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The amount by which something, especially money, is too small or lacking.
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The government is trying to reduce the budget deficit.
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The amount by which a country’s imports exceed its exports.
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shortfall, shortage, lack, loss, gap
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budget deficit, trade deficit, current deficit
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to explain the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept clearly
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The teacher asked the student to define the word 'democracy'.
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to explain or set the exact meaning of words or conditions
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explain, describe, clarify, interpret, specify
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define clearly, define precisely, define role, define meaning
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clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful
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We need a definite plan before starting the project.
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a clear and certain reply
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certain, clear, explicit, precise, fixed
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indefinite, vague, uncertain
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definite plan, definite answer, definite shape
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adverb
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without any doubt; certainly
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I will definitely call you tomorrow.
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used to strongly agree or emphasize certainty
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certainly, surely, undoubtedly, clearly, absolutely
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definitely true, definitely not, definitely agree, definitely going
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a statement that explains the meaning of a word or concept
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The dictionary gives a clear definition of the word.
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something that is true by its very nature or meaning
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explanation, description, meaning, interpretation
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clear definition, dictionary definition, precise definition, definition of success
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To openly resist or refuse to obey.
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The protesters chose to defy the government's orders.
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To succeed despite being very unlikely or facing great difficulties.
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resist, oppose, confront, challenge
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defy authority, defy expectations, defy gravity
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/dɪˈɡriː/
noun
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an amount or level of something; an academic qualification
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She earned a degree in engineering.
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partly, to a certain extent
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level, extent, rank, diploma, qualification
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high degree, to a degree, academic degree, temperature degree
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verb
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to make something happen later than planned
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The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
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immediately, without waiting
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postpone, defer, stall, hinder, procrastinate
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advance, expedite, hasten
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cause delay, long delay, delay in delivery, unexpected delay
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/ˈdɛlɪɡət/ (noun), /ˈdɛlɪɡeɪt/ (verb)
noun, verb
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as a noun: a person appointed to represent others; as a verb: to entrust a task or responsibility to another
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The manager decided to delegate tasks to his team members.
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to give power or responsibility to someone else
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assign, entrust, representative, envoy
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delegate responsibility, delegate authority, delegate tasks
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/ˌdɛlɪˈɡeɪʃən/
noun
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the act of giving someone else responsibility for something
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The manager made a delegation of tasks to the team.
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assignment, delegation of duties, responsibility, transfer
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retention, taking on, holding
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delegation of authority, delegation of tasks, formal delegation
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verb
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to remove or erase something, especially written or recorded information
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He accidentally deleted all the files from his computer.
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to try to forget something unpleasant or unnecessary
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erase, remove, wipe, cancel, discard
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delete a file, delete permanently, delete message, delete account
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/dɪˈlɪbərət/ (adj), /dɪˈlɪbəreɪt/ (verb)
adjective, verb
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done consciously and intentionally; to consider or discuss something carefully
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The committee will deliberate on the proposal tomorrow.
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an intentional or planned effort
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intentional, planned, thoughtful, consider
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accidental, unintentional, careless
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deliberate action, deliberate attempt, deliberate decision, deliberate over
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intentionally; on purpose; with careful consideration
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He deliberately chose not to answer the question.
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intentionally, purposely, consciously
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accidentally, unintentionally, carelessly
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deliberately avoid, deliberately choose, deliberately ignore
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/ˈdɛlɪkət/
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Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.
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The vase is very delicate, so handle it with care.
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A situation where small changes can cause serious consequences.
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fragile, fine, sensitive, subtle, tender
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delicate issue, delicate flower, delicate situation
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/dɪˈlɪʃəs/
adjective
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having a very pleasant taste or smell
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The cake was so delicious that everyone asked for a second slice.
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to appear very tasty or appealing
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tasty, appetizing, savory, delightful, yummy
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bland, tasteless, unappetizing
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delicious meal, delicious cake, delicious smell, look delicious
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/dɪˈlaɪt/
noun, verb
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great pleasure or joy; to give someone great pleasure
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The children were filled with delight when they saw the gifts.
