🔤 Letter D Words
Words that begin with the letter D, with kid-friendly meanings and examples.
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📖 188 words
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Dad
Dad
A father.
My dad helped me tie my shoes.
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Daisy
Daisy
A flower with white petals and a yellow center.
The daisy grew in the garden.
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Dance
Dance
To move your body to music.
We dance when our favorite song plays.
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Dancer
Dancer
A person who dances.
The dancer spun across the stage.
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Danger
Danger
Something that can hurt someone.
Fire can be a danger if we are not careful.
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Dark
Dark
Having little or no light.
The room was dark after the lights went off.
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Date
Date
A day on a calendar.
Circle the date of the field trip.
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Daughter
Daughter
A female child.
Their daughter likes to read books.
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Dawn
Dawn
The early morning when light first appears.
Birds began singing at dawn.
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Day
Day
The time when it is light outside, or one full 24-hour period.
We went to school during the day.
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Daylight
Daylight
Light from the sun during the day.
The room filled with daylight.
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Dead
Dead
No longer alive.
The dead leaf fell from the tree.
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Deaf
Deaf
Not able to hear well or at all.
Some deaf people use sign language.
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Deal
Deal
An agreement or a good price.
We made a deal to share the blocks.
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Dear
Dear
Loved or special, or used at the beginning of a letter.
Dear Grandma, thank you for the gift.
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Debate
Debate
A discussion where people explain different opinions.
The class had a debate about pets.
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Debt
Debt
Money that is owed.
A debt means you need to pay someone back.
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Decade
Decade
A period of ten years.
A decade has ten years.
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Decide
Decide
To choose after thinking.
I will decide which book to read.
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Decision
Decision
A choice you make.
Picking the red crayon was my decision.
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Deck
Deck
A flat outdoor area attached to a house, or a set of cards.
We sat on the deck after lunch.
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Decorate
Decorate
To make something look nice by adding things.
We decorate the classroom for the party.
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Deep
Deep
Going far down or far inside.
The pool was deep at one end.
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Deer
Deer
A gentle animal with long legs; some have antlers.
A deer walked through the forest.
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Defend
Defend
To protect someone or something.
The knight tried to defend the castle.
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Definition
Definition
The meaning of a word.
The dictionary gives a definition.
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Degree
Degree
A unit used to measure temperature or angles.
It was 70 degrees outside.
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Delay
Delay
To make something happen later.
Rain caused a delay at recess.
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Delicious
Delicious
Tasting very good.
The soup was delicious.
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Deliver
Deliver
To bring something to a person or place.
The mail carrier will deliver the package.
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Dentist
Dentist
A doctor who takes care of teeth.
The dentist checked my teeth.
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Desert
Desert
A very dry place with little rain.
A cactus can live in the desert.
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Design
Design
To plan how something will look or work.
She will design a birthday card.
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Desk
Desk
A table used for writing, reading, or working.
My pencil is on the desk.
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Dessert
Dessert
A sweet food eaten after a meal.
We had pudding for dessert.
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Detail
Detail
A small part of something.
The picture has many tiny details.
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Detective
Detective
A person who looks for clues to solve a mystery.
The detective found a clue.
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Device
Device
A tool or machine made for a purpose.
A tablet is an electronic device.
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Dew
Dew
Tiny drops of water that form on grass in the morning.
Dew sparkled on the leaves.
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Diamond
Diamond
A hard, shiny jewel or a four-sided shape.
The ring had a diamond.
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Dice
Dice
Small cubes with dots used in games.
Roll the dice to move your piece.
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Dictionary
Dictionary
A book or tool that explains words.
Use a dictionary to find the meaning.
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Did
Did
Past tense of do.
I did my homework after school.
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Die
Die
To stop living.
Plants can die without water.
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Diet
Diet
The food and drink a person or animal usually eats.
A healthy diet helps your body grow.
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Different
Different
Not the same.
The two socks are different colors.
