Words of the Day
Deflower v. Literary 1 deprive of virginity. 2 ravage, spoil. [latin: related to *flower]Deform v. Make ugly or misshapen, disfigure.  deformation n. [latin: related to *form]Defraud v. (often foll. By of) cheat by fraud. [latin: related to *fraud]D�butante n. (us debutante) (usu. Wealthy) young woman making her social d�but.Defrost v. 1 remove frost or ice from (a refrigerator, windscreen, etc.). 2 unfreeze (frozen food). 3 become unfrozen.Defuse v. (-sing) 1 remove the fuse from (a bomb etc.). 2 reduce tension etc. In (a crisis, difficulty, etc.).Degeneration n. 1 becoming degenerate. 2 med. Morbid deterioration of body tissue etc. [latin: related to *degenerate]Degrees of comparison see *comparison 4.Dehydrate v. (-ting) 1 remove water from (esp. Foods). 2 make or become dry, esp. Too dry.  dehydration n. [greek hudor water]Decade n. 1 period of ten years. 2 series or group of ten. [greek: related to *deca-]Debut n. (brit. D�but) first public appearance (as a performer etc.). [french]