Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

Delegate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B2
/ˈdɛlɪɡət/ (noun), /ˈdɛlɪɡeɪt/ (verb)

as a noun: a person appointed to represent others; as a verb: to entrust a task or responsibility to another

"The manager decided to delegate tasks to his team members."

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noun B2
/ˌdɛlɪˈɡeɪʃən/

the act of giving someone else responsibility for something

"The manager made a delegation of tasks to the team."

deliberate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective, verb B2
/dɪˈlɪbərət/ (adj), /dɪˈlɪbəreɪt/ (verb)

done consciously and intentionally; to consider or discuss something carefully

"The committee will deliberate on the proposal tomorrow."

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adverb B2
/dɪˈlɪbərətli/

Done on purpose; intentionally.

"She deliberately ignored his question."

delicate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈdɛlɪkət/

Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.

"The vase is very delicate, so handle it with care."

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delta

noun B2
/ˈdɛltə/

A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets.

"The Nile Delta is one of the most fertile regions in Egypt."

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democrat

noun B2
/ˈdɛməˌkræt/

a supporter of democracy or a member of the Democratic Party in the US

"He is a strong democrat who believes in equal rights."

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adjective B2
/ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk/

Relating to the structure of populations, such as age, race, or gender.

"The company conducted a demographic study of its customers."

Demographics definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌdɛm.əˈɡræf.ɪks/

Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

"Demographics help in targeted advertising."

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demolish

verb B2
/dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/

to destroy completely, especially a building or structure

"The city decided to demolish the old stadium to build a new one."

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demon

noun B2
/ˈdiːmən/

an evil spirit or devil

"The story was about a demon who haunted the village."

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Den

noun B2
/den/

a wild animal's lair or home; a small room used for relaxation

"The bear returned to its den for winter hibernation."

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Denial

noun B2
/dɪˈnaɪəl/

a statement that something is not true; the refusal to accept or believe something

"His denial of the accusations surprised everyone."

noun B2
/ˈdɛnɪmz/

pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans

"He wore blue denims with a white shirt."

noun B2
/dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtər/

the number below the line in a fraction; a common factor in a situation

"In the fraction 3/4, the number 4 is the denominator."

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verb B2
/dɪˈnaʊns/

To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.

"The leader denounced corruption in his speech."

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dense

adjective B2
/dɛns/

Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.

"The forest was so dense that little sunlight reached the ground."

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adverb B2
/ˈdens.li/

in a dense manner; closely packed; thickly

"The forest was densely packed with tall trees."

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Density

noun B2
/ˈdɛnsɪti/

the degree of compactness or thickness of a substance or object

"The density of water is higher than that of air."

dental definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈdɛntəl/

relating to teeth or dentistry

"She goes for a dental checkup every six months."

Deodorant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/diˈoʊ.dər.ənt/

a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors

"She applied deodorant before going to the gym to stay fresh during workout."

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dependable

adjective B2
/dɪˈpɛndəbl/

able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable

"She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines."

Dependence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/dɪˈpɛndəns/

the state of relying on or needing someone or something

"His dependence on his parents was growing as he couldn't find a job."

Dependent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/dɪˈpɛndənt/

Relying on someone or something else for support or help.

"Children are dependent on their parents for care."

depict definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/dɪˈpɪkt/

to represent or show something in a picture, story, or other art form

"The painting depicts a beautiful sunset over the sea."

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deploy

verb B2
/dɪˈplɔɪ/

to move into position for action, especially troops or resources

"The general decided to deploy more soldiers to the border."

deployment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/dɪˈplɔɪmənt/

the action of moving or positioning something into place for use

"The deployment of the new software was completed successfully."

deposit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B2
/dɪˈpɑːzɪt/

to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally

"She deposited $500 into her savings account."

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verb B2
/dɪˈprɛs/

To make someone feel sad or without hope; to reduce the level or strength of something.

"The gloomy weather tends to depress people."

depressed definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/dɪˈprɛst/

Feeling very sad and without hope; in a state of unhappiness.

"She felt depressed after losing her job."

Depression definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/dɪˈprɛʃən/

A state of severe sadness or hopelessness; also a prolonged downturn in economic activity.

"She has been battling depression for several months."

deprive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/dɪˈpraɪv/

to take something away from someone, or prevent them from having it

"The new law may deprive people of their rights."

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Depth

noun B2
/dɛpθ/

The distance from the top to the bottom of something; the intensity or complexity of a subject.

"The diver measured the depth of the ocean trench."

deputy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈdɛpjʊti/

A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.

"The deputy will lead the meeting in the manager’s absence."

derive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/dɪˈraɪv/

To obtain something from a source.

"Many English words derive from Latin."

adjective B2
/dɪˈraɪvd/

Developed or obtained from something else; not original.

"The word is derived from Latin."

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descend

verb B2
/dɪˈsɛnd/

To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.

"The hikers descended the steep mountain path."

Descendant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/dɪˈsɛndənt/

A person who is descended from a particular ancestor.

"She is a descendant of a famous poet."

adjective B2
/dɪˈsɛndənt/

Moving downward; going down or descending.

"The river followed a descendent course toward the valley."

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descent

noun B2
/dɪˈsɛnt/

the action of moving downward, falling, or dropping; ancestry or origin

"The climbers began their descent from the mountain peak."

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deserted

adjective B2
/dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/

Empty of people; abandoned.

"The village looked completely deserted after the storm."

designate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/

to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone

"The committee will designate a new chairperson next week."

desirable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/dɪˈzaɪərəbl/

worth having or wanting; attractive

"The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views."

Despair definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/dɪˈspɛər/

The complete loss or absence of hope.

"She was in deep despair after losing her job."

Desperate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈdɛspərət/

Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with.

"He was desperate to find a job before his savings ran out."

desperately definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˈdɛspərətli/

in a way that shows despair or great need

"He called for help desperately after the accident."

despise definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/dɪˈspaɪz/

To feel contempt or a deep dislike for someone or something.

"She despises dishonesty in any form."

noun B2
/ˈdɛstəni/

The events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future; fate.

"She believed it was her destiny to become a doctor."

Destructive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/dɪˈstrʌktɪv/

Causing great and irreparable harm or damage.

"Hurricanes are often destructive to coastal cities."

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detach

verb B2
/dɪˈtætʃ/

to separate or remove something from something else

"She detached the page from the notebook."