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Difficult
Difficult
Hard to do or understand.
The puzzle was difficult at first.
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Dig
Dig
To make a hole in the ground.
The dog likes to dig in the yard.
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Dime
Dime
A coin worth ten cents.
A dime is smaller than a nickel.
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Dinner
Dinner
The main meal eaten in the evening.
We eat dinner together.
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Dinosaur
Dinosaur
A reptile that lived millions of years ago.
The dinosaur bones were in the museum.
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Direction
Direction
The way something moves or points.
The arrow shows the direction to go.
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Dirty
Dirty
Not clean.
My shoes were dirty after playing outside.
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Disappear
Disappear
To go out of sight.
The rabbit seemed to disappear into the bushes.
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Discover
Discover
To find or learn something new.
Scientists discover new facts.
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Dish
Dish
A plate or bowl used for food.
Put your dish in the sink.
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Distance
Distance
How far apart two things are.
The distance to school is short.
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Dive
Dive
To jump or go headfirst into water.
She can dive into the pool.
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Diver
Diver
A person who dives underwater.
The diver saw colorful fish.
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Divide
Divide
To split into parts or groups.
Divide the cookies equally.
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Doctor
Doctor
A person trained to help sick or hurt people.
The doctor listened to my heartbeat.
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Document
Document
A paper or file with information.
The document had important notes.
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Dog
Dog
A common pet that barks.
The dog wagged its tail.
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Doll
Doll
A toy shaped like a person.
She dressed the doll in a blue dress.
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Dollar
Dollar
A unit of money used in the United States.
The toy costs one dollar.
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Dolphin
Dolphin
A smart sea animal that breathes air.
The dolphin jumped above the water.
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Donkey
Donkey
An animal like a small horse with long ears.
The donkey carried a basket.
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Donut
Donut
A sweet round treat.
I ate a donut with sprinkles.
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Door
Door
A movable piece that opens and closes an entrance.
Close the door gently.
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Dot
Dot
A small round mark.
Put a dot at the end of the sentence.
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Double
Double
Two times as much.
Double two is four.
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Doubt
Doubt
A feeling of not being sure.
I had doubt about the answer.
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Dough
Dough
A soft mixture used to make bread or cookies.
We rolled the dough flat.
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Down
Down
Toward a lower place.
The ball rolled down the hill.
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Downstairs
Downstairs
On or to a lower floor.
The kitchen is downstairs.
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Dozen
Dozen
A group of twelve.
A dozen eggs means twelve eggs.
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Dragon
Dragon
A pretend creature often shown breathing fire.
The story had a friendly dragon.
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Dragonfly
Dragonfly
An insect with long wings that flies near water.
A dragonfly landed on the leaf.
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Drain
Drain
A pipe or opening where water goes out.
Water went down the drain.
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Draw
Draw
To make a picture with lines.
I like to draw animals.
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Drawer
Drawer
A sliding box in furniture used for storage.
The socks are in the drawer.
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Dream
Dream
Pictures or stories in your mind while you sleep.
I had a dream about flying.
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Dress
Dress
A piece of clothing often worn by girls or women.
She wore a yellow dress.
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Drift
Drift
To move slowly without control.
The leaf began to drift on the water.
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Drill
Drill
A tool used to make holes, or practice for safety.
The school had a fire drill.
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Drink
Drink
To swallow liquid.
Drink water after running.
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Drip
Drip
To fall in small drops.
Water began to drip from the faucet.
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Drive
Drive
To control a car or vehicle.
Mom will drive us to school.
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Driver
Driver
A person who drives a vehicle.
The bus driver opened the door.
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Drop
Drop
To let something fall.
Do not drop the glass.
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Drought
Drought
A long time with little or no rain.
The drought made the ground dry.
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Drum
Drum
A musical instrument you hit to make sound.
He played the drum in music class.
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Dry
Dry
Not wet.
The towel is dry now.
