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Exam: IELTS

deflationary

IPA: /dɪˈfleɪʃənəri/

KK: /dɪˈfleɪʃənɛri/

adjective

Definition: Related to a decrease in the general price level of goods and services in an economy.

Example: The government implemented policies to avoid a deflationary spiral.

deflator

IPA: /dɪˈfleɪtə/

KK: /dɪˈfleɪtər/

noun

Definition: A device or factor used to reduce or counteract inflation in economic statistics.

Example: The economist used a deflator to adjust the figures for inflation in the report.

deflect

IPA: /dɪˈflɛkt/

KK: /dɪˈflɛkt/

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to change direction or to turn away from its original path.

Example: The shield was able to deflect the arrows shot at him.

deflectable

IPA: /dɪˈflɛktəbl/

KK: /dɪˈflɛktəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be changed in direction or position.

Example: The deflectable shield can change its angle to block incoming projectiles.

deflection

IPA: /dɪˈflɛkʃən/

KK: /dɪˈflɛkʃən/

noun

Definition: A change in direction or position, often caused by an external force, that results in something being turned away from its original path.

Example: The deflection of the arrow was caused by the strong wind.

deflective

IPA: /dɪˈflɛktɪv/

KK: /dɪˈflɛktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Able to change direction or cause something to change direction.

Example: The deflective surface of the shield redirected the incoming projectiles.

defocus

IPA: /dɪˈfoʊkəs/

KK: /dɪˈfoʊkəs/

noun

Definition: The action or result of making something blurry or out of focus, especially in photography or optics.

Example: The defocus of the image made it hard to see the details clearly.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something less clear or sharp, especially in terms of vision or images.

Example: The photographer decided to defocus the background to highlight the subject in the foreground.

defocused

IPA: /dɪˈfoʊkəst/

KK: /dɪˈfoʊkəst/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is not clearly focused or sharp, often used in photography or visual contexts.

Example: The image appeared defocused, making it hard to see the details clearly.

verb

Definition: To make something less focused or clear, often used in photography or optics.

Example: The photographer defocused the background to highlight the subject in the foreground.

defoliant

IPA: /dɪˈfoʊliənt/

KK: /dɪˈfoʊliənt/

noun

Definition: A substance used to make plants lose their leaves, often applied as a spray or dust.

Example: Farmers sometimes use a defoliant to prepare crops for harvest.

defoliate

IPA: /dɪˈfoʊliˌeɪt/

KK: /dɪˈfoʊliˌeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To lose leaves or foliage, typically in a natural process or due to environmental conditions.

Example: In autumn, many trees defoliate as the weather gets colder.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a plant or tree lose its leaves, often using chemicals.

Example: Farmers sometimes defoliate crops to prepare them for harvest.

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