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noun

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Bad / Mistake
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dud - A thing that fails to work properly or is otherwise unsatisfactory or worthless

The rocket proved itself to be a dud when it soon fell to the ground after being launched.

noun

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Other / Desire

druthers - A person's preference in a matter

If he had his druthers, Vance would be a professional writer instead of working in an office all day.

noun

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Bad / Stupid

dork - A dull, slow-witted, or socially inept person

Jenny wanted the handsome football player to ask her to the prom, but so far, only the dorks had approached her.

noun

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Other / Sound
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drawl - A slow, lazy way of speaking or an accent with unusually prolonged vowel sounds

Aside from his talent and good looks, Matthew McConaughey is known for his southern drawl when he speaks.

verb

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Other / Wet

drizzle - Rain lightly

The rain drizzled onto his windshield, but not enough for him to turn on the wipers.

verb

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Other / Body
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drool - To drop saliva uncontrollably from one's mouth.

Any time he thought of donuts, Homer would drool uncontrollably and make his shirt wet.

noun

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Bad / Strange

doozy - Something outstanding or unique of its kind

The wide receiver catching the football with one hand in the final seconds of the game was a real doozy of an event that Barry will remember for a long time.

verb

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Other / Body

doff - Remove (an item of clothing)

Rex would always doff his hat as a greeting to his friends whenever he saw them.

noun

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Bad / Small

dollop - A small shapeless mass or blob of something, especially soft food

The pie's recipe called for a dollop of ice cream on top.

noun

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Good / Beautiful
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doodad - A trivial ornament or gadget, especially one whose name the speaker does not know or cannot recall

The craft store was filled with all kinds of interesting doodads, and there were many that they didn't even know what they were.

verb

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Other / Wet

douse - To pour a liquid over; drench

During a wildfire, helicopters will fly overhead and douse it with hundreds of gallons of water at a time.

verb

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Good / Love

dote - To be extremely and uncritically fond of something.

The new parents doted on their daughter constantly, always showering her with love.