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Duck
Duck
A bird that swims and quacks.
The duck swam in the pond.
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Due
Due
Expected at a certain time.
The homework is due tomorrow.
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Dull
Dull
Not sharp, bright, or exciting.
The dull pencil needed sharpening.
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Dune
Dune
A hill of sand made by wind.
The camel walked over the dune.
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During
During
At some time within an event.
We read during quiet time.
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Dust
Dust
Tiny dry particles that settle on surfaces.
Dust covered the shelf.
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Dusty
Dusty
Covered with dust.
The old box was dusty.
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Duty
Duty
Something you are expected to do.
It is my duty to feed the dog.
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Dye
Dye
A color used to change the color of something.
We used dye to color the eggs.
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Dynamic
Dynamic
Full of energy or change.
The dynamic dancer moved quickly.
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Daffodil
Daffodil
A yellow spring flower shaped like a trumpet.
The daffodil bloomed in spring.
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Daily
Daily
Happening every day.
Reading is part of my daily routine.
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Dam
Dam
A wall built to hold back water.
The dam stopped the river water.
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Damage
Damage
Harm that makes something broken or hurt.
The storm caused damage to the fence.
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Damp
Damp
A little wet.
The towel was still damp.
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Dare
Dare
To be brave enough to try something.
I dare to try the tall slide.
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Data
Data
Facts or information.
The chart shows data about favorite fruits.
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Database
Database
An organized collection of information.
The app saves words in a database.
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Dazzle
Dazzle
To impress or shine brightly.
The lights dazzle the crowd.
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December
December
The twelfth month of the year.
December comes after November.
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Decimal
Decimal
A number with a point that shows parts of a whole.
Money often uses decimals.
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Decline
Decline
To say no politely or to become less.
She will decline the extra cookie.
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Decompose
Decompose
To break down into smaller natural parts.
Leaves decompose in the soil.
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Decrease
Decrease
To become smaller or less.
The noise began to decrease.
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Dedicate
Dedicate
To give time or effort to something.
He will dedicate time to practice.
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Deduct
Deduct
To take away from a total.
Deduct two points from the score.
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Default
Default
A choice used automatically if no other choice is made.
The default color is blue.
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Defeat
Defeat
To win against someone or something.
The team hoped to defeat their opponent.
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Delete
Delete
To remove something.
Delete the extra letter from the word.
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Delight
Delight
Great happiness.
The puppy brought delight to the child.
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Demand
Demand
To ask strongly for something.
The baby may demand attention when hungry.
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Dense
Dense
Packed closely together.
The forest was dense with trees.
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Depart
Depart
To leave a place.
The train will depart soon.
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Depend
Depend
To rely on someone or something.
Plants depend on sunlight.
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Deposit
Deposit
To put something somewhere for keeping.
Deposit the coins in the jar.
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Describe
Describe
To tell what something is like.
Describe the animal you saw.
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Deserve
Deserve
To be worthy of something.
You deserve a rest after hard work.
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Destroy
Destroy
To ruin or break completely.
The storm can destroy a weak bridge.
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Develop
Develop
To grow or improve over time.
Practice helps skills develop.
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Diagram
Diagram
A drawing that explains something.
The diagram shows the parts of a plant.
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Dial
Dial
To press numbers to call someone.
Dial the phone number carefully.
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Dialogue
Dialogue
Words spoken between people.
The story has funny dialogue.
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Diary
Diary
A book where someone writes personal thoughts.
She wrote in her diary at night.
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Digest
Digest
To break down food in the body.
Your stomach helps digest food.
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Digital
Digital
Using computer technology or numbers.
We read a digital book on the tablet.
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Dignity
Dignity
A sense of worth and respect.
Treat every person with dignity.
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Dim
Dim
Not very bright.
The lamp gave dim light.
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Dimple
Dimple
A small hollow in the cheek or chin.
Her dimple showed when she smiled.
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Dip
Dip
To put something briefly into liquid.
