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defendant nounExample: The defendant refused to testify, pleading his rights under the Fifth Amendment. noun... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
deferred verb (past tense and past participle of the verb defer) and adjectiveExample: We deferred to him because of his experience in the business. verbExample: The company deferred payment to the next fiscal quarter. verbExample: This item appears ... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
definite adjectiveNot definate.Note: The adjectives definite and definitive both describe something precisely defined or explicitly set forth. The word definitive, however, refers to something serving as a standard. The definitive decision of the cou... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
The word "definitely" is one that is often misspelled, but it is essential to learn how to spell it correctly to avoid errors in written communication. The correct spelling of "definitely" is often confused with similar-sounding words such as "defian... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
definition nounExample: His definition of the word profit confused the shareholders.Example: In the rain, the scene lost its definition.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
definitive adjectiveNote: The adjectives definite and definitive both describe something precisely defined or explicitly set forth. The word definitive, however, refers to something serving as a standard. The definitive decision of the court is a fin... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
delicious adjectiveExample: The child munched on the delicious apple.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
dependent adjective and nounExample: Our success is dependent on our willingness to work. adjectiveExample: He learned all about the dependent clause. adjectiveExample: She claimed one dependent on her tax returns. noun... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
deposit noun and verbExample: She put the bank deposit in an envelope. nounExample: She must deposit the funds in her bank account. verb... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
derelict adjective and nounExample: We saw a derelict ship off the coast of North Carolina. adjectiveExample: The derelict sat on the street corner and begged for spare change. noun... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
descend verbExample: The jet was finally able to descend and land safely.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
descent nounNot decent.Example: The bumpy descent of the plane unsettled the passengers.Example: She was proud of her Korean descent.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
describe verbExample: He tried to describe the beauty of the sunset and the Florida palms.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
description - correct spelling description nounExample: The description of the house attracted the young couple.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
desert noun, adjective, and verbNot dessert.Grammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses desert and dessert. Click here for that discussion.Example: He disappeared in the hot, sandy desert and was never seen again. nounExample: She wore a deser... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
desiccate verbExample: The burning sun will desiccate the new plants in her garden.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
desirable adjectiveExample: The company found a desirable location for its new store.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
despair noun and verbExample: The irresponsible young boy was the despair of his parents and friends. nounExample: In deep depression, she sank into utter despair. nounExample: The flood caused us to despair of any hope of recovery. verb... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
desperate adjectiveExample: The desperate criminal tried to take a hostage.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
dessert nounNot desert.Grammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses desert and dessert. Click here for that discussion.Example: She enjoyed a piece of cake for dessert.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
destruction - correct spelling destruction nounExample: The hurricane left the city in a state of total destruction.Example: “We’re on the eve of destruction.” —Barry McGuire.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
determine verbExample: We must determine how the accountant stole our inheritance.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
deterrence nounExample: The theory of deterrence doesn't work very well with career criminals.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
develop verbNot develope.Example: The real-estate company planned to develop the property with large, unsightly houses.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
development - correct spelling development nounNot developement.Example: The rising price of gold was a discouraging development for the value of the dollar.Example: The new housing development was strewn with huge houses.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
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