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Exam: GMAT (Verbal)

disclosing

IPA: /dɪsˈkloʊzɪŋ/

KK: /dɪsˈkloʊzɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Not applicable as 'disclosing' is not an adjective; it is the present participle form of the verb 'disclose'.

Example: The disclosing agent revealed the hidden plaque on the teeth.

verb

Definition: To make something known or reveal information that was previously hidden or secret.

Example: The company is disclosing its financial results to the public today.

discredit

IPA: /dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/

KK: /dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/

noun

Definition: A situation where someone loses trust, belief, or respect from others, often resulting in a damaged reputation.

Example: The scandal led to the discredit of the politician, making it hard for him to regain public trust.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone or something seem untrustworthy or to harm their reputation.

Example: The scandal served to discredit the politician in the eyes of the public.

disentail

IPA: /ˌdɪsɪnˈteɪl/

KK: /dɪsɪnˈteɪl/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove a property or estate from a legal restriction that limits its inheritance or transfer.

Example: The lawyer worked to disentail the estate so that it could be sold freely.

disincentive

IPA: /ˌdɪsɪnˈsɛtɪv/

KK: /dɪsɪnˈsɛtɪv/

noun

Definition: Something that makes someone less likely to do something; it discourages action or behavior.

Example: High taxes can act as a disincentive for people to invest in new businesses.

disinformation

IPA: /ˌdɪsɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪsˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: False information that is spread intentionally to mislead people, often to influence opinions or hide the truth.

Example: The campaign was filled with disinformation aimed at confusing voters.

dispositive

IPA: /dɪsˈpɒzɪtɪv/

KK: /dɪsˈpɒzɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Related to making a decision or settling a matter, especially in legal contexts.

Example: The judge issued a dispositive ruling that resolved the case.

dispute

IPA: /dɪˈspjuːt/

KK: /dɪˈspjuːt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To engage in a discussion or argument about something, often involving differing opinions.

Example: The two parties dispute over the terms of the contract.

noun

Definition: A disagreement or argument between people or groups, often involving conflicting opinions or claims.

Example: The two countries are in a dispute over the border.

transitive verb

Definition: To argue or disagree about something, often questioning its truth or validity.

Example: They decided to dispute the terms of the contract in court.

disqualify

IPA: /dɪsˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/

KK: /dɪsˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To declare someone or something not qualified or not eligible for a position, competition, or privilege.

Example: The referee decided to disqualify the player for breaking the rules.

disruption

IPA: /dɪsˈrʌpʃən/

KK: /dɪsˈrʌpʃən/

noun

Definition: A situation where something is interrupted or disturbed, causing a break in the normal flow or order of things.

Example: The disruption caused by the storm led to many flight cancellations.

divest

IPA: /daɪˈvɛst/

KK: /daɪˈvɛst/

transitive verb

Definition: To take away someone's rights, property, or possessions; to rid oneself of something.

Example: The company decided to divest its non-core assets to focus on its main business.

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