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Emoji
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#9745
😈
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devil
/ˈdɛv.əl/
noun
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An evil spirit or supernatural being often regarded as the embodiment of wickedness and harm.
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The story warned children about making deals with the devil. |
speak of the devil |
Used when the person being talked about unexpectedly appears.
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demon, fiend, monster, spirit, satan
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angel, saint, god
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devil worship, devil figure, fight the devil, devil smile
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#9746
➗
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divide
/dɪˈvaɪd/
verb
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divided
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divided
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divides
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dividing
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to separate into parts or groups
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The teacher asked the class to divide into four groups. |
divide and rule |
a strategy to gain power by causing divisions among people
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separate, split, partition, allocate, distribute
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unite, combine, merge
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divide equally, divide resources, divide into groups, divide land
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#9747
📦
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distribute
/dɪˈstrɪbjuːt/
verb
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distributed
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distributed
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distributes
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distributing
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to give something out to several people or places
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The charity will distribute food to the flood victims. |
fairly distribute |
to share something equally
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share, allocate, deliver, spread, hand out
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collect, gather, withhold
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distribute goods, distribute food, distribute evenly, distribute wealth
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#9748
🙉
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distraction
/dɪˈstrækʃən/
noun
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something that prevents you from concentrating
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The loud noise outside was a constant distraction during the exam. |
drive to distraction |
to make someone very annoyed or upset
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diversion, disturbance, interruption, interference
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focus, concentration
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major distraction, constant distraction, unnecessary distraction, source of distraction
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#9749
⚔️
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dispute
/dɪˈspjuːt/
noun/verb
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disputed
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disputed
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disputes
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disputing
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a disagreement or argument about something important
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The two countries are in dispute over the border issue. |
settle a dispute |
to resolve a disagreement
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conflict, quarrel, argument, debate, disagreement
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agreement, harmony, peace
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trade dispute, legal dispute, border dispute, dispute resolution
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#9750
❌
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disprove
/dɪsˈpruːv/
verb
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disproved
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disproved
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disproves
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disproving
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to show that something is false or wrong
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The scientist worked hard to disprove the old theory. |
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refute, debunk, invalidate, contradict, rebut
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prove, confirm, verify
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disprove a claim, disprove a theory, disprove an allegation, attempt to disprove
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#9751
😞
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disgrace
/dɪsˈɡreɪs/
noun
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Loss of respect, honor, or reputation due to shameful behavior.
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He was dismissed in disgrace after the scandal. |
fall from grace |
To lose approval, respect, or status.
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shame, dishonor, humiliation, degradation
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honor, glory
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bring disgrace, national disgrace, live in disgrace, utter disgrace
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#9752
🌪️
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disaster
/dɪˈzæstər/
noun
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A sudden event that causes great damage or loss of life.
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The earthquake was a major disaster. |
a recipe for disaster |
Something that is very likely to result in a bad outcome.
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catastrophe, calamity, tragedy, mishap
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success, blessing
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natural disaster, disaster relief, disaster management, prevent disaster
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#9753
🛠️
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disassemble
/ˌdɪsəˈsɛmbəl/
verb
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disassembled
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disassembled
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disassembles
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disassembling
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To take apart something into its separate pieces.
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He had to disassemble the computer to repair it. |
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dismantle, take apart, break down, deconstruct
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assemble, build
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disassemble furniture, disassemble a machine, disassemble and repair, carefully disassemble
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#9754
😖
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disagreeable
/ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbl/
adjective
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Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.
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The weather was cold and disagreeable. |
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unpleasant, offensive, nasty, distasteful
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pleasant, agreeable
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disagreeable smell, disagreeable task, disagreeable person, highly disagreeable
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#9755
🤲
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disadvantaged
/ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒd/
adjective
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Lacking the basic resources or conditions needed for a good standard of living or equal opportunities.
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The program provides support to disadvantaged children. |
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underprivileged, deprived, poor, needy
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privileged, wealthy
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disadvantaged children, disadvantaged groups, socially disadvantaged, economically disadvantaged
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#9756
🧼
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dirty
/ˈdɜːr.ti/
adjective
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Covered with or containing an unclean substance.
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His shoes were dirty after walking in the mud. |
dirty work |
Unpleasant or dishonorable tasks.
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unclean, filthy, messy, grimy, polluted
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clean, pure, tidy
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dirty clothes, dirty hands, dirty joke, dirty tricks
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#9757
😓
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difficult
/ˈdɪf.ɪ.kəlt/
adjective
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Needing much effort or skill to do or understand.
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The exam was so difficult that many students failed. |
difficult situation |
A situation that is hard to handle.
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hard, tough, challenging, complicated, demanding
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easy, simple, effortless
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difficult time, difficult task, difficult question, difficult choice
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#9758
🔀
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different
/ˈdɪf.ər.ənt/
adjective
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Not the same as another; distinct or unlike.
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Her opinion was completely different from mine. |
world of difference |
A very big difference.
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distinct, unlike, diverse, varied, alternative
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similar, same, identical
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different types, different ways, different people, completely different
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#9759
🎲
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dicey
/ˈdaɪ.si/
adjective
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Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.
