Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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adjective, verb
/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
/dɪˈlɪbərətli/

Done on purpose; intentionally.

"She deliberately ignored his question."

deliberation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

Long and careful consideration or discussion of a matter.

"The committee engaged in thorough deliberation."

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noun
dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃənz

Long and careful consideration or discussion

"Deliberations on AI governance are ongoing."

noun
/ˈdɛlɪkəsi/

a rare or expensive food item; fineness or sensitivity

"Caviar is considered a delicacy in many countries."

adjective
/ˈdɛlɪkət/

Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.

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

adjective
/dɪˈlɪʃəs/

having a very pleasant taste or smell

"The cake was so delicious that everyone asked for a second slice."

noun, verb
/dɪˈlaɪt/

great pleasure or joy; to give someone great pleasure

"The children were filled with delight when they saw the gifts."

adjective
/dɪˈlaɪtɪd/

feeling or showing great pleasure and happiness

"She was delighted with the surprise gift."

verb
/diːˈlɪmɪt/

to fix the boundaries or limits of something

"The treaty was signed to delimit the borders of the two countries."

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verb
/dɪˈlɪnieɪt/

to describe, portray, or define something precisely and clearly

"The contract clearly delineates the responsibilities of each party."

noun
/dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/

the precise description, drawing, or outlining of something

"The artist’s delineation of the landscape was remarkably accurate."

verb
/ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛs/

to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air

"The salt began to deliquesce after being left in the humid room."

adjective
/ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛsənt/

tending to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air

"Sugar is not deliquescent, but salt can be."

adjective
/dɪˈlɪriəs/

in an extremely disturbed or excited state of mind, often due to illness or emotion

"He was delirious with fever and kept muttering nonsense."

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delirium

noun
/dɪˈlɪriəm/

An acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence.

"The patient experienced delirium after the surgery due to the strong medication."

verb
/dɪˈlɪvər/

to bring or hand over something to the intended recipient

"The courier will deliver the package tomorrow."

noun
/dɪˈlɪvəri/

the act of taking goods, letters, or packages to people's houses or places of work

"The delivery of fresh vegetables arrives every morning."

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delta

noun
/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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noun
delˈteɪɪk ˈlændskeɪp

A geographical area formed by sediment deposits at the mouth of a river, creating a triangular land formation.

"Bangladesh has a unique deltaic landscape."

verb
/dɪˈluːd/

To mislead someone into believing something that is not true.

"He deluded himself into thinking he could win the race without training."

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deluge

noun
/ˈdɛljuːdʒ/

A severe flood; an overwhelming quantity of something.

"The town was hit by a deluge of rain in just a few hours."

noun
/dɪˈluːʒən/

A false belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality.

"He lived under the delusion that he was invincible."

adjective
/dɪˈluːsɪv/

Giving a false or misleading impression; deceptive.

"His promises turned out to be delusive and untrustworthy."

adjective
/dɪˈluːsəri/

Based on illusion; not real.

"He was filled with delusory hopes of becoming famous overnight."

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delve

verb
/dɛlv/

To investigate deeply; to dig into a subject or area.

"The researcher delved into ancient manuscripts to find clues."

verb
/diːˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

To remove or reduce the magnetic properties of something.

"The technician demagnetized the old cassette tape."

noun
/ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/

A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.

"The crowd was swayed by the fiery speeches of the demagogue."

noun, verb
/dɪˈmænd/

to ask for something forcefully; the need or desire for goods or services

"Workers demanded better wages from the company."

adjective
/dɪˈmændɪŋ/

requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult to satisfy

"The job is very demanding and requires long hours of work."

verb
/ˈdiːmɑːrˌkeɪt/

to set the boundaries or limits of something

"The land was demarcated with fences to avoid disputes."

noun
/ˌdiː.mɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/

the action of fixing the boundary or limits of something; separation or division

"The demarcation between public and private land was clearly marked."

verb
/dɪˈmiːn/

to cause someone to lose dignity or respect

"The manager demeaned his employees with rude remarks."

noun
/dɪˈmiːnər/

a person's outward behavior or appearance

"Her calm demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting."

noun
/dɪˈmiːnər/

a person's outward behavior or appearance

"Her calm demeanour impressed everyone during the meeting."

adjective
/dɪˈmɛntɪd/

behaving irrationally due to mental illness or extreme excitement

"He looked demented after hearing the shocking news."

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Demerit

noun
/dɪˈmɛrɪt/

A fault or disadvantage; a mark against a person for misconduct.

"He received a demerit for being late to class."

noun
/dɪˈmeɪn/

Land attached to a manor and retained for the owner's use.

"The castle was surrounded by its vast demesne."

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demise

noun
/dɪˈmaɪz/

Death or end of something, especially the end of an institution or system.

"The sudden demise of the company shocked investors."

verb
/diːˈmoʊbəlaɪz/

To release from military service or to disband troops.

"The government decided to demobilize the army after the war."

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democracy

noun
/dɪˈmɑːkrəsi/

a system of government where citizens exercise power by voting

"Democracy allows people to choose their leaders."

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democrat

noun
/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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democratic

adjective
/ˌdɛməˈkrætɪk/

relating to or supporting democracy or its principles; characterized by equality and freedom

"The country has a democratic system of government."

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adjective
/ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk/

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

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

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noun
ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk trænˈzɪʃən

A shift in population patterns from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops economically

"The demographic transition indicates a shift towards an aging society."

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noun
/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
/dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/

to destroy completely, especially a building or structure

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

noun
/ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən/

the act or process of destroying a building or structure

"The demolition of the old factory took several weeks."

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demon

noun
/ˈdiːmən/

an evil spirit or devil

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

adjective
/dɪˈmoʊniˌæk/

possessed, produced, or influenced by a demon; frenzied or violent

"The soldiers fought with demoniac fury."