


directive

An official instruction or order issued by a higher authority.

direct direction director directory rectify


directly

In a straight line or manner without intervening persons or things; immediately.


director

A person who manages, controls, or leads an organization or creative project.


directors

Plural of director; persons who manage or oversee an organization, film, or production.

director direct direction directive directional


directory

A book or database listing names, addresses, and related information organized in a specific order.

direct direction director directrix directionless


dirt

Loose earth or soil; any filthy or grimy substance.


disability

A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities.


disable

To make (someone or something) unable to function or operate.

ability enable capable disability unable disabled


disadvantage

A disadvantage is an unfavorable condition or a loss of advantage.

disadvantage

an unfavorable condition or loss of advantage

advantage advantageous disadvantaged disadvantageous advantageously


disappear

appear appearance disappearance apparition


disappearance

The act or fact of ceasing to be visible or present.

disappearance

disappear appearing apparition transparent


disappoint

To fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone.

disappointment appointed appointment point


disappointment

The feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations.

disappointment

disappoint

to fail to keep an appointment or promise


disarm

To disarm is to remove weapons from someone or to make a person or situation harmless.

disarmed disarming disarmament armed unarmed


disaster

A sudden event, such as an accident or a natural catastrophe, that causes great damage or loss of life.


disc

A flat, circular object or surface, especially a storage medium or anatomical structure.

disk discus discoidal disc-jockey discoid


discard

To throw away or reject something as unwanted.

discard

to throw away or reject something as unwanted

discarded discarding discarder discards discardable


discharge

To allow to leave; to dismiss from employment; to emit a substance.

*kar- (Proto-Indo-European, related to 'car', 'cart')


disciple

A person who follows and learns from a teacher or leader.

disciple

a follower and learner of a teacher or leader

discipline discipular discipleship disciplined


disciplinary

discipline disciple disciplinarian discipular


discipline

The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience.

disciple disciplinarian disciplined docent


disclaimer

A statement denying responsibility or knowledge of something.


disclose

To make secret or new information known.

disclosure close enclose exclude include


disco

A club or party where people dance to popular music, or a style of popular dance music.

disk
disc
discography
discomania
disc jockey


disconnect

To disconnect is to break or sever a connection.

connect connection connector reconnect disconnected


discount

A reduction in price or value, or to disregard or underestimate something.


discover

To find something unexpectedly or for the first time.


discreet

Careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment.


discretion

The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.

separation, discernment, power of distinguishing

discrete discreet discern discriminate secret


discrimination

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

discriminate discriminatory discern discernment


discus

A heavy disk thrown for distance in an athletic event.


discuss

To talk about or examine a topic with others.


discussed

Talked about or examined a topic in conversation or debate.


discussion

A conversation or debate about a particular topic.

discuss discussing discussant discussable


discussions

Plural of discussion; conversations or debates in which people exchange views on a topic.

discuss discussion discursive discourse excussion


disease

A disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant that affects normal function.


disgrace

Loss of reputation or respect as a result of a dishonorable action.


disguise

To change the appearance or nature of something or someone so as to conceal its true identity.

disguise

To conceal identity by altering appearance

guise disguised disguising undisguised camouflage


disgust

A feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant or offensive.

disgusting disgusted gustatory degustation


dish

A shallow, relatively flat container, typically made of ceramic or plastic, used for serving food.


dishwasher

A machine that washes dishes, or a person whose job is to wash dishes.

dish dishwashing dishwater washer dishcloth


disk

A flat, circular object or a data storage device used in computers.

disk

a flat circular object or storage device


dislike

To feel antipathy or aversion toward someone or something.


dismissal

The act of sending someone away or ending their employment.

dismiss dismissed dismissive dismissible


disney

A proper noun referring to the Disney entertainment company and its brand.


disorder

A state of confusion, untidiness, or disruption of normal function.


disperse

To scatter or spread things or people in different directions.

disperse

scatter or spread in different directions

dispersal dispersion dispersed dispersing dispersive


display

A performance or show intended for public viewing.


displayed

Exhibited or shown publicly, or presented information visually.

display displays displayed displaying displayer


disposable

Designed to be discarded after use or otherwise available to be used at one's disposal.

