despondent(adj.)
discouraged, hopeless, depressed
destitute(adj.)
impoverished
diaphanous(adj.)
transparent, light, airy
dictate(v.)
to pronounce, command, prescribe
differentiate(v.)
to distinguish, to make different
dilapidated(adj.)
in a state of disrepair
diligent(adj.)
careful, showing care
diminish(v.)
to decrease or make smaller
diminutive(adj.)
miniature, small
discreet(adj.)
prudent or inconspicuous
discrete(adj.)
separate, distinct, individual
disparage(v.)
to criticize, degrade, belittle
dissonance(n.)
lack of harmony or agreement
divergent(adj.)
different, deviating, contrary
diverse(adj.)
varied
divisive(adj.)
causing conflict, opposition
domicile(n.)
a residence, a home
doppelganger(n.)
a ghostly double of a living person
douse(v.)
to drench, saturate
dutiful(adj.)
careful to fulfill obligations
