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Exam: IELTS

debacle

IPA: /dɪˈbɑː.kəl/

KK: /dɪˈbɑːkl/

noun

Definition: A sudden and complete failure or collapse, often in a way that is embarrassing or ridiculous.

Example: The project turned into a debacle when the team missed all their deadlines.

debar

IPA: /dɪˈbɑːr/

KK: /dɪˈbɑr/

transitive verb

Definition: To prevent someone from doing something or to exclude them from a place or activity.

Example: The school decided to debar students who did not follow the rules from participating in the event.

debarkation

IPA: /dɪˌbɑːrkəˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌbɑrkəˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of leaving a ship or aircraft after a journey.

Example: The debarkation of passengers from the cruise ship took several hours.

debarment

IPA: /dɪˈbɑːrmənt/

KK: /dɪˈbɑr.mənt/

noun

Definition: A situation where someone is officially prevented from doing something, often as a punishment for wrongdoing.

Example: The company faced debarment due to its failure to comply with safety regulations.

debase

IPA: /dɪˈbeɪs/

KK: /dɪˈbeɪs/

transitive verb

Definition: To lower the quality, value, or character of something, making it worse or less respected.

Example: The scandal served to debase the reputation of the once-respected organization.

debasement

IPA: /dɪˈbeɪsmənt/

KK: /dɪˈbeɪsmənt/

noun

Definition: The act of lowering something in value, quality, or dignity, especially in terms of character or worth.

Example: The debasement of the currency led to economic problems in the country.

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.

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