disposable

dispose

to arrange; to get rid of; to place at one's disposal

dispose disposal disposition disposed disposability


dispose

To arrange something or to get rid of it.

disposal disposition disposable disposed disposing


disposition

A person's inherent qualities of mind and character.


dispute

disputable disputation repute compute impute


disqualify

To make someone or something ineligible or not fit for a particular purpose.

to make or describe by qualities; to qualify

qualify qualification qualified disqualification unqualified


disregard

To deliberately ignore or pay no attention to something.

disregard

to deliberately ignore or pay no attention to something

regard regarding regardless regardful disregarded


disrespect

respect respectful respectable disrespectful


disrespectful

respect disrespect respectful disrespectfully disrespectfulness


disrupt

Disrupt is a verb meaning to interrupt, disturb, or throw something into disorder.

disruption disruptive disrupter disruptor disruptively


dissolve

dissolution dissoluble dissolvent soluble solvent


distance

The length of space between two points or objects.


distant

distant

distant

distans, distantis

standing apart (present participle of distare)

distance stand stable station constantly destiny


distinct

Clearly separate and different from each other; readily distinguishable.

distinct

distinctus

Separated, distinct (past participle of distinguere)

distinguere

To separate, distinguish (literally 'to mark off')

distinguish distinction extinguish instinct puncture


distinction

The quality of being different or unique; excellence.

distinction

distinct distinguish distinctive extinct instinct punctuate


distinctive

Serving to distinguish one thing from others in a clear way.

distinct distinction distinguish distinctness distinctly


distinguish

To perceive or point out a difference or differences.

distinguish

distinction distinctive distinguishable extinguish


distort

To pull or twist out of shape; to misrepresent or give a misleading account of.


distract

To draw away the attention of someone from something.


distraction

A thing that prevents someone from concentrating on something else.


distribute

To give out or spread something, especially to a number of people or places.

distribute

distribuere

to divide up, apportion (from dis- 'apart' + tribuere 'to assign')

distribution contribute attribute tribute retribution


distributed

spread or allocated over a wide area or among many people.

distribute distribution distributor distributive


distribution

The action or process of distributing something among recipients or over an area.

distribute distributor distributable redistribution


distributor

A person or organization that markets and sells goods, especially to retailers.

distributor

A person or organization that markets and sells goods.

distribute distribution attribute tributary


district

An area of a country, city, or region, especially one officially defined for administrative purposes.


disturb

To interrupt the quiet, peace, or rest of; to bother or upset.


disturbance

An interruption of the settled order or arrangement; a commotion.

disturb disturbed perturb trouble disrupt


ditch

A narrow channel dug in the ground, typically for drainage alongside a road or field.


diva

diva

diva

goddess, divine one (used for opera singers)


dive

To plunge headfirst into water, or to descend rapidly.


diver

A person or animal that dives, especially in sport or professional use.

diver

a person or animal that dives, especially in sport or professional use


diverse

Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

diversity diversify diversion divert division


diversion

An activity that diverts the mind from tedious or serious concerns; a recreation or pastime.

divert diverse convert version avert reverse


divert

To turn aside from a course, purpose, or channel, or to draw attention away.

diversion diverted diverting divertimento invert


dividend

A sum of money paid regularly (typically quarterly) by a company to its shareholders out of its profits (or reserves).

divide division individual divisor divisible


divine

Related to or proceeding from God or a god; sacred.


division

The action of separating something into parts or the process of distributing something among groups.

divide divided divisor divisible subdivision


divorce

The legal dissolution of a marriage by a court or other competent body.


dixie

A nickname for the U.S. South, originally from the French word dix on New Orleans banknotes.


dizzy

Having a sensation of spinning and a tendency to fall.


dna

Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic instructions for all known organisms.


doc

A physician or medical doctor, or a document.


dock

A an enclosed artificial basin for the loading, unloading, and repair of ships.


doctor

A person qualified to practise medicine.


doctrine

A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group.


document

A written or printed record used as evidence or information.


documentary

A film or television program that presents factual information.


documentation

Written records or evidence that provide information or proof of something.


documents

Written or printed papers providing information or evidence; or to record information in writing.

document documentary documentation documented


dodge

To avoid (someone or something) by a sudden quick movement.


