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degenerative diseases definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪv dɪˈzizɪz

Medical conditions that involve the deterioration or progressive decline of tissues, organs, or functions

"Degenerative diseases are common in an aging population."

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degradation

noun C1
/ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən/

The process of being degraded, declined, or reduced in quality, dignity, or value.

"Pollution leads to the degradation of the environment."

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degrade

verb C1
/dɪˈɡreɪd/

To lower in dignity, quality, or value; to treat with disrespect or to deteriorate.

"Harsh words can degrade a person's confidence."

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adjective C1
/dɪˈɡreɪdɪd/

Reduced in quality, dignity, or condition.

"The villagers were forced to live in degraded conditions."

dehydrate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/diːˈhaɪdreɪt/

to remove water from something; to lose water or body fluids

"Running in the heat can quickly dehydrate you."

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deity

noun C1
/ˈdeɪ.ə.ti/

a god or goddess

"The temple is dedicated to a Hindu deity."

deliberation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

Long and careful consideration or discussion of a matter.

"The committee engaged in thorough deliberation."

deliberations definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃənz

Long and careful consideration or discussion

"Deliberations on AI governance are ongoing."

Delicacy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdɛlɪkəsi/

a rare or expensive food item; fineness or sensitivity

"Caviar is considered a delicacy in many countries."

delineate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪˈlɪnieɪt/

to describe, portray, or define something precisely and clearly

"The contract clearly delineates the responsibilities of each party."

delirious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪˈlɪriəs/

in an extremely disturbed or excited state of mind, often due to illness or emotion

"He was delirious with fever and kept muttering nonsense."

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delirium

noun C1
/dɪˈlɪriəm/

An acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence.

"The patient experienced delirium after the surgery due to the strong medication."

deltaic landscape definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
delˈteɪɪk ˈlændskeɪp

A geographical area formed by sediment deposits at the mouth of a river, creating a triangular land formation.

"Bangladesh has a unique deltaic landscape."

delude definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪˈluːd/

To mislead someone into believing something that is not true.

"He deluded himself into thinking he could win the race without training."

deluge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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deluge

noun C1
/ˈdɛljuːdʒ/

A severe flood; an overwhelming quantity of something.

"The town was hit by a deluge of rain in just a few hours."

delusion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪˈluːʒən/

A false belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality.

"He lived under the delusion that he was invincible."

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delve

verb C1
/dɛlv/

To investigate deeply; to dig into a subject or area.

"The researcher delved into ancient manuscripts to find clues."

noun C1
/ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/

A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.

"The crowd was swayed by the fiery speeches of the demagogue."

demarcate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈdiːmɑːrˌkeɪt/

to set the boundaries or limits of something

"The land was demarcated with fences to avoid disputes."

Demarcation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌdiː.mɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/

the action of fixing the boundary or limits of something; separation or division

"The demarcation between public and private land was clearly marked."

demean definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪˈmiːn/

to cause someone to lose dignity or respect

"The manager demeaned his employees with rude remarks."

demeanor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/dɪˈmiːnər/

a person's outward behavior or appearance

"Her calm demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting."

noun C1
/dɪˈmiːnər/

a person's outward behavior or appearance

"Her calm demeanour impressed everyone during the meeting."

demented definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪˈmɛntɪd/

behaving irrationally due to mental illness or extreme excitement

"He looked demented after hearing the shocking news."

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Demerit

noun C1
/dɪˈmɛrɪt/

A fault or disadvantage; a mark against a person for misconduct.

"He received a demerit for being late to class."

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demise

noun C1
/dɪˈmaɪz/

Death or end of something, especially the end of an institution or system.

"The sudden demise of the company shocked investors."

demographic transition definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
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."

demolition definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən/

the act or process of destroying a building or structure

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

demonstrable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪˈmɒnstrəbl/

clearly able to be shown or proven

"There was demonstrable evidence that he was innocent."

demonstrative definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/

openly showing feelings, especially affection or emotion

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

demonstrator definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtər/

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

"The demonstrators marched peacefully through the city streets."

demoralize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪˈmɔrəˌlaɪz/

to cause someone to lose confidence or hope

"The constant criticism demoralized the young athlete."

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demote

verb C1
/dɪˈmoʊt/

to reduce to a lower rank or position

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

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denigrate

verb C1
/ˈdɛnɪˌɡreɪt/

to criticize unfairly; to belittle or disparage someone or something

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

noun C1
/dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

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

"The church belongs to a Protestant denomination."

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verb C1
/dɪˈnəʊt/

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

"A red flag denotes danger."

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dent

noun/verb C1
/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."

noun C1
/dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

the public condemnation or accusation of someone or something

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

verb C1
/dɪˈpliːt/

to reduce the quantity or supply of something

"The long war has depleted the country's resources."

depletion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
dɪˈpliː.ʃən

Reduction in the number or quantity of something.

"Overfishing has led to the depletion of marine life."

deplorable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪˈplɔːrəbl/

deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality

"The refugees were living in deplorable conditions."

deplore definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/dɪˈplɔːr/

to feel or express strong disapproval of something

"The community deplored the act of violence."

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deport

verb C1
/dɪˈpɔːrt/

To expel a foreigner from a country, usually for legal or political reasons.

"The government decided to deport the illegal immigrants."

noun C1
/ˌdiːpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

The act of expelling a foreigner from a country.

"The deportation of hundreds of workers sparked international criticism."

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depose

verb C1
/dɪˈpoʊz/

to remove someone from office or power, especially suddenly and forcefully

"The rebels managed to depose the dictator after years of unrest."

deposition definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌdepəˈzɪʃən/

the act of removing someone from office, or the process of giving sworn evidence

"The lawyer took the witness’s deposition before the trial."

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depository

noun C1
/dɪˈpɑːzətɔːri/

a place where things are stored or deposited, especially financial assets

"The national depository safeguards all government bonds."

adjective C1
/dɪˈpreɪvd/

morally corrupt or wicked

"The film depicts the life of a depraved criminal."

deprecate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈdɛprɪˌkeɪt/

to express disapproval of something

"The teacher deprecated the use of slang in academic essays."

verb C1
/dɪˈpriːʃieɪt/

to reduce in value over time

"Cars tend to depreciate quickly in their first few years."