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Exam: IELTS

declarer

IPA: /dɪˈklɛrər/

KK: /dɪˈklɛrər/

noun

Definition: A person who makes a declaration, especially in a game like bridge where they choose the trump suit.

Example: In the game of bridge, the declarer plays both their hand and the dummy's hand after winning the bid.

declass

IPA: /dɪˈklæs/

KK: /dɪˈklæs/

transitive verb

Definition: To reduce the classification or status of something, often making it less secret or important.

Example: The government decided to declass the documents after many years.

declasse

IPA: /dɛˈklæs/

KK: /dɛˈklæs/

adjective

Definition: Having a lower social status or rank than before; considered to be of inferior quality or position.

Example: After losing his job, he felt declasse among his former friends.

declassify

IPA: //diːˈklæsɪfaɪ//

KK: /diˈklæsɪfaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove the official label that restricts access to certain information or documents, making them available to the public.

Example: The government decided to declassify the documents after many years.

declension

IPA: /dɪˈklɛnʃən/

KK: /dɪˈklɛnʃən/

noun

Definition: A grammatical term that refers to the way nouns, pronouns, and adjectives change form to express different grammatical categories like case, number, and gender.

Example: In Latin, the declension of nouns is essential for understanding their role in a sentence.

declensional

IPA: /dɪˈklɛnʃənl/

KK: /dɪˈklɛnʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the grammatical category that indicates the case, number, and gender of nouns, pronouns, and adjectives.

Example: In Latin, the declensional endings of nouns change depending on their grammatical role in a sentence.

declinable

IPA: /dɪˈklaɪnəbl/

KK: /dɪˈklaɪnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to change form to show different grammatical cases, numbers, or genders.

Example: In Latin, nouns are declinable, meaning they can change their endings based on their role in a sentence.

declination

IPA: /dɪˈklɪneɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˈklɪneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A noun that refers to a change in direction or a decrease in quality, often used in contexts like astronomy or general decline.

Example: The declination of the star was measured to determine its position in the sky.

decline

IPA: /dɪˈklaɪn/

KK: /dɪˈklaɪn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become less in quantity, quality, or strength; to refuse something politely.

Example: The company's profits began to decline after the new competitor entered the market.

noun

Definition: The process of becoming weaker or worse over time, often referring to a decrease in quality, quantity, or strength.

Example: The decline in the population of bees is concerning for the environment.

transitive verb

Definition: To refuse something in a polite way or to say no to an offer or request.

Example: She decided to decline the invitation to the party.

decliner

IPA: /dɪˈklaɪnər/

KK: /dɪˈklaɪnər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that refuses or rejects something.

Example: The decliner of the offer explained their reasons clearly.

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