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Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now. |
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risky, uncertain, dangerous, hazardous, unstable
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safe, secure, reliable
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dicey situation, dicey move, dicey plan, dicey deal
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#9760
😋
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delicious
/dɪˈlɪʃəs/
adjective
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having a very pleasant taste or smell
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The cake was so delicious that everyone asked for a second slice. |
look delicious |
to appear very tasty or appealing
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tasty, appetizing, savory, delightful, yummy
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bland, tasteless, unappetizing
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delicious meal, delicious cake, delicious smell, look delicious
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#9761
💪
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determined
/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/
adjective
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Having firmly decided to do something and not letting anything stop you.
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She was determined to finish her studies despite many obstacles. |
strong-willed |
Having a strong determination to achieve something.
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resolute, steadfast, strong-willed, persistent, firm
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indecisive, hesitant, weak
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determined effort, determined face, determined spirit, determined to succeed
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#9762
🌀
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destructive
/dɪˈstrʌktɪv/
adjective
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Causing great and irreparable harm or damage.
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Hurricanes are often destructive to coastal cities. |
destructive criticism |
Criticism that is harmful rather than helpful.
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damaging, harmful, devastating, ruinous, catastrophic
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constructive, helpful, beneficial
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destructive force, destructive behavior, destructive power, destructive effect
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#9763
💥
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destroy
/dɪˈstrɔɪ/
verb
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destroyed
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destroyed
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destroys
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destroying
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To ruin something completely so that it no longer exists or works.
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The fire destroyed the entire building. |
self-destroy |
To cause one's own ruin.
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ruin, demolish, wreck, annihilate, obliterate
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build, create, repair
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destroy evidence, destroy completely, destroy property, destroy reputation
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#9764
✨
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destiny
/ˈdɛstəni/
noun
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The events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future; fate.
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She believed it was her destiny to become a doctor. |
sealed destiny |
A future that is already decided and cannot be changed.
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fate, fortune, lot, kismet, predestination
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chance, accident, randomness
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fulfill destiny, meet destiny, control destiny, shape destiny
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#9765
🏚️
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deserted
/dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/
adjective
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Empty of people; abandoned.
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The village looked completely deserted after the storm. |
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abandoned, empty, vacant, forsaken, uninhabited
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populated, crowded, inhabited
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deserted street, deserted house, deserted town, deserted beach
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#9766
🏜️
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desert
/ˈdez.ɚt/ (noun/adjective), /dɪˈzɜːrt/ (verb)
noun, verb
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deserted
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deserted
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deserts
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deserting
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as a noun, a barren sandy region; as a verb, to abandon someone or something
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He deserted his friends in their time of need. |
just deserts |
the punishment or reward that is deserved
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abandon, forsake, leave, wasteland, wilderness
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support, stay, assist
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desert storm, desert island, deserted place, desert someone
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#9767
📝
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describe
/dɪˈskraɪb/
verb
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described
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described
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describes
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describing
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to give an account of something in words, including details
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She described the scene vividly. |
describe in detail |
to explain with thorough information
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explain, portray, depict, illustrate, narrate
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confuse, obscure, distort
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describe briefly, describe fully, describe process, describe situation
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#9768
🚫
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deprive
/dɪˈpraɪv/
verb
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deprived
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deprived
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deprives
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depriving
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to take something away from someone, or prevent them from having it
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The new law may deprive people of their rights. |
sleep-deprived |
lacking enough sleep
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deny, strip, remove, dispossess, rob
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grant, give, provide
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deprive of rights, deprive someone of, deprive freedom, sleep deprived
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#9769
😈
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depraved
/dɪˈpreɪvd/
adjective
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morally corrupt or wicked
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The film depicts the life of a depraved criminal. |
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corrupt, immoral, wicked, degenerate, sinful
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moral, pure, virtuous
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depraved mind, depraved acts, depraved behavior, depraved character
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#9770
🚆
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depart
/dɪˈpɑːrt/
verb
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departed
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departed
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departs
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departing
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to leave, especially to start a journey
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The train will depart at 9 a.m. |
depart this life |
a formal or euphemistic way to say 'die'
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leave, exit, go, withdraw, set off
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arrive, stay, remain
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depart early, depart station, flight departs, depart suddenly
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#9771
👖
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denims
/ˈdɛnɪmz/
noun
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pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans
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He wore blue denims with a white shirt. |
pair of denims |
a pair of jeans
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jeans, trousers, pants, blue jeans
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formal wear, suit
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blue denims, wear denims, pair of denims, faded denims
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#9772
🏦
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denationalize
/diːˈnæʃənəlaɪz/
verb
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denationalized
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denationalized
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denationalizes
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denationalizing
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to transfer ownership from the government to private individuals or companies
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The government decided to denationalize the bank to encourage private investment. |
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privatize, liberalize, deregulate
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nationalize, socialize
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denationalize industry, denationalize banks, government denationalize
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#9773
⬇️
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demote
/dɪˈmoʊt/
verb
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demoted
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demoted
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demotes
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demoting
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to reduce to a lower rank or position
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The manager decided to demote the employee for poor performance. |
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downgrade, relegate, reduce, lower
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promote, upgrade
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demote someone, demote to, demote for misconduct
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#9774
🙂
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demeanour
/dɪˈmiːnər/
noun
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a person's outward behavior or appearance
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Her calm demeanour impressed everyone during the meeting. |
cool demeanour |
calm and composed behavior
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behavior, manner, attitude, conduct
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agitation, disturbance
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calm demeanour, serious demeanour, professional demeanour, cool demeanour
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