Vocab 41-50

Cuisine

A style of cooking or a specific type of food preparation, often associated with a particular culture or region.

Debonair

Having a suave, light-hearted charm; sophisticated and confident in demeanor.

Decanter

A vessel used for holding liquid, specifically wine, poured from its original bottle to leave sediment behind.

Deciduous

Referring to trees or plants that shed their leaves annually in the fall.

Demagogue

A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than using rational argument.

Dexterous

Characterized by skillful use of the hands or body; agile and adept.

Disheveled

In a state of disarray or disorder; untidy, often referring to hair or appearance.

Distaff

Women’s work

Doggerel

Verse that is nonsensical or crude, often humorous but poorly constructed.

Dormant

In a state of temporary inactivity or rest, as with plants during winter.