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Exam: GMAT (Verbal)

deferrer

IPA: /dɪˈfɜːrər/

KK: /dɪˈfɜrər/

noun

Definition: A person who delays or postpones something.

Example: The deferrer decided to wait until next week to make a decision.

defrayal

IPA: /dɪˈfreɪəl/

KK: /dɪˈfreɪəl/

noun

Definition: The action of paying for something, especially expenses or costs.

Example: The defrayal of the event costs was handled by the sponsors.

delegacy

IPA: /ˈdɛlɪɡəsi/

KK: /ˈdɛlɪɡəsi/

noun

Definition: A group of representatives chosen to act on behalf of others, or the process of giving someone the authority to act for you.

Example: The delegacy was responsible for negotiating the terms of the agreement.

delegitimate

IPA: /ˌdɛlɪˈdʒɪtɪmeɪt/

KK: /dɛlɪˈdʒɪtɪmeɪt/

verb

Definition: To take away the rightful status or authority from something or someone, making it not valid or acceptable.

Example: The new law aims to delegitimate the previous agreements made by the council.

democracy

IPA: /dɪˈmɒkrəsi/

KK: /dɪˈmɑkrəsi/

noun

Definition: A system of government where the people have the power to make decisions, either directly or through representatives they elect.

Example: In a democracy, citizens can vote for their leaders and influence laws.

demonetization

IPA: /ˌdiːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌmoʊnɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of removing a currency's status as legal money, making it no longer acceptable for transactions.

Example: The government's decision on demonetization caused a lot of confusion among the public.

demur

IPA: /dɪˈmɜːr/

KK: /dɪˈmɜr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To express disagreement or to raise objections about something.

Example: She decided to demur when asked to take on the extra work.

noun

Definition: A delay or an objection to something, often due to uncertainty or doubt about its acceptability.

Example: She raised a demur to the proposal, expressing her concerns about its feasibility.

demurral

IPA: /dɪˈmɜːrəl/

KK: /dɪˈmɜrəl/

noun

Definition: The act of expressing disagreement or hesitation in a polite way.

Example: She raised a demurral to the proposed changes in the project.

demurrer

IPA: /dɪˈmɜːrə/

KK: /dɪˈmɜːrər/

noun

Definition: A legal term referring to an objection made in court, where a party does not deny the truth of the claims but argues that they are not enough to warrant legal action.

Example: The lawyer filed a demurrer to challenge the sufficiency of the evidence presented by the prosecution.

depreciate

IPA: /dɪˈpriːʃieɪt/

KK: /dɪˈpriːʃieɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To lose value or worth over time.

Example: The value of the car will depreciate as it gets older.

transitive verb

Definition: To reduce the value or worth of something, often in terms of money or importance.

Example: The economic downturn caused many assets to depreciate significantly.

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