də ba kəl noun 1. a sudden collapse into disaster; downfall. The stock market crash of 1929 caused an economic debacle. 2. a complete failure, often deserving ridicule; fiasco. He was so nervous that…

pri dih tuhr mihn transitive verb 1. to form or set (a decision, course of action, or the like) ahead of time. The computer’s price was predetermined by foreign competition. 2. to…

ə mil yə reIt transitive verb to make better; improve. The measures taken did little to ameliorate the situation. intransitive verb to become better; improve. His condition had ameliorated to the point that we could…

ih re 0v@ 0r@nt adjective 1. not having or showing reverence or respect. She considered it irreverent for anyone to call the pastor by his first name. 2. having or showing a…

rae shi a sih neI shən noun the process of thinking logically; reasoning. Sherlock Holmes uses his exceptional powers of ratiocination to solve mysteries. In unfamiliar territory, he proceeds by instinct while she…