Vocabulary Cards C2
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C2 adjective
demoniac
demoníaco
Meaning
possessed, produced, or influenced by a demon; frenzied or violent
Example
The soldiers fought with demoniac fury.
C2 adjective
demoniacal
demoníaco
Meaning
characteristic of or resembling a demon; wildly evil
Example
He gave a demoniacal laugh that terrified everyone.
C2 adjective
demotic
relacionado con el lenguaje común
Meaning
relating to ordinary people or everyday language
Example
The poet used demotic language to connect with common readers.
C2 verb
demur
objetar
Meaning
to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance
Example
She agreed to help without demur.
C2 adjective
demure
reservado
Meaning
reserved, modest, and shy
Example
She gave him a demure smile.
C2 noun
demurrage
demurrage
Meaning
a charge payable to the owner of a ship or vehicle for not loading or unloading on time
Example
The company had to pay demurrage for delaying the unloading of goods.
C2 verb
denationalize
desnacionalizar
Meaning
to transfer ownership from the government to private individuals or companies
Example
The government decided to denationalize the bank to encourage private investment.
C2 adjective
dendroid
en forma de árbol
Meaning
tree-shaped or branching like a tree
Example
The coral has a dendroid structure.
C2 noun
dendrology
dendrología
Meaning
the scientific study of trees and woody plants
Example
He is studying dendrology at the university.
C2 noun
denizen
habitante
Meaning
an inhabitant or resident of a particular place
Example
The forest is home to many nocturnal denizens.
C2 verb
denominate
denominar
Meaning
to give a name or designation to something
Example
The currency was denominated in dollars.
C2 noun
denotation
denotación
Meaning
The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
Example
The denotation of the word 'rose' is a type of flower.
C2 noun
denouement
desenlace
Meaning
The final resolution or conclusion of a story, drama, or complicated situation.
Example
The novel's denouement was both surprising and satisfying.
C2 noun
dentifrice
dentífrico
Meaning
a substance such as powder, paste, or liquid used to clean teeth
Example
He bought a new herbal dentifrice from the pharmacy.
C2 verb
denude
despojar
Meaning
to strip something of its covering, possessions, or assets
Example
The forest was denuded of trees by illegal logging.
C2 verb
depilate
depilar
Meaning
to remove hair from the skin, especially by mechanical or chemical means
Example
She decided to depilate her legs before the event.
C2 noun
deponent
deponente
Meaning
A person who gives testimony under oath, especially in a written deposition.
Example
The deponent confirmed the accuracy of the statement during the trial.
C2 verb
depopulate
despoblar
Meaning
To reduce the number of people living in a place.
Example
The war threatened to depopulate the once-thriving town.
C2 noun
deportment
comportamiento
Meaning
A person's behavior or manners, especially in a formal situation.
Example
Her deportment during the ceremony impressed everyone.
C2 noun
depositor
depositante
Meaning
a person who places money in a bank or financial institution
Example
The bank provides insurance to protect depositors’ funds.
C2 verb
deprave
depravar
Meaning
to corrupt morally; to make someone immoral or wicked
Example
The novel was criticized for attempting to deprave the minds of young readers.
C2 noun
depravity
depravación
Meaning
moral corruption; wickedness
Example
The film portrays the moral depravity of a corrupt society.
C2 adjective
deprecatory
despectivo
Meaning
expressing disapproval or belittling
Example
He gave a deprecatory remark about their performance.
C2 noun
depredation
despojo
Meaning
An act of attacking or plundering; damage caused by such acts.
Example
The villagers feared the depredation of wild animals at night.