Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
To expose the falseness or exaggeration of a claim, myth, or belief.
"The scientist worked to debunk the myths about vaccines."
The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.
"The young actor made his debut on the big stage."
A young woman making her first formal appearance in society.
"The debutante wore a white gown at the ball."
A period of ten years.
"The country has changed a lot in the past decade."
Moral or cultural decline characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.
"The novel describes the decadence of the wealthy elite."
Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.
"The party was filled with decadent luxury and excess."
A polygon with ten sides and ten angles.
"The geometry teacher drew a perfect decagon on the board."
A metric unit of mass equal to ten grams.
"The package weighed exactly one decagram."
A metric unit of capacity equal to ten liters.
"The container could hold up to one decaliter of water."
The Ten Commandments in the Bible; a set of fundamental rules or principles.
"The priest gave a sermon on the importance of the Decalogue."
A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.
"The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature."
A metric unit of length equal to ten meters.
"The field was measured in decameters for accuracy."
To depart suddenly or secretly, often to avoid trouble or escape.
"The thief decamped before the police arrived."
To pour liquid gently from one container into another, especially without disturbing the sediment.
"She carefully decanted the wine into a clean glass."
To cut off the head of a person or animal.
"The ancient executioner decapitated the criminal."
An arthropod with ten limbs, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps.
"The lobster is a well-known decapod."
A line of verse with ten syllables.
"The poet often wrote in decasyllable form."
The process of rotting or decomposition; to decline in quality or strength.
"The abandoned house slowly began to decay."
The act of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.
"His career was ruined by lies and deceit."
Deliberately misleading or dishonest.
"She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth."
To cause someone to believe something that is not true.
"He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story."
to reduce speed; to slow down
"The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light."
the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
"December is usually cold in many countries."
behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability
"She showed great decency by helping the stranger in need."
conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality
"He found a decent job after months of searching."
the transfer of authority from central to local government; distribution of power
"The decentralization of government services improved efficiency at the local level."
Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.
"The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels."
the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived
"The magician's deception amazed the audience with seemingly impossible tricks."
Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.
"Appearances can be deceptive."
a unit used to measure the intensity of sound
"The noise level in the factory exceeded 90 decibels."
To make a choice or judgment about something.
"She decided to study abroad after graduation."
trees or plants that shed their leaves annually
"Maple trees are deciduous and lose their leaves in autumn."
A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.
"The number 0.75 is a decimal."
To destroy or kill a large proportion of something.
"The wildfire decimated the forest."
The act of destroying or killing a large proportion of something.
"The decimation of the city left thousands homeless."
To make sense of something difficult to read or understand; to decode.
"She managed to decipher the old handwritten letter."
A conclusion or choice made after consideration.
"She made a quick decision to accept the job offer."
the process of making decisions, especially important or business-related decisions
"The CEO's decision-making was crucial for the success of the company."
A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action or process of deciding something.
"Making the right decisions in time was key to the project's success."
Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.
"Her decisive action saved the company from collapse."
The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
"His decisiveness during the crisis saved the company."
A flat surface or platform, often on a ship or building.
"We enjoyed the sunset from the upper deck of the ferry."
to speak aloud in a formal, passionate, or theatrical way
"The actor declaimed his lines with great intensity."
a formal speech delivered with rhetorical or dramatic effect
"Her declamation captivated the audience at the competition."
speaking in a loud, rhetorical, or dramatic way
"The politician’s declamatory style impressed some but irritated others."
a formal or explicit statement or announcement
"The president made a declaration of independence."
relating to a statement that declares something; in grammar, a sentence that makes a statement
"A declarative sentence simply states a fact or opinion."
To announce something formally or officially.
"The government declared a state of emergency."
To refuse politely or to decrease in strength, quality, or number.
"She declined the invitation to the party."
a downward slope of ground
"They carefully climbed down the declivity of the hill."
