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Emoji
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#2131
🦞
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decapod
/ˈdɛkəˌpɒd/
noun
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An arthropod with ten limbs, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps.
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The lobster is a well-known decapod. |
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crustacean, crab, lobster, shrimp, prawn
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insect, arachnid
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marine decapod, decapod species, decapod crustacean
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#2132
✅
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decisive
/dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
adjective
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Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.
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Her decisive action saved the company from collapse. |
decisive victory |
A win that settles an issue conclusively.
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conclusive, resolute, firm, determined, crucial
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indecisive, uncertain, hesitant
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decisive role, decisive moment, decisive action, decisive factor
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#2133
🔍
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decipher
/dɪˈsaɪfər/
verb
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deciphered
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deciphered
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deciphers
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deciphering
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To make sense of something difficult to read or understand; to decode.
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She managed to decipher the old handwritten letter. |
decipher a code |
To successfully interpret or understand a secret or complex message.
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decode, interpret, translate, solve, unravel
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confuse, obscure, encrypt
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decipher handwriting, decipher message, decipher meaning, decipher code
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#2134
💥
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decimation
/ˌdɛsɪˈmeɪʃən/
noun
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The act of destroying or killing a large proportion of something.
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The decimation of the city left thousands homeless. |
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destruction, devastation, annihilation, ruin
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protection, preservation
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mass decimation, decimation of population, decimation of species
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#2135
🔥
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decimate
/ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/
verb
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decimated
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decimated
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decimates
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decimating
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To destroy or kill a large proportion of something.
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The wildfire decimated the forest. |
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destroy, devastate, annihilate, ruin, wipe out
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preserve, protect, save
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decimate population, decimate forest, decimate resources, decimate economy
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#2136
🔢
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decimal
/ˈdɛsɪməl/
noun
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A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.
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The number 0.75 is a decimal. |
decimal point |
The dot used to separate the whole number part from the fractional part in a decimal number.
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fraction, number, figure, digit, numeral
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integer, whole number
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decimal point, decimal places, decimal system, decimal fraction
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#2137
🍂
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deciduous
/dɪˈsɪdʒuəs/
adjective
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trees or plants that shed their leaves annually
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Maple trees are deciduous and lose their leaves in autumn. |
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leaf-shedding, seasonal, temporary, non-evergreen
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evergreen, perennial
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deciduous trees, deciduous forest, deciduous leaves, deciduous woodland
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#2138
🔊
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decibel
/ˈdɛsɪˌbɛl/
noun
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a unit used to measure the intensity of sound
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The noise level in the factory exceeded 90 decibels. |
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sound level, sound unit, loudness measure, intensity unit
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silence, quiet
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high decibel, low decibel, decibel level, measure decibel
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#2139
🙂
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decent
/ˈdiːsənt/
adjective
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conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality
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He found a decent job after months of searching. |
make a decent living |
to earn enough money to live comfortably
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respectable, proper, suitable, fair, acceptable
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indecent, improper, unacceptable
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decent job, decent man, decent salary, decent standard
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#2140
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decency
/ˈdiːsənsi/
noun
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behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability
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She showed great decency by helping the stranger in need. |
common decency |
basic standards of polite or respectful behavior
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propriety, modesty, respectability, civility, dignity
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indecency, rudeness, immorality
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sense of decency, act of decency, show decency, basic decency
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#2141
🐌
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decelerate
/dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/
verb
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decelerated
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decelerated
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decelerates
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decelerating
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to reduce speed; to slow down
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The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light. |
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slow down, reduce speed, brake, retard, ease off
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accelerate, speed up, hasten
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decelerate gradually, decelerate quickly, forced to decelerate, decelerate smoothly
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#2142
🃏
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deceive
/dɪˈsiːv/
verb
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deceived
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deceived
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deceives
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deceiving
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To cause someone to believe something that is not true.
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He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story. |
deceive oneself |
To believe something false about oneself or a situation.
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mislead, trick, cheat, betray, dupe
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be honest, reveal, disclose
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deceive others, deceive oneself, try to deceive
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#2143
🤥
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deceitful
/dɪˈsiːtfəl/
adjective
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Deliberately misleading or dishonest.
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She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth. |
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dishonest, fraudulent, misleading, duplicitous
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honest, truthful, sincere
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deceitful behavior, deceitful practices, deceitful answer
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#2144
🎭
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deceit
/dɪˈsiːt/
noun
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The act of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.
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His career was ruined by lies and deceit. |
cloak of deceit |
An appearance used to hide dishonesty.
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dishonesty, fraud, trickery, deception, duplicity
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honesty, truth
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lies and deceit, cloak of deceit, deceitful behavior
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#2145
✍️
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decasyllable
/ˌdɛkəˈsɪləbəl/
noun
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A line of verse with ten syllables.
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The poet often wrote in decasyllable form. |
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ten-syllable line, poetic meter
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prose, free verse
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decasyllable verse, decasyllable line, poetic decasyllable
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#2146
🪨
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debris
/dəˈbriː/
noun
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Scattered fragments of waste, remains, or broken pieces.
