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Exam: IELTS

delay

IPA: /dɪˈleɪ/

KK: /dɪˈleɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take longer than expected to do something or to postpone an action.

Example: The train will delay due to bad weather.

noun

Definition: A period of time when something is postponed or happens later than expected.

Example: There was a delay in the delivery of the package.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something happen later than planned or to postpone it.

Example: The meeting was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.

dele

IPA: /ˈdɛli/

KK: /ˈdɛli/

noun

Definition: A symbol or mark used to show that something should be deleted or removed from a document or text.

Example: The editor used a dele to indicate which parts of the manuscript needed to be cut out.

transitive verb

Definition: To remove something from a text or document, often marked with a special symbol to show it has been deleted.

Example: Please dele the incorrect information from the report before submitting it.

delectability

IPA: /dɪˈlɛktəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /dɪˈlɛktəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being very tasty or enjoyable, especially in food.

Example: The delectability of the dessert made it the highlight of the meal.

delectable

IPA: /dɪˈlɛktəbl/

KK: /dɪˈlɛktəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that is very tasty and enjoyable to eat.

Example: The chocolate cake was absolutely delectable, and everyone wanted a second slice.

noun

Definition: A delightful or delicious food item that is enjoyable to eat.

Example: The chef prepared a variety of delectables for the guests at the banquet.

delectably

IPA: /dɪˈlɛktəbli/

KK: /dɪˈlɛktəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is very pleasing to taste or smell; deliciously.

Example: The cake was served delectably, making everyone eager to have a slice.

delegitimation

IPA: /ˌdɛlɪdʒɪtəˈmeɪʃən/

KK: /dɛlɪdʒɪtəˈmeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of taking away the accepted status or authority of something, making it no longer considered valid or legitimate.

Example: The delegitimation of the previous government led to widespread protests.

delegitimize

IPA: /ˌdɛlɪˈdʒɪtɪmaɪz/

KK: /dɛlɪˈdʒɪtəˌmaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something no longer recognized as valid or legitimate, often by removing its official status or authority.

Example: The new evidence could delegitimize the previous claims made by the organization.

deletable

IPA: /dɪˈliːtəbl/

KK: /dɪˈlitəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be removed or erased.

Example: You can make the file deletable if you want to remove it later.

delete

IPA: /dɪˈliːt/

KK: /dɪˈlit/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove something from a document, file, or list so that it no longer exists or is visible.

Example: I need to delete the old files from my computer to free up space.

deleterious

IPA: /ˌdɛlɪˈtɪəriəs/

KK: /dɪˈliːtəˌriəs/

adjective

Definition: Having a harmful effect or causing damage, often in a way that is not immediately obvious.

Example: The chemicals in the water were found to have deleterious effects on the local fish population.

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