Eliminate

To get rid of

Sunday the Packers eliminated the Bears in the NFC Championship in order to move on to the Super Bowl against Pittsburgh.

Elevate

To lift up

When you hurt your ankle, doctors recommend that you elevate the foot to relieve swelling, so prop it up on a pillow while you sit there.

Effective

Produces the desired result

Luckily, the first antibiotic was effective at fighting his illness.

Effect

Something that is produced by a cause; a result; a consequence

Global warming is one of the long-term effects of pollution.

Editorial

An article in a newspaper presenting the opinion of the publisher, editors, or editors

I look forward to Steve Blow’s editorial column every week in the Dallas Morning News.

Duplicate

To copy

If you want to use the same shape over and over again, you can highlight the shape and click Ctrl+D to duplicate it.

Drastic

Extremely severe or extensive

I would not normally have reacted so strongly, but this called for drastic measures.

Domestic

Of or pertaining to home, the household, household affairs, or the family

Instead of calling herself a stay-at-home mom, Marie claims to be a domestic goddess.

Diversity

The state of being diverse; difference; unlikeness

As a cultural melting pot, America is known for its diversity.

Diverse

Of a different kind, form, character, etc.; unlike

The wildflowers along the highways in Texas are diverse in color, size, and shape.                           

Disclose

To make known, reveal, or uncover

The court documents did not disclose the name of the victim because she wanted to remain unknown.

Dimensions

Measurement in length, width, and thickness

The dimensions of my cabinet are about 4' x 3.5' x 2'.

Dilation

Enlargement or reduction

A dilation is a way to transform an image that produces an image that is the same shape as the original, but a different size.

Differentiate

To mark differently from other things.

Mrs. Ramsey's vibrant red hair differentiates her from others in the hallway.

Detected

To have discovered something

I detected a strong scent of cinnamon as I walked into the kitchen.

Derive

To receive or obtain from a source

The face cream is derived from fresh papaya seeds to help fight wrinkles.

Deposit

To give as security or in part payment; to put into

I paid a deposit for my new apartment so they would know I was serious about moving in.

Depict

To represent or characterize in words; to describe

In his music, Kid Cudi depicts himself as a loner, but on How to Make It in America, he’s a popular, happy guy.

Demographics

The statistical data of a population, especially showing average age, income, education, etc.

The demographics of the US population are wide-ranging and various; South Korea, by contrast, is 98% native Korean.

Deficit

A lack or shortage; a deficiency

Everyone is always complaining about the budget deficit – our country spends more money than it takes in, so there is a shortage of funds.