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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

disavowed

IPA: /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊd/

KK: /dɪsəˈvaʊd/

adjective

Definition: Strongly denied or rejected, often in a formal way.

Example: The politician disavowed any connection to the scandal.

verb

Definition: To deny any responsibility for something or to refuse to accept something as true or valid.

Example: He disavowed any knowledge of the incident during the investigation.

disbarment

IPA: /dɪsˈbɑːr.mənt/

KK: /dɪsˈbɑːr.mənt/

noun

Definition: The act of removing a lawyer from the bar association, which means they can no longer practice law, often due to misconduct or illegal actions.

Example: After the investigation, the lawyer faced disbarment for unethical behavior.

disburden

IPA: /dɪsˈbɜːrdən/

KK: /dɪsˈbɜrdən/

intransitive verb

Definition: To remove a load or responsibility from oneself or someone else.

Example: After sharing her worries with a friend, she felt disburdened and lighter.

transitive verb

Definition: To free someone or something from a burden or load, making it lighter or easier to carry.

Example: The volunteers worked hard to disburden the animals from their heavy loads.

discant

IPA: //dɪsˈkænt//

KK: /dɪsˈkænt/

noun

Definition: A type of melody or musical line that is sung or played above a main melody, often used in choral music.

Example: The choir added a beautiful discant to the hymn, enhancing its overall sound.

discarnate

IPA: /dɪsˈkɑːrnət/

KK: /dɪsˈkɑrnɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that does not have a physical body or form, often used in reference to spirits or souls.

Example: Many believe in discarnate beings that exist beyond the physical world.

discern

IPA: /dɪˈsɜrn/

KK: /dɪˈsɜrn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To notice or understand something clearly, especially differences or distinctions.

Example: She could easily discern the subtle changes in his mood.

transitive verb

Definition: To notice or understand something that is not immediately obvious; to tell the difference between things.

Example: She could easily discern the difference between the two paintings.

discernable

IPA: /dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

KK: /dɪˈsɜrnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be recognized or identified through the senses or understanding.

Example: The difference between the two colors is discernable to the naked eye.

discerner

IPA: /dɪˈsɜrnər/

KK: /dɪˈsɜrnər/

noun

Definition: A person who is able to notice or understand things clearly, especially differences or important details.

Example: As a discerner of truth, she could easily see through the lies.

discernible

IPA: /dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

KK: /dɪˈsɜrnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be seen or noticed; something that can be recognized or distinguished.

Example: The difference in color between the two paints is discernible.

discerning

IPA: /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

KK: /dɪˈsɜrnɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Showing good judgment and the ability to notice things that are not obvious.

Example: She has a discerning eye for art, able to spot the finest details in each piece.

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