dodger

A person who dodges or evades, especially by quick or clever shifts.

dodger

a person who dodges or evades, especially by quick or clever shifts

dodge

to go or shift this way and that; to evade by a sudden movement


doe

A female deer, especially a fallow deer or roe deer.


does

Third person singular present tense of do; performs or carries out.


dog

A domesticated carnivorous mammal kept as a pet or for work.


dogs

Plural of dog; domesticated carnivorous mammals commonly kept as pets.


doing

The action or process of performing an activity or task.


doll

A small model of a human figure, used especially as a child's toy.


dollar

The basic monetary unit of various countries including the United States.

dollars
dollar sign
millionaire
billionaire


dollars

Plural of dollar; the standard monetary unit of the United States and other countries.


dolly

A child's toy in the shape of a baby or small person.


dolphin

A small, toothed whale with a sleek, streamlined body and a prominent dorsal fin, known for its intelligence and agility.


dom

Lord, master. A respectful title for certain clergy or nobility, often an abbreviation of Dominus.

domain dominate dominion domicile domestic don


domain

An area of activity, knowledge, or influence; a territory or region.


dome

A rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure.


domestic

Relating to the home, household, or one's own country.

domesticus

Of the household, belonging to the home.


dominant

Exercising control or influence over others; most important, powerful, or influential.

dominate dominion domination domain predominant


dominate

To rule over or control by force, power, or superior influence.

dominate

to rule over or control by force, power, or superior influence

domination dominant dominion predominate domestic


domination

The act or state of exercising controlling power over others or something.

domination

dominate dominant dominion domineer dominating


dominion

Rule, sovereignty, or the territory ruled by a sovereign power.

dominate dominant domination domain dominical


don

To put on or dress oneself in something, or a Spanish title of respect.


donate

To give (money or goods) for a good cause, for example to a charity.


donation

The act of giving or contributing money or goods to a cause or charity.


done

Finished or completed; having reached the end of a task or activity.


dong

A deep, resonant ringing sound, typically produced by a large bell.


donor

A person who gives or donates something.


donut

Donut is a simplified spelling of doughnut, meaning a small sweet fried cake, typically ring-shaped.

donut

a doughnut; a ring-shaped sweet fried cake


doom

Fate or destiny, especially a grim or terrible one; also, a final judgment.


doomsday

The last day of the world; the Day of Final Judgment in Christian eschatology.


door

A hinged or sliding barrier at the entrance to a building or room.


doorbell

A bell on a door that is rung by visitors to alert those inside.


doorknob

A rounded handle attached to a door that turns to unlatch it.

doorknob

a rounded handle attached to a door that turns to unlatch it


doorman

A person who manages a building's entrance and opens doors for entrants.

doorman

a person who manages a building's entrance and opens doors for entrants


doorstep

A step leading from the outer door of a house.


doorway

An opening in a wall that serves as an entrance.

doorway

an opening in a wall that serves as an entrance

door doorframe doorpost doorsill doorknob


dorian

Dorian means relating to the ancient Greek Dorians, their dialect, or their associated cultural style.


dork

A dork is a socially awkward or foolish person, especially in informal speech.


dorm

A dormitory, a building or part of a building housing students or workers.


dormant

In a state of temporary inactivity or suspended biological function; not currently active but capable of becoming so.

dormancy dormitory dormouse dormition dormer


dosage

The amount of a medicine, drug, or other substance to be administered.


dose

A quantity of a medicine or drug taken or recommended to be taken at a particular time.


double

Twice as much in size, quantity, or value; having two parts or layers.


doubt

A feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction.


doubtful

Likely to be uncertain or not fully believed.

doubtful

-ful

forming adjectives meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by'


dough

A thick, soft, malleable mixture of flour, liquid, and other ingredients, typically prepared for baking.


doughnut

A doughnut is a sweet, usually ring-shaped fried pastry made from sweetened dough.

doughnut

nut

the second element of the compound doughnut


dove

A small to medium-sized bird of the family Columbidae, widely used as a symbol of peace, innocence, or love.

dovecote turtledove dove-gray dovelike doves


dow

(archaic or dialectal) To be able; to be capable of; to be worth.


down

In or toward a lower position, level, or direction; also soft fine feathers.

