de jure -- opposite of de facto
debauchery
decal -- stickers on paper which can then be transferred to another surface
Deciduous and coniferous
de-facto --- lawfully or not (antonym -- de jure)
deference -- give in to , compliance
demagogue -- An orator who appeals to the passions and prejudices of his audience
demagoguery -- impassioned appeal,
demimonde -- class of woman not considered respectful becoz of her promiscuous behaviour
deprecation -- A prayer to avert or remove some evil or disaster, The act of expressing disapproval (especially of yourself)
desiccant -- substance that promotes drying, eg. CaO2 (Calcium Oxide)
depredation -- destructive actions
devolve -- Pass on or delegate to another
dole -- charity money received from government
draft dodger -- defector, illegally refusing to serve
deride -- speak in contempt of "He derided his students for not doing their homework"
derision -- the act of ridiculing someone
defenestration -- throw someone or something out the window
depredation -- acting of plundering and maraulding
debunk -- expose while ridiculing
dulcet -- pleasing to the ears (dulcet voice)
diatribe -- thunderous verbal attack
disenfranchise -- deprive of voting rights
dispense -- give or apply
divvied -- share in proportion/ give out one's portion or share
