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Distended

(Adjective)

Meaning:Stretch out or expand
Imagine This:While Ryan doing a bunny-hop on his BMX bike, he twisted his leg and his tendon started to expand (swollen) immediately.
Other Forms:Distend (verb); Distension (noun); Distention (noun)

Divergent

(Adjective)

Meaning:Separating, moving in different directions
Sounds Like:Dive_urgent
Imagine This:Two rescue divers were urgently dived into the pool to save someone reported drowning.They couldn’t find the person, so they separated and went in different directions to cover more area in less time.
Other Forms:Diverge (verb), Divergence (noun)
Connect With:Diverge (verb), Divergence (noun)

Dogmatic

(Adjective)

Meaning:Insisting on one’s opinion without proofs; pushy
Looks Like:Dog_mat(ic)
Imagine This:
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Remember This:Anti-flea collar for dogs and cats is ineffective to keep ut fleas out.

Doleful

(Adjective)

Meaning:Sad; depressed
Sounds Like:Dole_full
Imagine This:Bob Dole was extremely sad and tearful when he lost the election to Bill Clinton

Dolt

(Noun)

Meaning:Stupid person
Looks Like:Don’t
Sounds Like:“Doh� from Homer Simpson
Imagine This:Homer acts like a stupid person because he always says “doh�.
Stupid people always don’t know whether they should do this or that, because they are afraid of making mistakes.