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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

discipliner

IPA: /ˈdɪsɪplɪnər/

KK: /ˈdɪsəplɪnər/

noun

Definition: A person who enforces rules or standards, often in a strict manner, to maintain order or control.

Example: The discipliners in the school ensured that all students followed the rules.

discography

IPA: /dɪsˈkɒɡrəfi/

KK: /dɪsˈkɒɡrəfi/

noun

Definition: A complete list of all the recordings made by a particular artist or group, often organized by date or type.

Example: The band's discography includes five studio albums and several live recordings.

discomfort

IPA: /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/

KK: /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/

noun

Definition: A feeling of unease or pain in the body or mind.

Example: After sitting for too long, I felt a sense of discomfort in my back.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone to feel uneasy or uncomfortable.

Example: The loud noise from the construction site caused me great discomfort.

disconnect

IPA: /dɪsˈkɒnɛkt/

KK: /dɪsˈkɒnɛkt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To break or stop a connection, often suddenly or unexpectedly.

Example: The internet may disconnect if there is a problem with the router.

noun

Definition: A situation where there is no connection or a break in communication or understanding between people or things.

Example: The disconnect between the two departments caused confusion and delays in the project.

transitive verb

Definition: To break the connection between something, such as stopping the flow of electricity or separating two parts.

Example: Please disconnect the charger from the phone when it's fully charged.

disconnected

IPA: /dɪsˈkəʊnɛktɪd/

KK: /dɪsˈkɒnɛktɪd/

adjective

Definition: Not joined or linked; separate from something else.

Example: The disconnected wires caused the device to stop working.

disconnectedly

IPA: /dɪsˈkɒnɛktɪdli/

KK: /dɪsˈkɒnɛktɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not connected or linked; separately or individually.

Example: She spoke disconnectedly, as if her thoughts were not related to each other.

discoverable

IPA: /dɪsˈkʌvərəbl/

KK: /dɪsˈkʌvərəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be found or uncovered.

Example: The hidden treasure is discoverable with the right map.

discovery

IPA: /dɪsˈkʌvəri/

KK: /dɪsˈkʌvəri/

noun

Definition: The act of finding or learning something new that was not known before.

Example: The scientist made an important discovery that could change medicine.

discreetly

IPA: /dɪˈskritli/

KK: /dɪˈskritli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows careful consideration for privacy or secrecy; done quietly and without drawing attention.

Example: She discreetly passed the note to her friend during the meeting.

discrepancy

IPA: /dɪˈskrɛpənsi/

KK: /dɪˈskrɛpənsi/

noun

Definition: A situation where two or more things do not match or are not the same, often leading to confusion or disagreement.

Example: There was a discrepancy between the two reports that needed to be resolved.

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