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Exam: IELTS

decipher

IPA: /dɪˈsaɪfə/

KK: /dɪˈsaɪfər/

transitive verb

Definition: To change written or spoken messages that are in a secret code into normal language so that they can be understood.

Example: The spy was able to decipher the enemy's coded messages.

decipherable

IPA: /dɪˈsaɪfərebl/

KK: /dɪˈsaɪfərəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be understood or interpreted clearly.

Example: The handwriting was so neat that it was easily decipherable.

decipherer

IPA: /dɪˈsaɪfə/

KK: /dɪˈsaɪfər/

noun

Definition: A person who interprets or makes sense of something that is difficult to understand, such as codes or complex information.

Example: The decipherer worked tirelessly to decode the ancient manuscript.

decipherment

IPA: /dɪˈsaɪfərmənt/

KK: /dɪˈsaɪfərmənt/

noun

Definition: The process of figuring out or understanding something that is difficult to read or understand, especially when it involves translating or interpreting old or unknown languages.

Example: The decipherment of the ancient script took many years of study and research.

decision

IPA: /dɪˈsɪʒən/

KK: /dɪˈsɪʒən/

noun

Definition: A choice made after thinking about different options; a conclusion or judgment about something.

Example: After much thought, she made a decision to move to a new city.

transitive verb

Definition: A choice made after considering different options or possibilities.

Example: After much thought, she made a decision about her career.

decisive

IPA: /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

KK: /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that is able to make decisions quickly and effectively, often leading to clear outcomes or results.

Example: Her decisive action during the crisis saved many lives.

decisively

IPA: /dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/

KK: /dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a clear decision or determination, without hesitation.

Example: She spoke decisively during the meeting, making it clear what needed to be done.

decisiveness

IPA: /dɪˈsaɪsɪvnəs/

KK: /dɪˈsaɪsɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being able to make decisions quickly and confidently.

Example: Her decisiveness in the meeting helped the team reach an agreement swiftly.

deckhand

IPA: //ˈdɛkˌhænd//

KK: /ˈdɛkˌhænd/

noun

Definition: A person who works on a ship and does various physical tasks, such as handling ropes and maintaining the deck.

Example: The deckhand quickly tied the boat to the dock as the passengers disembarked.

declaim

IPA: /dɪˈkleɪm/

KK: /dɪˈkleɪm/

intransitive verb

Definition: To speak or deliver a speech in a formal and often loud manner, usually to express strong feelings or opinions.

Example: The actor decided to declaim a famous speech from Shakespeare during the performance.

transitive verb

Definition: To speak or recite something in a formal and often loud manner, usually to express strong feelings or opinions.

Example: The actor decided to declaim a famous speech from the play during the performance.

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