--- title: D — The school dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 7 description: The 1123 words of the school dictionary under D, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/7/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [school dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/) / D # D — The school dictionary · page 7 [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/) [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/2/) [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/3/) [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/4/) [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/5/) [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/6/) **7** [8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/8/) [9](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/9/) [10](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/10/) [11](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/11/) [12](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/12/) - [discernible](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/discernible/) — Discernible means able to be seen, heard, noticed or understood, even if only just. — 7 sentences - [discharge](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/discharge/) — To let someone leave officially, for example a patient from hospital or a soldier from the army. — 17 sentences - [discharged](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/discharged/) — If a patient is discharged from hospital, they are allowed to go home. — 14 sentences - [disciple](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disciple/) — A disciple was a follower of Jesus who learned from him; the twelve closest were also called apostles. — 9 sentences - [disciplinary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disciplinary/) — Disciplinary means to do with punishing people who break rules, at school, work or in sport. — 8 sentences - [discipline](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/discipline/) — Discipline is following rules and controlling how you act, often taught by parents or teachers. — 12 sentences - [disclose](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disclose/) — To disclose something is to tell people something that was secret or private. — 10 sentences - [disclosed](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disclosed/) — Disclosed is the past form of «disclose»: told or made known something that was secret or private. — 11 sentences - [disclosure](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disclosure/) — Telling people something that was secret or private. — 10 sentences - [disco](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disco/) — A disco is a party or event where people dance to recorded pop music, often with coloured lights. — 9 sentences - [discoloration](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/discoloration/) — A change in the usual colour of something, often to a worse colour. — 9 sentences - [discolouration](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/discolouration/) — A change in the usual colour of something, often to a worse colour. — 9 sentences - [discomfiture](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/discomfiture/) — A feeling of embarrassment and unease, when someone is confused or made to look foolish. — 8 sentences - [discomfort](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/discomfort/) — Discomfort is a feeling of mild pain or not feeling comfortable in your body. — 9 sentences - [disconnect](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disconnect/) — To separate two things that were joined, especially to unplug or cut off power, water or a machine. — 10 sentences - [disconnected](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disconnected/) — Not connected or plugged in; cut off from a power supply or network. — 9 sentences - [disconnection](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disconnection/) — The act of cutting off a supply, such as electricity, gas, water, phone or internet. — 9 sentences - [disconsolate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disconsolate/) — Very sad and hopeless, so that nothing seems able to cheer you up. — 5 sentences - [disconsolately](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disconsolately/) — In a very sad, hopeless way, as if nothing could cheer you up. — 4 sentences - [discontent](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/discontent/) — A feeling of not being happy with what you have or with your life, and wanting something different. — 4 sentences - [discontented](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/discontented/) — Not happy with what you have or where you are, and wanting something better. — 4 sentences - [discontinuation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/discontinuation/) — Discontinuation is stopping something that used to go on, such as a product, a service, a bus route or a medicine. — 8 sentences - [discontinue](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/discontinue/) — To stop doing, making or providing something. — 10 sentences - [discord](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/discord/) — Disagreement and quarrelling between people, which breaks a group apart. — 5 sentences - [discount](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/discount/) — A discount is money taken off the usual price, so you pay less. — 11 sentences - [discourage](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/discourage/) — To make someone feel less confident or less hopeful. — 10 sentences - [discouraged](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/discouraged/) — Feeling discouraged means losing hope or confidence, so you do not want to keep trying. — 10 sentences - [discouragement](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/discouragement/) — A feeling of having lost confidence or hope, so you do not want to try any more. — 9 sentences - [discourse](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/discourse/) — Serious talk or discussion between people; the way people talk and write about a subject: «public discourse». — 11 sentences - [discourteous](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/discourteous/) — Rude; not polite, showing a lack of good manners or respect. — 7 sentences - [discourtesy](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/discourtesy/) — Discourtesy is rude, impolite behaviour that shows a lack of respect for other people. — 9 sentences - [discover](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/discover/) — To find something for the first time, or to find something that was hidden or unknown. — 12 sentences - [discovered](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/discovered/) — Discovered means found something for the first time, or found something that was hidden or not known. — 9 sentences - [discovery](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/discovery/) — A discovery is the finding of something that nobody knew about before, or something that is found. — 10 sentences - [discredit](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/discredit/) — Loss of good name or respect; something that brings shame. — 5 sentences - [discredited](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/discredited/) — Shown to be false or not to be believed: a discredited theory. — 9 sentences - [discreet](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/discreet/) — Careful not to say or show things that should be kept secret; tactful. — 4 sentences - [discreetly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/discreetly/) — Carefully and quietly, so that other people do not notice or are not embarrassed. — 9 sentences - [discrepancy](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/discrepancy/) — A difference between two things that should be the same, such as two numbers, accounts or stories. — 9 sentences - [discrete](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/discrete/) — Separate and distinct; made of parts that are clearly apart from each other. — 9 sentences - [discretion](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/discretion/) — Discretion is being careful not to tell secrets or upset people. — 11 sentences - [discus](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/discus/) — A heavy flat round disc that athletes throw as far as they can. — 9 sentences - [discuss](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/discuss/) — To discuss something is to talk about it with others, sharing ideas and opinions. — 10 sentences - [discussion](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/discussion/) — A discussion is a talk between people about a subject, where they share ideas and opinions. — 9 sentences - [disdain](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disdain/) — A feeling that someone or something is not worth respect; scorn. — 5 sentences - [disdainful](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disdainful/) — Showing that you think someone or something is not worth respect; scornful. — 4 sentences - [disdainfully](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disdainfully/) — In a scornful way, showing you think someone is beneath you. — 4 sentences - [disease](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disease/) — A disease is an illness that affects people, animals or plants, with particular signs (symptoms). — 8 sentences - [disembark](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disembark/) — To get off a ship, plane or boat. — 4 sentences - [disenchant](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disenchant/) — To break a magic spell so that a person or creature gets back their true form. — 4 sentences - [disenchanted](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disenchanted/) — Freed from a magic spell and back in true form. — 5 sentences - [disentangle](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disentangle/) — To disentangle is to untangle things that have become knotted or caught up together, so that they lie free and straight. — 5 sentences - [disfigure](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disfigure/) — To disfigure is to spoil the way a person or thing looks, so that it is ugly or damaged. — 5 sentences - [disfigured](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disfigured/) — Disfigured means spoiled in looks, so that a face or shape is no longer as it was; marked or damaged. — 5 sentences - [disgrace](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disgrace/) — Disgrace is losing other people's respect because you did something very bad or shameful. — 12 sentences - [disgraceful](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disgraceful/) — Very bad, shameful, and deserving strong disapproval. — 11 sentences - [disgracefully](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disgracefully/) — In a way that is shameful and very bad, so that people disapprove strongly. — 10 sentences - [disguise](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disguise/) — A disguise is clothes, a mask or make-up that make you look like someone else so others do not know you. — 12 sentences - [disgust](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disgust/) — Disgust is a strong feeling that something is very unpleasant, dirty or wrong, so you want to turn away. — 10 sentences - [disgusting](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disgusting/) — Disgusting means very unpleasant, making you feel sick or strongly dislike something. — 10 sentences - [dish](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dish/) — A dish is a shallow bowl or plate for serving or cooking food. — 13 sentences - [dishcloth](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dishcloth/) — A cloth used for washing or wiping dishes, cups and pans. — 9 sentences - [disheartened](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disheartened/) — Disheartened means feeling sad and losing hope or courage, so that you want to give up. — 5 sentences - [dishevelled](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dishevelled/) — Dishevelled means untidy and messy, especially hair or clothes that look as if they have not been brushed or put straight. — 5 sentences - [dishonest](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dishonest/) — Dishonest means not honest: lying, cheating, stealing or tricking people. — 8 sentences - [dishonestly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dishonestly/) — In a way that is not honest; by lying, cheating or stealing. — 8 sentences - [dishonesty](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dishonesty/) — Behaviour that is not honest, such as