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The streets were filled with debris after the storm. |
clearing the debris |
Removing the remains or waste after destruction.
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rubble, wreckage, remains, fragments, litter
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order, cleanliness, neatness
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debris field, scattered debris, storm debris, clear debris
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#2147
🗡️
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decapitate
/dɪˈkæpɪteɪt/
verb
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decapitated
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decapitated
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decapitates
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decapitating
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To cut off the head of a person or animal.
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The ancient executioner decapitated the criminal. |
decapitate the organization |
To remove the leader or leadership from an organization
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behead, execute, cut off head, sever
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crown, appoint, empower
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decapitate enemy, decapitate quickly, decapitate the king, decapitate leadership
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#2148
🍷
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decant
/dɪˈkænt/
verb
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decanted
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decanted
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decants
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decanting
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To pour liquid gently from one container into another, especially without disturbing the sediment.
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She carefully decanted the wine into a clean glass. |
decant into |
To pour liquid carefully into another container
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pour, transfer, siphon, draw off
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spill, retain
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decant wine, decant into glass, decant slowly
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#2149
🏃♂️
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decamp
/dɪˈkæmp/
verb
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decamped
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decamped
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decamps
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decamping
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To depart suddenly or secretly, often to avoid trouble or escape.
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The thief decamped before the police arrived. |
decamp with something |
To run away quickly taking something, usually stolen
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flee, escape, run away, abscond, depart
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arrive, remain, stay
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decamp overnight, decamp quickly, decamp from camp, decamp with goods
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#2150
📏
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decameter
/dɪˈkæmɪtər/
noun
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A metric unit of length equal to ten meters.
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The field was measured in decameters for accuracy. |
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ten meters, metric unit, length unit
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millimeter, centimeter
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measure in decameters, length in decameters, decameter scale
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#2151
📖
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decameron
/dɪˈkæmərən/
noun
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A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.
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The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature. |
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Boccaccio's tales, Italian classic, literary collection, story cycle
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none, unrelated work
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read Decameron, study Decameron, tales of Decameron, Boccaccio's Decameron
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#2152
📜
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decalogue
/ˈdɛkəˌlɔːɡ/
noun
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The Ten Commandments in the Bible; a set of fundamental rules or principles.
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The priest gave a sermon on the importance of the Decalogue. |
moral decalogue |
A set of guiding principles for ethical behavior.
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commandments, rules, principles, code
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chaos, lawlessness
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biblical decalogue, moral decalogue, the Decalogue
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#2153
💧
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decaliter
/ˈdɛkəˌliːtər/
noun
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A metric unit of capacity equal to ten liters.
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The container could hold up to one decaliter of water. |
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10 liters, metric capacity unit, volume measure
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milliliter, centiliter
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one decaliter, measure in decaliters, volume of decaliter
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#2154
⚖️
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decagram
/ˈdɛkəˌɡræm/
noun
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A metric unit of mass equal to ten grams.
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The package weighed exactly one decagram. |
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10 grams, metric weight unit, weight measure
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milligram, kilogram
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one decagram, weight in decagrams, measure in decagrams
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#2155
🔺
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decagon
/ˈdɛkəˌɡɒn/
noun
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A polygon with ten sides and ten angles.
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The geometry teacher drew a perfect decagon on the board. |
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ten-sided figure, polygon, shape
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circle, line
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regular decagon, geometric decagon, decagon shape
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#2156
🍫
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decadent
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adjective
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Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.
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The party was filled with decadent luxury and excess. |
decadent lifestyle |
A way of living marked by overindulgence in pleasure and luxury.
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luxurious, self-indulgent, excessive, lavish, opulent
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austere, simple, modest
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decadent lifestyle, decadent society, decadent culture, decadent luxury
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#2157
🍷
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decadence
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noun
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Moral or cultural decline characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.
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The novel describes the decadence of the wealthy elite. |
age of decadence |
A period marked by moral or cultural decline.
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corruption, decline, decay, dissipation, excess
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morality, virtue, growth
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moral decadence, cultural decadence, age of decadence
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#2158
👗
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debutante
/ˈdeb.juː.tɑːnt/
noun
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A young woman making her first formal appearance in society.
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The debutante wore a white gown at the ball. |
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young lady, society girl, novice, newcomer
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experienced woman, elder
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debutante ball, debutante dress, young debutante
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#2159
🎤
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debut
/ˈdeɪ.bjuː/
noun, verb
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debuted
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debuted
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debuts
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debuting
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The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.
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The young actor made his debut on the big stage. |
make a debut |
To appear or perform publicly for the first time.
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first appearance, introduction, premiere, launch, entrance
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retirement, farewell, exit
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make debut, debut performance, debut album, debut match
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#2160
🔍
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debunk
/diːˈbʌŋk/
verb
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debunked
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debunked
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debunks
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debunking
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To expose the falseness or exaggeration of a claim, myth, or belief.
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The scientist worked to debunk the myths about vaccines. |
debunk a myth |
Prove a widely believed but false idea wrong.
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disprove, expose, refute, invalidate, contradict
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confirm, support, prove
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debunk myths, debunk rumors, debunk claims, debunk theory
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