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Exam: IELTS

demoralizingly

IPA: /dɪˈmɔːrəlaɪzɪŋli/

KK: /dɪˈmɔrəlˌaɪzɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes someone to lose confidence or hope.

Example: The team's constant losses affected their performance demoralizingly.

demotics

IPA: /dɪˈmɒtɪks/

KK: /dɪˈmɒtɪks/

noun

Definition: The study of the social and cultural aspects of people, often related to how they live and interact in society.

Example: The researchers focused on demotics to understand community behaviors and social structures.

demulcent

IPA: /dɪˈmʌlsənt/

KK: /dɪˈmʌlsənt/

adjective

Definition: Having a soothing or softening effect, often used to describe substances that relieve irritation or discomfort.

Example: The demulcent properties of the herbal tea helped to calm her sore throat.

noun

Definition: A substance that is smooth and soothing, often used to relieve pain in irritated or inflamed areas of the body, especially in mucous membranes.

Example: The doctor recommended a demulcent to help soothe her sore throat.

demultiplexer

IPA: /ˌdiːˌmʌltɪˈplɛksər/

KK: /dɛˈmʌltɪˌplɛksər/

noun

Definition: A device that takes a single input signal and splits it into multiple output signals, allowing for the separation of combined signals.

Example: The engineer used a demultiplexer to route the data signals to different devices.

demure

IPA: /dɪˈmjʊə/

KK: /dɪˈmjʊr/

adjective

Definition: Someone who is shy and modest, often behaving in a reserved way.

Example: She wore a demure dress to the formal event, which made her look elegant and modest.

demurely

IPA: /dɪˈmjʊrli/

KK: /dɪˈmjʊrli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is modest, reserved, or shy, often in a manner that is appealing or attractive.

Example: She smiled demurely when complimented on her dress.

demureness

IPA: /dɪˈmjʊərnəs/

KK: /dɪˈmjʊr.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being reserved, modest, or shy in behavior or appearance.

Example: Her demureness made her stand out in the lively crowd.

demyelinating

IPA: /ˌdɛm.aɪˈɛl.ɪ.neɪ.tɪŋ/

KK: /dɛmˈaɪəˌleɪnətɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing or marked by the loss of the protective covering around nerve fibers.

Example: The doctor explained that demyelinating diseases can affect communication between the brain and the body.

verb

Definition: To remove the protective covering (myelin) from the nerve fibers, which can affect the transmission of signals in the nervous system.

Example: The disease is characterized by demyelinating the nerves, leading to various neurological symptoms.

demyelination

IPA: /ˌdɛm.aɪ.ə.lɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

KK: /dɛˌmaɪəˈlɪneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of losing the protective covering (myelin sheath) around nerve fibers, often due to illness.

Example: Demyelination can lead to serious neurological problems.

demystification

IPA: /dɪˌmɪstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌmɪstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making something clear and easy to understand by removing confusion or mystery.

Example: The teacher's explanation led to the demystification of complex scientific concepts for the students.

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