IPA: /dɪˈfɜːrər/
KK: /dɪˈfɜrər/
Definition: A person who delays or postpones something.
Example: The deferrer decided to wait until next week to make a decision.
IPA: /dɪˈfreɪəl/
KK: /dɪˈfreɪəl/
Definition: The action of paying for something, especially expenses or costs.
Example: The defrayal of the event costs was handled by the sponsors.
IPA: /ˈdɛlɪɡəsi/
KK: /ˈdɛlɪɡəsi/
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.
IPA: /ˌdɛlɪˈdʒɪtɪmeɪt/
KK: /dɛlɪˈdʒɪtɪmeɪt/
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.
IPA: /dɪˈmɒkrəsi/
KK: /dɪˈmɑkrəsi/
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.
IPA: /ˌdiːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
KK: /dɪˌmoʊnɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/
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.
IPA: /dɪˈmɜːr/
KK: /dɪˈmɜr/
Definition: To express disagreement or to raise objections about something.
Example: She decided to demur when asked to take on the extra work.
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.
IPA: /dɪˈmɜːrəl/
KK: /dɪˈmɜrəl/
Definition: The act of expressing disagreement or hesitation in a polite way.
Example: She raised a demurral to the proposed changes in the project.
IPA: /dɪˈmɜːrə/
KK: /dɪˈmɜːrər/
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.
IPA: /dɪˈpriːʃieɪt/
KK: /dɪˈpriːʃieɪt/
Definition: To lose value or worth over time.
Example: The value of the car will depreciate as it gets older.
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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