Vocabulary Cards
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C1 verb
deform
Meaning
to change the shape or form of something, especially in a way that makes it ugly or damaged; to distort
Example
The intense heat began to deform the plastic container.
C1 noun
Deformity
Meaning
a distorted or unnatural shape or form; physical malformation
Example
The accident caused a permanent deformity in his left hand.
C1 verb
defraud
Meaning
to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception
Example
The company was accused of trying to defraud investors.
C2 verb
defray
Meaning
to provide money to pay the costs of something
Example
The grant will help defray the cost of education.
C2 verb
defrock
Meaning
to officially remove a priest or minister from their position and authority
Example
The church decided to defrock the priest after the scandal.
C1 adjective
deft
Meaning
Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements; dexterous and adroit.
Example
The artist's deft hands created a masterpiece.
C2 noun
deftness
Meaning
Skillfulness and quickness in action or thought.
Example
Her deftness with words impressed the audience.
C1 adjective
defunct
Meaning
No longer existing, operating, or functioning.
Example
The company became defunct after the financial crisis.
C1 verb
defuse
Meaning
To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.
Example
The negotiator helped defuse the tense situation.
B2 verb
defy
Meaning
to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do something
Example
The protesters continued to defy the government's ban on public gatherings.
C2 noun
degeneracy
Meaning
The state of decline or deterioration, often in moral, cultural, or physical qualities.
Example
The novel portrays the moral degeneracy of a corrupt society.
C1 verb/adjective
degenerate
Meaning
To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.
Example
The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos.
C1 noun
degeneration
Meaning
The process of decline or deterioration in structure or function.
Example
The degeneration of brain cells leads to cognitive decline.
C1 noun
degenerative diseases
Meaning
Medical conditions that involve the deterioration or progressive decline of tissues, organs, or functions
Example
Degenerative diseases are common in an aging population.
C1 noun
degradation
Meaning
The condition or process of degrading or being degraded.
Example
Soil degradation due to overuse is a growing issue.
C1 verb
degrade
Meaning
To lower in dignity, quality, or value; to treat with disrespect or to deteriorate.
Example
Harsh words can degrade a person's confidence.
C1 adjective
degraded
Meaning
Reduced in quality, dignity, or condition.
Example
The villagers were forced to live in degraded conditions.
A2 noun
degree
Meaning
an amount or level of something; an academic qualification
Example
She earned a degree in engineering.
C1 verb
dehydrate
Meaning
to remove water from something; to lose water or body fluids
Example
Running in the heat can quickly dehydrate you.
B2 noun
dehydration
Meaning
A condition in which the body or tissue lacks adequate water content.
Example
Dehydration can lead to fatigue and confusion.
C2 verb
deify
Meaning
to treat or worship someone or something as a god
Example
Some fans deify their favorite celebrities.
C2 verb
deign
Meaning
to do something considered beneath one's dignity
Example
The king did not deign to reply to the commoner.
C2 noun
deist
Meaning
a person who believes in the existence of a supreme being but rejects organized religion
Example
The philosopher identified himself as a deist.
C1 noun
deity
Meaning
a god or goddess
Example
The temple is dedicated to a Hindu deity.