down

down

dūn

hill, mountain (from which 'down' direction came)


downhill

Sloping or moving downward from a higher place to a lower one.


download

To transfer data or files from a computer or network to a local device.

upload downloader downloading downloaded


downloads

Plural of download; files transferred from a server to a computer or the act of transferring them.


downright

Used to intensify a statement to mean completely, utterly, or bluntly.


downtown

Toward or in the lower part of a town or city, often the main commercial or business center.


draft

A preliminary version of a written work or a current of air flowing through an enclosed space.


drag

To pull (someone or something) along forcefully, roughly, or with difficulty.


dragon

A mythical monster like a giant reptile, typically depicted as having wings, a long scaly body, and fiery breath.


drain

To cause the water or other liquid in something to run out, leaving it empty or dry.


drainage

The action or process of drawing off liquid, or the system by which it is drained.


drama

A play for theater, television, or radio, or an exciting series of events.

drâma (δρᾶμα)

Action, deed, a play on the stage. From dran (to do, act).

drama

A theatrical performance or exciting events.


draper

A draper is a person who sells cloth or fabrics.


draw

To pull or drag (something) in a specified direction; to produce (a picture or diagram) by making lines and marks on a surface.


drawer

A box-like storage compartment, or a person who draws.


dreadful

Extremely bad or serious; causing great fear, apprehension, or distress.


dream

A series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep; an aspiration.


dreamer

A dreamer is a person who imagines, hopes, or fantasizes about things.


drench

Drench means to wet something thoroughly or soak it completely.

drench drenched drenching drencher drink


dress

A garment for women or to put on clothing.

dīrectiāre

To make straight, arrange, from dīrectus.


dresser

A dresser is a piece of furniture with drawers, or a person who dresses or arranges things.

dresser

a drawer-fitted piece of furniture or a person who dresses

dress + -er

one who dresses or something used in dressing/arranging


drift

To be carried slowly by a current of air or water.


drill

A tool or machine with a rotating cutting tip or reciprocating hammer or chisel, used for making holes.


drinker

A person or thing that drinks, especially someone who habitually consumes alcohol.


drive

To operate a vehicle; to push or force something forward

driver driven drove drive-through driveway


driver

A person who operates a motor vehicle or someone who hits a golf ball off the tee.


drivers

People who operate motor vehicles; or golf clubs used for long-distance shots.

drive
driving
driver's license
chauffeur
motorist


drives

To operate a vehicle; to move with force; to motivate or urge.


driveway

A short private road leading from a public road to a house or garage.


driving

The act of operating a vehicle or moving forward with force.


drone

A continuous low humming sound; a male bee.


drool

To let saliva run from the mouth, or to speak in a foolishly eager or sentimental way.

drool

to let saliva run from the mouth, or to speak in an overly eager way


drop

A small quantity of liquid; to let fall or descend


drought

A drought is a prolonged period of abnormally dry weather.

drought

drugaþ

dryness; dry weather injurious to vegetation


drown

To die from being submerged in water and unable to breathe.

to cause to drink, to make drunk, to drown

drown

druncnian

to become drunk, to be immersed, to drown


drug

A substance used for medical treatment or one that produces narcotic effects.

drugged drugstore pharmacology medication


drugs

Substances intended to affect bodily functions or treat disease; also illicit narcotic substances.

drugs

substances intended to affect bodily functions or treat disease


drum

A percussion instrument consisting of a hollow cylindrical shell with a skin or plastic membrane stretched tightly across one or both ends.


drunk

Under the influence of alcohol; intoxicated.

drink drinker drunken drunkard drunkenness


drunken

Affected by alcohol to the extent of losing control of one's faculties or behavior.


dsl

Digital Subscriber Line, a technology for high-speed internet transmission over copper telephone lines.

