CEFR Level
Medical conditions that involve the deterioration or progressive decline of tissues, organs, or functions
"Degenerative diseases are common in an aging population."
The process of being degraded, declined, or reduced in quality, dignity, or value.
"Pollution leads to the degradation of the environment."
To lower in dignity, quality, or value; to treat with disrespect or to deteriorate.
"Harsh words can degrade a person's confidence."
Reduced in quality, dignity, or condition.
"The villagers were forced to live in degraded conditions."
to remove water from something; to lose water or body fluids
"Running in the heat can quickly dehydrate you."
a god or goddess
"The temple is dedicated to a Hindu deity."
Long and careful consideration or discussion of a matter.
"The committee engaged in thorough deliberation."
Long and careful consideration or discussion
"Deliberations on AI governance are ongoing."
a rare or expensive food item; fineness or sensitivity
"Caviar is considered a delicacy in many countries."
to describe, portray, or define something precisely and clearly
"The contract clearly delineates the responsibilities of each party."
in an extremely disturbed or excited state of mind, often due to illness or emotion
"He was delirious with fever and kept muttering nonsense."
An acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence.
"The patient experienced delirium after the surgery due to the strong medication."
A geographical area formed by sediment deposits at the mouth of a river, creating a triangular land formation.
"Bangladesh has a unique deltaic landscape."
To mislead someone into believing something that is not true.
"He deluded himself into thinking he could win the race without training."
A severe flood; an overwhelming quantity of something.
"The town was hit by a deluge of rain in just a few hours."
A false belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality.
"He lived under the delusion that he was invincible."
To investigate deeply; to dig into a subject or area.
"The researcher delved into ancient manuscripts to find clues."
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."
to set the boundaries or limits of something
"The land was demarcated with fences to avoid disputes."
the action of fixing the boundary or limits of something; separation or division
"The demarcation between public and private land was clearly marked."
to cause someone to lose dignity or respect
"The manager demeaned his employees with rude remarks."
a person's outward behavior or appearance
"Her calm demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting."
a person's outward behavior or appearance
"Her calm demeanour impressed everyone during the meeting."
behaving irrationally due to mental illness or extreme excitement
"He looked demented after hearing the shocking news."
A fault or disadvantage; a mark against a person for misconduct.
"He received a demerit for being late to class."
Death or end of something, especially the end of an institution or system.
"The sudden demise of the company shocked investors."
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."
the act or process of destroying a building or structure
"The demolition of the old factory took several weeks."
clearly able to be shown or proven
"There was demonstrable evidence that he was innocent."
openly showing feelings, especially affection or emotion
"She was very demonstrative with her affection towards her friends."
a person who shows how something works or takes part in a public protest
"The demonstrators marched peacefully through the city streets."
to cause someone to lose confidence or hope
"The constant criticism demoralized the young athlete."
to reduce to a lower rank or position
"The manager decided to demote the employee for poor performance."
to criticize unfairly; to belittle or disparage someone or something
"He was quick to denigrate the achievements of his colleagues."
a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church; a unit of value or currency
"The church belongs to a Protestant denomination."
To be a sign of; to indicate or mean something.
"A red flag denotes danger."
a small hollow mark on the surface of something; to make a small hollow mark
"The accident left a dent in the car door."
the public condemnation or accusation of someone or something
"The journalist's article was a strong denunciation of corruption."
to reduce the quantity or supply of something
"The long war has depleted the country's resources."
Reduction in the number or quantity of something.
"Overfishing has led to the depletion of marine life."
deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality
"The refugees were living in deplorable conditions."
to feel or express strong disapproval of something
"The community deplored the act of violence."
To expel a foreigner from a country, usually for legal or political reasons.
"The government decided to deport the illegal immigrants."
The act of expelling a foreigner from a country.
"The deportation of hundreds of workers sparked international criticism."
to remove someone from office or power, especially suddenly and forcefully
"The rebels managed to depose the dictator after years of unrest."
the act of removing someone from office, or the process of giving sworn evidence
"The lawyer took the witness’s deposition before the trial."
a place where things are stored or deposited, especially financial assets
"The national depository safeguards all government bonds."
morally corrupt or wicked
"The film depicts the life of a depraved criminal."
to express disapproval of something
"The teacher deprecated the use of slang in academic essays."
to reduce in value over time
"Cars tend to depreciate quickly in their first few years."