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to one's great pleasure or happiness
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joy, pleasure, happiness, bliss, satisfaction
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sorrow, disappointment, sadness
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great delight, pure delight, delight in, take delight
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/dɪˈlɪvər/
verb
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to bring or hand over something to the intended recipient
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The courier will deliver the package tomorrow.
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to do what is promised or expected
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bring, hand over, distribute, convey, supply
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deliver a package, deliver results, deliver a speech, deliver justice
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noun
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the act of taking goods, letters, or packages to people's houses or places of work
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The delivery of fresh vegetables arrives every morning.
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a postal service that ensures faster delivery than usual
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distribution, dispatch, shipment, transport, conveyance
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non-delivery, retention, withholding
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fast delivery, food delivery, delivery service, home delivery
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noun, verb
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to ask for something forcefully; the need or desire for goods or services
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Workers demanded better wages from the company.
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popular or widely desired
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request, ask, require, call for, claim
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high demand, demand for, meet demand, supply and demand
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/dɪˈmɑːkrəsi/
noun
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a system of government where citizens exercise power by voting
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Democracy allows people to choose their leaders.
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a genuine practice of democratic values
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republic, self-government, representative government, popular government
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dictatorship, autocracy, monarchy
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liberal democracy, strengthen democracy, democracy in action, democracy movement
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/ˈdɛməˌkræt/
noun
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a supporter of democracy or a member of the Democratic Party in the US
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He is a strong democrat who believes in equal rights.
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supporter, liberal, reformer, egalitarian
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loyal democrat, leading democrat, democrat leader, true democrat
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relating to or supporting democracy or its principles; characterized by equality and freedom
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The country has a democratic system of government.
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principles of equality, freedom, and representation in governance
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egalitarian, popular, representative, self-governing
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authoritarian, dictatorial, autocratic
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democratic society, democratic election, democratic rights, democratic values
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/ˈdiːmən/
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devil, fiend, evil spirit, monster
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angel, saint, good spirit
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demon possession, demon spirit, evil demon
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/ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/
verb
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to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action
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The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the class.
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to show one's abilities through action or performance
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show, exhibit, display, illustrate, prove
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demonstrate ability, demonstrate skill, demonstrate interest, demonstrate clearly
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/ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/
noun
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the act of showing something clearly, or a public protest
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The workers organized a demonstration for better wages.
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a non-violent public protest
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protest, rally, march, display, presentation
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street demonstration, public demonstration, demonstration of power, demonstration of skills
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/dɪˈnaɪəl/
noun
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a statement that something is not true; the refusal to accept or believe something
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His denial of the accusations surprised everyone.
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refusing to accept reality or truth
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refusal, rejection, contradiction, repudiation
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acceptance, confirmation, admission
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strong denial, official denial, denial of reality, denial of responsibility
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verb
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To be a sign of; to indicate or mean something.
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A red flag denotes danger.
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indicate, signify, represent, express, stand for
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clearly denote, usually denotes, symbol denotes, denotes importance
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/dɪˈnaʊns/
verb
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To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.
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The leader denounced corruption in his speech.
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denounce in no uncertain terms
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To condemn very strongly and clearly.
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condemn, criticize, censure, blame, accuse
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publicly denounce, strongly denounce, denounce corruption, denounce violence
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Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.
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The forest was so dense that little sunlight reached the ground.
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Thick fog that reduces visibility.
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thick, compact, crowded, heavy, solid
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dense forest, dense fog, dense population, dense crowd
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noun
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the degree of compactness or thickness of a substance or object
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The density of water is higher than that of air.
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the number of people living per unit area of land
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thickness, concentration, solidity, compactness, mass
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thinness, rarity, emptiness
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high density, low density, population density, energy density
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adjective
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relating to teeth or dentistry
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She goes for a dental checkup every six months.
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oral, odontic, tooth-related, stomatological
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non-dental, general
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dental care, dental clinic, dental hygiene, dental surgery, dental checkup
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a medical professional who treats teeth and oral health
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I need to visit the dentist for a regular checkup.