DSL

digital

relating to digits or discrete numeric values


duchess

The wife or widow of a duke, or a woman who holds the rank of duke in her own right.


duck

To lower one's head or body quickly, especially to avoid a blow or to hide.


ducky

Cute, pleasing, or endearingly pretty; also a term of affection.


duct

A tube or channel used to carry air, liquid, or other material.

duct

a tube or channel that carries something


dude

An informal term for a person, typically a man; originally denoted a fastidiously dressed man or a city-dweller unfamiliar with rural life.

overdressed man, dandy (origin uncertain; possibly from 'doodle' as in Yankee Doodle, or Low German 'dude' meaning fool)

dude

dude

dude

Uncertain — possibly Low German or English dialectal


due

Owed or expected to arrive; appropriate or proper.


duel

A prearranged combat between two people, fought with deadly weapons according to an agreed code of honor.


duet

A musical composition or performance for two voices or instruments.

duet

a performance or composition for two performers


duh

An exclamation used to express that something is obvious or foolish.


duke

A male ruler of a ducy or a nobleman of the highest rank (other than a monarch) in the peerages of the UK and some European countries.


dum

dum-dum
dum-dum bullet
ba-dum
dum-de-dum
dumdum


dumb

(Of a person) unable to speak, typically because of a congenital condition or illness.


dumbass

A vulgar term for a stupid or obnoxious person.


dummy

An object designed to resemble and take the place of a person or thing.

dummy

dumb

16th century (sense of 'unable to speak')


dump

To deposit or drop something in a careless or untidy way.


dumpling

A small ball or mass of dough or paste cooked by boiling, often with a filling.

dumpling

a boiled dough or paste ball, often wrapped around filling

dumpling

boiled paste; a wrapping in which something is boiled


dumpster

A large refuse container, typically one that is mechanically emptied into a garbage truck.

dumpster

Dumpster

proprietary name for a type of refuse container (from Dempster Bros. Inc.)

-ster

agent suffix (influenced by 'duster', 'coaster')


dung

Dung is animal waste, especially when used as manure.


dungeon

A strong underground prison cell, especially in a castle.


duo

A pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment.


duplicate

To make or be an exact copy or replica of something.

double duplex replication copy duplicity


duration

The length of time that something continues or lasts.


during

Throughout the course of a particular time period or event.


dust

Fine dry powder consisting of tiny particles of earth or other matter, often carried by the wind.


dutch

Of or relating to the Netherlands, its people, or its language.


duty

A moral or legal obligation or a tax on imports.


dvd

A digital video disc or versatile disc used for storing data or media.


dvds

Plural form of DVD; digital versatile discs used for storing and playing video and audio.

Digital Versatile Disc or Digital Video Disc


dwarf

A person of unusually small stature, often a mythical being of folklore and fairy tales.


dwell

To live or reside in a place, or to stay for a time.


dye

To impart a new color or tint to, especially by steeping in a coloring solution.


dyke

A ditch, embankment, or barrier built to manage water.


dynamic

Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

dynamikós (δυναμικός)

Powerful, mighty. From dynamis (power, force).


dynamite

A high explosive consisting of nitroglycerin absorbed in a porous material, used for blasting.


dynasty

A line of hereditary rulers of a country.

dynasteía (δυναστεία)

Power, lordship, dominion. From dynastēs (ruler), from dynamis (power).


each

Every one of two or more people or things considered individually


eager

Wanting to do or have something very much; characterized by intense interest or enthusiasm.


ear

The organ of hearing and balance in humans and other vertebrates, especially the external part of it.


earl

A British nobleman ranking above a viscount and below a marquess.


earlier

Occurring or existing at a time before another event or time period.


early

Before the usual or expected time; near the beginning of a period.

early

At or near the beginning; before the expected time.


earn

To obtain money in return for labor or services.


earnest

Serious and sincere in intention, manner, or expression.

earnestness earnestly earnestful earnest-minded


earring

A piece of jewelry worn on the lobe or edge of the ear.


earth

The planet on which we live; the substance of the land surface.


earthly

Earthly means belonging to the Earth or to ordinary worldly life.

earth earthen earthbound earthworm earthlike


earthquake

A sudden violent shaking of the ground, typically causing great destruction, as a result of movements within the earth's crust or volcanic action.


ease

Absence of difficulty or effort; freedom from discomfort.


easier

More easily accomplished, managed, or done with less effort or difficulty.


easily

In a manner that requires little effort or difficulty; without hardship.


east

The direction in which the sun rises; the eastern part

eastern
eastward
northeast
southeast
Middle East


easter

The most important and oldest festival of the Christian Church, celebrating the resurrection of Christ.


eastern

Relating to, situated in, or coming from the east.

east eastward easterly northeast southeast


easy

Not difficult; requiring or involving little effort, trouble, or complication.


eat

To put food into the mouth, chew, and swallow


ebay

An online marketplace for buying and selling goods.

eBay

Echo Bay

founder Pierre Omidyar's original name reference


ebony

Heavy blackish or very dark brown timber from a tropical tree.


eccentric

Not centered or behaving in an unconventional way.

eccentric

eccentricity eccentrically eccentrics eccentrical excentric


echo

A sound caused by the reflection of sound waves from a surface.

