The Divorce (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

18 terms

Flip Type

declare

(v) /dɪˈklɛr/
to say something in a clear and formal way

Example: I declare that I am ready to start.

decline

(n) /dɪˈklaɪn/
the state of becoming less or weaker

Example: There is a decline in the number of birds.

defense

(n) /dɪˈfɛns/
the action of protecting something from harm or attack

Example: The fence is a defense for the garden.

deficit

(n) /ˈdɛfɪsɪt/
a lack or shortage of something needed

Example: The school has a deficit of books.

deliver

(v) /dɪˈlɪvər/
to give something to someone or make it available

Example: The postman will deliver the letters.

deserve

(v) /dɪˈzɜrv/
to have earned something because of your actions or qualities

Example: You deserve a reward for your hard work.

despite

(prep) /dɪˈspaɪt/
used to show that something happens without being affected by something else

Example: She smiled despite the rain.

destroy

(v) /dɪˈstroɪ/
to cause something to be badly damaged or to end completely

Example: The storm can destroy the house.

develop

(v) /dɪˈvɛl.əp/
to grow or improve something over time

Example: She wants to develop her skills in art.

digital

(adj) /ˈdɪdʒɪtl/
related to technology that uses computer systems or the internet

Example: I love digital games on my tablet.

discuss

(v) /dɪˈskʌs/
to talk about something in order to share ideas or opinions

Example: We will discuss the project in the meeting.

disease

(n) /dɪˈziːz/
a condition that makes someone sick or unhealthy

Example: He has a disease that makes it hard to breathe.

dismiss

(v) /dɪsˈmɪs/
to refuse to consider or accept something

Example: The teacher will dismiss the idea quickly.

display

(n) /dɪˈspleɪ/
an act of showing something or making it visible

Example: The display shows beautiful pictures.

dispute

(n) /dɪsˈpjuːt/
a disagreement or argument between people

Example: They had a dispute about the game rules.

distant

(adj) /ˈdɪstənt/
far away in space or time

Example: The stars are very distant from Earth.

diverse

(adj) /daɪˈvɜrs/
different from each other; varied

Example: The classroom has a diverse group of students.

divorce

(v) /dɪˈvɔrs/
to end a marriage legally

Example: They decide to divorce after five years of marriage.

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