Exam: TOEFL

Definition: To appoint someone to act on your behalf or to give someone the authority to do something for you.

Example: The manager decided to depute his assistant to handle the meeting in his absence.

Definition: To appoint someone to act on your behalf or to take your place in a specific role or duty.

Example: The manager decided to deputize her assistant during the meeting.

Definition: A person who is appointed to act on behalf of someone else, often in a position of authority or responsibility.

Example: The deputy helped the sheriff manage the town's safety during the festival.

Definition: To cause something, especially a train or a plan, to go off its intended path or to stop suddenly.

Example: The heavy rain derailed the train, causing a delay in the schedule.

Definition: The event when a train goes off its tracks, causing it to stop or crash.

Example: The derailment caused significant delays in train services.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.