Vocab Words Week 5 Mr. Matzka

debilitate (v) to weaken

deficient (adj) lacking in some necessary quality or element

defunct (adj) dead or inactive

detain (v) to delay or restrain

dilemma (n) a difficult situation

diligent (adj) hardworking

discombobulate (v) to upset the composure of, to throw into a state of confusion

distraught (adj) extremely anxious and upset

derivative (adj) unoriginal

delinquent (adj) not paid on time

disastrous (adj) causing great damage

definitely (adv) precise and clear in meaning

disservice (n) an unfair or harmful action

drawl (n) speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds

duress (n) hardship