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desquamate

IPA: /dɛsˈkwæmeɪt/

KK: /dɛsˈkwæmeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To shed or peel off the outer layer of skin in small pieces or scales.

Example: After spending too much time in the sun, my skin began to desquamate.

desquamation

IPA: /dɛs.kwəˈmeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /dɛs.kwəˈmeɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of shedding the outer layer of skin.

Example: After the sunburn healed, there was noticeable desquamation on my shoulders.

dessert

IPA: //dɪˈzɜːrt//

KK: /dɪˈzɜrt/

noun

Definition: A sweet dish or course that is served at the end of a meal, often including items like cake, ice cream, or fruit.

Example: After dinner, we enjoyed a delicious chocolate cake for dessert.

destabilization

IPA: /ˌdɛstəbaɪlɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /dɛstəˌbeɪləˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of making something unstable or less secure.

Example: The destabilization of the government led to widespread protests.

destabilize

IPA: /ˌdiːˈsteɪbəlaɪz/

KK: /dɛˈsteɪbəˌlaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something unstable or less secure, often by causing disruption or conflict.

Example: The new policy could destabilize the country's economy if not managed carefully.

destigmatize

IPA: //dɛsˈtɪɡmətaɪz//

KK: /dɛsˈtɪɡməˌtaɪz/

verb

Definition: To eliminate the negative stigma or shame associated with something, making it more accepted or understood in society.

Example: The campaign aims to destigmatize mental health issues so that more people feel comfortable seeking help.

destination

IPA: /ˌdɛstəˈneɪʃən/

KK: /dɛstəˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A place that someone is going to or a goal that someone is trying to reach.

Example: Our vacation destination this year is a beautiful beach resort.

destine

IPA: //ˈdɛstɪn//

KK: /ˈdɛstɪn/

transitive verb

Definition: To determine or decide in advance where someone or something will go or what will happen to them.

Example: The company is destined to succeed with its innovative products.

destined

IPA: /ˈdɛstɪnd/

KK: /ˈdɛstɪnd/

adjective

Definition: Confined to a predetermined fate or future; certain to happen.

Example: She felt that she was destined to become a great artist.

verb

Definition: To be determined or intended for a particular purpose or outcome.

Example: She felt that she was destined to become a great artist.

destiny

IPA: //ˈdɛstəni//

KK: /ˈdɛstɪni/

noun

Definition: A series of events that will happen to someone in the future, often believed to be controlled by a higher power.

Example: She felt that it was her destiny to become a great artist.

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