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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

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.

discomfiture

IPA: /dɪsˈkʌmfɪtʃər/

KK: /dɪsˈkʌmfɪtʃər/

noun

Definition: A feeling of embarrassment or confusion, often caused by a failure or a difficult situation.

Example: She felt a sense of discomfiture when she realized she had forgotten her lines during the play.

discommode

IPA: /dɪsˈkɒməd/

KK: /dɪsˈkɒməd/

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone to be uncomfortable or to have difficulty; to trouble or inconvenience someone.

Example: The unexpected delay will discommode many travelers.

discompose

IPA: /dɪsˈkɒmpəʊz/

KK: /dɪsˈkɒmpoʊz/

transitive verb

Definition: To disturb someone's calm or to make things disordered.

Example: The loud noise from the construction site began to discompose the peaceful atmosphere of the park.

discomposure

IPA: /dɪs.kəmˈpəʊ.ʒər/

KK: /dɪsˈkəmˌpɔʊʒər/

noun

Definition: A state of being upset or agitated, often due to a loss of calmness or control.

Example: She tried to maintain her composure, but the unexpected news caused her discomposure.

disconcert

IPA: /dɪsˈkənˌsɜrt/

KK: /dɪsˈkɒnˌsɜrt/

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone feel confused or worried, often by disrupting their calm or confidence.

Example: The unexpected news served to disconcert her during the meeting.

disconcerted

IPA: /ˌdɪs.kənˈsɜːr.tɪd/

KK: /dɪsˈkɒn.sɜːr.tɪd/

adjective

Definition: Feeling confused, upset, or embarrassed due to unexpected events or situations.

Example: She felt disconcerted when she realized she had forgotten her lines during the performance.

verb

Definition: To feel confused or unsettled, often due to unexpected events or situations.

Example: She felt disconcerted when she realized she had forgotten her speech notes.

disconcerting

IPA: /dɪsˈkənˌsɜrtɪŋ/

KK: /dɪsˈkɒntɜːrɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing feelings of worry or confusion; making someone feel uneasy or disturbed.

Example: The sudden change in plans was disconcerting to everyone involved.

disconcertingly

IPA: /ˌdɪs.kənˈsɜːr.tɪŋ.li/

KK: /dɪsˈkɒn.sɜːr.tɪŋ.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes confusion or worry; making someone feel uneasy or disturbed.

Example: The sudden change in plans disconcertingly left everyone unsure of what to do next.

disconcertment

IPA: /dɪsˈkɒn.sɜːrt.mənt/

KK: /dɪsˈkɒn.sɜːrt.mənt/

noun

Definition: The condition of feeling confused or unsettled, often due to unexpected events or situations.

Example: Her sudden departure caused a sense of disconcertment among the team members.

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