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Exam: IELTS

defoliation

IPA: /dɪˌfoʊliˈeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌfoʊliˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of leaves falling off a plant or tree, usually when they are mature or during certain seasons.

Example: Defoliation can occur naturally in autumn when trees lose their leaves.

deforest

IPA: /dɪˈfɔːrɛst/

KK: /dɪˈfɔrɛst/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove all the trees from a forest or area of land, usually to use the land for something else.

Example: The company plans to deforest a large area to build a new shopping center.

deforestation

IPA: /ˌdiːfɔːrɪˈsteɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌfɔrɪˈsteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of cutting down trees in a forest to use the land for something else, like farming or building.

Example: Deforestation is a major environmental issue that affects wildlife and climate.

deforested

IPA: /dɪˈfɔːrɪstɪd/

KK: /dɪˈfɔrɪstɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of cutting down trees in a forest, resulting in the loss of forested land.

Example: The deforested area was once home to many species of wildlife.

verb

Definition: To remove trees from a forested area, often resulting in damage to the environment.

Example: The area was deforested to make way for new buildings.

deform

IPA: /dɪˈfɔːm/

KK: /dɪˈfɔrm/

intransitive verb

Definition: To change shape or form in a way that is not normal or expected, often resulting in a misshapen appearance.

Example: The metal will deform if it is heated too much.

transitive verb

Definition: To change the shape or form of something, often in a way that makes it look ugly or misshapen.

Example: The intense heat can deform the metal, causing it to lose its original shape.

deformalize

IPA: /dɪˈfɔːrməlaɪz/

KK: /dɪˈfɔrməˌlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To change something from a formal state to a more casual or relaxed state.

Example: The new policy aims to deformalize the dress code at the office.

deformation

IPA: /ˌdiːfɔːˈmeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˈfɔrˌmeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A change in the shape or form of something, usually making it worse or less normal.

Example: The deformation of the metal occurred due to excessive heat and pressure.

deformed

IPA: /dɪˈfɔːrmd/

KK: /dɪˈfɔrmd/

adjective

Definition: Having an unusual or twisted shape that is not normal or expected.

Example: The sculpture was intentionally deformed to create a unique artistic effect.

deformity

IPA: /dɪˈfɔːrmɪti/

KK: /dɪˈfɔrmɪti/

noun

Definition: A physical condition where a part of the body is misshapen or not normal in appearance.

Example: The child was born with a deformity that affected his leg.

defragment

IPA: /dɪˈfræɡ.mɛnt/

KK: /dɪˈfræɡ.mənt/

transitive verb

Definition: To reorganize a computer's data so that files are stored in a continuous manner, which helps improve performance.

Example: I need to defragment my hard drive to make it run faster.

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