Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/dɪˈsiːt/

The act of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.

"His career was ruined by lies and deceit."

adjective
/dɪˈsiːtfəl/

Deliberately misleading or dishonest.

"She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth."

verb
/dɪˈsiːv/

To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

"He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story."

verb
/dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/

to reduce speed; to slow down

"The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light."

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december

noun
/dɪˈsɛmbər/

the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

"December is usually cold in many countries."

noun
/ˈdiːsənsi/

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

"She showed great decency by helping the stranger in need."

adjective
/ˈdiːsənt/

conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality

"He found a decent job after months of searching."

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noun
/diːˌsen.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

the transfer of authority from central to local government; distribution of power

"The decentralization of government services improved efficiency at the local level."

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adjective
/diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.

"The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels."

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Deception

noun
/dɪˈsep.ʃən/

the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived

"The magician's deception amazed the audience with seemingly impossible tricks."

adjective
/dɪˈsɛptɪv/

Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.

"Appearances can be deceptive."

noun
/ˈdɛsɪˌbɛl/

a unit used to measure the intensity of sound

"The noise level in the factory exceeded 90 decibels."

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verb
/dɪˈsaɪd/

To make a choice or judgment about something.

"She decided to study abroad after graduation."

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adjective
/dɪˈsɪdʒuəs/

trees or plants that shed their leaves annually

"Maple trees are deciduous and lose their leaves in autumn."

noun
/ˈdɛsɪməl/

A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.

"The number 0.75 is a decimal."

verb
/ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/

To destroy or kill a large proportion of something.

"The wildfire decimated the forest."

noun
/ˌdɛsɪˈmeɪʃən/

The act of destroying or killing a large proportion of something.

"The decimation of the city left thousands homeless."

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verb
/dɪˈsaɪfər/

To make sense of something difficult to read or understand; to decode.

"She managed to decipher the old handwritten letter."

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Decision

noun
/dɪˈsɪʒən/

A conclusion or choice made after consideration.

"She made a quick decision to accept the job offer."

noun
/dɪˈsɪʒənˌmeɪkɪŋ/

the process of making decisions, especially important or business-related decisions

"The CEO's decision-making was crucial for the success of the company."

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noun
/dɪˈsɪʒənz/

A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action or process of deciding something.

"Making the right decisions in time was key to the project's success."

adjective
/dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.

"Her decisive action saved the company from collapse."

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noun
dɪˈsʌɪsɪvnɪs

The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.

"His decisiveness during the crisis saved the company."

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deck

noun
/dɛk/

A flat surface or platform, often on a ship or building.

"We enjoyed the sunset from the upper deck of the ferry."

verb
/dɪˈkleɪm/

to speak aloud in a formal, passionate, or theatrical way

"The actor declaimed his lines with great intensity."

noun
/ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/

a formal speech delivered with rhetorical or dramatic effect

"Her declamation captivated the audience at the competition."

adjective
/dɪˈklæməˌtɔri/

speaking in a loud, rhetorical, or dramatic way

"The politician’s declamatory style impressed some but irritated others."

noun
/ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃən/

a formal or explicit statement or announcement

"The president made a declaration of independence."

adjective
/dɪˈklærətɪv/

relating to a statement that declares something; in grammar, a sentence that makes a statement

"A declarative sentence simply states a fact or opinion."

verb
/dɪˈklɛər/

To announce something formally or officially.

"The government declared a state of emergency."

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verb
/dɪˈklaɪn/

To refuse politely or to decrease in strength, quality, or number.

"She declined the invitation to the party."

noun
/dɪˈklɪvɪti/

a downward slope of ground

"They carefully climbed down the declivity of the hill."

verb
/diːˈkoʊd/

to convert a coded message into a readable form; to interpret meaning

"The software can decode the hidden message within seconds."

adjective
/ˌdeɪ.kɒlˈteɪ/

of a woman's dress or top, cut low so as to reveal the neck and upper chest

"She wore a decollete gown to the party."

noun
/ˌdiː.kɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

the process of decaying or breaking down into simpler parts

"The decomposition of leaves enriches the soil."

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verb
/ˌdiː.kəmˈprɛs/

To relax and recover from stress or pressure.

"Taking deep breaths helps to decompress after a stressful day."

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verb
/ˈdɛkəreɪt/

to make something look more attractive by adding ornaments or color

"They decorated the hall with balloons and lights for the party."

noun
/ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify

"The Christmas decoration transformed the ordinary room into a festive wonderland."

adjective
/ˈdekərəs/

showing proper and polite behavior; marked by good taste

"The audience gave a decorous applause after the performance."

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noun
/dɪˈkɔːrəm/

behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety

"The students maintained decorum during the ceremony."

adjective
/dɪˈkɔːrəs/

characterized by propriety, good taste, and proper manners

"She maintained a decourous silence during the ceremony."

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decoy

noun/verb
/ˈdiːkɔɪ/

something or someone used to lure or mislead

"The hunters used a wooden duck as a decoy."

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decrease

verb/noun
/ˈdiːkriːs/ (noun), /dɪˈkriːs/ (verb)

To become or make something smaller or fewer in number, amount, or degree.

"The population of the town has decreased over the years."

noun/verb
/dɪˈkriː/

an official order or command, often by authority

"The king issued a decree banning hunting in the forest."

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decrepit

adjective
/dɪˈkrɛpɪt/

worn out or weakened by age or neglect

"The decrepit old house was on the verge of collapse."

noun
/dɪˈkrɛpɪˌtjuːd/

the state of being old, weak, and worn out

"The once-great empire fell into decrepitude."

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decry

verb
/dɪˈkraɪ/

to publicly criticize or express strong disapproval of something

"Many activists decry the destruction of the rainforest."

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noun
/dɪˈkrɪp.ʃən/

The process of converting encrypted information back to its original form

"Decryption of sensitive files requires a secure key."

verb
/ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person

"She dedicated her life to helping the poor."

adjective
/ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/

devoted to a cause, task, or purpose

"She is a dedicated teacher who goes above and beyond for her students."