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Exam: GMAT (Verbal)

depreciation

IPA: /dɪˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A reduction in the value of something over time, often due to wear and tear or changes in market conditions.

Example: The depreciation of the car made it less valuable when I tried to sell it.

depreciator

IPA: /dɪˈpriːʃieɪtə/

KK: /dɪˈpriːʃieɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that causes a decrease in value or worth.

Example: The depreciator of the company's assets led to a significant drop in its market value.

depute

IPA: /dɪˈpjuːt/

KK: /dɪˈpjuːt/

transitive verb

Definition: To appoint someone to act on your behalf or to give someone the authority to do something for you.

Example: The manager decided to depute his assistant to handle the meeting in his absence.

deregulate

IPA: /ˌdiːˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪt/

KK: /dɪˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove rules or laws that control how something is done, especially by the government.

Example: The government decided to deregulate the telecommunications sector to encourage competition.

deregulation

IPA: /ˌdɛrɪˈɡjʊleɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of removing rules or restrictions, especially those set by the government, to allow more freedom in business or economic activities.

Example: The government is considering deregulation to encourage more competition in the market.

detinue

IPA: /ˈdɛtɪnjuː/

KK: /dɛtɪnju/

noun

Definition: A legal term referring to the act of unlawfully keeping someone else's personal property or the action taken to recover that property.

Example: The company filed a detinue to reclaim the equipment that was wrongfully held by the contractor.

detractor

IPA: /dɪˈtræktər/

KK: /dɪˈtræktər/

noun

Definition: A person who criticizes or speaks negatively about someone or something, often to diminish their value or reputation.

Example: Despite being a talented artist, she faced many detractors who questioned her abilities.

devaluation

IPA: /ˌdiːˌvæljuːˈeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌdiːˈvæljuːˌeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A decrease in the value of a currency compared to others, often set by a government or central bank, which can also refer to a reduction in status or importance.

Example: The country's devaluation of its currency led to higher prices for imported goods.

devalue

IPA: /dɪˈvæljuː/

KK: /dɪˈvælju/

intransitive verb

Definition: To reduce the worth or value of something, often in terms of currency or assets.

Example: The government decided to devalue the currency to boost exports.

transitive verb

Definition: To reduce or eliminate the worth or importance of something.

Example: The government decided to devalue the currency to boost exports.

development

IPA: /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

KK: /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

noun

Definition: The process of growing, improving, or advancing something, often involving changes or new ideas.

Example: The development of new technologies has greatly improved communication.

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