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What does 'decay' mean?
What does 'decay' mean?
- To break UP
- To multiply
- To grow
- To break DOWN; to rot (correct)
What does 'decline' mean?
What does 'decline' mean?
To go DOWN; to droop; to slope DOWNward
What does 'decode' refer to?
What does 'decode' refer to?
To break DOWN into words, sentences or smaller parts to read
What is the meaning of 'decrease'?
What is the meaning of 'decrease'?
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What does 'deduct' mean?
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What does 'dejected' mean?
What does 'dejected' mean?
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What is the meaning of 'depress'?
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What does 'deport' mean?
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- "Decay" refers to the process of breaking down or rotting, indicating a deterioration over time.
- "Decline" describes a downward movement or slope, often associated with a decrease in quality or quantity.
- "Decode" involves breaking down information into smaller parts such as words or sentences for easier understanding and interpretation.
- "Decrease" signifies the action of lowering or reducing something into smaller amounts, often quantifiable.
- "Deduct" means to take away or remove, typically in a financial context where an amount is subtracted from a total.
- "Dejected" characterizes a feeling of sadness or disappointment, reflecting a low emotional state.
- "Depress" means to exert pressure downward, which can be both a physical and metaphorical term reflecting feelings or conditions.
- "Deport" is the action of sending someone out of the country, often as a legal measure to expel individuals.
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