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adjective C2
/ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪtɪd/

confused and disoriented; feeling unsettled

"She looked discombobulated after hearing the unexpected news."

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verb C2
/dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/

to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused

"The interviewer’s tough questions discomfited the candidate."

adjective C2
/dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/

Causing unease, embarrassment, or discomfort.

"His discomfiting questions made everyone shift uncomfortably in their seats."

verb C2
/ˌdɪskəˈmoʊd/

To cause inconvenience or trouble to someone.

"I hope my request does not discommode you."

verb C2
/ˌdɪskəmˈpoʊz/

To disturb the order or calmness of something or someone.

"The unexpected question seemed to discompose her."

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adjective C2
/dɪsˈkɒnsələt/

very unhappy and unable to be comforted

"She was disconsolate after hearing the bad news."

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noun C2
/ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjʊəns/

the act of stopping something, especially permanently

"The discontinuance of the service disappointed many customers."

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verb C2
/dɪsˈkaʊntənəns/

To disapprove of or discourage something.

"The teacher strongly discountenanced cheating in exams."

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adjective C2
/dɪˈskrɛpənt/

showing a difference or inconsistency

"The witnesses gave discrepant accounts of the incident."

adjective C2
/dɪsˈkɜrsɪv/

Tending to digress or move from topic to topic; lengthy and rambling.

"His discursive style made the lecture hard to follow."

verb C2
/ˌdɪsɪnˈfræntʃaɪz/

To deprive someone of the right to vote or other rights.

"The new law could disenfranchise thousands of voters."

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noun/verb C2
/dɪsˈfeɪvər/

disapproval or dislike; to regard with disapproval

"The new policy fell into disfavor with the public."

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verb C2
/dɪsˈɡɔrdʒ/

to vomit or eject contents; to give up something unwillingly

"The volcano disgorged ash and smoke."

noun C2
/ˌdɪʃəˈbiːl/

The state of being only partly or loosely dressed; casual or careless attire.

"She answered the door in a state of dishabille, wearing just a robe."

noun C2
/ˌdɪsɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

a lack of willingness or desire to do something

"She showed a clear disinclination to join the meeting."

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disinherit

verb C2
/ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt/

to deprive someone, especially a child, of inheritance or right to property

"The father threatened to disinherit his son for his reckless actions."

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disinter

verb C2
/ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜːr/

to dig up something buried, especially a body

"The archaeologists disinterred ancient remains from the site."

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noun C2
/dɪsˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

A lack of connection between things; separation or disunity.

"There is a clear disjunction between theory and practice."

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adjective C2
/dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv/

Serving to separate or divide; expressing a choice between alternatives.

"In grammar, 'or' is a disjunctive conjunction."

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verb C2
/dɪsˈmɛmbər/

to cut or tear the limbs from a body; to divide into separate parts

"The king ordered his enemies to be dismembered."

verb C2
/dɪsˈpɔːrt/

To amuse oneself in a lively or playful way.

"The children disported themselves in the garden."

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dispossess

verb C2
/ˌdɪspəˈzɛs/

to deprive someone of land, property, or other possessions

"The new law threatened to dispossess many farmers of their land."

noun C2
/ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃən/

a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality

"There is a clear disproportion between rich and poor in many societies."

adjective C2
/dɪˈspjuːtəbl/

open to debate or argument; questionable

"The facts in the case are disputable and need further investigation."

noun C2
/ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃən/

a formal debate or argument

"The disputation between the two scholars lasted for hours."

adjective C2
/ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃəs/

fond of or given to argument and debate

"His disputatious nature often led to heated conversations."

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noun C2
/dɪsˈkwaɪɪtjuːd/

A state of uneasiness, anxiety, or restlessness.

"His constant pacing showed his inner disquietude."

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noun C2
/ˌdɪskwɪˈzɪʃən/

A long or elaborate discussion or written essay on a particular subject.

"The professor gave a lengthy disquisition on ancient philosophy."

noun C2
/ˌdɪsrɪˈpjuːt/

the state of being held in low esteem or having a bad reputation

"The scandal brought the politician into disrepute."

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verb C2
/dɪsˈroʊb/

to remove one's clothes

"The monk disrobed before entering the river."

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verb C2
/dɪˈsɛmbəl/

to conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs; to pretend

"He tried to dissemble his anger with a forced smile."

noun C2
/dɪˈsɛmbələr/

a person who conceals their real feelings or intentions; a hypocrite or pretender

"The politician was accused of being a dissembler who never revealed his true plans."

noun C2
/dɪˈsɛnʃən/

Strong disagreement or difference of opinion, especially leading to discord within a group.

"The meeting ended in dissension among the committee members."

adjective C2
/dɪˈsɛnʃənt/

Expressing or holding opinions that are opposed to the majority or official view.

"Only a few dissentient voices were heard during the debate."

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adjective C2
/dɪˈsɛnʃəs/

Causing or likely to cause disagreement and conflict.

"His dissentious remarks divided the group further."

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dissever

verb C2
/dɪˈsɛvər/

To separate or cut apart.

"The treaty sought to dissever the two hostile regions."

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verb C2
/dɪˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

To disguise or conceal one's true feelings or intentions.

"He tried to dissimulate his fear with a smile."

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noun C2
/ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

the process of disappearing or wasting; excessive indulgence in pleasure

"The dissipation of his fortune left him in poverty."

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adjective C2
/ˈdɪsəluːt/

lacking moral restraint; indulging excessively in sensual pleasures

"He led a dissolute life filled with parties and gambling."

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adjective C2
/ˈdɪsənənt/

Harsh and lacking harmony; conflicting.

"The orchestra produced a dissonant sound during rehearsal."

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noun C2
/dɪˈsweɪʒən/

The act of persuading someone not to take a course of action.

"Her dissuasion prevented him from making a bad investment."

noun/adjective C2
/ˈdɪstæf/

Relating to women or the maternal side of a family; also a tool for spinning thread.

"She came from the distaff side of a noble family."

verb C2
/dɪsˈteɪn/

to treat with scorn or contempt (archaic form of disdain)

"He would never distain those who had less fortune than him."

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distal

adjective C2
/ˈdɪstəl/

situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment

"The doctor examined the distal end of the patient’s arm."

noun C2
/dɪsˈtɛmpər/

a viral disease affecting animals, especially dogs; also refers to a state of disorder

"The dog was diagnosed with distemper and needed immediate care."

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verb C2
/dɪsˈtɛnd/

to swell or expand by pressure from within

"Her stomach began to distend after the large meal."

adjective C2
/dɪˈstɛnsəbl̩/

Capable of being stretched or expanded.

"The stomach is a distensible organ that can expand after eating."

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noun C2
/dɪˈstɛnʃən/

The state of being swollen due to internal pressure.

"The patient complained of abdominal pain and distention."

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noun C2
/dɪˈstɪlər/

A person or company that makes alcoholic drinks or purified liquids by distillation.

"The distiller introduced a new brand of whiskey last year."

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distrain

verb C2
/dɪˈstreɪn/

to seize someone's property in order to obtain payment of rent or other money owed

"The landlord distrained the tenant's furniture for unpaid rent."