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Emoji
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#141
💨
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Dashing
/ˈdæʃ.ɪŋ/
adjective
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stylish and confident; lively and energetic; attractive and charming
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He looked dashing in his new suit. |
stylish, elegant, charming, handsome
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dull, plain, unattractive
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dashing gentleman, dashing hero, dashing appearance
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#142
💪
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Diligent
/ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt/
adjective
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hardworking and careful; showing persistent effort
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She is a diligent student who studies every day. |
hardworking, industrious, conscientious, persevering
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lazy, careless, negligent, idle
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diligent student, diligent worker, diligent effort
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#143
❌
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Defective
/dɪˈfektɪv/
adjective
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having faults or defects; imperfect
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The defective product was returned to the store. |
faulty, flawed, imperfect, broken
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perfect, flawless, functional, working
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defective product, defective goods, defective gene
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#144
🏜️
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Desolate
/ˈdesələt/
adjective
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deserted; lonely; barren
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The abandoned village looked desolate and empty. |
barren, deserted, forsaken, isolated
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populated, bustling, thriving, lively
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desolate landscape, desolate place, feel desolate
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#145
🦁
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Dauntless
/ˈdɔːnt.ləs/
adjective
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fearless; showing courage and determination; bold and brave
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The dauntless soldier faced the enemy without fear. |
fearless, brave, courageous, bold
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fearful, cowardly, timid
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dauntless courage, dauntless spirit, dauntless warrior
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#146
🌙
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Dim
/dɪm/
adjective
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not bright; having little light; faint
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The room was dim with only a small candle for light. |
faint, dark, dull, shadowy
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bright, brilliant, clear, vivid
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dim light, dim room, dim memory
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#147
😞
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Despairing
/dɪˈsperɪŋ/
adjective
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feeling hopeless; in despair
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She felt despairing after losing her job. |
hopeless, dejected, discouraged, downcast
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hopeful, optimistic, encouraged, uplifted
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despairing cry, feel despairing, despairing look
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#148
🛡️
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Defensive
/dɪˈfensɪv/
adjective
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used or intended to defend or protect; showing a tendency to react in an angry or hurt way when criticized
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He became defensive when criticized about his work. |
protective, guarded, cautious, wary
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offensive, aggressive, attacking, open
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defensive strategy, defensive position, defensive attitude
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#149
😤
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Defiant
/dɪˈfaɪənt/
adjective
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boldly resistant or challenging; disobedient
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The defiant student refused to follow the rules. |
rebellious, disobedient, insubordinate, stubborn
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obedient, compliant, submissive, cooperative
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defiant attitude, defiant behavior, defiant look
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#150
😱
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Desperate
/ˈdespərət/
adjective
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reckless; extremely urgent; critical
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The situation became desperate as water supplies ran out. |
urgent, extreme, dire, critical
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calm, controlled, hopeful, secure
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desperate situation, desperate attempt, desperate need
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#151
✨
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Dazzling
/ˈdæz.lɪŋ/
adjective
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extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning
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The dazzling lights of the city amazed the tourists. |
brilliant, stunning, spectacular, blinding
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dull, dim, ordinary
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dazzling beauty, dazzling performance, dazzling smile
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#152
🏚️
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Dingy
/ˈdɪn.dʒi/
adjective
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dark and dirty; gloomy; dull in color
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The old building had dingy walls that needed painting. |
grimy, dirty, shabby, discolored
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clean, bright, fresh, spotless
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dingy room, dingy clothes, dingy appearance
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#153
📉
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Deficient
/dɪˈfɪʃənt/
adjective
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not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; lacking or inadequate
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His diet was deficient in essential vitamins. |
inadequate, insufficient, lacking, incomplete
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adequate, sufficient, complete, abundant
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deficient in vitamins, deficient diet, deficient skills
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#154
💸
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Destitute
/ˈdestatəʊt/
adjective
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extremely poor; without money or possessions
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Many families became destitute after the economic collapse. |
impoverished, penniless, poor, indigent
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wealthy, rich, prosperous, affluent
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destitute family, become destitute, utterly destitute
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#155
☠️
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Deadly
/ˈded.li/
adjective
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causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal
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The deadly poison killed the plant instantly. |
lethal, fatal, dangerous, poisonous
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harmless, safe, beneficial
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deadly weapon, deadly disease, deadly serious
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#156
🤝
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Diplomatic
/ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk/
adjective
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relating to diplomacy; tactful; skilled in managing relationships
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She gave a diplomatic answer to avoid offending anyone. |
tactful, politic, strategic, skillful
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blunt, tactless, rude, direct
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diplomatic immunity, diplomatic relations, diplomatic approach
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#157
✅
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Definite
/ˈdefɪnət/
adjective
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clearly stated or decided; not vague or uncertain; specific
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We need a definite answer by tomorrow. |
certain, clear, specific, precise
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indefinite, uncertain, vague, unclear
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definite answer, definite plan, definite article
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#158
🧏
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Deaf
/def/
adjective
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unable to hear; having a hearing impairment
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The deaf child learned to communicate using sign language. |
hearing-impaired, hard of hearing
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hearing, able to hear
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deaf person, deaf community, stone deaf
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#159
💥
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Destructive
/dɪˈstrʌktɪv/
adjective
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causing damage; harmful
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The hurricane was highly destructive to coastal areas. |
damaging, harmful, devastating, ruinous
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constructive, beneficial, creative, helpful
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destructive force, destructive behavior, highly destructive
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#160
⚠️
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Dire
/daɪər/
adjective
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extremely serious; urgent; terrible
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The country is facing a dire economic crisis. |
terrible, awful, dreadful, urgent
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hopeful, encouraging, positive, mild
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dire consequences, dire situation, dire need
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