Vocabulary Cards
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B2 noun
dedication
Meaning
The quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose; devotion.
Example
His dedication laid the foundation of Indian science.
C1 verb
deduce
Meaning
to reach a conclusion by reasoning or inference
Example
From the evidence, the detective deduced that the suspect was lying.
C2 adjective
deducible
Meaning
able to be deduced; possible to be inferred
Example
The solution is deducible from the data provided.
B2 noun
deduction
Meaning
The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.
Example
His deduction from the evidence was accurate.
B2 noun
Deed
Meaning
an action that is performed intentionally or consciously; a legal document showing ownership
Example
His heroic deed saved the child from drowning in the river.
C1 verb
deem
Meaning
to regard or consider in a specified way
Example
The project was deemed a success by the board.
A2 adjective
deep
Meaning
extending far down from the top or surface; profound or intense
Example
The lake is very deep in the middle.
B2 noun
Deep colour
Meaning
a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color
Example
The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect.
B2 noun
deep sea
Meaning
The deep parts of the sea or ocean, typically beyond the continental shelf.
Example
Many deep-sea creatures produce bioluminescence for survival.
B1 adverb
Deeply
Meaning
to a great depth; intensely; profoundly
Example
She breathed deeply before making her decision.
A2 noun
Deer
Meaning
a graceful wild animal with antlers, especially the male
Example
We saw a beautiful deer grazing in the meadow.
C1 verb
deface
Meaning
to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it
Example
The vandals defaced the wall with graffiti.
C2 verb
defalcate
Meaning
to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for
Example
The accountant was accused of defalcating company funds.
C1 noun
defamation
Meaning
the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements
Example
The newspaper was sued for defamation of character.
C1 verb
defame
Meaning
to harm someone's reputation by spreading false information
Example
He was defamed by malicious rumors.
B2 noun, verb
default
Meaning
failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan
Example
The company defaulted on its loan payments.
B1 verb
Defeat
Meaning
to win a victory over; to overcome in battle or competition
Example
The army managed to defeat the enemy forces.
C1 noun, adjective
defeatist
Meaning
A person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure; showing a tendency to expect defeat.
Example
His defeatist attitude discouraged the rest of the team.
B2 noun
Defect
Meaning
a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something
Example
The manufacturing defect caused the product to fail after only one week.
C1 noun
defection
Meaning
The act of abandoning one’s country, cause, or group in favor of another.
Example
The politician’s defection shocked his supporters.
B2 adjective
Defective
Meaning
having faults or defects; imperfect
Example
The defective product was returned to the store.
B1 noun
Defence
Meaning
the action of defending from or resisting attack; protection or support
Example
The country strengthened its defence system against potential threats.
B1 verb
defend
Meaning
To protect someone or something from harm or attack.
Example
The lawyer worked hard to defend her client.
C1 noun
Defendant
Meaning
an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law
Example
The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against him.