Dip the brush into paint.
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Direct
Direct
Straight or clear.
Take the direct path to the door.
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Director
Director
A person who leads a movie, play, or group.
The director helped the actors practice.
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Disagree
Disagree
To have a different opinion.
Friends can disagree and still be kind.
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Disaster
Disaster
A sudden event that causes great harm.
The flood was a disaster for the town.
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Discipline
Discipline
Training that helps people follow rules and improve.
Discipline helps students learn good habits.
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Discount
Discount
A lower price than usual.
The store gave a discount on books.
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Discuss
Discuss
To talk about something.
We discuss the story after reading.
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Disease
Disease
An illness or sickness.
Doctors help treat disease.
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Disguise
Disguise
Clothes or changes that hide who someone is.
The spy wore a disguise.
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Disgust
Disgust
A strong feeling that something is unpleasant.
The spoiled milk caused disgust.
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Disk
Disk
A flat round object or computer storage item.
The disk was round and shiny.
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Display
Display
To show something.
Display your artwork on the wall.
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Dock
Dock
A platform where boats stop.
The boat was tied to the dock.
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Dodge
Dodge
To move quickly out of the way.
Dodge the ball during the game.
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Doe
Doe
A female deer.
The doe walked beside her fawn.
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Doing
Doing
The act of working on or performing something.
Doing homework takes focus.
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Domain
Domain
An area, place, or internet address name.
A website has a domain name.
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Domino
Domino
A small tile used in games.
The domino fell and knocked over the next one.
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Donate
Donate
To give something to help others.
We donate old books to the library.
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Donor
Donor
A person who gives something to help.
The donor gave food to the shelter.
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Doodle
Doodle
A quick or simple drawing.
I made a doodle in my notebook.
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Dorm
Dorm
A building where students live at school or college.
The older student lives in a dorm.
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Dose
Dose
An amount of medicine.
The doctor gave the correct dose.
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Downtown
Downtown
The busy center of a city.
We went downtown to see the show.
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Draft
Draft
A first version of writing.
Write a draft before the final story.
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Drama
Drama
A play, show, or exciting event.
The class performed a drama.
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Drape
Drape
To hang cloth loosely over something.
Drape the blanket over the chair.
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Dreamy
Dreamy
Soft, pretty, or like a dream.
The sunset looked dreamy.
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Drench
Drench
To make completely wet.
The rain can drench your clothes.
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Dribble
Dribble
To bounce a ball repeatedly, or let liquid fall slowly.
Dribble the basketball down the court.
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Dried
Dried
No longer wet.
The dried paint was smooth.
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Drizzle
Drizzle
Light rain.
A drizzle fell in the morning.
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Drone
Drone
A flying machine controlled from far away.
The drone took pictures from the sky.
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Droop
Droop
To hang or bend downward.
The flower began to droop without water.
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Drowsy
Drowsy
Sleepy.
I felt drowsy after lunch.
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Drugstore
Drugstore
A store that sells medicine and other items.
We bought bandages at the drugstore.
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Dump
Dump
To drop or empty something quickly.
Dump the blocks into the box.
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Dungeon
Dungeon
A dark underground room in old castles.
The story had a dungeon under the castle.
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Duplicate
Duplicate
An exact copy.
The teacher made a duplicate worksheet.
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Durable
Durable
Strong and lasting a long time.
The backpack is durable.
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Dusk
Dusk
The time when evening gets dark.
Bats came out at dusk.
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Duvet
Duvet
A soft blanket filled with warm material.
The duvet kept me warm.
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Dwell
Dwell
To live in a place.
Some animals dwell in caves.
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Dwelling
Dwelling
A place where people live.
A house is a dwelling.
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Dwindle
Dwindle
To become smaller little by little.
The snack pile began to dwindle.
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Dynamo
Dynamo
A machine that makes electricity, or a very energetic person.
The little dynamo ran around the playground.
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