Debacle- sudden downfall; complete disaster
Debauch- corrupt; seduce from virtue
Debris-rubble
Decapitate- behead
Deciduous- falling off, as of leaves
Deluge- flood; rush
Delve -dig; investigate
Demagogue -person who appeals to people's prejudice; false leader
Depict- portray
Desperado -reckless outlaw i.e. criminal
Despot- tyrant; harsh, authoritarian ruler
Destitute- extremely poor
Diabolical -devilish
Diadem -crown
Diaphanous- sheer; transparent
Diatribe -bitter scolding; invective
Dichotomy -split; branching into two parts (especially contradictory ones).
Didactic -teaching; instructional
Dilapidated- ruined because of neglect
Dilettante- aimless follower of the arts; amateur; dabbler
Dinghy- small boat (*often ship's boat*)
Discourse-formal discussion; conversation
Diva- operatic singer; prima donna
Doctrine- teachings in general; particular principle (religious, legal, etc.) taught
Doff -take off
Dolt- stupid person
Douse- plunge into water; drench; extinguish
Dregs -sediment; worthless residue.
Drudgery -menial work
Duress -forcible restraint, especially unlawfully
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