English Vocabulary and Word Forms - D and E Roots

This set explores vocabulary and multiple word forms for terms beginning with the letters D and E, covering verbs, nouns, adjectives, and adverbs.

Decisiveness

The quality of being able to make decisions quickly and confidently.

Indecisive

The opposite of decisive; having difficulty making decisions.

Dependence

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

Dependable

Trustworthy and reliable.

Directory

A book or list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers.

Dictator

A ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force.

Dictatorial

Characteristic of an absolute ruler or tyrant.

Determination

Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined.

Out of date

No longer valid, useful, or fashionable; expired.

Underdeveloped

Not fully grown or advanced; often used to describe countries or regions with low economic development.

Decorative

Serving to make something look more attractive; ornamental.

Deadly

Causing or able to cause death.

Destruction

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

Devotion

Love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause.

Differentiate

To recognize or show the difference between two or more things; to distinguish.

Disability

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

Demonstration

An act of showing that something is true; also a public meeting or march protesting against something.

Endangered

At risk of extinction.

Depth

The distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something; the quality of being deep.

Departure

The action of leaving, especially to start a journey.

Denial

The action of declaring something to be untrue; a refusal to believe something.

Dismissal

The act of ordering or allowing someone to leave; the act of removing someone from a job.

National defendence

The protection of a nation from attack; often abbreviated as QP-AN in the notes.

Divisible

Capable of being divided into parts or by a number.

Deafen

To make someone unable to hear, often due to loud noise.

Declaration of Independence

A formal statement announcing that a nation is free; famously drawn up by HCM president.

Drought

A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.

Employee

A person employed for wages or salary, especially at non-executive level.

Employer

A person or organization that employs people.

Endless

Having or seeming to have no end or limit.

Energetic

Showing or involving great activity or vitality.

Expectation

A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future.

Editor-In-chief

The person who has overall responsibility for the editorial policy and content of a publication.

Eventless

Lacking in important or noteworthy events; quiet and calm.

Existence

The fact or state of living or having objective reality.