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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

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.

deputation

IPA: /ˌdɛpjuˈteɪʃən/

KK: /dɛpjuˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A group of people chosen to represent others, often in a formal setting or meeting.

Example: The deputation met with the mayor to discuss community issues.

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.

deputize

IPA: /ˈdɛp.jʊ.taɪz/

KK: /ˈdɛp.jʊ.taɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To appoint someone to act on your behalf or to take your place in a specific role or duty.

Example: The manager decided to deputize her assistant during the meeting.

deputy

IPA: /ˈdɛp.juː.ti/

KK: /ˈdɛp.ju.ti/

noun

Definition: A person who is appointed to act on behalf of someone else, often in a position of authority or responsibility.

Example: The deputy helped the sheriff manage the town's safety during the festival.

deracinate

IPA: //dɪˈræsɪneɪt//

KK: /dɪˈræsɪˌneɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To pull something out from its roots or to remove it completely from its original place.

Example: The gardener had to deracinate the old tree to make space for new plants.

deracination

IPA: /dɪˌræsɪˈneɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌræsɪˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of removing someone or something from their natural environment or cultural roots.

Example: The deracination of the community led to a loss of cultural identity.

derail

IPA: /dɪˈreɪl/

KK: /dɪˈreɪl/

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something, especially a train or a plan, to go off its intended path or to stop suddenly.

Example: The heavy rain derailed the train, causing a delay in the schedule.

derailment

IPA: /dɪˈreɪlmənt/

KK: /dɪˈreɪlmənt/

noun

Definition: The event when a train goes off its tracks, causing it to stop or crash.

Example: The derailment caused significant delays in train services.

derange

IPA: /dɪˈreɪndʒ/

KK: /dɪˈreɪndʒ/

transitive verb

Definition: To disturb someone's mind or to disrupt the normal order of something.

Example: The loud noise seemed to derange her concentration while studying.

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