Lesson 76
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#2251
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demonstrate
/ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/
verb
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demonstrated
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demonstrated
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demonstrates
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demonstrating
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to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action
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The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the class.

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demonstrate one's skills

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to show one's abilities through action or performance
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show, exhibit, display, illustrate, prove
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hide, conceal, obscure
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demonstrate ability, demonstrate skill, demonstrate interest, demonstrate clearly
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#2252
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denominator
/dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtər/
noun
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the number below the line in a fraction; a common factor in a situation
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In the fraction 3/4, the number 4 is the denominator.

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common denominator

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a shared trait or characteristic among different things
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divisor, factor, base, bottom number
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numerator, top number
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lowest denominator, common denominator, denominator of fraction
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#2253
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denomination
/dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/
noun
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a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church; a unit of value or currency
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The church belongs to a Protestant denomination.

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sect, branch, faith, division, value
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unity, whole
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religious denomination, currency denomination, different denominations
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#2254
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denominate
/dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪt/
verb
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denominated
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denominated
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denominates
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denominating
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to give a name or designation to something
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The currency was denominated in dollars.

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designate, name, call, label, title
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unnamed, anonymous
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denominated in dollars, denominated value, denominated currency
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#2255
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denizen
/ˈdɛnɪzən/
noun
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an inhabitant or resident of a particular place
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The forest is home to many nocturnal denizens.

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inhabitant, resident, dweller, native, occupant
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foreigner, outsider, visitor
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denizen of the city, nocturnal denizens, denizen of the forest
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#2256
🗣️
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denigrate
/ˈdɛnɪˌɡreɪt/
verb
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denigrated
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denigrated
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denigrates
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denigrating
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to criticize unfairly; to belittle or disparage someone or something
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He was quick to denigrate the achievements of his colleagues.

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belittle, disparage, defame, slander, deprecate
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praise, compliment, honor
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denigrate others, denigrate culture, denigrate reputation, denigrate efforts
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#2257
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dendrology
/dɛnˈdrɒlədʒi/
noun
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the scientific study of trees and woody plants
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He is studying dendrology at the university.

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botany, forestry, arboriculture
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zoology, geology
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study dendrology, dendrology course, expert in dendrology
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#2258
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dendroid
/ˈdɛndrɔɪd/
adjective
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tree-shaped or branching like a tree
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The coral has a dendroid structure.

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branched, arborescent, treelike
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straight, linear
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dendroid form, dendroid structure, dendroid pattern
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#2259
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demurrage
/dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ/
noun
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a charge payable to the owner of a ship or vehicle for not loading or unloading on time
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The company had to pay demurrage for delaying the unloading of goods.

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delay charge, penalty fee, detention fee
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waiver, exemption
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pay demurrage, incur demurrage, demurrage charges
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#2260
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demure
/dɪˈmjʊər/
adjective
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reserved, modest, and shy
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She gave him a demure smile.

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modest, reserved, shy, bashful, quiet
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bold, outgoing, confident
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demure smile, demure behavior, demure dress
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#2261
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demur
/dɪˈmɜːr/
verb
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demurred
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demurred
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demurs
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demurring
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to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance
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She agreed to help without demur.

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without demur

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without objection or hesitation
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object, protest, hesitate, oppose, refuse
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accept, agree, consent
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raise a demur, agree without demur, hesitate to demur
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#2262
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demotic
/dɪˈmɒtɪk/
adjective
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relating to ordinary people or everyday language
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The poet used demotic language to connect with common readers.

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colloquial, popular, common, everyday
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formal, literary
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demotic language, demotic expression, demotic culture
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#2263
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demoralize
/dɪˈmɔrəˌlaɪz/
verb
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demoralized
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demoralized
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demoralizes
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demoralizing
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to cause someone to lose confidence or hope
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The constant criticism demoralized the young athlete.

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feel demoralized

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to lose spirit or motivation
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discourage, dishearten, depress, weaken
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encourage, inspire
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completely demoralize, demoralize the team, feel demoralized
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#2264
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demonstrator
/ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtər/
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a person who shows how something works or takes part in a public protest
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The demonstrators marched peacefully through the city streets.

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protester, marcher, exhibitor, presenter
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bystander, spectator
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political demonstrator, product demonstrator, group of demonstrators
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#2265
💞
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demonstrative
/dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/
adjective
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openly showing feelings, especially affection or emotion
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She was very demonstrative with her affection towards her friends.

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expressive, emotional, open, outgoing
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reserved, restrained
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demonstrative gesture, demonstrative behavior, very demonstrative
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#2266
😓
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demanding
/dɪˈmændɪŋ/
adjective
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requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult to satisfy
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The job is very demanding and requires long hours of work.

