Vocabularios

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noun C1
ˌdɪs.æmˌbɪɡ.juˈeɪ.ʃən

The removal of ambiguity by making something clear and unambiguous.

"The AI system applies disambiguation to refine text understanding."

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disarm

verb C1
/dɪsˈɑːrm/

to take weapons away from someone; to make someone feel less hostile

"The soldiers were ordered to disarm the rebels."

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noun C1
/ˌdɪsəˈreɪ/

a state of disorder or confusion

"The office was in complete disarray after the move."

verb C1
/ˌdɪsəˈsɛmbəl/

To take apart something into its separate pieces.

"He had to disassemble the computer to repair it."

verb C1
/dɪsˈbænd/

to break up and stop functioning as a group or organization

"The club decided to disband after twenty years of activity."

noun C1
/ˌdɪsbɪˈliːvər/

a person who does not believe in something, especially a religion or idea

"He was called a disbeliever for rejecting the traditional faith."

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verb C1
/dɪˈsɜːrn/

to recognize or understand something with difficulty

"It was hard to discern the figure in the dark."

adjective C1
/dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

able to be seen, recognized, or understood

"There was a discernible change in his behavior."

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adjective C1
/dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

having good judgment or insight; able to distinguish well

"He is a discerning reader who notices subtle details."

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noun C1
dɪˈsɜːn.mənt

The ability to judge well; good judgment and understanding.

"His discernment helped him identify the best choice."

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Disciple

noun C1
/dɪˈsaɪpəl/

a follower or student of a teacher, leader, or philosophy

"He was a devoted disciple of the famous philosopher."

adjective C1
/ˈdɪsəplɪˌnɛri/

relating to the enforcement of rules and correction of behavior

"The employee was warned after a disciplinary hearing."

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disclaim

verb C1
/dɪsˈkleɪm/

to deny responsibility or connection with something

"The company disclaimed responsibility for the accident."

verb C1
/dɪsˈkʌlər/

to change color, especially in a way that spoils the original appearance

"The fabric began to discolor after being left in the sun."

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noun C1
/ˌdɪs.kʌl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

The process of changing or losing color; fading.

"Sun exposure causes discoloration of fabrics."

verb C1
/ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrt/

To unsettle, confuse, or disturb the composure of someone.

"The sudden change of plans disconcerted the team."

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noun C1
/ˈdɪskɔːrd/

disagreement or conflict between people

"There was growing discord among the team members."

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adjective C1
/dɪsˈkɔːrdənt/

disagreeing or clashing; harsh and jarring in sound

"The discordant notes of the band hurt our ears."

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verb, noun C1
/dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/

To harm the reputation of someone or something; loss of respect or credibility.

"The scandal discredited the politician in the eyes of the public."

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noun C1
dɪˈskrep.ən.siz

Differences between things that should be the same

"Discrepancies in regulations delay progress."

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noun C1
/dɪˈskrɛpənsi/

a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts

"There was a discrepancy between the two reports."

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adjective C1
/dɪˈskriːt/

individually separate and distinct

"The course is divided into three discrete modules."

discretionary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/dɪˈskrɛʃəˌnɛri/

Left to individual choice or judgment; not mandatory.

"He used his discretionary power to approve the request."

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discriminating

adjective C1
/dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪtɪŋ/

Having refined taste or good judgment; able to recognize subtle differences.

"She is known for her discriminating taste in art."

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adjective C1
dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɔːri

Making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things.

"Discriminatory policies triggered protests."

noun/verb C1
/dɪsˈdeɪn/

The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect; to regard with contempt.

"She looked at the messy room with open disdain."

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disembark

verb C1
/ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑːrk/

To leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

"The passengers disembarked from the plane after landing."

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verb C1
/ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

To release or detach oneself from something; to withdraw.

"He tried to disengage from the heated argument."

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verb C1
/ˌdɪsɪnˈtæŋɡl/

To free something or someone from a tangle or complication.

"She tried to disentangle her hair from the branches."

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verb C1
/dɪsˈfɪɡjər/

to spoil or damage the appearance of something

"The fire disfigured the old building."

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verb C1
/dɪsˈɡrʌntl/

to make someone dissatisfied or discontented

"The unfair treatment disgruntled the workers."

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verb C1
/dɪsˈhɑːrtən/

To cause someone to lose confidence, hope, or spirit.

"The repeated failures disheartened the young athlete."

adjective C1
/dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/

Having lost confidence, hope, or spirit; discouraged.

"She looked disheartened after receiving the bad news."

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disheveled

adjective C1
/dɪˈʃɛvəld/

Untidy, messy, or in disorder, especially of hair or clothing.

"He arrived with disheveled hair and wrinkled clothes."

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noun, verb C1
/dɪsˈɑːnər/

a state of shame or loss of respect; to bring shame upon someone or something

"The soldier felt he had brought dishonor to his family."

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noun C1
/dɪsˈɒn.ər/

a state of shame or disgrace; lack of honor or integrity; failure to fulfill obligations

"Breaking his promise brought dishonour to his name and family legacy."

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verb, noun C1
/ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒən/

to cause someone to realize that something is not as good as they believed

"The scandal disillusioned many voters."

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noun C1
/ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən.mənt/

A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be.

"His disillusionment with politics made him withdraw from activism."

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noun C1
ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.ʃən

The process of destroying harmful microorganisms to prevent infection.

"Kitchen appliances require frequent disinfection."

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adjective C1
/ˌdɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjʊəs/

not candid or sincere; giving a false appearance of honesty or openness

"She gave a disingenuous excuse for missing the meeting."

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noun C1
/dɪsˈɪntrəst/

lack of interest or concern

"His disinterest in the project was obvious."

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adjective C1
/dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd/

not influenced by personal interest; impartial or neutral

"The judge remained disinterested in the case."

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adjective C1
/dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/

Lacking order, coherence, or connection; disconnected.

"The movie felt disjointed and hard to follow."

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verb C1
/ˈdɪsləkeɪt/

To disturb the normal position of something, especially a joint in the body.

"He dislocated his shoulder while playing football."

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verb C1
/dɪsˈlɒdʒ/

To remove or force out from a position, especially one that is fixed or hard to move.

"The troops dislodged the enemy from the hill."

adjective C1
/ˈdɪzməl/

gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair

"The weather was dismal with heavy rain and dark clouds."

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dismantle

verb C1
/dɪsˈmæntl̩/

to take apart a machine, structure, or system into separate pieces

"The workers dismantled the old factory equipment."

verb C1
/ˌdɪsˈmaʊnt/

to get off or down from something, especially a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle

"The rider dismounted from the horse after a long journey."

noun C1
/ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns/

failure or refusal to obey rules, laws, or authority

"The child's disobedience worried his parents."

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verb C1
/dɪsˈoʊn/

to refuse to acknowledge or accept responsibility for someone or something

"He decided to disown his reckless brother."