ēkhṓ (ἠχώ)

A sound, echo. Named after the nymph Echo in Greek mythology.


eclipse

An obscuring of light from one celestial body by the passage of another.

ékleipsis (ἔκλειψις)

An abandonment, a failing. From ekleipein (to leave out, forsake).


ecology

The branch of biology dealing with the relations of organisms to their environment.

oîkos (οἶκος) + -logía (-λογία)

Study of the household/environment. Coined by Haeckel in 1866 from Greek elements.

ecology

The science of environmental relationships.


economic

Relating to the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.


economics

The social science concerned with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.

economics

science of production and consumption of goods


economy

The system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods.


ecstasy

An overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement.

static system stasis apostasy epistemology


ecstatic

Feeling or expressing overwhelming joy or rapture.

ecstatic

ecstaticus

ekstatikos

ekstasis

A standing outside oneself; trance or rapture.


eden

A place of pristine natural beauty and tranquility; paradise.

paradise delightful pleasant garden utopia


edge

The border or outer limit of something; a sharp side of a blade


edgy

Nervous, irritable, or stylishly provocative.


edison

A common surname of English origin, meaning 'son of Ede' or 'son of Edith.'


edit

To revise, correct, or prepare written or recorded material for publication.


edition

A particular version or printing of a book or text; one complete issue of a publication.


editor

A person who selects, arranges, and prepares material for publication or broadcast.


editorial

Relating to the editing or publication of written works, or an article expressing opinions.


educate

To give intellectual or moral instruction to someone.


education

The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction.


educational

Relating to the process of teaching and learning.


educator

A person who provides instruction or training, especially in a school or university.

educate education educational edification


eel

A long, slender fish with a snake-like body, especially one of the order Anguilliformes.

eel

a long, slender fish with a snake-like body


eerie

Strange and frightening; suggestive of the supernatural.

eerie

eerie

earg

*har(n)gaz

*or-

to stir, rise, move (with sense of easily moved to fear)


effect

A change produced by an action or other cause.


effective

Successful in producing a desired or intended result; having the power to effect change.

effect effectual effectiveness ineffective effects


effectiveness

The degree to which something is successful in producing a desired or intended result; success.

effectiveness

effective effect effectively ineffectiveness


effects

Results or consequences of an action, or personal belongings and possessions.


efficiency

The state or quality of being efficient.

efficient efficacious effect effective factory


efficient

Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

efficiency efficacious effect effective proficiency


effort

A vigorous or determined attempt; the exertion of physical or mental energy.


efforts

Plural of effort; attempts or exertions of physical or mental power.


egg

An oval object laid by female birds, reptiles, insects, or fish.


ego

A person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance.


egyptian

Of or relating to Egypt, its people, or their ancient or modern language.


eight

The number 8, representing one more than seven.


eighteen

The cardinal number equivalent to the sum of fifteen and three.

eighteen

the cardinal number equivalent to the sum of fifteen and three


eighth

Constituting number eight in a sequence; one of eight equal parts of something.


eighty

eight eightieth eightyfold eighties eighteen


either

One or the other of two; used to refer to two alternatives.


elaborate

To develop or present in detail; (adjective) Involving many carefully arranged parts or details.

elaborate

ēlaborātus

worked out (past participle of ēlaborāre)

labor laborious elaboration collaborate labour


elastic

Able to resume its normal shape after being stretched or compressed.

elastós (ἐλαστός)

Ductile, beaten out. From elaunein (to drive, beat out).


elbow

The joint connecting the forearm and upper arm.


elderly

Of or relating to old people, or characteristic of old people.


eldest

Oldest; having lived for the longest time among a group.


election

A formal process of selecting a person or group to hold public office by voting.

elect elected electoral elector elective


electric

ḗlektron (ἤλεκτρον)

Amber. Static electricity was first observed by rubbing amber.


electrical

electric electricity electrode electron electrify


electrician

An electrician is a person who installs, maintains, or repairs electrical systems and equipment.

electrician

-ian

suffix meaning 'pertaining to' or 'specialist'

electric electrical electricity electrify electron


electricity

A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles.

electricity

electricitas

electricus

amber-like, producing amber-like effects

electric electron amber charge electrocute


electromagnetic

Relating to both electricity and magnetism, especially their combined interaction.

