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5000 TOEFL Vocabulary List | Introduction |
Level 1 - 1 - Manage Words by Panel - Page 14 |
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dawning |
n. first light of day; first advent or appearance So, the order indicates the next day's dawning follows the end of one day. |
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dearth |
n. scarcity; shortage of food; famine from failure or loss of crops The dearth of skilled labor compelled employers to open trade schools. |
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debris |
n. remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up A full year after the earthquake in Mexico City, they were still carting away the debris. |
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decadent |
a. self-indulgent; moral decay I'm not getting any younger, and seriously, I feel the excesses of my decadent life slowly catching up with me. |
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decent |
a. suitable; modest.; honorable; meeting accepted standards I wandered the theatre – an old one from the thirties - kept in decent repair by those that love movies. |
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declare |
v. state clearly; make known formally or officially A distinct and near voice said, 'The marriage cannot go on: I declare the existence of an impediment.' |
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defend |
v. make or keep safe from danger, attack, or harm The union said that they would take action to defend their member's jobs. |
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deference |
n. willingness to carry out the wishes of others; great respect In deference to the minister's request, please do not take photographs during the wedding service. |
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deferential |
a. showing deference; being respectful and considerate He nodded in a manner that could only be described as deferential and walked on to meet them. |
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deficiency |
n. scarcity; lack or shortage, especially of something essential to health It has been demonstrated that a blood protein deficiency is the cause of this inherited illness. |
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definitely |
ad. clearly; without question and beyond doubt And in a country where people depend on natural sources of water, people will definitely become poorer. |
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dehydrate |
v. remove water from; dry out; lose water or bodily fluids Running under a hot sun would quickly dehydrate the body; joggers soon learn to carry water bottles and frequently drink from them. |
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dehydrated |
a. suffering from excessive loss of water Fever resulted from becoming dehydrated. |
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demobilize |
v. retire from military service A group of boys who were among about 250 child soldiers will demobilize in the village. |
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