Vokabulare

Englisches Vokabelwörterbuch | Wortbedeutungen, Definitionen & Beispiele

verb C2
/dɪˈfoʊlieɪt/

to strip leaves from a tree, plant, or area, often using chemicals

"The farmers defoliated the fields before harvest."

defray definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/dɪˈfreɪ/

to provide money to pay the costs of something

"The grant will help defray the cost of education."

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defrock

verb C2
/diːˈfrɑːk/

to officially remove a priest or minister from their position and authority

"The church decided to defrock the priest after the scandal."

deftness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdɛftnəs/

Skillfulness and quickness in action or thought.

"Her deftness with words impressed the audience."

degeneracy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dɪˈdʒɛnərəsi/

The state of decline or deterioration, often in moral, cultural, or physical qualities.

"The novel portrays the moral degeneracy of a corrupt society."

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deify

verb C2
/ˈdiːɪfaɪ/

to treat or worship someone or something as a god

"Some fans deify their favorite celebrities."

deign definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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deign

verb C2
/deɪn/

to do something considered beneath one's dignity

"The king did not deign to reply to the commoner."

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deist

noun C2
/ˈdiːɪst/

a person who believes in the existence of a supreme being but rejects organized religion

"The philosopher identified himself as a deist."

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verb C2
/dɪˈdʒɛkt/

to make someone feel sad, depressed, or dispirited

"The news of his failure seemed to deject him deeply."

dejection definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

a state of sadness, depression, or low spirits

"She sat in a state of dejection after hearing the bad news."

delectable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/dɪˈlɛktəbl̩/

delicious or highly enjoyable

"The restaurant served a delectable meal."

delectation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən/

great pleasure or delight

"She read the story aloud for the delectation of her friends."

deleterious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌdɛlɪˈtɪəriəs/

causing harm or damage

"Smoking has deleterious effects on health."

delimit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/diːˈlɪmɪt/

to fix the boundaries or limits of something

"The treaty was signed to delimit the borders of the two countries."

delineation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/

the precise description, drawing, or outlining of something

"The artist’s delineation of the landscape was remarkably accurate."

deliquesce definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛs/

to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air

"The salt began to deliquesce after being left in the humid room."

deliquescent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛsənt/

tending to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air

"Sugar is not deliquescent, but salt can be."

delusive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/dɪˈluːsɪv/

Giving a false or misleading impression; deceptive.

"His promises turned out to be delusive and untrustworthy."

delusory definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/dɪˈluːsəri/

Based on illusion; not real.

"He was filled with delusory hopes of becoming famous overnight."

verb C2
/diːˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

To remove or reduce the magnetic properties of something.

"The technician demagnetized the old cassette tape."

demesne definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dɪˈmeɪn/

Land attached to a manor and retained for the owner's use.

"The castle was surrounded by its vast demesne."

demobilize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/diːˈmoʊbəlaɪz/

To release from military service or to disband troops.

"The government decided to demobilize the army after the war."

demoniac definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/dɪˈmoʊniˌæk/

possessed, produced, or influenced by a demon; frenzied or violent

"The soldiers fought with demoniac fury."

demoniacal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌdɛməˈnaɪəkəl/

characteristic of or resembling a demon; wildly evil

"He gave a demoniacal laugh that terrified everyone."

demotic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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demotic

adjective C2
/dɪˈmɒtɪk/

relating to ordinary people or everyday language

"The poet used demotic language to connect with common readers."

demur definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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demur

verb C2
/dɪˈmɜːr/

to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance

"She agreed to help without demur."

demure definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/dɪˈmjʊər/

reserved, modest, and shy

"She gave him a demure smile."

demurrage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ/

a charge payable to the owner of a ship or vehicle for not loading or unloading on time

"The company had to pay demurrage for delaying the unloading of goods."

verb C2
/diːˈnæʃənəlaɪz/

to transfer ownership from the government to private individuals or companies

"The government decided to denationalize the bank to encourage private investment."

dendroid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈdɛndrɔɪd/

tree-shaped or branching like a tree

"The coral has a dendroid structure."

dendrology definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dɛnˈdrɒlədʒi/

the scientific study of trees and woody plants

"He is studying dendrology at the university."

denizen definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdɛnɪzən/

an inhabitant or resident of a particular place

"The forest is home to many nocturnal denizens."

denominate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪt/

to give a name or designation to something

"The currency was denominated in dollars."

noun C2
/ˌdiːnəʊˈteɪʃən/

The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

"The denotation of the word 'rose' is a type of flower."

denouement definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌdeɪnuːˈmɒ̃/

The final resolution or conclusion of a story, drama, or complicated situation.

"The novel's denouement was both surprising and satisfying."

dentifrice definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈdɛntɪfrɪs/

a substance such as powder, paste, or liquid used to clean teeth

"He bought a new herbal dentifrice from the pharmacy."

verb C2
/dɪˈnjuːd/

to strip something of its covering, possessions, or assets

"The forest was denuded of trees by illegal logging."

verb C2
/ˈdɛpɪleɪt/

to remove hair from the skin, especially by mechanical or chemical means

"She decided to depilate her legs before the event."

deponent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dɪˈpoʊnənt/

A person who gives testimony under oath, especially in a written deposition.

"The deponent confirmed the accuracy of the statement during the trial."

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depopulate

verb C2
/diːˈpɒpjʊˌleɪt/

To reduce the number of people living in a place.

"The war threatened to depopulate the once-thriving town."

noun C2
/dɪˈpɔːrtmənt/

A person's behavior or manners, especially in a formal situation.

"Her deportment during the ceremony impressed everyone."

noun C2
/dɪˈpɑːzɪtər/

a person who places money in a bank or financial institution

"The bank provides insurance to protect depositors’ funds."

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verb C2
/dɪˈpreɪv/

to corrupt morally; to make someone immoral or wicked

"The novel was criticized for attempting to deprave the minds of young readers."

depravity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/dɪˈprævɪti/

moral corruption; wickedness

"The film portrays the moral depravity of a corrupt society."

deprecatory definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈdɛprɪkətɔːri/

expressing disapproval or belittling

"He gave a deprecatory remark about their performance."

noun C2
/ˌdɛprɪˈdeɪʃən/

An act of attacking or plundering; damage caused by such acts.

"The villagers feared the depredation of wild animals at night."

deputize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈdɛpjʊˌtaɪz/

To appoint someone as a deputy; to act as a substitute or representative.

"The sheriff decided to deputize several locals to help maintain order."

deracinate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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deracinate

verb C2
/dɪˈræsɪˌneɪt/

To uproot something completely; to displace people from their native environment or culture.

"The conflict deracinated many families from their homeland."

dereliction definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌdɛrɪˈlɪkʃən/

the state of being abandoned; neglect of duty

"The officer was charged with dereliction of duty."

derisible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/dɪˈrɪzəbl/

deserving ridicule or mockery

"His excuse was so weak that it was plainly derisible."