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Exam: TOEFL

decorate

IPA: /dɪˈkɔːreɪt/

KK: /dɪˈkɔːrɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To add beauty or ornament to something by putting things on it or by making it more attractive.

Example: We decided to decorate the living room for the holiday season.

decorative

IPA: /dɪˈkɛrətɪv/

KK: /dɪˈkɔrətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Used to describe something that is intended to make a place or object look more attractive or beautiful, often through design or embellishment.

Example: The decorative pillows on the couch added a pop of color to the room.

decorativeness

IPA: /dɪˈkɔːrətnəs/

KK: /dɪˈkɔrətɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being attractive or ornamental, often in relation to design or appearance.

Example: The decorativeness of the room was enhanced by the beautiful artwork on the walls.

decorator

IPA: /dɪˈkɔːrətər/

KK: /dɪˈkoʊrətər/

adjective

Definition: Not applicable as 'decorator' is not an adjective; it refers to a person or thing that decorates.

Example: The decorator chose bright colors for the living room.

noun

Definition: A person who decorates, especially someone who designs and arranges the interior of a space.

Example: The decorator transformed the living room into a cozy and stylish area.

decorous

IPA: //ˈdɛkərəs//

KK: /ˈdɛkərəs/

adjective

Definition: Showing good manners and proper behavior; socially acceptable and appropriate.

Example: The decorous guests followed the formal dress code for the event.

decorously

IPA: /dɪˈkɔːrəsli/

KK: /dɪˈkɔrəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is proper, polite, and respectful, following social norms or conventions.

Example: She spoke decorously at the formal dinner, making sure to follow all the etiquette rules.

decorticate

IPA: /dɪˈkɔːrtɪkeɪt/

KK: /dɪˈkɔrtɪˌkeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove the outer layer or covering from something, such as bark from a tree or a membrane from an organ.

Example: The workers will decorticate the trees to prepare the wood for processing.

decortication

IPA: /dɪˌkɔːrtɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌkɔr tɪˈkeɪ ʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of removing the outer layer or covering from something, such as bark from a tree or the outer layer of an organ in surgery.

Example: The decortication of the seed is necessary to prepare it for planting.

decorum

IPA: /dɪˈkɔːrəm/

KK: /dɪˈkɔrəm/

noun

Definition: Decorum refers to the proper and polite behavior or conduct that is expected in social situations. It can also mean the appropriateness of style or tone in artistic works.

Example: At the formal dinner, everyone was expected to maintain a sense of decorum.

decouple

IPA: /dɪˈkʌpəl/

KK: /dɪˈkʌpəl/

transitive verb

Definition: To separate or disengage one thing from another, especially in a way that reduces their connection or interaction.

Example: The engineers decided to decouple the two systems to improve performance.

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