Vocabulary Flashcards - 'De' Words

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deconstruct

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to break down something into its parts to better understand it.

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deforestation

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the process of clearing forests or trees, often to make way for agriculture or urban development.

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dehydrate

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to remove water from something; often used to describe the process of losing moisture.

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devalue

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to reduce or lower the worth or importance of something.

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descend

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to move downward or to go down from a higher place to a lower place.

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degrade

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to lower in quality, value, or dignity; to cause something to deteriorate.

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decentralize

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to distribute authority or functions away from a central location or group.

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decompose

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to break down into simpler parts, often used in the context of organic matter breaking down.

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deflate

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to let air or gas out of something, causing it to shrink or lose pressure.

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detach

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to separate or remove something from a larger whole.