| A | B |
| Diction | Verbal description; a choice of words especially with regard to correctness, clearness, or effectiveness. |
| Differentiate | To mark or show a difference in; |
| Dimension | Measure in one direction; |
| Diminish | To make less or cause to appear less |
| Direct | Proceeding from one point to another in time or space without deviation or interruption; |
| Discipline | A subject that is taught; a field of study; |
| Discover | To make know or visible |
| Discriminate | To distinguish from another; to make a distinction among; |
| Discuss | To investigate by reasoning or argument |
| Distinguish | To perceive as being separate or different |
| Domain | A territory over which dominion is exercised; a sphere of influence or activity; |
| Draft | To draw the preliminary sketch, version, or plan of |
| Draw | To cause to go in a certain direction; the act or process of drawing |
| Edit | To alter, adapt, or refine; to assemble by cutting and rearranging |
| Effect | To cause to come into being; power to bring about a result; |