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Exam: IELTS

deteriorate

IPA: /dɪˈtɪə.ri.ə.reɪt/

KK: /dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become worse or to decline in quality or condition.

Example: The old building began to deteriorate after years of neglect.

transitive verb

Definition: To become worse in quality, condition, or value over time, often due to neglect or damage.

Example: The old building began to deteriorate after years of being abandoned.

deterioration

IPA: /dɪˌtɪə.ri.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

KK: /dɪˌtɪrɪəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of becoming worse or declining in quality or condition.

Example: The deterioration of the building was evident after years of neglect.

deteriorative

IPA: /dɪˈtɪə.ri.ə.tɪv/

KK: /dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Causing something to become worse or to decline in quality.

Example: The deteriorative effects of pollution can be seen in the environment.

determent

IPA: /dɪˈtɜːrmənt/

KK: /dɪˈtɜrmənt/

noun

Definition: The action of preventing someone from doing something or making someone less likely to do something.

Example: The new laws were designed as a determent to crime in the city.

determinably

IPA: /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnəbli/

KK: /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that can be determined or defined clearly.

Example: The results of the experiment can be determinably measured over time.

determinant

IPA: /N/A/

KK: /N/A/

adjective

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available.

noun

Definition: A factor or element that influences or determines something, often used in contexts like education, health, or mathematics.

Example: Education is a key determinant of a person's future opportunities.

determinately

IPA: /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnətli/

KK: /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnətli/

adverb

Definition: In a clear and definite manner, showing determination or certainty.

Example: She spoke determinately about her plans for the future.

determinateness

IPA: /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnɪt/

KK: /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnət/

noun

Definition: The quality of being clear and definite, not vague or uncertain.

Example: The determinateness of her answer made it easy for everyone to understand her point of view.

determination

IPA: /dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The quality of being firm in purpose or having a strong intention to achieve something.

Example: Her determination to succeed helped her overcome many obstacles.

determine

IPA: /dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

KK: /dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To come to a conclusion or make a decision about something.

Example: After much discussion, we will determine the best course of action.

transitive verb

Definition: To find out or decide something after considering the facts or evidence.

Example: The test results will determine if you pass the course.

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