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debilitating definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪˈbɪlɪteɪtɪŋ/

causing serious weakness or incapacity

"He suffers from a debilitating disease."

debunk definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/diːˈbʌŋk/

To expose the falseness or exaggeration of a claim, myth, or belief.

"The scientist worked to debunk the myths about vaccines."

decadence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdek.ə.dəns/

Moral or cultural decline characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.

"The novel describes the decadence of the wealthy elite."

decadent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈdɛkədənt/

Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.

"The party was filled with decadent luxury and excess."

Deceit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪˈsiːt/

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

"His career was ruined by lies and deceit."

deceitful definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪˈsiːtfəl/

Deliberately misleading or dishonest.

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

decelerate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/

to reduce speed; to slow down

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

decentralization definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/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."

decentralized definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

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

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

noun C1
/ˈdɛsɪˌbɛl/

a unit used to measure the intensity of sound

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

deciduous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪˈsɪdʒuəs/

trees or plants that shed their leaves annually

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

decimate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/

To destroy or kill a large proportion of something.

"The wildfire decimated the forest."

decimation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌdɛsɪˈmeɪʃən/

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

"The decimation of the city left thousands homeless."

decipher definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪˈsaɪfər/

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

"She managed to decipher the old handwritten letter."

decisiveness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
dɪˈsʌɪsɪvnɪs

The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.

"His decisiveness during the crisis saved the company."

declarative definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/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."

decode definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/diːˈkoʊd/

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

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

decomposition definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌdiː.kɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

the process of decaying or breaking down into simpler parts

"The decomposition of leaves enriches the soil."

decompress definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˌdiː.kəmˈprɛs/

To relax and recover from stress or pressure.

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

Decorum definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪˈkɔːrəm/

behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety

"The students maintained decorum during the ceremony."

decoy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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decoy

noun/verb C1
/ˈdiːkɔɪ/

something or someone used to lure or mislead

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

Decree definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb C1
/dɪˈkriː/

an official order or command, often by authority

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

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decry

verb C1
/dɪˈkraɪ/

to publicly criticize or express strong disapproval of something

"Many activists decry the destruction of the rainforest."

decryption definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪˈkrɪp.ʃən/

The process of converting encrypted information back to its original form

"Decryption of sensitive files requires a secure key."

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deduce

verb C1
/dɪˈdjuːs/

to reach a conclusion by reasoning or inference

"From the evidence, the detective deduced that the suspect was lying."

deem definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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deem

verb C1
/diːm/

to regard or consider in a specified way

"The project was deemed a success by the board."

deface definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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deface

verb C1
/dɪˈfeɪs/

to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it

"The vandals defaced the wall with graffiti."

defamation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/

the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements

"The newspaper was sued for defamation of character."

defame definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪˈfeɪm/

to harm someone's reputation by spreading false information

"He was defamed by malicious rumors."

defeatist definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, adjective C1
/dɪˈfiːtɪst/

A person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure; showing a tendency to expect defeat.

"His defeatist attitude discouraged the rest of the team."

defection definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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defection

noun C1
/dɪˈfɛkʃən/

The act of abandoning one’s country, cause, or group in favor of another.

"The politician’s defection shocked his supporters."

Defendant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪˈfɛndənt/

An individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.

"The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges."

defensible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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defensible

adjective C1
/dɪˈfɛnsəbəl/

Capable of being protected against attack or criticism; justifiable.

"Her decision was legally defensible."

deference definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdɛfərəns/

Polite submission or respect for someone else's opinion or judgment.

"She showed great deference to her elders."

defiance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪˈfaɪəns/

Open resistance or bold disobedience.

"The protest was an act of defiance against injustice."

Defiant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪˈfaɪ.ənt/

showing open resistance or bold disobedience

"The child was defiant when told to clean his room."

Deficiency definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

a lack or shortage of something that is necessary

"The doctor diagnosed him with a vitamin D deficiency."

Deficient definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

not having enough of something that is essential

"The soil is deficient in nutrients."

defile definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪˈfaɪl/

to pollute, corrupt, or make dirty

"The river was defiled by industrial waste."

deflation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
dɪˈfleɪʃən

Reduction of the general level of prices in an economy.

"Deflation often leads to decreased consumer spending."

deflect definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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deflect

verb C1
/dɪˈflɛkt/

to cause something to change direction; to avoid answering directly

"The shield deflected the incoming arrow."

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deforest

verb C1
/diːˈfɒrɪst/

to clear an area of trees, usually on a large scale

"The region has been heavily deforested for agriculture."

deform definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪˈfɔːrm/

to change the normal shape or structure of something by twisting or distorting it

"Excessive heat can deform plastic containers."

Deformity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪˈfɔːrməti/

an abnormality or distortion in the shape or structure of a body part

"The child was born with a minor hand deformity."

defraud definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪˈfrɔːd/

to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception

"The company was accused of trying to defraud investors."

deft definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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deft

adjective C1
/dɛft/

Demonstrating skill and cleverness in movement or action.

"The pianist's deft fingers moved across the keys with ease."

defunct definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪˈfʌŋkt/

No longer existing, operating, or functioning.

"The company became defunct after the financial crisis."

defuse definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/diːˈfjuːz/

To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.

"The negotiator helped defuse the tense situation."

degenerate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb/adjective C1
/dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.

"The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos."

degeneration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˌdɪdʒɪˈnɛəreɪʃən

The process of decline or deterioration in structure or function.

"The degeneration of brain cells leads to cognitive decline."