CEFR Level
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."
the act of giving someone else responsibility for something
"The manager made a delegation of tasks to the team."
done consciously and intentionally; to consider or discuss something carefully
"The committee will deliberate on the proposal tomorrow."
Done on purpose; intentionally.
"She deliberately ignored his question."
Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.
"The vase is very delicate, so handle it with care."
A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets.
"The Nile Delta is one of the most fertile regions in Egypt."
a supporter of democracy or a member of the Democratic Party in the US
"He is a strong democrat who believes in equal rights."
Relating to the structure of populations, such as age, race, or gender.
"The company conducted a demographic study of its customers."
Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
"Demographics help in targeted advertising."
to destroy completely, especially a building or structure
"The city decided to demolish the old stadium to build a new one."
an evil spirit or devil
"The story was about a demon who haunted the village."
a wild animal's lair or home; a small room used for relaxation
"The bear returned to its den for winter hibernation."
a statement that something is not true; the refusal to accept or believe something
"His denial of the accusations surprised everyone."
pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans
"He wore blue denims with a white shirt."
the number below the line in a fraction; a common factor in a situation
"In the fraction 3/4, the number 4 is the denominator."
To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.
"The leader denounced corruption in his speech."
Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.
"The forest was so dense that little sunlight reached the ground."
in a dense manner; closely packed; thickly
"The forest was densely packed with tall trees."
the degree of compactness or thickness of a substance or object
"The density of water is higher than that of air."
relating to teeth or dentistry
"She goes for a dental checkup every six months."
a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors
"She applied deodorant before going to the gym to stay fresh during workout."
able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable
"She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines."
the state of relying on or needing someone or something
"His dependence on his parents was growing as he couldn't find a job."
Relying on someone or something else for support or help.
"Children are dependent on their parents for care."
to represent or show something in a picture, story, or other art form
"The painting depicts a beautiful sunset over the sea."
to move into position for action, especially troops or resources
"The general decided to deploy more soldiers to the border."
the action of moving or positioning something into place for use
"The deployment of the new software was completed successfully."
to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally
"She deposited $500 into her savings account."
To make someone feel sad or without hope; to reduce the level or strength of something.
"The gloomy weather tends to depress people."
Feeling very sad and without hope; in a state of unhappiness.
"She felt depressed after losing her job."
A state of severe sadness or hopelessness; also a prolonged downturn in economic activity.
"She has been battling depression for several months."
to take something away from someone, or prevent them from having it
"The new law may deprive people of their rights."
The distance from the top to the bottom of something; the intensity or complexity of a subject.
"The diver measured the depth of the ocean trench."
A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.
"The deputy will lead the meeting in the manager’s absence."
To obtain something from a source.
"Many English words derive from Latin."
Developed or obtained from something else; not original.
"The word is derived from Latin."
To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.
"The hikers descended the steep mountain path."
A person who is descended from a particular ancestor.
"She is a descendant of a famous poet."
Moving downward; going down or descending.
"The river followed a descendent course toward the valley."
the action of moving downward, falling, or dropping; ancestry or origin
"The climbers began their descent from the mountain peak."
Empty of people; abandoned.
"The village looked completely deserted after the storm."
to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone
"The committee will designate a new chairperson next week."
worth having or wanting; attractive
"The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views."
The complete loss or absence of hope.
"She was in deep despair after losing her job."
Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with.
"He was desperate to find a job before his savings ran out."
in a way that shows despair or great need
"He called for help desperately after the accident."
To feel contempt or a deep dislike for someone or something.
"She despises dishonesty in any form."
The events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future; fate.
"She believed it was her destiny to become a doctor."
Causing great and irreparable harm or damage.
"Hurricanes are often destructive to coastal cities."
to separate or remove something from something else
"She detached the page from the notebook."