lying, cheating or stealing. — 8 sentences - [dishonor](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dishonor/) — To dishonor someone is to bring shame on them or treat them with disrespect. — 6 sentences - [dishwasher](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dishwasher/) — A machine in the kitchen that washes plates, cups, cutlery and pans with hot water and soap. — 10 sentences - [disinclined](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disinclined/) — Not wanting to do something; unwilling. — 8 sentences - [disinfectant](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disinfectant/) — A chemical liquid or spray that kills germs and bacteria on surfaces. — 9 sentences - [disinformation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disinformation/) — Disinformation is false information that is spread on purpose to trick people, often to change what they think or how they vote. — 9 sentences - [disintegrate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disintegrate/) — To break into many small pieces and fall apart. — 9 sentences - [disinterested](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disinterested/) — Disinterested means fair because you do not gain anything either way; not taking sides. — 8 sentences - [disk](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disk/) — A disk is a flat round thing, like a plate or a coin, often made of metal or plastic; also a flat round plate that stores computer informa… — 5 sentences - [dislike](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dislike/) — To dislike means not to like someone or something. — 10 sentences - [dislocated](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dislocated/) — Pushed out of its normal place, especially a bone pushed out of its joint. — 9 sentences - [dislocation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dislocation/) — An injury where a bone is pushed out of its normal place at a joint. — 9 sentences - [dislodge](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dislodge/) — To knock, push or force something out of the place where it was stuck or fixed. — 9 sentences - [disloyal](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disloyal/) — Disloyal means not loyal: not supporting or being faithful to your friends, family, team or country. — 8 sentences - [disloyalty](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disloyalty/) — Not being loyal: failing to support or be faithful to a friend, family, team, country or cause. — 8 sentences - [dismal](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dismal/) — Dismal means dark, gloomy, sad and dreary; not cheerful at all. — 5 sentences - [dismally](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dismally/) — In a dismal way; sadly and gloomily, with no hope or cheer. — 5 sentences - [dismantled](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dismantled/) — Taken apart piece by piece. — 9 sentences - [dismantling](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dismantling/) — Taking something apart piece by piece, such as a machine, tent or stage. — 8 sentences - [dismay](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dismay/) — Dismay is a sudden sad, worried feeling when something bad or disappointing happens. — 11 sentences - [dismiss](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dismiss/) — To send people away or let them leave: «Class dismissed!». — 14 sentences - [dismissal](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dismissal/) — Making someone leave their job; being sacked or fired. — 13 sentences - [dismissed](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dismissed/) — If a class is dismissed, the teacher lets the pupils leave. — 13 sentences - [dismissive](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dismissive/) — Showing that you think something or someone is not important or not worth your attention. — 8 sentences - [dismount](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/dismount/) — To dismount is to get off a horse, bicycle or motorbike. — 10 sentences - [disobedience](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disobedience/) — Disobedience is refusing or failing to do what a person in charge, a rule or a law tells you. — 10 sentences - [disobedient](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disobedient/) — Not doing what you are told by a parent, teacher or person in charge; refusing to obey. — 7 sentences - [disobey](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disobey/) — To disobey is to not do what a person, rule or law tells you to do. — 8 sentences - [disorder](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disorder/) — An untidy state where things are not in order; a mess. — 10 sentences - [disorderly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disorderly/) — Disorderly means untidy and in a mess, with things out of proper order. — 6 sentences - [disorient](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disorient/) — To make someone confused about where they are or which way to go. — 9 sentences - [disown](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disown/) — To disown someone is to refuse to say you know them or belong to them any more; to give up all claim to them. — 5 sentences - [disparage](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disparage/) — To speak about someone or something in a way that shows you think they are not important or not good; to belittle. — 8 sentences - [disparagement](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/disparagement/) — Disparagement is saying that someone or something is not good or not important, in an unkind or scornful way; putting it down. — 8 sentences [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/) [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/2/) [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/3/) [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/4/) [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/5/) [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/6/) **7** [8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/8/) [9](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/9/) [10](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/10/) [11](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/11/) [12](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/page/12/)