Word Book D-3 (3/4)
device [a piece of equipment made for a special purpose]
dictator [a ruler with complete power]
die [(1) to become dead; (2) to stop living; (3) to end]
If you touch that wire you will die. (1)
diet [usual daily food and drink]
different [not the same]
difficult [(1) not easy; (2) hard to do, make or carry out]
dig [to make a hole in the ground]
dinner [(1) the main amount of food eaten at a usual time; (2) a special event that includes food ]
diplomat [a person who represents his or her government in dealing with another government]
direct [(1) to lead; (2) to aim or show the way；(3) straight to something; (4) not through some other person or thing]
The mayor directs all city agencies. (1)
He directed me to the theater. (2)
direction [(1) the way (east, west, north, south); (2) where someone or something came from or went to]
dirt [earth or soil]
disappear [(1) to become unseen; (2) to no longer exist]
disarm [(1) to take away weapons; (2) to no longer keep weapons; (3) to make a bomb harmless by removing its exploding device]
The policeman disarmed the gunman. (1)
discover [to find or learn something]
discuss [(1) to talk about; (2) to exchange ideas]
We can discuss anything you wish. (1)
The two presidents discussed trade and other economic issues. (2)
disease [a sickness in living things, often caused by viruses, germs or bacteria]
dismiss [(1) to send away; (2) to refuse to consider]
The scientist was dismissed for copying secret information about nuclear weapons. (1)
The senators dismissed any idea of campaign finance reform. (2)
dispute [(1) to oppose strongly by argument; (2) an angry debate]
The two nations disputed where the border between them should be. (1)
dissident [a person who strongly disagrees with his or her government]
