dig [to make a hole in the ground] Dig here and you will find water.
dinner [(1) the main amount of food eaten at a usual time; (2) a special event that includes food ] The family had its dinner at noon. (1) The official dinner took place at the White House. (2)
diplomat [a person who represents his or her government in dealing with another government] Most foreign diplomats live in the Washington area.
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) The most direct way to Annapolis is Highway 50. (3) The path is direct. (4)
direction [(1) the way (east, west, north, south); (2) where someone or something came from or went to] North is the opposite direction from south. (1) The cold wind is coming from that direction. (2)
dirt [earth or soil] Little children enjoy playing in the dirt.
disappear [(1) to become unseen; (2) to no longer exist] His dog disappears when it is time for a bath. (1) Dinosaurs disappeared a long time ago. (2)
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) Some smaller countries have disarmed. (2) Explosives experts often can disarm bombs. (3)
discover [to find or learn something] Scientists have discovered cures for many kinds of cancer.
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] Modern medicines have made some diseases disappear.
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) The United Nations helped settle the border dispute. (2)
dissident [a person who strongly disagrees with his or her government] The three dissidents were sentenced to long prison terms.
distance [the amount of space between two places or objects] The distance from my house to your house is two kilometers.
