Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

dedication definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/

the quality of being committed to a task or purpose

"Her dedication to her studies earned her top grades."

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deduce

verb
/dɪˈdjuːs/

to reach a conclusion by reasoning or inference

"From the evidence, the detective deduced that the suspect was lying."

adjective
/dɪˈdjuːsəbl/

able to be deduced; possible to be inferred

"The solution is deducible from the data provided."

deduction definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.

"His deduction from the evidence was accurate."

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Deed

noun
/diːd/

an action, especially a good or evil one

"His deed of kindness will never be forgotten."

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deem

verb
/diːm/

to regard or consider in a specified way

"The project was deemed a success by the board."

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deep

adjective
/diːp/

extending far down from the top or surface; profound or intense

"The lake is very deep in the middle."

noun
/diːp ˈkʌlər/

a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color

"The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect."

deep sea definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/diːp siː/

The deep parts of the sea or ocean, typically beyond the continental shelf.

"Many deep-sea creatures produce bioluminescence for survival."

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Deeply

adverb
/ˈdiːpli/

to a great depth, extent, or intensity

"She was deeply moved by the speech."

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Deer

noun
/dɪr/

a graceful wild animal with long legs and antlers, often living in forests

"A deer ran across the road suddenly."

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deface

verb
/dɪˈfeɪs/

to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it

"The vandals defaced the wall with graffiti."

verb
/ˈdiːfælˌkeɪt/

to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for

"The accountant was accused of defalcating company funds."

noun
/ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/

the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements

"The newspaper was sued for defamation of character."

defame definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/dɪˈfeɪm/

to harm someone's reputation by spreading false information

"He was defamed by malicious rumors."

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default

noun, verb
/dɪˈfɔːlt/

failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan

"The company defaulted on its loan payments."

verb
/dɪˈfiːt/

to win a victory over someone or something in a competition or battle

"Our team defeated their rivals in the final match."

noun, adjective
/dɪˈfiːtɪst/

A person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure; showing a tendency to expect defeat.

"His defeatist attitude discouraged the rest of the team."

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Defect

noun, verb
/ˈdiːfɛkt/ (noun), /dɪˈfɛkt/ (verb)

A shortcoming, imperfection, or flaw; or to abandon a cause or group for another.

"The engineer found a defect in the software code."

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defection

noun
/dɪˈfɛkʃən/

The act of abandoning one’s country, cause, or group in favor of another.

"The politician’s defection shocked his supporters."

adjective
/dɪˈfektɪv/

having faults or defects; imperfect

"The defective product was returned to the store."

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Defence

noun
/dɪˈfɛns/

The act of protecting or guarding against attack, harm, or criticism.

"The castle walls were built for defence against invaders."

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defend

verb
/dɪˈfɛnd/

To protect someone or something from harm or attack.

"The lawyer worked hard to defend her client."

noun
/dɪˈfɛndənt/

An individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.

"The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges."

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defender

noun
/dɪˈfɛndər/

a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack

"The defender blocked the shot and saved the goal."

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defense

noun
/dɪˈfɛns/

the action of protecting from attack; the act of resisting or guarding

"The army prepared a strong defense against the invasion."

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defensible

adjective
/dɪˈfɛnsəbəl/

Capable of being protected against attack or criticism; justifiable.

"Her decision was legally defensible."

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Defensive

adjective
/dɪˈfɛnsɪv/

Intended to protect or defend; behaving in a way to guard against criticism or attack.

"He became defensive when asked about his mistake."

verb
/dɪˈfɜːr/

To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.

"The meeting was deferred until next week."

deference definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈdɛfərəns/

Polite submission or respect for someone else's opinion or judgment.

"She showed great deference to her elders."

adjective
/ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

Showing or expressing respect and high regard.

"He was always deferential toward his teachers."

noun
/dɪˈfaɪəns/

Open resistance or bold disobedience.

"The protest was an act of defiance against injustice."

adjective
/dɪˈfaɪ.ənt/

showing open resistance or bold disobedience

"The child was defiant when told to clean his room."

noun
/dɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

a lack or shortage of something that is necessary

"The doctor diagnosed him with a vitamin D deficiency."

adjective
/dɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

not having enough of something that is essential

"The soil is deficient in nutrients."

noun
/ˈdɛfɪsɪt/

The amount by which something, especially money, is too small or lacking.

"The government is trying to reduce the budget deficit."

verb
/dɪˈfaɪl/

to pollute, corrupt, or make dirty

"The river was defiled by industrial waste."

verb
/dɪˈfaɪn/

to explain the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept clearly

"The teacher asked the student to define the word 'democracy'."

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Definite

adjective
/ˈdef.ən.ɪt/

clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful

"We need a definite plan before starting the project."

adverb
/ˈdɛfɪnɪtli/

without any doubt; certainly

"I will definitely call you tomorrow."

noun
/ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən/

a statement that explains the meaning of a word or concept

"The dictionary gives a clear definition of the word."

adjective
/dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/

serving as a final or most authoritative form; conclusive and decisive

"The committee reached a definitive agreement on the policy."

adjective
/kənˈtraɪvd/

artificial or forced; not natural or spontaneous

"The ending of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic."

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control

noun, verb
/kənˈtroʊl/

to exercise authority over; to manage or regulate

"He tried to control his anger during the meeting."

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controlled

adjective
/kənˈtroʊld/

managed or regulated carefully; kept within limits

"The experiment was conducted in a controlled environment."

noun
/kənˈtroʊlər/

a person or device that manages, directs, or regulates something

"The game controller made it easy to play the video game."

controversial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl/

causing disagreement or discussion because people hold different opinions

"The new law is highly controversial."

noun
/ˈkɒn.trə.vɜːr.si/

A prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion.

"The new policy sparked a major controversy."

verb
/ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːrt/

to dispute or argue against; to contradict

"The scientist controversed the previous research findings."

contumacious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/

stubbornly disobedient or rebellious

"The contumacious student refused to follow the school rules."