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depravity

/dəˈpɹævɪti/

Meanings
noun
The state or condition of being depraved; moral debasement.

Examples :

"The teacher was shocked by the student's depravity, evident in their repeated dishonesty in class. "
moral character condition negative

Related Words

Illustration condition

condition noun

/kənˈdɪʃən/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The condition for getting a raise at work is meeting your quarterly targets. "

Illustration repeated

repeated verb

/ɹɪˈpiːtɪd/

To do or say again (and again).

"The scientists repeated the experiment in order to confirm the result."

Illustration intentions

intentions noun

/ɪnˈtɛnʃənz/

The goal or purpose behind a specific action or set of actions.

"It’s easy to promise anything when you have no intention of fulfilling any of it."

Illustration entailing

entailing verb

/ɪnˈteɪlɪŋ/ /ɛnˈteɪlɪŋ/

To imply or require.

"This activity will entail careful attention to detail."

Illustration particular

particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

Illustration explaining

explaining verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspleɪnɪŋ/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

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depraved verb

/dɪˈpɹeɪvd/

To speak ill of; to depreciate; to malign; to revile

"After losing the election, the candidate began to deprave his opponent, accusing him of lying and corruption. "

Illustration dishonesty

dishonesty noun

/dɪsˈɒnɪ.stɪ/

The characteristic or condition of being dishonest.

"Dishonesty can damage trust in a relationship. "

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specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

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contaminated verb

/kənˈtæməˌneɪtɪd/ /kənˈtæməˌneɪɾɪd/

To make something dangerous or toxic by introducing impurities or foreign matter.

"The spilled chemicals contaminated the drinking water, making it unsafe to drink. "

Illustration debasement

debasement noun

/dɪˈbeɪsmənt/

The act of debasing or the state of being debased; a lowering or degradation, especially in character or quality.

"The politician's recent actions were seen as a debasement of the office he held. "

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corruption noun

/kəˈɹʌpʃən/

The act of corrupting or of impairing integrity, virtue, or moral principle; the state of being corrupted or debased; loss of purity or integrity

"The politician's acceptance of expensive gifts was seen as a clear example of corruption. "