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D

deciduous

shedding foliage at the end of the growing season

deleterious

having a harmful effect

dictum

an authoritative statement

diffident

lacking self-confidence

discrete

separate and unconnected parts

disheveled

in loose disorder or messy

dotage

feebleness of mind due to old age

doughty

valiant or brave

draconian

excessively harsh or severe

dyspeptic

having indigestion; also, ill-humored