The Divorce (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

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declare

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(v) /dɪˈklɛr/ to say something in a clear and formal way Example: I declare that I am ready to start.

decline

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(n) /dɪˈklaɪn/ the state of becoming less or weaker Example: There is a decline in the number of birds.

defense

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(n) /dɪˈfɛns/ the action of protecting something from harm or attack Example: The fence is a defense for the garden.

deficit

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(n) /ˈdɛfɪsɪt/ a lack or shortage of something needed Example: The school has a deficit of books.

deliver

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(v) /dɪˈlɪvər/ to give something to someone or make it available Example: The postman will deliver the letters.

deserve

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(v) /dɪˈzɜrv/ to have earned something because of your actions or qualities Example: You deserve a reward for your hard work.

despite

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(prep) /dɪˈspaɪt/ used to show that something happens without being affected by something else Example: She smiled despite the rain.

destroy

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(v) /dɪˈstroɪ/ to cause something to be badly damaged or to end completely Example: The storm can destroy the house.

develop

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(v) /dɪˈvɛl.əp/ to grow or improve something over time Example: She wants to develop her skills in art.

digital

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(adj) /ˈdɪdʒɪtl/ related to technology that uses computer systems or the internet Example: I love digital games on my tablet.

discuss

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(v) /dɪˈskʌs/ to talk about something in order to share ideas or opinions Example: We will discuss the project in the meeting.

disease

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(n) /dɪˈziːz/ a condition that makes someone sick or unhealthy Example: He has a disease that makes it hard to breathe.

dismiss

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(v) /dɪsˈmɪs/ to refuse to consider or accept something Example: The teacher will dismiss the idea quickly.

display

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(n) /dɪˈspleɪ/ an act of showing something or making it visible Example: The display shows beautiful pictures.

dispute

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(n) /dɪsˈpjuːt/ a disagreement or argument between people Example: They had a dispute about the game rules.

distant

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(adj) /ˈdɪstənt/ far away in space or time Example: The stars are very distant from Earth.

diverse

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(adj) /daɪˈvɜrs/ different from each other; varied Example: The classroom has a diverse group of students.

divorce

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(v) /dɪˈvɔrs/ to end a marriage legally Example: They decide to divorce after five years of marriage.

Master the Oxford 3000 vocabulary with our flashcard exercise.

Below are the words you’ll focus on in this session:

declare
decline
defense
deficit
deliver
deserve
despite
destroy
develop
digital
discuss
disease
dismiss
display
dispute
distant
diverse
divorce

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