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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

deanship

IPA: /ˈdiːnʃɪp/

KK: /ˈdinˌʃip/

noun

Definition: The role or position held by a dean, who is usually in charge of a specific department or division in a school or university.

Example: She was appointed to the deanship of the College of Arts and Sciences.

dearth

IPA: /dɜrθ/

KK: /dɜrθ/

noun

Definition: A situation where there is not enough of something, especially food or information.

Example: The dearth of fresh vegetables in the winter made it hard to eat healthy.

deathlessness

IPA: /ˈdɛθləsnəs/

KK: /ˈdɛθləsnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of not experiencing death; the idea of living forever or being immortal.

Example: Many ancient cultures believed in the concept of deathlessness as a form of eternal life.

debar

IPA: /dɪˈbɑːr/

KK: /dɪˈbɑr/

transitive verb

Definition: To prevent someone from doing something or to exclude them from a place or activity.

Example: The school decided to debar students who did not follow the rules from participating in the event.

debarment

IPA: /dɪˈbɑːrmənt/

KK: /dɪˈbɑr.mənt/

noun

Definition: A situation where someone is officially prevented from doing something, often as a punishment for wrongdoing.

Example: The company faced debarment due to its failure to comply with safety regulations.

debasement

IPA: /dɪˈbeɪsmənt/

KK: /dɪˈbeɪsmənt/

noun

Definition: The act of lowering something in value, quality, or dignity, especially in terms of character or worth.

Example: The debasement of the currency led to economic problems in the country.

debatement

IPA: /dɪˈbeɪtmənt/

KK: /dɪˈbeɪtmənt/

noun

Definition: A discussion or argument about a particular topic, often involving different opinions.

Example: The debatement over the new policy lasted for hours, with many people sharing their views.

debauched

IPA: /dɪˈbɔːtʃt/

KK: /dɪˈbɔtʃt/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that is corrupted or engages in excessive indulgence in pleasures like sex, alcohol, or drugs.

Example: The party was filled with debauched behavior that shocked the neighbors.

verb

Definition: To lead someone away from virtue or proper behavior, often involving excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures.

Example: He was debauched by the lavish lifestyle and lost sight of his values.

debilitate

IPA: /dɪˈbɪlɪˌteɪt/

KK: /dɪˈbɪlɪˌteɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To weaken someone or something, making it less strong or effective.

Example: The illness can debilitate even the strongest athletes.

debilitated

IPA: /dɪˈbɪlɪˌteɪtɪd/

KK: /dɪˈbɪlɪˌteɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that is weakened or lacking in strength and energy.

Example: After the long illness, she felt debilitated and needed time to recover her strength.

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