| A | B |
| denounce | to condemn openly; to accuse formally; to inform against |
| depict | to picture in words; to describe; to represent in a picture or sculpture |
| depreciate | to lesson in value or in price; to belittle; to lesson the importance of |
| devout | deeply religious; sincere and heartfelt |
| dexterity | skill in using the hands or body; mental skill or cleverness |
| diligent | hardworking; industrious |
| discreet | careful in speech and action; tactful; modest; prudent |
| discretion | good judgment; wise caution; individual freedom to judge |
| discriminate | to make distinctions; to distinguish small differences; to show prejudice |
| disperse | to spread or distribute widely; to scatter; to dispel |