Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 adjective
disagreeable
Meaning
Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.
Example
The weather was cold and disagreeable.
B2 noun
disagreement
Meaning
a failure to agree or a difference in opinion
Example
Their disagreement on the issue caused a delay in the project.
B2 noun
disapproval
Meaning
The expression of an unfavorable opinion or judgment
Example
Her parents showed clear disapproval of her decision to drop out of college.
B2 verb
disapprove
Meaning
to have a negative opinion about something; to consider something wrong or bad
Example
Many parents disapprove of smoking.
B2 adjective
Disastrous
Meaning
extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage
Example
The hurricane had disastrous effects on the city.
B2 verb
discard
Meaning
to throw away something that is no longer needed
Example
She decided to discard the old clothes.
B2 verb
discharge
Meaning
to release or dismiss from duty; to emit or give off
Example
The hospital will discharge the patient tomorrow.
B2 verb
disclose
Meaning
to reveal or make information known; to expose
Example
The company must disclose all financial information.
B2 noun
disclosure
Meaning
the action of making something known or public
Example
The disclosure of the company's financial status was delayed.
B2 noun
discomfort
Meaning
A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.
Example
She shifted in her chair due to discomfort in her back.
B2 verb
disconnect
Meaning
to detach or separate from a connection or source
Example
Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.
B2 verb
discourage
Meaning
to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something
Example
Failure should not discourage you from trying again.
B2 adjective
Discouraging
Meaning
making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something
Example
The coach's discouraging words affected the team's morale.
B2 noun, verb
discourse
Meaning
Written or spoken communication or debate.
Example
The professor gave a discourse on ancient philosophy.
B2 adjective
discreet
Meaning
careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment
Example
She was discreet about the details of their conversation.
B2 noun
discretion
Meaning
The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.
Example
She handled the situation with great discretion.
B2 verb
discriminate
Meaning
To treat someone unfairly based on race, gender, or other differences; or to recognize a distinction.
Example
The law prohibits employers from discriminating against women.
B2 noun
Discrimination
Meaning
the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference
Example
The company was sued for racial discrimination in their hiring practices.
B2 adjective
Diseased
Meaning
affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick
Example
The diseased tree had to be removed from the garden.
B2 noun
Disgrace
Meaning
loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation
Example
His arrest brought disgrace upon his entire family and reputation.
B2 adjective
Disgraceful
Meaning
shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation
Example
His disgraceful behavior shocked everyone at the party.
B2 noun
Disguise
Meaning
a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth
Example
The spy wore an elaborate disguise to avoid being recognized by enemies.
B2 noun
Disgust
Meaning
a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant
Example
She expressed her disgust at the politician's corrupt behavior openly.
B2 adjective
disgusted
Meaning
feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion
Example
She was disgusted by the way he treated the animals.