UG ETV1 VOC - Word List 1 - Word + Definition

deter

Definition: to discourage (from acting) or prevent (from occurring), usually by instilling fear, doubt, or anxiety

deterioration

Definition: the process of becoming worse than before

devolution

Definition: 1) the moving of power or responsibility from a main organisation to a lower level, or from a central government to a local government, 2) the movement of power or responsibility from one person or group to another, 3) descent to a lower or worse state, 4) evolutionary degeneration

dexterity

Definition: skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands

diligent

Definition: having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties

dilute

Definition: 1) weaken a certain quality of something, 2) make something thinner or less concentrated by adding a liquid, 3) decrease in value

dire

Definition: (of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent

discard

Definition: 1) to throw something away or get rid of it because you no longer want or need it, 2) to remove (a playing card) from one’s hand

disclosure

Definition: the action of making new or secret information known

discourse

Definition: 1) written or spoken communication or debate, 2) a formal discussion of a topic in speech or writing, 3) (in linguistics) a connected series of utterances; a text or conversation

discrepancy

Definition: an illogical or surprising lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts

disjointed

Definition: lacking a coherent sequence or connection

disparage

Definition: to regard or represent as being of little worth

disposition

Definition: 1) a person's inherent qualities of mind and character, 2) an inclination or tendency, 3) the way in which something is placed or arranged, especially in relation to other things, 4) the distribution or transfer of property or money to someone, especially by bequest, 5) the power to deal with something as one pleases

distortion

Definition: 1) the action of distorting or the state of being distorted, 2) the action of giving a misleading account or impression

dour

Definition: relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance

downplay

Definition: to make (something) appear less important than it really is

drizzle

Definition: to rain gently, in fine drops

dwell

Definition: to live in a place or in a particular way

eclectic

Definition: composed of elements drawn from various sources