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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

debutant

IPA: //ˈdeɪbjuːtɑːnt//

KK: /ˈdeɪbjuːtɑːnt/

noun

Definition: A person, usually a young man, who is making their first appearance in a particular field or social setting, often in a formal or public way.

Example: The debutant was excited to attend the ball for the first time.

decadent

IPA: //ˈdɛkədənt//

KK: /ˈdɛkədənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing a state of decline or decay, often associated with excessive indulgence or luxury.

Example: The decadent dessert was rich and overly sweet, making it hard to finish.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that is part of a decline in morals or culture, often associated with excessive indulgence or luxury.

Example: The artist was considered a decadent figure in the literary movement of the late 19th century.

decadently

IPA: /ˈdɛkədəntli/

KK: /ˈdɛkəˌdɛntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is luxurious, indulgent, or characterized by excessive pleasure or extravagance.

Example: The party was decadently lavish, with gourmet food and extravagant decorations.

decagram

IPA: /ˈdɛkəˌɡræm/

KK: /ˈdɛkəˌgræm/

noun

Definition: A unit of weight in the metric system that is equal to ten grams.

Example: The recipe calls for a decagram of sugar to sweeten the cake.

deceased

IPA: /dɪˈsiːst/

KK: /dɪˈsist/

adjective

Definition: No longer living or dead.

Example: The deceased man was remembered fondly by his family and friends.

noun

Definition: A person who has died.

Example: The deceased was remembered fondly by all who knew him.

decider

IPA: /dɪˈsaɪdə/

KK: /dɪˈsaɪdər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that makes a decision or determines the outcome of something.

Example: The coach is the decider when it comes to choosing the starting lineup for the game.

deciding

IPA: /dɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/

KK: /dɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Having the power to determine or influence an outcome.

Example: The deciding vote was cast by the last member of the committee.

deciduous

IPA: /dɪˈsɪdʒuəs/

KK: /dɪˈsɪdʒuəs/

adjective

Definition: Referring to plants or trees that lose their leaves in the fall and grow new ones in the spring.

Example: The deciduous trees in the park change color beautifully in autumn.

decigram

IPA: /ˈdɛsɪˌɡræm/

KK: /ˈdɛsɪˌɡræm/

noun

Definition: A unit of mass in the metric system that is equal to one-tenth of a gram.

Example: The recipe calls for five decigrams of sugar.

decimeter

IPA: /ˈdɛsɪˌmiːtə/

KK: /ˈdɛsɪˌmiːtər/

noun

Definition: A unit of measurement in the metric system that is equal to one-tenth of a meter.

Example: The length of the table is about two decimeters.

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