Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

debunk definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/diːˈbʌŋk/

To expose the falseness or exaggeration of a claim, myth, or belief.

"The scientist worked to debunk the myths about vaccines."

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debut

noun, verb
/ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.

"The young actor made his debut on the big stage."

noun
/ˈdeb.juː.tɑːnt/

A young woman making her first formal appearance in society.

"The debutante wore a white gown at the ball."

noun
/ˈdɛkeɪd/

A period of ten years.

"The country has changed a lot in the past decade."

noun
/ˈdek.ə.dəns/

Moral or cultural decline characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.

"The novel describes the decadence of the wealthy elite."

adjective
/ˈdɛkədənt/

Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.

"The party was filled with decadent luxury and excess."

noun
/ˈdɛkəˌɡɒn/

A polygon with ten sides and ten angles.

"The geometry teacher drew a perfect decagon on the board."

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decagram

noun
/ˈdɛkəˌɡræm/

A metric unit of mass equal to ten grams.

"The package weighed exactly one decagram."

noun
/ˈdɛkəˌliːtər/

A metric unit of capacity equal to ten liters.

"The container could hold up to one decaliter of water."

noun
/ˈdɛkəˌlɔːɡ/

The Ten Commandments in the Bible; a set of fundamental rules or principles.

"The priest gave a sermon on the importance of the Decalogue."

noun
/dɪˈkæmərən/

A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.

"The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature."

noun
/dɪˈkæmɪtər/

A metric unit of length equal to ten meters.

"The field was measured in decameters for accuracy."

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decamp

verb
/dɪˈkæmp/

To depart suddenly or secretly, often to avoid trouble or escape.

"The thief decamped before the police arrived."

verb
/dɪˈkænt/

To pour liquid gently from one container into another, especially without disturbing the sediment.

"She carefully decanted the wine into a clean glass."

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decapitate

verb
/dɪˈkæpɪteɪt/

To cut off the head of a person or animal.

"The ancient executioner decapitated the criminal."

noun
/ˈdɛkəˌpɒd/

An arthropod with ten limbs, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps.

"The lobster is a well-known decapod."

noun
/ˌdɛkəˈsɪləbəl/

A line of verse with ten syllables.

"The poet often wrote in decasyllable form."

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Decay

verb, noun
/dɪˈkeɪ/

The process of rotting or decomposition; to decline in quality or strength.

"The abandoned house slowly began to decay."

noun
/dɪˈsiːt/

The act of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.

"His career was ruined by lies and deceit."

adjective
/dɪˈsiːtfəl/

Deliberately misleading or dishonest.

"She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth."

verb
/dɪˈsiːv/

To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

"He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story."

verb
/dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/

to reduce speed; to slow down

"The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light."

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december

noun
/dɪˈsɛmbər/

the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

"December is usually cold in many countries."

noun
/ˈdiːsənsi/

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

"She showed great decency by helping the stranger in need."

adjective
/ˈdiːsənt/

conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality

"He found a decent job after months of searching."

decentralization definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/diːˌsen.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

the transfer of authority from central to local government; distribution of power

"The decentralization of government services improved efficiency at the local level."

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adjective
/diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.

"The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels."

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Deception

noun
/dɪˈsep.ʃən/

the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived

"The magician's deception amazed the audience with seemingly impossible tricks."

adjective
/dɪˈsɛptɪv/

Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.

"Appearances can be deceptive."

noun
/ˈdɛsɪˌbɛl/

a unit used to measure the intensity of sound

"The noise level in the factory exceeded 90 decibels."

verb
/dɪˈsaɪd/

To make a choice or judgment about something.

"She decided to study abroad after graduation."

deciduous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/dɪˈsɪdʒuəs/

trees or plants that shed their leaves annually

"Maple trees are deciduous and lose their leaves in autumn."

noun
/ˈdɛsɪməl/

A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.

"The number 0.75 is a decimal."

verb
/ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/

To destroy or kill a large proportion of something.

"The wildfire decimated the forest."

noun
/ˌdɛsɪˈmeɪʃən/

The act of destroying or killing a large proportion of something.

"The decimation of the city left thousands homeless."

decipher definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/dɪˈsaɪfər/

To make sense of something difficult to read or understand; to decode.

"She managed to decipher the old handwritten letter."

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Decision

noun
/dɪˈsɪʒən/

A conclusion or choice made after consideration.

"She made a quick decision to accept the job offer."

noun
/dɪˈsɪʒənˌmeɪkɪŋ/

the process of making decisions, especially important or business-related decisions

"The CEO's decision-making was crucial for the success of the company."

decisions definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/dɪˈsɪʒənz/

A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action or process of deciding something.

"Making the right decisions in time was key to the project's success."

adjective
/dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.

"Her decisive action saved the company from collapse."

decisiveness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
dɪˈsʌɪsɪvnɪs

The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.

"His decisiveness during the crisis saved the company."

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deck

noun
/dɛk/

A flat surface or platform, often on a ship or building.

"We enjoyed the sunset from the upper deck of the ferry."

verb
/dɪˈkleɪm/

to speak aloud in a formal, passionate, or theatrical way

"The actor declaimed his lines with great intensity."

noun
/ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/

a formal speech delivered with rhetorical or dramatic effect

"Her declamation captivated the audience at the competition."

adjective
/dɪˈklæməˌtɔri/

speaking in a loud, rhetorical, or dramatic way

"The politician’s declamatory style impressed some but irritated others."

noun
/ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃən/

a formal or explicit statement or announcement

"The president made a declaration of independence."

adjective
/dɪˈklærətɪv/

relating to a statement that declares something; in grammar, a sentence that makes a statement

"A declarative sentence simply states a fact or opinion."

verb
/dɪˈklɛər/

To announce something formally or officially.

"The government declared a state of emergency."

decline definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/dɪˈklaɪn/

To refuse politely or to decrease in strength, quality, or number.

"She declined the invitation to the party."

noun
/dɪˈklɪvɪti/

a downward slope of ground

"They carefully climbed down the declivity of the hill."