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  • debase/dɪˈbeɪs/verbC1To lower the quality or worth of something.
  • debauchery/dɪˈbɔː.t͡ʃə.ɹi/nounC1Excessive indulgence in drink and pleasure.
  • debilitate/dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt/verbC1To weaken somebody badly.
  • debris/ˈdɛbɹi/nounC1Scattered broken pieces left after destruction.
  • debtor/ˈdɛt.ə/nounC1A person or firm that owes money.
  • debunk/diːˈbʌŋk/
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To show publicly that a claim is nonsense.
  • debut/ˈdɛbjuː/nounC1A first public appearance.
  • decadence/ˈdɛkədəns/nounC1Luxury and moral slackness taken together.
  • decadent/ˈdɛkədənt/adjectiveC1Luxuriously rich to the point of excess.
  • decant/dəˈkænt/verbC1To pour liquid gently from one vessel to another.
  • decanter/dɪˈkæntə(ɹ)/nounC1A glass bottle wine is poured into to breathe.
  • decency/ˈdiːsənsi/nounC1Honest and considerate behaviour towards others.
  • decimate/ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/verbC1To destroy a large part of something.
  • decipher/dɪˈsaɪfə(ɹ)/verbC1To work out the meaning of a code or unclear writing.
  • decision-makingnounC1The process of considering options and reaching a choice.
  • decisive/dɪˈsaɪsɪv/adjectiveC12 meaningsAble to make choices quickly and firmly.
  • deckhand/ˈdɛkˌhænd/nounC1A junior sailor who does the general work.
  • declaration/ˌdɛk.ləˈɹeɪ.ʃən/nounC13 meaningsA formal statement made publicly or officially.
  • declare/dɪˈklɛə/verbB23 meaningsTo say something openly and officially.
  • declassify/diːˈklæsɪfaɪ/verbC1To release something from official secrecy.
  • declutter/diːˈklʌtə(ɹ)/verbC1To get rid of everything you do not need.
  • decomposition/diːˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/nounB2+3 meaningsThe natural rotting of dead plants and animals.
  • decorate/ˈdɛkəɹeɪt/verbB12 meaningsTo make something more beautiful with added touches.
  • decorum/dɪˈkɔːɹəm/nounC1Behaviour that fits what the occasion demands.
  • decrepit/dɪˈkɹɛp.ɪt/adjectiveC1Worn out and in poor condition through age or long use.
  • dedication/ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/nounC12 meaningsGiving your whole heart and time to one pursuit.
  • deduce/dɪˈdʒuːs/verbB2+2 meaningsTo reach a conclusion by reasoning from what is known.
  • deed/diːd/nounC12 meaningsA legal document proving ownership of property.
  • deem/diːm/verbC1To formally judge or consider something to be so.
  • default/dɪˈfɒlt/verbC12 meaningsTo fail to make the repayments you agreed to.
  • defect/ˈdiːfɛkt/nounB22 meaningsA fault in something, present from the time it was made.
  • defector/dɪˈfɛktə(ɹ)/nounC1Somebody who abandons their country or side.
  • defer/dɪˈfɜː/verbB2+2 meaningsTo put off until later.
  • deference/ˈdɛfəɹəns/nounC1Polite yielding to somebody's rank or judgement.
  • deferential[ˌdɛfəˈɹɛnʃəɫ]adjectiveC1Showing respect for somebody's rank or judgement.
  • defiance/dɪˈfaɪ(j)əns/nounC1Open refusal to obey an authority or a rule.
  • defibrillator/diːˈfɪbɹɪˌleɪtə(ɹ)/nounC1A device that shocks a stopped heart back into rhythm.
  • deficiency/dɪˈfɪʃənsi/nounC12 meaningsA shortage of something essential.
  • deficit/ˈdɛfɪsɪt/nounC1The amount by which something falls short.
  • defile/dɪˈfaɪl/verbC12 meaningsTo make something sacred or clean unfit.
  • deflation/dɪˈfleɪʃən/nounC1A general fall in prices across an economy.
  • deft/dɛft/adjectiveC1Quick and neatly skilful, especially with the hands.
  • defunct/dɪˈfʌŋkt/adjectiveC1No longer existing or working.
  • defy/dɪˈfaɪ/verbC12 meaningsTo openly refuse to obey a greater power.
  • degradation/ˌdɛɡɹəˈdeɪʃən/nounC1A wearing down in quality, or a loss of dignity.
  • degrade/dɪˈɡɹeɪd/verbC1To lower in quality, or to treat with contempt.
  • degrading/dɪˈɡɹeɪdɪŋ(ɡ)/adjectiveC1Robbing somebody of their self-respect.
  • degreaseverbC1To remove thick fat from a surface.
  • deity/ˈdiː.ɪ.ti/nounC1A god or goddess.
  • dejected/dɪˈdʒɛktəd/adjectiveC1Sad and dispirited after a disappointment.
  • delectable/dɪˈlɛktəbəl/adjectiveC1Absolutely delicious.
  • delegate/ˈdɛlɪɡət/verbC13 meaningsTo give a task, and the authority to carry it out, to someone who works under you.
  • delegation/dɛlɪˈɡeɪʃən/nounC1A group sent to represent others, or the handing over of work.
  • deliberate/dɪˈlɪb.(ə.)ɹət/adjectiveB23 meaningsDone on purpose, with full intention.
  • deliberately/dɪˈlɪb.(ə.)ɹət.li/adverbB22 meaningsFully on purpose, after thinking it through.
  • deliberation/dɪˌlɪbəˈɹeɪʃən/nounB2+2 meaningsCareful consideration before making a decision.
  • delicacy/ˈdɛlɪkəsi/nounB2+2 meaningsA rare fine food.
  • delicate/ˈdɛl.ɪ.kət/adjectiveB25 meaningsEasily broken or harmed, and needing careful handling.
  • delicious/dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/adjectiveA12 meaningsTasting or smelling very good.
  • delirious/dɪˈlɪə̯.ɹi.əs/adjectiveC1Wildly confused from fever, or wildly excited.