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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

debatable

IPA: /dɪˈbeɪtəbl/

KK: /dɪˈbeɪtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be argued about or is open to disagreement.

Example: The decision to build the new park is debatable among the community members.

debatably

IPA: /dɪˈbeɪtəblɪ/

KK: /dɪˈbeɪtəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that can be argued or questioned; open to discussion.

Example: The proposal is debatably the best option for the project.

debate

IPA: /dɪˈbeɪt/

KK: /dɪˈbeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To participate in a formal discussion where opposing ideas are presented and argued.

Example: The students will debate the topic of climate change in class tomorrow.

noun

Definition: A discussion where people express different opinions about a topic, often involving arguments for and against something.

Example: The debate about climate change attracted many participants and sparked lively discussions.

transitive verb

Definition: To discuss or argue about a particular topic in a formal way, often with opposing viewpoints.

Example: The students will debate the importance of climate change in their next class.

debated

IPA: /dɪˈbeɪtɪd/

KK: /dɪˈbeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Something that is being discussed or argued about, often with differing opinions.

Example: The debated issue of climate change continues to spark discussions among scientists and politicians.

verb

Definition: To discuss a topic in detail, often with opposing viewpoints, in order to reach a conclusion or decision.

Example: The students debated the pros and cons of the new school policy.

debatement

IPA: /dɪˈbeɪtmənt/

KK: /dɪˈbeɪtmənt/

noun

Definition: A discussion or argument about a particular topic, often involving different opinions.

Example: The debatement over the new policy lasted for hours, with many people sharing their views.

debauch

IPA: /dɪˈbɔːtʃ/

KK: /dɪˈbɔtʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To engage in excessive indulgence in pleasures, often leading to moral or physical decline.

Example: After a week of debauch, he realized he needed to change his lifestyle.

noun

Definition: A period of excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures, often involving drinking and partying.

Example: The weekend was filled with debauch, as they celebrated their friend's birthday with wild parties.

transitive verb

Definition: To lead someone away from good behavior or morals, often by encouraging indulgence in pleasures or vices.

Example: The scandal debauched the politician's reputation, leading to his downfall.

debauched

IPA: /dɪˈbɔːtʃt/

KK: /dɪˈbɔtʃt/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that is corrupted or engages in excessive indulgence in pleasures like sex, alcohol, or drugs.

Example: The party was filled with debauched behavior that shocked the neighbors.

verb

Definition: To lead someone away from virtue or proper behavior, often involving excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures.

Example: He was debauched by the lavish lifestyle and lost sight of his values.

debauchee

IPA: /dɪˈbɔːtʃiː/

KK: /dɪˈbɔːtʃi/

noun

Definition: A person who often engages in excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures, such as drinking, partying, or other forms of immoral behavior.

Example: The debauchee spent his nights at lavish parties, ignoring the consequences of his actions.

debauchery

IPA: /dɪˈbɔːtʃəri/

KK: /dɪˈbɔːtʃəri/

noun

Definition: Excessive indulgence in physical pleasures, often leading to moral decline or a lack of restraint.

Example: The party was filled with debauchery, as guests indulged in excessive drinking and dancing all night long.

debenture

IPA: /dɪˈbɛnʧər/

KK: /dɪˈbɛnʧər/

noun

Definition: A type of financial document that shows a loan or debt, often issued by a company or government, which promises to pay back the borrowed money with interest.

Example: The company issued a debenture to raise funds for its new project.

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