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Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.
"The vase is very delicate, so handle it with care."
having a very pleasant taste or smell
"The cake was so delicious that everyone asked for a second slice."
a person's outward behavior or appearance
"Her calm demeanour impressed everyone during the meeting."
to reduce to a lower rank or position
"The manager decided to demote the employee for poor performance."
to transfer ownership from the government to private individuals or companies
"The government decided to denationalize the bank to encourage private investment."
pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans
"He wore blue denims with a white shirt."
morally corrupt or wicked
"The film depicts the life of a depraved criminal."
to take something away from someone, or prevent them from having it
"The new law may deprive people of their rights."
to give an account of something in words, including details
"She described the scene vividly."
as a noun, a barren sandy region; as a verb, to abandon someone or something
"He deserted his friends in their time of need."
Empty of people; abandoned.
"The village looked completely deserted after the storm."
The events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future; fate.
"She believed it was her destiny to become a doctor."
To ruin something completely so that it no longer exists or works.
"The fire destroyed the entire building."
Causing great and irreparable harm or damage.
"Hurricanes are often destructive to coastal cities."
Having firmly decided to do something and not letting anything stop you.
"She was determined to finish her studies despite many obstacles."
An evil spirit or supernatural being often regarded as the embodiment of wickedness and harm.
"The story warned children about making deals with the devil."
Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.
"Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now."
Not the same as another; distinct or unlike.
"Her opinion was completely different from mine."
Needing much effort or skill to do or understand.
"The exam was so difficult that many students failed."
Covered with or containing an unclean substance.
"His shoes were dirty after walking in the mud."
Lacking the basic resources or conditions needed for a good standard of living or equal opportunities.
"The program provides support to disadvantaged children."
Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.
"The weather was cold and disagreeable."
To take apart something into its separate pieces.
"He had to disassemble the computer to repair it."
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