Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 noun
darwinism
Meaning
the theory of biological evolution developed by Charles Darwin, emphasizing natural selection
Example
Darwinism revolutionized the way scientists understood the origin of species.
C1 adjective
Dashing
Meaning
stylish and confident; lively and energetic; attractive and charming
Example
He looked dashing in his new suit.
C1 noun
datum
Meaning
a single piece of information; a fact used as a basis for reasoning or calculation
Example
Each datum in the survey was carefully analyzed.
C1 verb
daunt
Meaning
to make someone feel intimidated, discouraged, or less confident
Example
The steep climb did not daunt the experienced hikers.
C1 adjective
daunting
Meaning
Something that seems intimidating or challenging.
Example
The task seemed daunting, but she completed it successfully.
C1 noun
daybreak
Meaning
The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.
Example
They set out on their journey at daybreak.
C1 verb
daze
Meaning
to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise
Example
The bright lights dazed the runners as they entered the stadium.
C1 noun
Dead-lock
Meaning
a situation in which no progress is possible; complete standstill
Example
The negotiations reached a deadlock when neither side would compromise.
C1 noun
deadlock
Meaning
a situation in which progress is impossible because of disagreement
Example
Negotiations reached a deadlock after neither side agreed to compromise.
C1 noun
dearth
Meaning
A scarcity or lack of something.
Example
There was a dearth of food during the famine.
C1 noun
debacle
Meaning
A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco.
Example
The company's poor management led to a financial debacle.
C1 verb
debar
Meaning
To officially prevent someone from doing something.
Example
He was debarred from entering the competition due to cheating.
C1 verb
debase
Meaning
to reduce the quality, value, or dignity of something
Example
Corruption can debase the values of a society.
C1 adjective
debased
Meaning
having lost quality, value, or moral character
Example
The debased currency lost the trust of the people.
C1 adjective
debilitating
Meaning
Making someone or something weak and infirm.
Example
The disease had a debilitating effect on his health.
C1 verb
debunk
Meaning
Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).
Example
Scientists debunked the myth that vaccines cause autism.
C1 noun
decadence
Meaning
Moral or cultural decline characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.
Example
The novel describes the decadence of the wealthy elite.
C1 adjective
decadent
Meaning
Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.
Example
The party was filled with decadent luxury and excess.
C1 noun
Deceit
Meaning
the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth
Example
His deceit was discovered when the truth about his qualifications came to light.
C1 adjective
deceitful
Meaning
Deliberately misleading or dishonest.
Example
She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth.
C1 verb
decelerate
Meaning
to reduce speed; to slow down
Example
The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light.
C1 noun
decentralization
Meaning
The transfer of authority from central to local government.
Example
Decentralization promotes regional autonomy.
C1 adjective
decentralized
Meaning
Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.
Example
The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels.
C1 noun
decibel
Meaning
a unit used to measure the intensity of sound
Example
The noise level in the factory exceeded 90 decibels.