Vocabulary Cards
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C2 verb
deject
Meaning
to make someone feel sad, depressed, or dispirited
Example
The news of his failure seemed to deject him deeply.
C2 noun
dejection
Meaning
a state of sadness, depression, or low spirits
Example
She sat in a state of dejection after hearing the bad news.
B1 verb
delay
Meaning
to make something happen later than planned
Example
The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
B1 adjective
delayed
Meaning
Late or postponed; happening later than planned or expected.
Example
The Artemis mission was delayed due to technical challenges.
C2 adjective
delectable
Meaning
delicious or highly enjoyable
Example
The restaurant served a delectable meal.
C2 noun
delectation
Meaning
great pleasure or delight
Example
She read the story aloud for the delectation of her friends.
B2 noun
Delegate
Meaning
a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative
Example
Each country sent a delegate to participate in the international conference.
B2 noun
delegation
Meaning
A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.
Example
The delegation presented their country's agenda.
B1 verb
delete
Meaning
to remove or erase something, especially written or recorded information
Example
He accidentally deleted all the files from his computer.
C2 adjective
deleterious
Meaning
Causing physical or mental harm or damage.
Example
Smoking has deleterious effects on health.
B2 adjective
deliberate
Meaning
Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.
Example
His deliberate actions showed great care and thoughtfulness.
B2 adverb
deliberately
Meaning
Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
Example
The actions were deliberately planned to cause harm.
C1 noun
deliberation
Meaning
Long and careful consideration or discussion.
Example
The agreement was finalized after much deliberation.
C1 noun
deliberations
Meaning
Careful consideration and discussion before making decisions.
Example
Deliberations on sustainability continued for hours.
C1 noun
Delicacy
Meaning
fineness of texture or structure; a choice or expensive food; sensitivity in handling
Example
The chef prepared a local delicacy that was famous throughout the region.
B2 adjective
delicate
Meaning
Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.
Example
The vase is very delicate, so handle it with care.
A2 adjective
delicious
Meaning
having a very pleasant taste or smell
Example
The cake was so delicious that everyone asked for a second slice.
B1 noun
Delight
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or pleasure; something that gives great pleasure
Example
The children's laughter filled her heart with pure delight.
B1 adjective
delighted
Meaning
feeling or showing great pleasure and happiness
Example
She was delighted with the surprise gift.
C2 verb
delimit
Meaning
to fix the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The treaty was signed to delimit the borders of the two countries.
C1 verb
delineate
Meaning
To describe or portray something precisely
Example
The artist delineated the scene in intricate detail.
C2 noun
delineation
Meaning
the precise description, drawing, or outlining of something
Example
The artist’s delineation of the landscape was remarkably accurate.
C2 verb
deliquesce
Meaning
to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
Example
The salt began to deliquesce after being left in the humid room.
C2 adjective
deliquescent
Meaning
tending to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
Example
Sugar is not deliquescent, but salt can be.