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Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

dispersoid

IPA: /dɪsˈpɜːr.sɔɪd/

KK: /dɪsˈpɜrˌsɔɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of mixture where small particles of one substance are evenly distributed throughout another substance, often seen in colloidal systems.

Example: The scientist studied the dispersoid to understand how the particles interacted with the liquid.

disquisition

IPA: /ˌdɪs.kwɪˈzɪʃ.ən/

KK: /dɪsˈkwɪzɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A detailed and formal discussion or examination of a specific topic, often presented in writing.

Example: The professor's disquisition on climate change was both informative and thought-provoking.

disseize

IPA: /dɪˈsiːz/

KK: /dɪˈsiːz/

transitive verb

Definition: To take away someone's property or rights, especially in a legal context, without their permission.

Example: The court ruled that the landlord had no right to disseize the tenant from the property.

disseminule

IPA: /dɪˈsɛmɪnjuːl/

KK: /dɪˈsɛmɪˌnjuːl/

noun

Definition: A part of a plant, like a seed or spore, that helps it spread and grow in new places.

Example: The disseminule of the plant is essential for its reproduction and spreading.

dissepiment

IPA: /dɪˈsɛpɪmənt/

KK: /dɪˈsɛpɪmənt/

noun

Definition: A structure that divides a part of a plant into separate sections or chambers.

Example: The dissepiment in the fruit helps to separate the seeds from each other.

dissertation

IPA: /ˌdɪsəˈteɪʃən/

KK: /dɪsərˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A long and formal written work that presents research on a specific topic, usually required for a doctoral degree.

Example: She spent several years writing her dissertation on climate change.

dissertational

IPA: /ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃənl/

KK: /dɪsərˈteɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Connected to or characteristic of a formal written thesis or dissertation, often involving detailed research and analysis.

Example: The student's dissertational work was praised for its thorough research and clear arguments.

dissimilitude

IPA: /dɪˌsɪmɪˈlɪtjuːd/

KK: /dɪˈsɪmɪlɪˌtud/

noun

Definition: The state of being different or not similar to something else.

Example: The dissimilitude between the two paintings was striking, highlighting their unique styles.

distingue

IPA: /dɪˈstɪŋɡ/

KK: /dɪˈstɪŋɡ/

adjective

Definition: Having a stylish and elegant appearance, often suggesting a sense of superiority or distinction.

Example: She walked into the room with a distingue air, catching everyone's attention.

distrain

IPA: /dɪˈstreɪn/

KK: /dɪˈstreɪn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take possession of someone's property to satisfy a debt or obligation, often without going to court.

Example: The landlord had the right to distrain the tenant's belongings for unpaid rent.

transitive verb

Definition: To take someone's property in order to make them pay a debt or fulfill an obligation.

Example: The landlord had to distrain the tenant's belongings to recover unpaid rent.

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