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Exam: IELTS

denuclearize

IPA: /dɪˈnjuːkləraɪz/

KK: /dɪˈnjuːkləraɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To reduce or completely remove nuclear weapons from a country or area.

Example: The country decided to denuclearize as part of the peace agreement.

transitive verb

Definition: To remove or eliminate nuclear weapons from a specific area or country.

Example: The government announced its plan to denuclearize the region by next year.

denudation

IPA: /dɪˈnjuːdeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˈnjuːdeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of removing the surface layer of something, often referring to the exposure of rocks or soil by natural forces like water or wind.

Example: The denudation of the landscape was evident after the heavy rains washed away the topsoil.

denuded

IPA: /dɪˈnjuːdɪd/

KK: /dɪˈnjudɪd/

adjective

Definition: Made bare or stripped of covering, often referring to land or vegetation that has been eroded or cleared away.

Example: The denuded landscape showed the effects of years of erosion and deforestation.

verb

Definition: To remove all covering or vegetation from an area, leaving it bare.

Example: The heavy rains denuded the hillside, exposing the soil underneath.

denunciation

IPA: /dɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /dɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of publicly accusing someone of doing something wrong or illegal, often in a formal way.

Example: The politician faced denunciation from the public for his controversial remarks.

denunciative

IPA: /dɪˈnʌnʃɪˌeɪtɪv/

KK: /dɪˈnʌnʃəˌtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characterized by the act of denouncing or condemning someone or something.

Example: The denunciative tone of the article made it clear that the author strongly opposed the policy.

denunciatory

IPA: /dɪˈnʌnʧəˌtɔri/

KK: /dɪˈnʌnʧəˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: Having a tendency to criticize or condemn something or someone publicly.

Example: The politician made a denunciatory speech against corruption in the government.

deny

IPA: /dɪˈnaɪ/

KK: /dɪˈnaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To say that something is not true or to refuse to accept something as true.

Example: She decided to deny the accusations made against her.

deodorize

IPA: //diˈoʊdəraɪz//

KK: /diˈoʊdəˌraɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove or reduce unpleasant smells from something, making it smell better.

Example: She used a spray to deodorize the room after cooking fish.

deontological

IPA: /diˌɒn.təˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

KK: /diˌɒn.təˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a moral theory that focuses on rules and duties rather than the consequences of actions.

Example: The philosopher discussed a deontological approach to ethics, emphasizing the importance of following moral rules.

deontologist

IPA: /diˈɒntəˌlɒdʒɪst/

KK: /diˈɒntəˌlɒdʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies or supports a type of ethics that focuses on rules and duties rather than the consequences of actions.

Example: The deontologist argued that certain actions are morally required, regardless of their outcomes.

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