6001 - 7000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 26

Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
degenerate verb The discussion degenerated into a brawl. fall below a desirable state
degrade verb Scandal will degrade the status of an individual. reduce in rank, dignity
deity noun Chairman Mao was considered a diety by some. a god
delicacy noun It would be considered a delicacy by some a choice food
delta noun The Yellow River has created a delta at its mouth. alluvial deposit
noun The object had the shape of a delta. shaped like a triangle
depict verb The painting depicted the signing of the constitution. represented lifelike image
deplore verb We deplore her comments on this matter. express strong disapproval
depot noun We waited for her to arrive at the depot. train or bus station
designate verb He designated this man as his replacement. specified, pointed out