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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

depressible

IPA: /dɪˈprɛsəbl/

KK: /dɪˈprɛsəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be pushed down or pressed in.

Example: The depressible button on the remote control makes it easy to operate.

deprivation

IPA: /ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən/

KK: /dɛprɪˈveɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The state of having something taken away or not having enough of something important, like food, sleep, or rights.

Example: The deprivation of basic needs can lead to serious health issues.

depurate

IPA: //dɪˈpjʊəreɪt//

KK: /dɪˈpjʊəreɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To cleanse or purify something, making it free from impurities or unwanted elements.

Example: The scientist worked to depurate the water samples before testing them.

deranged

IPA: /dɪˈreɪndʒd/

KK: /dɪˈreɪndʒd/

adjective

Definition: Someone who is disturbed or upset in their mind, often behaving in a strange or irrational way.

Example: The movie's villain was portrayed as a deranged individual who could not distinguish between reality and fantasy.

derealization

IPA: /ˌdɪəˌrɛəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A psychological condition where a person feels that their surroundings are not real or seem strange and unfamiliar.

Example: During the episode, she experienced derealization, making everything around her feel unreal.

derelict

IPA: /ˈdɛr.ə.lɪkt/

KK: /ˈdɛrəlɪkt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been abandoned or neglected, often in a state of disrepair.

Example: The derelict building stood empty for years, covered in graffiti and weeds.

noun

Definition: A person without a home or job, often living on the streets, or something that has been abandoned and left behind.

Example: The city has programs to help derelicts find shelter and employment.

dereliction

IPA: /ˌdɛrəˈlɪkʃən/

KK: /ˌdɛrəˈlɪkʃən/

noun

Definition: A situation where something is abandoned or neglected, often referring to duties or responsibilities that are not fulfilled.

Example: The company's dereliction of its environmental responsibilities led to severe consequences.

derisive

IPA: /dɪˈraɪsɪv/

KK: /dɪˈraɪsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Showing a lack of respect or contempt, often through mocking or ridicule.

Example: His derisive comments made her feel embarrassed in front of her friends.

derisiveness

IPA: /dɪˈraɪsɪvnəs/

KK: /dɪˈraɪsɪvnɪs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of expressing contempt or ridicule towards someone or something.

Example: His derisiveness made it difficult for others to take him seriously.

derisory

IPA: /dɪˈraɪzəri/

KK: /dɪˈraɪsəri/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is laughably small or ridiculous, often used to express contempt or scorn.

Example: The amount of money offered for the project was derisory and not taken seriously by the team.

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