1.DAPPER (ADJECTIVE): neat in appearance.
Synonyms: dashing, rakish
Antonyms: disheveled, shabby
Example Sentence: Johnny, despite being poor got his clothes duly cleaned so he would look dapper at his work.
- DEBILITATE (VERB): to weaken
Synonyms: incapacitate, devitalize
Antonyms: strengthen, enable
Example Sentence: The effects of hypertension can work to debilitate your health if you do not monitor your salt intake.
- DEFIANT (ADJECTIVE): disregardful
Synonyms: disobedient, audacious
Antonym: acquiescent, obedient
Example Sentence: The defiant kid teased everyone when asked to leave the diner at the closing hours.
- DEPLORE (VERB): to express displeasure
Synonyms: denounce, abhor
Antonyms: commend, approve
Example Sentence: Jenna is an animal activist and highly deplores the cruel practices used to obtain animal products.
- DERANGE (VERB): make insane or to cause disorder
Synonyms: perplex, befuddle
Antonyms: compose, balance
Example Sentence: The new security software would automatically derange if any hacker manages to enter the system.
- DESCRY (VERB): discover
Synonyms: determine, discern
Antonym: neglect, overlook
Example Sentence: Even though Ethan was looking after the store, he could not descry the shoplifter stealing the packet.
- DETRACT (VERB): to cause something to appear less attractive
Synonyms: depreciate, cheapen
Antonyms: compliment, exaggerate
Example Sentence: Henry always thought that his glasses detract his appearance.
- DOCILE (ADJECTIVE): easily led or managed
Synonyms: compliant, submissive
Antonyms: headstrong, stubborn
Example Sentence: Jane likes to be in control so she is looking for a docile pet.
- DOGGED (ADJECTIVE): persistent
Synonyms: indefatigable, relentless
Antonyms: irresolute, surrendering
Example sentence: Despite lagging behind by miles, Harold’s dogged determination won’t let him quit the race.
- DWINDLE (VERB): to decrease
Synonyms: decline, diminish
Antonyms: enhance, ascend
Example Sentence: As the evening wore on, the high spirits of the teenagers began to dwindle and they moved to the dining area for a meal.
