CEFR Level
causing serious weakness or incapacity
"He suffers from a debilitating disease."
to reduce speed; to slow down
"The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light."
the transfer of authority from central to local government; distribution of power
"The decentralization of government services improved efficiency at the local level."
Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.
"The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels."
The act of destroying or killing a large proportion of something.
"The decimation of the city left thousands homeless."
The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
"His decisiveness during the crisis saved the company."
relating to a statement that declares something; in grammar, a sentence that makes a statement
"A declarative sentence simply states a fact or opinion."
the process of decaying or breaking down into simpler parts
"The decomposition of leaves enriches the soil."
To relax and recover from stress or pressure.
"Taking deep breaths helps to decompress after a stressful day."
The process of converting encrypted information back to its original form
"Decryption of sensitive files requires a secure key."