ἤλεκτρον (ēlektron)

amber; the source of the word for electricity

electromagnetic

relating to both electricity and magnetism

electromagnet electromagnetism electrostatic magnetic magnetism


electron

A stable subatomic particle with a negative electric charge.

electric electricity electronic electrolysis


electronic

Relating to or operated by the flow of electrons through a circuit.


electronics

Technology dealing with the flow of electrons through various devices and systems.


elegance

Elegance is refined grace, tasteful simplicity, or polished style.

elegant elegantly elegancy inelegance inelegant


elegant

pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.

elect legible diligence lecture negligent


element

A fundamental part or constituent of something.

elementary elementer elemental elementally


elementary

Of, relating to, or dealing with the simplest or most fundamental aspects of a subject.

element fundamental rudimentary elemental elementals


elements

The basic or essential parts of something; in chemistry, substances that cannot be broken down into simpler materials.


elephant

A very large plant-eating mammal with a prehensile trunk, long curved tusks, and large ears, native to Africa and Asia.


elevate

To raise something or someone to a higher position, rank, or level.

elevate

to raise something or someone to a higher position, rank, or level

elevation elevated elevating elevator elevatory


elevation

The action or state of raising or being raised to a higher place or position.


elevator

A machine for moving people or goods up and down between floors.


elf

A supernatural creature of folk tales, typically a small, mischievous figure.


eligibility

The state of having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.


eligible

Meeting the necessary conditions to be chosen or qualified for something.


eliminate

Completely remove or get rid of (something).


elimination

The complete removal or destruction of something.

elimination

élimination

eliminatus

past participle of eliminare 'to turn out of doors'


elise

A feminine given name, a diminutive of Elisabeth.


elite

A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society.

elect selection legible elegant electorate


elizabeth

A female given name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God's oath' or 'devoted to God'.


elk

A large deer of North America (Cervus canadensis) or Eurasia (Alces alces), the latter also called moose.


elmo

Elmo is a rare English noun for a helmet or helm, borrowed through Italian from a Germanic word for a helmet.


elope

To run away secretly, especially to marry without family approval.

elope

to run away secretly, especially to marry without family approval


else

In addition to or instead of something previously mentioned.


elusive

Elusive describes something or someone that is difficult to catch, find, remember, or understand.

elusive

-ive

adjectival suffix forming qualities or tendencies


email

Electronic mail; messages distributed by electronic systems across computer networks.


embassy

The official residence or offices of an ambassador.


embed

To fix an object firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass.

sleeping place, cultivated patch of ground


emerald

A precious gemstone of a rich green color, a variety of beryl.


emerge

To move out of or away from something and become visible.

ēmergere

To rise out of, from e + mergere (to dip).


emergency

An unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action.

emerge
emergent
emergence
emergency room


eminence

The quality of being famous and respected within a particular sphere, or a title of honor for a cardinal.


emission

The production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation.

emit missile remit submit transmit omission


emotion

A strong feeling deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.

move motor commotion promote demote remote


emotional

Relating to or arising from one's emotions; easily affected by or showing emotion.

emotion emotionally emotionless emote unemotional


empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

empátheia (ἐμπάθεια)

Passion, state of strong feeling. From en- (in) + pathos (feeling).


emperor

A sovereign ruler of great power and rank, especially one ruling an empire.

empire imperial imperative imperious command


emphasis

Special importance, value, or prominence given to something.

emphasize emphatic emphatically phenomenon


empire

An extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority.


empirical

Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.


employ

To give work to someone in return for payment.


employee

A person hired to work for an employer in exchange for compensation.


