Vocabularios

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noun B2
/ˈdæf.ə.dɪl/

A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings

"The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow."

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Dam

noun B2
/dæm/

a barrier built to hold back water and raise its level

"The dam provides electricity to nearby towns."

damaging definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

causing harm or injury

"The storm caused damaging effects to the crops."

damp definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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damp

adjective B2
/dæmp/

slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way

"The room felt cold and damp after the rain."

Daring definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈderɪŋ/

Willing to take risks; bold and adventurous.

"Her daring plan surprised everyone."

darken definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈdɑːrkən/

to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light

"The clouds began to darken the sky before the storm."

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dart

verb, noun B2
/dɑːrt/

to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target

"The cat darted across the street to avoid the car."

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dash

verb B2
/dæʃ/

to move quickly and suddenly; to strike or break something violently

"She dashed across the street to catch the bus."

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noun B2
/ˈdeɪ.tə briːtʃ/

Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation

"A data breach exposed millions of users' passwords."

database definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/

a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically

"The company's customer details are stored in a secure database."

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Dawn

noun, verb B2
/dɔːn/

The first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; to begin or become apparent.

"Hope began to dawn in her heart after hearing the good news."

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verb B2
/ˈdæzəl/

to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill

"The magician's tricks dazzled the audience."

adjective B2
/ˈdæz.lɪŋ/

extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning

"The dazzling lights of the city amazed the tourists."

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Deadly

adjective B2
/ˈdedli/

causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous

"The snake's bite is deadly to humans."

dealer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈdiːlər/

a person or business that buys and sells goods; someone who distributes

"The car dealer offered a discount to attract customers."

Dealing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈdiː.lɪŋ/

business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations

"His fair dealing with customers earned him an excellent reputation."

debatable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

open to discussion or doubt; not certain

"It is debatable whether the policy will work."

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Debit

noun B2
/ˈdeb.ɪt/

an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account

"The bank showed a debit of fifty dollars from my checking account."

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noun B2
/dəˈbriː/

Scattered fragments of waste, remains, or broken pieces.

"The streets were filled with debris after the storm."

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debut

noun, verb B2
/ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.

"The young actor made his debut on the big stage."

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Decay

verb, noun B2
/dɪˈkeɪ/

The process of rotting or decomposition; to decline in quality or strength.

"The abandoned house slowly began to decay."

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verb B2
/dɪˈsiːv/

To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

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

Decency definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈdiːsənsi/

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

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

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Deception

noun B2
/dɪˈsep.ʃən/

the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived

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

adjective B2
/dɪˈsɛptɪv/

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

"Appearances can be deceptive."

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noun B2
/ˈdɛsɪməl/

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

"The number 0.75 is a decimal."

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adjective B2
/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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deck

noun B2
/dɛk/

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

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

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noun B2
/ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃən/

a formal or explicit statement or announcement

"The president made a declaration of independence."

dedicate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

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

"She dedicated her life to helping the poor."

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noun B2
/ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/

the quality of being committed to a task or purpose

"Her dedication to her studies earned her top grades."

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noun B2
/dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.

"His deduction from the evidence was accurate."

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Deed

noun B2
/diːd/

an action, especially a good or evil one

"His deed of kindness will never be forgotten."

noun B2
/diːp ˈkʌlər/

a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color

"The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect."

deep sea definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/diːp siː/

The deep parts of the sea or ocean, typically beyond the continental shelf.

"Many deep-sea creatures produce bioluminescence for survival."

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default

noun, verb B2
/dɪˈfɔːlt/

failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan

"The company defaulted on its loan payments."

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Defect

noun, verb B2
/ˈdiːfɛkt/ (noun), /dɪˈfɛkt/ (verb)

A shortcoming, imperfection, or flaw; or to abandon a cause or group for another.

"The engineer found a defect in the software code."

adjective B2
/dɪˈfektɪv/

having faults or defects; imperfect

"The defective product was returned to the store."

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defender

noun B2
/dɪˈfɛndər/

a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack

"The defender blocked the shot and saved the goal."

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Defensive

adjective B2
/dɪˈfɛnsɪv/

Intended to protect or defend; behaving in a way to guard against criticism or attack.

"He became defensive when asked about his mistake."

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verb B2
/dɪˈfɜːr/

To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.

"The meeting was deferred until next week."

Deficit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈdɛfɪsɪt/

The amount by which something, especially money, is too small or lacking.

"The government is trying to reduce the budget deficit."

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adjective B2
/dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/

serving as a final or most authoritative form; conclusive and decisive

"The committee reached a definitive agreement on the policy."

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noun B2
/ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən/

The action of clearing a wide area of trees; removal of forests.

"Deforestation leads to habitat loss and climate change."

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defy

verb B2
/dɪˈfaɪ/

To openly resist or refuse to obey.

"The protesters chose to defy the government's orders."

dehydration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌdiː.haɪˈdreɪʃən/

A condition in which the body or tissue lacks adequate water content.

"Dehydration can lead to fatigue and confusion."

Delegate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B2
/ˈdɛlɪɡət/ (noun), /ˈdɛlɪɡeɪt/ (verb)

as a noun: a person appointed to represent others; as a verb: to entrust a task or responsibility to another

"The manager decided to delegate tasks to his team members."

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noun B2
/ˌdɛlɪˈɡeɪʃən/

the act of giving someone else responsibility for something

"The manager made a delegation of tasks to the team."

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adjective, verb B2
/dɪˈlɪbərət/ (adj), /dɪˈlɪbəreɪt/ (verb)

done consciously and intentionally; to consider or discuss something carefully

"The committee will deliberate on the proposal tomorrow."

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adverb B2
/dɪˈlɪbərətli/

Done on purpose; intentionally.

"She deliberately ignored his question."