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Exam: IELTS

derange

IPA: /dɪˈreɪndʒ/

KK: /dɪˈreɪndʒ/

transitive verb

Definition: To disturb someone's mind or to disrupt the normal order of something.

Example: The loud noise seemed to derange her concentration while studying.

deranged

IPA: /dɪˈreɪndʒd/

KK: /dɪˈreɪndʒd/

adjective

Definition: Someone who is disturbed or upset in their mind, often behaving in a strange or irrational way.

Example: The movie's villain was portrayed as a deranged individual who could not distinguish between reality and fantasy.

derangement

IPA: /dɪˈreɪndʒmənt/

KK: /dɪˈreɪndʒmənt/

noun

Definition: A state of being disturbed or upset, often referring to mental or emotional disorder.

Example: The sudden loss of her job caused a derangement in her usual routine.

derate

IPA: /dɪˈreɪt/

KK: /dɪˈreɪt/

verb

Definition: To reduce the maximum capacity or performance level of equipment or materials, often due to wear or insufficient quality.

Example: The engineers decided to derate the generator to ensure it operated safely under the current conditions.

derby

IPA: /ˈdɜːrbi/

KK: /ˈdɜrbi/

noun

Definition: A type of race or contest, often involving horses or motorcycles, that is open to various participants.

Example: The annual derby attracted many spectators and participants from all over the country.

derealization

IPA: /ˌdɪəˌrɛəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A psychological condition where a person feels that their surroundings are not real or seem strange and unfamiliar.

Example: During the episode, she experienced derealization, making everything around her feel unreal.

deregulate

IPA: /ˌdiːˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪt/

KK: /dɪˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove rules or laws that control how something is done, especially by the government.

Example: The government decided to deregulate the telecommunications sector to encourage competition.

deregulation

IPA: /ˌdɛrɪˈɡjʊleɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of removing rules or restrictions, especially those set by the government, to allow more freedom in business or economic activities.

Example: The government is considering deregulation to encourage more competition in the market.

derelict

IPA: /ˈdɛr.ə.lɪkt/

KK: /ˈdɛrəlɪkt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been abandoned or neglected, often in a state of disrepair.

Example: The derelict building stood empty for years, covered in graffiti and weeds.

noun

Definition: A person without a home or job, often living on the streets, or something that has been abandoned and left behind.

Example: The city has programs to help derelicts find shelter and employment.

dereliction

IPA: /ˌdɛrəˈlɪkʃən/

KK: /ˌdɛrəˈlɪkʃən/

noun

Definition: A situation where something is abandoned or neglected, often referring to duties or responsibilities that are not fulfilled.

Example: The company's dereliction of its environmental responsibilities led to severe consequences.

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