Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˌdɪsbɪˈliːvər/

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

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

verb
/dɪsˈbɜːrdən/

to relieve someone of a burden or load

"She disburdened herself of worries by sharing them with her friend."

verb
/dɪsˈbɜːrs/

to pay out money, especially from a fund

"The organization will disburse the funds to the affected families."

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noun
dɪsˈbɜːs.mənt

The payment of money from a fund.

"The company's disbursement of salaries was delayed."

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disc

noun
/dɪsk/

a flat, thin, round object or surface

"He inserted the music disc into the player."

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discard

verb
/dɪsˈkɑːrd/

to throw away something that is no longer needed

"She decided to discard the old clothes."

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verb
/dɪˈsɜːrn/

to recognize or understand something with difficulty

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

adjective
/dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

able to be seen, recognized, or understood

"There was a discernible change in his behavior."

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adjective
/dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

having good judgment or insight; able to distinguish well

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

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noun
dɪˈsɜːn.mənt

The ability to judge well; good judgment and understanding.

"His discernment helped him identify the best choice."

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verb
/dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

to release from a duty, responsibility, or place; to let something out

"The hospital decided to discharge the patient after a full recovery."

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Disciple

noun
/dɪˈsaɪpəl/

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

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

adjective
/ˈdɪsəplɪˌnɛri/

relating to the enforcement of rules and correction of behavior

"The employee was warned after a disciplinary hearing."

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noun
/ˈdɪsəplɪn/

the practice of training people to obey rules or self-control

"Good discipline is essential for success in school."

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disclaim

verb
/dɪsˈkleɪm/

to deny responsibility or connection with something

"The company disclaimed responsibility for the accident."

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verb
/dɪsˈkloʊz/

to make something known; to reveal information that was previously secret or hidden

"The company refused to disclose details of the agreement."

noun
/dɪsˈkloʊʒər/

the action of making something known or public

"The disclosure of the company's financial status was delayed."

verb
/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
/ˌdɪs.kʌl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

The process of changing or losing color; fading.

"Sun exposure causes discoloration of fabrics."

verb
/ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪt/

to confuse or disconcert; to upset the normal order

"The sudden question seemed to discombobulate him."

adjective
/ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪtɪd/

confused and disoriented; feeling unsettled

"She looked discombobulated after hearing the unexpected news."

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verb
/dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/

to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused

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

adjective
/dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/

Causing unease, embarrassment, or discomfort.

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

noun
/dɪsˈkʌmfərt/

A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.

"She shifted in her chair due to discomfort in her back."

verb
/ˌdɪskəˈmoʊd/

To cause inconvenience or trouble to someone.

"I hope my request does not discommode you."

verb
/ˌdɪskəmˈpoʊz/

To disturb the order or calmness of something or someone.

"The unexpected question seemed to discompose her."

verb
/ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrt/

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

"The sudden change of plans disconcerted the team."

verb
/ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

to detach or separate from a connection or source

"Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet."

adjective
/dɪsˈkɒnsələt/

very unhappy and unable to be comforted

"She was disconsolate after hearing the bad news."

noun
/ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjʊəns/

the act of stopping something, especially permanently

"The discontinuance of the service disappointed many customers."

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noun
/ˈdɪskɔːrd/

disagreement or conflict between people

"There was growing discord among the team members."

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adjective
/dɪsˈkɔːrdənt/

disagreeing or clashing; harsh and jarring in sound

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

noun, verb
/ˈdɪskaʊnt/

A reduction in the usual price of something; to reduce the price of something.

"The store offered a 20% discount on all electronics."

verb
/dɪsˈkaʊntənəns/

To disapprove of or discourage something.

"The teacher strongly discountenanced cheating in exams."

verb
/dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/

to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

"Failure should not discourage you from trying again."

adjective
/dɪˈskʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

"The coach's discouraging words affected the team's morale."

noun, verb
/ˈdɪskɔːrs/

Written or spoken communication or debate.

"The professor gave a discourse on ancient philosophy."

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verb
/dɪˈskʌvər/

To find something unexpectedly or for the first time.

"She discovered a hidden waterfall in the forest."

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noun
dɪˈskʌvəriz

The action or process of finding or learning something for the first time; facts or things discovered.

"His discoveries revolutionized multiple fields."

noun
/dɪˈskʌvəri/

The act of finding or learning something for the first time.

"The discovery of penicillin changed medical history."

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verb, noun
/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."

adjective
/dɪˈskriːt/

careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment

"She was discreet about the details of their conversation."

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noun
dɪˈskrep.ən.siz

Differences between things that should be the same

"Discrepancies in regulations delay progress."

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noun
/dɪˈskrɛpənsi/

a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts

"There was a discrepancy between the two reports."

adjective
/dɪˈskrɛpənt/

showing a difference or inconsistency

"The witnesses gave discrepant accounts of the incident."

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adjective
/dɪˈskriːt/

individually separate and distinct

"The course is divided into three discrete modules."

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noun
/dɪˈskrɛʃən/

the quality of behaving or speaking in a way to avoid causing offense or revealing private information; the freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation

"The manager acted with discretion in handling the sensitive matter."

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adjective
/dɪˈskrɛʃəˌnɛri/

Left to individual choice or judgment; not mandatory.

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

verb
/dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪt/

To treat someone unfairly based on race, gender, or other differences; or to recognize a distinction.

"The law prohibits employers from discriminating against women."

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discriminating

adjective
/dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪtɪŋ/

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

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