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deposition

IPA: /ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃən/

KK: /dɛpəˈzɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A formal statement made by a witness, usually recorded for use in a legal case, or the act of placing something down.

Example: The lawyer prepared for the deposition of the key witness in the trial.

depositional

IPA: /dɪˈpɒzɪʃənl/

KK: /dɪˈpɒzɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of depositing materials or substances, often in a geological or environmental context.

Example: The depositional layers of sediment can tell us a lot about the history of the area.

depository

IPA: /dɪˈpɒzɪtəri/

KK: /dɪˈpɑːzɪtɔːri/

noun

Definition: A location where items are stored or kept safe, often for future use or protection.

Example: The bank serves as a depository for valuable items and documents.

depot

IPA: //ˈdɛpoʊ//

KK: /ˈdɛpoʊ/

noun

Definition: A place where vehicles, goods, or supplies are stored or sent from, often used for transportation or military purposes.

Example: The bus depot was crowded with passengers waiting for their rides.

depravation

IPA: /dɪˈprɛv.əˌteɪ.ʃən/

KK: /dɪˈprævəˌteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The state of being morally bad or corrupt; a decline in moral standards or quality.

Example: The depravation of the community's values led to increased crime rates.

deprave

IPA: /dɪˈpreɪv/

KK: /dɪˈpreɪv/

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone or something morally bad or corrupt.

Example: The scandal was enough to deprave the reputation of the once-respected politician.

depraved

IPA: /dɪˈpreɪvd/

KK: /dɪˈpreɪvd/

adjective

Definition: Having bad morals or being very wicked; showing a lack of good character.

Example: The story revolves around a depraved villain who commits terrible acts.

depravedly

IPA: /dɪˈpreɪvdli/

KK: /dɪˈpreɪvdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows moral corruption or wickedness.

Example: He acted depravedly, showing no regard for the feelings of others.

depravedness

IPA: /dɪˈpreɪvdnəs/

KK: /dɪˈpreɪvdnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being morally bad or corrupt; a lack of good character.

Example: The novel explores the depravedness of the main character as he descends into crime.

depravement

IPA: /dɪˈprævəmənt/

KK: /dɪˈprævəmənt/

noun

Definition: The state of being morally bad or corrupt; a condition of wickedness or immorality.

Example: The novel explores the themes of depravement and its effects on society.

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