Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

verb
/diːˈmoʊbəlaɪz/

To release from military service or to disband troops.

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

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democracy

noun
/dɪˈmɑːkrəsi/

a system of government where citizens exercise power by voting

"Democracy allows people to choose their leaders."

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democrat

noun
/ˈdɛməˌkræt/

a supporter of democracy or a member of the Democratic Party in the US

"He is a strong democrat who believes in equal rights."

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democratic

adjective
/ˌdɛməˈkrætɪk/

relating to or supporting democracy or its principles; characterized by equality and freedom

"The country has a democratic system of government."

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adjective
/ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk/

Relating to the structure of populations, such as age, race, or gender.

"The company conducted a demographic study of its customers."

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noun
ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk trænˈzɪʃən

A shift in population patterns from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops economically

"The demographic transition indicates a shift towards an aging society."

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noun
/ˌdɛm.əˈɡræf.ɪks/

Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

"Demographics help in targeted advertising."

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demolish

verb
/dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/

to destroy completely, especially a building or structure

"The city decided to demolish the old stadium to build a new one."

noun
/ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən/

the act or process of destroying a building or structure

"The demolition of the old factory took several weeks."

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demon

noun
/ˈdiːmən/

an evil spirit or devil

"The story was about a demon who haunted the village."

adjective
/dɪˈmoʊniˌæk/

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

"The soldiers fought with demoniac fury."

adjective
/ˌdɛməˈnaɪəkəl/

characteristic of or resembling a demon; wildly evil

"He gave a demoniacal laugh that terrified everyone."

adjective
/dɪˈmɒnstrəbl/

clearly able to be shown or proven

"There was demonstrable evidence that he was innocent."

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demonstrate

verb
/ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/

to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action

"The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the class."

noun
/ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/

the act of showing something clearly, or a public protest

"The workers organized a demonstration for better wages."

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noun
ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz

The action or process of showing the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence.

"Demonstrations occurred on March 11."

adjective
/dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/

openly showing feelings, especially affection or emotion

"She was very demonstrative with her affection towards her friends."

noun
/ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtər/

a person who shows how something works or takes part in a public protest

"The demonstrators marched peacefully through the city streets."

verb
/dɪˈmɔrəˌlaɪz/

to cause someone to lose confidence or hope

"The constant criticism demoralized the young athlete."

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demote

verb
/dɪˈmoʊt/

to reduce to a lower rank or position

"The manager decided to demote the employee for poor performance."

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demotic

adjective
/dɪˈmɒtɪk/

relating to ordinary people or everyday language

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

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demur

verb
/dɪˈmɜːr/

to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance

"She agreed to help without demur."

adjective
/dɪˈmjʊər/

reserved, modest, and shy

"She gave him a demure smile."

noun
/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."

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Den

noun
/den/

a wild animal's lair or home; a small room used for relaxation

"The bear returned to its den for winter hibernation."

verb
/diːˈnæʃənəlaɪz/

to transfer ownership from the government to private individuals or companies

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

adjective
/ˈdɛndrɔɪd/

tree-shaped or branching like a tree

"The coral has a dendroid structure."

noun
/dɛnˈdrɒlədʒi/

the scientific study of trees and woody plants

"He is studying dendrology at the university."

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Denial

noun
/dɪˈnaɪəl/

a statement that something is not true; the refusal to accept or believe something

"His denial of the accusations surprised everyone."

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denigrate

verb
/ˈdɛnɪˌɡreɪt/

to criticize unfairly; to belittle or disparage someone or something

"He was quick to denigrate the achievements of his colleagues."

noun
/ˈdɛnɪmz/

pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans

"He wore blue denims with a white shirt."

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noun
/ˈdɛnɪzən/

an inhabitant or resident of a particular place

"The forest is home to many nocturnal denizens."

verb
/dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪt/

to give a name or designation to something

"The currency was denominated in dollars."

noun
/dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church; a unit of value or currency

"The church belongs to a Protestant denomination."

noun
/dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtər/

the number below the line in a fraction; a common factor in a situation

"In the fraction 3/4, the number 4 is the denominator."

noun
/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."

verb
/dɪˈnəʊt/

To be a sign of; to indicate or mean something.

"A red flag denotes danger."

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noun
/ˌdeɪnuːˈmɒ̃/

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

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

verb
/dɪˈnaʊns/

To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.

"The leader denounced corruption in his speech."

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dense

adjective
/dɛns/

Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.

"The forest was so dense that little sunlight reached the ground."

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adverb
/ˈdens.li/

in a dense manner; closely packed; thickly

"The forest was densely packed with tall trees."

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Density

noun
/ˈdɛnsɪti/

the degree of compactness or thickness of a substance or object

"The density of water is higher than that of air."

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dent

noun/verb
/dɛnt/

a small hollow mark on the surface of something; to make a small hollow mark

"The accident left a dent in the car door."

adjective
/ˈdɛntəl/

relating to teeth or dentistry

"She goes for a dental checkup every six months."

noun
/ˈdɛntɪfrɪs/

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

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

noun
/ˈden.tɪst/

a medical professional who treats teeth and oral health

"I need to visit the dentist for a regular checkup."

verb
/dɪˈnjuːd/

to strip something of its covering, possessions, or assets

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

noun
/dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

the public condemnation or accusation of someone or something

"The journalist's article was a strong denunciation of corruption."

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deny

verb
/dɪˈnaɪ/

to refuse to accept or admit something; to declare something untrue

"He denied stealing the money."

noun
/diˈoʊ.dər.ənt/

a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors

"She applied deodorant before going to the gym to stay fresh during workout."