Deviance (noun)
the condition of being abnormal
The labeling theory explains deviance as a social process by which some
people who
commit deviant acts come to be known as deviants and others do not.
Devise (verb)
to form a strategy for; to use ingenuity in making, developing, or
achieving
Considerable effort is devoted to devising innovative applications to
important
practical problems, e.g., human computer interaction, decision aiding,
and medical
training.
Devoid (adjective)
lacking a desirable element; containing nothing
Studies of lunar samples revealed that the interior of the Moon is
essentially devoid of
water, so no underground supplies could be used by lunar inhabitants.
Devote (verb)
to give over by or as if by vow to a higher purpose
Researchers from all over the world are devoting considerable time and
energy into
finding the answer to this critical question.
Diagnostic (adjective)
relating to investigation or analysis of the cause or nature of a
condition, situation, or
problem.
For those unfamiliar with the term, cold reading is the description of
the personality,
characteristics, and features, past experiences and sometimes the
future of a person
without the use of standard psychological or other formal diagnostic
procedures.
Diarrhea (noun)
abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid
stools
Bulimia nervosa is when a person consumes large amounts of food, but
then induces
vomiting or diarrhea in an attempt to avoid weight gain.
Diaspora (noun)
people settled far from their ancestral homelands
The African Voices Hall presents the richness and diversity of cultures
throughout the
African continent, as well as traditions sustained and reinterpreted by
the African
diasporas in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
Dictate (verb)
to set forth expressly and authoritatively
The value of a diamond is determined by its exact quality as defined by
the 4C's: Cut,
Color, Clarity and Carat Weight. The cut of a diamond refers to its
proportions. Of the
4C's, the cut is the aspect most directly influenced by man. The other
three are dictated
by nature.
Differential
(adjective)
making a distinction among individuals or classes
The theory is called differential association. It denotes a person's
associations that
differ from those of other persons
Digestion (noun)
the process of making food absorbable by breaking it down into smaller,
simpler chemical
compounds
Sucrose is hydrolyzed during digestion according to the following
equation:
Sucrose + H2O v Glucose + Fructose
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