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a person who is descended from a particular ancestor; offspring of a later generation
"She discovered that she was a descendant of European royalty through genealogy research."
a spoken or written representation or account of someone or something
"The witness gave a detailed description of the suspect to the police officer."
a barren area of landscape with little precipitation; an arid region with sparse vegetation
"The Sahara Desert is one of the largest hot deserts in the world."
the action of choosing someone for a position; a name, title, or official status
"His designation as team leader came with additional responsibilities and authority."
the complete loss or absence of hope; a state of feeling hopeless
"After losing his job, he fell into despair and couldn't see any way forward."
a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action of deciding
"Making the right decision required careful analysis of all available options."
a formal or explicit statement or announcement; an official proclamation
"The president's declaration of independence marked a historic moment for the nation."
a gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, or quality; deterioration
"The decline in air quality became noticeable after the factory opened nearby."
the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify
"The Christmas decoration transformed the ordinary room into a festive wonderland."
behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; dignified and appropriate conduct
"The diplomat maintained perfect decorum throughout the heated negotiations."
an official order issued by a legal authority; a judicial decision or edict
"The king issued a decree that all citizens must pay additional taxes."
an action that is performed intentionally or consciously; a legal document showing ownership
"His heroic deed saved the child from drowning in the river."
a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something
"The manufacturing defect caused the product to fail after only one week."
the action of defending from or resisting attack; protection or support
"The country strengthened its defence system against potential threats."
an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law
"The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against him."
a lack or shortage of something; inadequacy or insufficiency
"The doctor diagnosed a vitamin D deficiency in the patient's blood test."
the amount by which something is too small; a shortfall or lack
"The government faced a budget deficit of millions due to increased spending."
a distorted or unnatural shape or form; physical malformation
"The accident caused a permanent deformity in his left hand."
the condition or process of deteriorating; reduction to a lower or worse state
"Environmental degradation threatens the survival of many species."
a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative
"Each country sent a delegate to participate in the international conference."
fineness of texture or structure; a choice or expensive food; sensitivity in handling
"The chef prepared a local delicacy that was famous throughout the region."
the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth
"His deceit was discovered when the truth about his qualifications came to light."
behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability
"She had the decency to apologize for her mistake immediately."
the transfer of authority from central to local government; distribution of power
"The decentralization of government services improved efficiency at the local level."
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