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Exam: IELTS

decarboxylation

IPA: /dɪˌkɑːr.bɒk.sɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

KK: /dɪˌkɑːr.bɒk.sɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of removing a carboxyl group from a chemical compound, often replacing it with hydrogen.

Example: Decarboxylation is an important step in the metabolism of certain amino acids.

decathlon

IPA: /dɪˈkæθlən/

KK: /dɪˈkæθlən/

noun

Definition: A sports competition where athletes compete in ten different track and field events, including running, jumping, and throwing.

Example: He trained for months to prepare for the decathlon at the national championships.

decay

IPA: /dɪˈkeɪ/

KK: /dɪˈkeɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To gradually break down or rot, often due to natural processes.

Example: The old wooden house began to decay after years of neglect.

noun

Definition: The process of becoming gradually worse or breaking down over time, often referring to physical deterioration or decline in quality.

Example: The old building showed signs of decay after years of neglect.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something rot or decompose, often due to the action of bacteria or fungi.

Example: The gardener decided to decay the old leaves to enrich the soil.

decease

IPA: /dɪˈsiːs/

KK: /dɪˈsiːs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To die or to pass away; to cease to live.

Example: Many people fear the moment when they will decease.

noun

Definition: The act of dying or the end of life.

Example: The decease of the famous author was mourned by many.

deceased

IPA: /dɪˈsiːst/

KK: /dɪˈsist/

adjective

Definition: No longer living or dead.

Example: The deceased man was remembered fondly by his family and friends.

noun

Definition: A person who has died.

Example: The deceased was remembered fondly by all who knew him.

decedent

IPA: /dɪˈsiːdənt/

KK: /dɪˈsiːdənt/

noun

Definition: A person who has died, especially in a legal context.

Example: The estate of the decedent will be distributed according to the will.

deceit

IPA: /dɪˈsiːt/

KK: /dɪˈsit/

noun

Definition: The act of misleading or tricking someone by presenting false information or hiding the truth.

Example: His deceit was uncovered when the truth finally came out.

deceitful

IPA: /dɪˈsiːtfəl/

KK: /dɪˈsitfəl/

adjective

Definition: Intentionally misleading or dishonest; someone who is not truthful and may trick others.

Example: The deceitful salesman tried to convince me to buy a car that was not in good condition.

deceitfully

IPA: /dɪˈsiːtfəlɪ/

KK: /dɪˈsitfəlɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is intended to trick or mislead someone.

Example: He deceitfully hid the truth from his friends.

deceitfulness

IPA: /dɪˈsiːtfəl.nəs/

KK: /dɪˈsitfəl/

noun

Definition: The condition of being dishonest or misleading in order to trick someone.

Example: His deceitfulness led to a loss of trust among his friends.

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