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dish out
To give out something, such as food, advice, or criticism, to many people.
dissertation
A lengthy research paper for a degree.
dissolve
Mix a solid into a liquid until it disappears.
distinguish
To recognize differences between things.
district
a division of a city or country
diverse
Varied; made up of different kinds.
dividend
A payment made to shareholders from profits.
division of labor
Splitting work into separate tasks so each worker does one specialized job.
domesticate
To tame animals or cultivate plants for human use.
dorm
A building where students live at college.
dormant
inactive or asleep; not currently growing.
dormitory
A building where students live and sleep.
down in the dumps
feeling sad or depressed
down payment
The first part of the price you pay when buying something expensive.
down the drain
Wasted or lost completely.
doze off
To fall asleep for a short time without meaning to.
draw up
To write or prepare a plan or document carefully.
drawback
A disadvantage or negative aspect of something.
drawing
a picture made with lines or colors
drive at
To try to say or suggest something indirectly.
drop by
To visit someone briefly, often without planning ahead.
drop in on
To make a short, informal visit to a person.
drop off
take someone or something to a place
dropout
A student who leaves school before finishing.
Words selected by Inoh for the TOEFL iBT test. Not an official ETS list. How these words were chosen →