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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

disregard

IPA: /dɪsˈrɪɡɑrd/

KK: /dɪsˈrɪɡɑrd/

noun

Definition: A lack of attention or consideration for something or someone.

Example: His disregard for the rules led to serious consequences.

transitive verb

Definition: To ignore something or someone, not paying attention to them or treating them with respect.

Example: She chose to disregard the negative comments and focus on her goals.

disreputability

IPA: /dɪsˌrɛp.jʊˈtæb.ɪl.ɪ.ti/

KK: /dɪsˌrɛp.jʊˈtæb.ɪl.ɪ.ti/

noun

Definition: The condition of being known for bad qualities or actions, leading to a loss of respect or reputation.

Example: His disreputability made it difficult for him to find a job in the community.

disreputable

IPA: //dɪsˈrɛpjʊtəbl//

KK: /dɪsˈrɛpjʊtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Not having a good reputation; considered to be dishonest or immoral.

Example: The disreputable businessman was known for his shady dealings.

disreputably

IPA: /dɪsˈrɛpjʊtəbli/

KK: /dɪsˈrɛpjʊtəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is considered to have a bad reputation or is not respectable.

Example: He acted disreputably at the party, causing many to look down on him.

disrepute

IPA: /dɪsˈrɛpjuːt/

KK: /dɪsˈrɛpjuːt/

noun

Definition: A situation where someone or something is not respected or is considered to have a bad reputation.

Example: The scandal brought the politician into disrepute, causing many to question his integrity.

disrobe

IPA: /dɪsˈroʊb/

KK: /dɪsˈroʊb/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take off one's clothes.

Example: After the long day at the beach, she decided to disrobe before taking a shower.

transitive verb

Definition: To take off or remove someone's clothes or covering.

Example: She decided to disrobe before taking a swim in the ocean.

disruptively

IPA: /dɪsˈrʌptɪvli/

KK: /dɪsˈrʌptɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes interruption or disturbance to a process or situation.

Example: The new technology was implemented disruptively, changing the entire workflow of the company.

disruptiveness

IPA: /dɪsˈrʌptɪvnəs/

KK: /dɪsˈrʌptɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of causing interruptions or disturbances in a process or situation.

Example: The disruptiveness of the new technology changed the way we communicate.

dissect

IPA: /dɪˈsɛkt/

KK: /dɪˈsɛkt/

transitive verb

Definition: To cut something into pieces to study its structure or to analyze something in detail.

Example: In biology class, we will dissect a frog to learn about its anatomy.

dissected

IPA: /dɪˈsɛktɪd/

KK: /dɪˈsɛktɪd/

adjective

Definition: Divided into many narrow parts or sections, often with deep cuts or lobes.

Example: The dissected leaves of the plant have a unique appearance.

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