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dental surgeon, orthodontist, oral surgeon
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visit the dentist, dentist appointment, family dentist, dental clinic
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/dɪˈpɑːrt/
verb
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to leave, especially to start a journey
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The train will depart at 9 a.m.
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a formal or euphemistic way to say 'die'
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leave, exit, go, withdraw, set off
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depart early, depart station, flight departs, depart suddenly
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a division of a large organization such as a government, university, or company
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She works in the marketing department.
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a large retail store selling various goods in separate sections
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division, section, branch, bureau
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government department, police department, sales department, university department
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noun
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the act of leaving a place, especially to start a journey
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The plane’s departure was delayed due to fog.
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an unexpected or quick exit
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exit, leave, withdrawal, flight, going
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flight departure, departure time, sudden departure, scheduled departure
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verb
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to rely on or be controlled by someone or something else
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Children depend on their parents for support.
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to rely on someone or something
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rely, count, trust, hinge
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depend heavily, depend largely, depend entirely, depend directly
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/dɪˈpɛndəbl/
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able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable
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She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.
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extremely reliable and punctual
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reliable, trustworthy, consistent, steady, faithful
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unreliable, untrustworthy, inconsistent
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dependable person, dependable service, dependable source, dependable worker
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the state of relying on or needing someone or something for support; addiction
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His dependence on technology made it difficult for him to work without internet.
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reliance, addiction, need, dependency
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independence, self-reliance, autonomy
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drug dependence, economic dependence, complete dependence
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Relying on someone or something else for support or help.
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Children are dependent on their parents for care.
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Relying on someone or something.
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reliant, needy, subordinate, conditional, subject
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independent, self-sufficient, autonomous
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dependent on, financially dependent, emotionally dependent
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to represent or show something in a picture, story, or other art form
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The painting depicts a beautiful sunset over the sea.
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portray, illustrate, describe, represent, delineate
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to move into position for action, especially troops or resources
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The general decided to deploy more soldiers to the border.
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to effectively use available resources
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position, station, utilize, employ, arrange
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deploy troops, deploy technology, deploy forces, deploy strategy
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the action of moving or positioning something into place for use
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The deployment of the new software was completed successfully.
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placement, positioning, arrangement, setup
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deployment of, military deployment, software deployment
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to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally
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She deposited $500 into her savings account.
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a sum of money held as a guarantee against damage or loss
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payment, down payment, savings, pledge, lodgment
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make a deposit, deposit money, deposit account, security deposit
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To make someone feel sad or without hope; to reduce the level or strength of something.
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The gloomy weather tends to depress people.
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To push something down physically or emotionally.
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sadden, discourage, lower, weaken, deject
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encourage, uplift, inspire
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Feeling very sad and without hope; in a state of unhappiness.
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She felt depressed after losing her job.
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sad, downcast, gloomy, unhappy, melancholic
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deeply depressed, clinically depressed, depressed mood
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A state of severe sadness or hopelessness; also a prolonged downturn in economic activity.
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She has been battling depression for several months.
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A long-term downturn in economic activity.
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melancholy, sadness, gloom, slump, recession
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to take something away from someone, or prevent them from having it
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The new law may deprive people of their rights.
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deny, strip, remove, dispossess, rob
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deprive of rights, deprive someone of, deprive freedom, sleep deprived
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The distance from the top to the bottom of something; the intensity or complexity of a subject.
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The diver measured the depth of the ocean trench.
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In great detail or thoroughly.
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deepness, intensity, profoundness, extent, complexity
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shallowness, surface, height
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great depth, depth of knowledge, emotional depth, depth perception
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A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.
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The deputy will lead the meeting in the manager’s absence.
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assistant, representative, delegate, subordinate, second-in-command
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deputy manager, deputy minister, deputy director
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To obtain something from a source.
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Many English words derive from Latin.
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to gain an advantage from something
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obtain, acquire, originate, extract, gain
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derive from, derive meaning, derive benefit
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