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demanding schedule

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a schedule that requires a lot of effort and time
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challenging, tough, difficult, exacting, strenuous
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easy, simple, undemanding
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demanding job, demanding task, demanding schedule, demanding customer
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#2267
📑
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demonstrable
/dɪˈmɒnstrəbl/
adjective
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clearly able to be shown or proven
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There was demonstrable evidence that he was innocent.

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provable, verifiable, evident, apparent
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unprovable, doubtful, uncertain
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demonstrable evidence, demonstrable fact, demonstrable truth
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#2268
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demoniacal
/ˌdɛməˈnaɪəkəl/
adjective
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characteristic of or resembling a demon; wildly evil
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He gave a demoniacal laugh that terrified everyone.

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demonic, satanic, evil, fiendish
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angelic, good, holy
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demoniacal laughter, demoniacal possession, demoniacal vision
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#2269
😈
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demoniac
/dɪˈmoʊniˌæk/
adjective
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possessed, produced, or influenced by a demon; frenzied or violent
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The soldiers fought with demoniac fury.

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fiendish, satanic, diabolical, frenzied
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angelic, divine, holy
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demoniac laughter, demoniac energy, demoniac fury, demoniac spirit
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#2270
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demolition
/ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən/
noun
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the act or process of destroying a building or structure
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The demolition of the old factory took several weeks.

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destruction, dismantling, wrecking, razing
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construction, creation, building
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demolition work, demolition crew, demolition site, demolition project
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#2271
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demolish
/dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/
verb
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demolished
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demolished
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demolishes
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demolishing
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to destroy completely, especially a building or structure
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The city decided to demolish the old stadium to build a new one.

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demolish an argument

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to prove an argument completely wrong
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destroy, raze, wreck, annihilate, tear down
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build, construct, create
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demolish a building, demolish a house, demolish completely, demolish quickly
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#2272
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demographic
/ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk/
adjective
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Relating to the structure of populations, such as age, race, or gender.
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The company conducted a demographic study of its customers.

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demographic shift

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a change in the structure of a population
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statistical, population-related, social, census-based
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individual, personal
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demographic data, demographic trends, demographic profile, demographic change
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#2273
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demobilize
/diːˈmoʊbəlaɪz/
verb
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demobilized
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demobilized
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demobilizes
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demobilizing
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To release from military service or to disband troops.
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The government decided to demobilize the army after the war.

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disband, discharge, release, deactivate
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mobilize, recruit, enlist
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demobilize troops, demobilize soldiers, demobilize the army, demobilize forces
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#2274
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demise
/dɪˈmaɪz/
noun
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Death or end of something, especially the end of an institution or system.
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The sudden demise of the company shocked investors.

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meet one's demise

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to die
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death, passing, end, downfall, collapse
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birth, beginning, rise
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sudden demise, political demise, meet demise, demise of empire
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#2275
🏰
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demesne
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Land attached to a manor and retained for the owner's use.
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The castle was surrounded by its vast demesne.

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estate, domain, manor, property
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public land, commons
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vast demesne, royal demesne, private demesne, demesne land
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#2276
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demerit
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A fault or disadvantage; a mark against a person for misconduct.
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He received a demerit for being late to class.

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demerit point

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a penalty point given for breaking a rule
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fault, drawback, shortcoming, flaw, penalty
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merit, advantage, credit
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receive a demerit, assign demerit, demerit point, demerit system
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#2277
🤪
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demented
/dɪˈmɛntɪd/
adjective
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behaving irrationally due to mental illness or extreme excitement
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He looked demented after hearing the shocking news.

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like a demented person

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acting in a crazy or irrational manner
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insane, crazy, mad, deranged
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sane, rational, balanced
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demented laughter, demented behavior, look demented, act demented
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#2278
🙂
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demeanor
/dɪˈmiːnər/
noun
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a person's outward behavior or appearance
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Her calm demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting.

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calm demeanor

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a composed and peaceful outward behavior
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manner, conduct, attitude, bearing, appearance
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rudeness, agitation
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pleasant demeanor, calm demeanor, professional demeanor, friendly demeanor
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#2279
😞
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demean
/dɪˈmiːn/
verb
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demeaned
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demeaned
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demeans
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demeaning
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to cause someone to lose dignity or respect
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The manager demeaned his employees with rude remarks.

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demeaning behavior

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behavior that lowers someone's dignity
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degrade, humiliate, insult, belittle
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respect, honor, praise
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demean oneself, demean others, demean character, demean reputation
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#2280
📏
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demarcate
/ˈdiːmɑːrˌkeɪt/
verb
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demarcated
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demarcated
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demarcates
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demarcating
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to set the boundaries or limits of something
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The land was demarcated with fences to avoid disputes.

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define, delimit, outline, mark, separate
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merge, blend, unite
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demarcate boundary, demarcate area, demarcate territory, demarcate line
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