employees

Plural of employee; persons hired to work for a person or organization.


employer

A person or organization that employs people.

employ employment employee implicate apply


employment

The state of having a paid job or the act of employing someone.

employ employee employer employed employing


empress

A female sovereign or monarch of an empire; the wife of an emperor.

emperor empire imperial imperative imperious


emptiness

The state or quality of being empty, vacant, or devoid of content.

emptiness

-ness

noun-forming suffix expressing state or quality


empty

Containing nothing; not filled or occupied.


enable

To make something possible or capable of being done.


enclose

enclose

enclore

inclaudere

to shut in (in- 'in' + claudere 'to shut')


enclosure

An area that is fenced off or surrounded, or the act of enclosing something.

enclose enclosed closure exclude include clausure


encode

To convert information or data into a particular form, especially for security or efficient storage.

code decode coder encoder codify encipher


encore

A demand for or repetition of an additional performance.

encore

additional performance or request for one

encored
encoring
encores
encore performance


encounter

To meet someone or something unexpectedly.


encourage

To give support, confidence, or hope to someone.


encouragement

Something that gives confidence, support, or hope.

encourage courage discourage encouraging encouraged


encrypt

To encode information so that only authorized readers can recover it.

encrypt

to encode information so that only authorized readers can recover it

en- + -crypt

formation with the prefix en- and the Greek root crypt

encryption encrypted encrypting encrypter


encryption

The process of converting information or data into a code, especially to prevent unauthorized access.

crypt cryptic apocrypha cryptography decrypt


encyclopedia

A comprehensive reference work containing information on all branches of knowledge.

enkýklios paideía (ἐγκύκλιος παιδεία)

Circular education, well-rounded instruction. From en- (in) + kyklos (circle) + paideia (education).


end

The final part or conclusion of something; to bring to a close


endanger

To put someone or something at risk or in danger.


ended

Came to a finish or conclusion; terminated or stopped.


ending

The final part or conclusion of something.


endless

Having no end or limit; continuing forever.


endorse

To declare one's public approval or support of; to sign a check or bill of exchange on the back.

to put on the back, to sign on the back of


ends

The final points or extremities of something; purposes or goals; concludes or terminates.


endurance

The ability to continue steadily despite pain, fatigue, or hardship.

endurance

the ability to continue despite difficulty or fatigue


endure

To suffer patiently, to undergo hardship, or to continue in existence.


energetic

energetic

energy + -ic

formed from energy plus the adjective suffix -ic

energy energize energetics energetically energized


energy

The strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity; physics: the capacity to do work.


enforce

To compel, require, or make sure that a rule, law, or agreement is obeyed.

force enforcement enforcer forceful enforceable


engage

To occupy or attract someone's interest or attention.


engine

A machine with moving parts that converts power into motion.


engineering

The practical application of scientific and mathematical principles to design and build structures and machines.


engines

Machines designed to convert energy into mechanical force and motion for performing work.

engines

machines that convert energy into mechanical force


england

A country occupying the largest portion of the island of Great Britain, part of the United Kingdom.


english

The language spoken in England and many other countries, or relating to England.

English

language of England; relating to England


enhance

To intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of something.


enhancement

An increase or improvement in quality, value, or extent.


enigma

A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.

aínigma (αἴνιγμα)

A dark saying, a riddle. From ainissesthai (to speak in riddles).


enjoy

To take delight or pleasure in something.


enlarge

To make or become larger in size or extent.


enlargement

The action or process of making something larger or the state of being made larger.

enlargement

The action or process of making something larger.


enlighten

To enlighten someone is to make them better informed or more aware.

enlighten

en- + lighten

prefix plus verb meaning 'to make light'

light lighten lightness enlightenment highlight


enlist

To enlist is to sign up or enroll, especially for military service.

enlist

enlistment enlisted enlisting relist list


enormous

Extremely large or great in size or degree.


enough

As much or as many as required; to a satisfactory extent


enquiry

An act of asking for information or an investigation.

inquire inquiry inquisition quest question


enrol

To officially register someone as a member of an institution or a participant in an activity.


enrollment

The action of officially registering as a member of an institution or a student on a course.


ensemble

A group of items viewed as a whole rather than individually.

similar simultaneous assemble dissemble assimilate