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Exam: IELTS

decertify

IPA: /dɪˈsɜːrtɪfaɪ/

KK: /dɪˈsɜr.tɪ.faɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To take away the official approval or certification from something or someone.

Example: The organization decided to decertify the training program due to safety concerns.

dechlorination

IPA: /dɪˌklɔːrəˈneɪʃən/

KK: /diˌklɔːrəˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of removing chlorine from a substance, especially water that has been treated with chlorine.

Example: Dechlorination is essential for making chlorinated water safe for drinking.

deciare

IPA: /dɪˈsiːɛr/

KK: /dɪˈsiːɛr/

noun

Definition: A unit of area equal to one-tenth of an are, which is a metric unit used in measuring land.

Example: The farmer bought a deciare of land to expand his crops.

decibel

IPA: /ˈdɛsɪbɛl/

KK: /ˈdɛsɪbɛl/

noun

Definition: A unit of measurement used to express the intensity or power of sound or electrical signals, often used to compare two levels of sound or signal strength.

Example: The sound of the music was measured at 85 decibels, which is quite loud.

decide

IPA: /dɪˈsaɪd/

KK: /dɪˈsaɪd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a choice or come to a conclusion about something after considering options.

Example: After much thought, I decided to take the job offer.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a choice or come to a conclusion about something after considering the options.

Example: I need to decide which movie to watch tonight.

decided

IPA: /dɪˈsaɪdɪd/

KK: /dɪˈsaɪdɪd/

adjective

Definition: Certain and clear in opinion or decision; not uncertain or hesitant.

Example: She made a decided choice to pursue her dreams without looking back.

decidedly

IPA: /dɪˈsaɪdɪdli/

KK: /dɪˈsaɪdɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is clear and certain, leaving no doubt about something.

Example: She was decidedly happy with the results of her exam.

decidedness

IPA: /dɪˈsaɪdɪdnəs/

KK: /dɪˈsaɪdɪdnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being firm or resolute in a decision or opinion.

Example: Her decidedness in the meeting helped the team move forward confidently.

decider

IPA: /dɪˈsaɪdə/

KK: /dɪˈsaɪdər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that makes a decision or determines the outcome of something.

Example: The coach is the decider when it comes to choosing the starting lineup for the game.

deciding

IPA: /dɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/

KK: /dɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Having the power to determine or influence an outcome.

Example: The deciding vote was cast by the last member of the committee.

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