Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: To remove carbon from a substance, especially metal, to improve its properties or quality.

Example: The process to decarburize steel makes it stronger and more durable.

Definition: Relating to a line of poetry that has ten syllables.

Example: The poem was written in a decasyllabic form, making it rhythmically pleasing.

Definition: No longer living or dead.

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

Definition: A person who has died.

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

Definition: A person who has died, especially in a legal context.

Example: The estate of the decedent will be distributed according to the will.

Definition: The act of misleading or tricking someone by presenting false information or hiding the truth.

Example: His deceit was uncovered when the truth finally came out.

Definition: Intentionally misleading or dishonest; someone who is not truthful and may trick others.

Example: The deceitful salesman tried to convince me to buy a car that was not in good condition.

Definition: The condition of being dishonest or misleading in order to trick someone.

Example: His deceitfulness led to a loss of trust among his friends.

Definition: Able to be tricked or misled; easily fooled.

Example: Some people are deceivable and believe everything they hear without questioning it.

Definition: Happening or relating to a period of ten years.

Example: The city held a decennial celebration to mark its 100th anniversary.

Definition: A celebration or event that occurs every ten years.

Example: The city held a decennial celebration to mark its founding.

Definition: A time span that lasts for ten years, also known as a decade.

Example: The 1990s were a significant decennium for technological advancements.