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Vocabulary “D” Words
Homework: You have stolen a valuable object (you pick the object). Write a ransom note
to the owner that demands some form of payment for the return of the valuable object.
Write at least six sentences and use all of your vocabulary words. You can use the website
if you ‘d like. http://strix.org.uk/ransom
1. Debris (noun)
Definition: The scattered remains of something broken, destroyed, or
discarded; rubble or wreckage
Example: The hurricane left nothing but debris in its wake.
2. Deft (adjective)
Definition: Quick and skillful; adroit
Word Forms: deftness (noun), deftly (adverb)
Examples: With three deft movements he had skinned the cat.
3. Dismal (adjective)
1. Definition: Causing or feeling gloom or depression
2. Definition: characterized by ineptness or lack of skill, competence,
effectiveness, imagination, or interest
Word Forms: dismally (adverb); dismalness (noun)
Example: “Look at all of the clouds! It’s such a gloomy day,” Manny said.
He dismally dribbled the ball across the field.
4. Dispel (verb)
Definition: To cause to disappear; drive away; disperse
Example: The man’s crass actions towards the woman dispelled any question about his
hatred for her.
5. Disdain (noun and verb)
1. Definition: (noun) A feeling that someone or something is bad, worthless,
or low; scorn or contempt
2. Definition: (verb) To have or show this feeling about someone or
something.
Word Forms: Disdainful; disdainfully, disdainfulness
Example: I feel nothing but disdain for those who litter.
I disdain littering.
6. Debonair (adjective) (more often used to describe males)
• Definition: pleasant, courteous, lighthearted; smooth and polished in manner
and appearance
Word Forms: debonairly (adverb); debonairness (noun)
Example: Quite a few debonair young men asked my sister to dance.
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