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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

disambiguate

IPA: //dɪs.æm.bɪˈɡweɪt//

KK: /dɪsˈæmbɪɡweɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something clear by removing confusion or ambiguity, often by providing a specific meaning or interpretation.

Example: The teacher had to disambiguate the instructions so that all the students understood what to do.

disambiguation

IPA: /dɪsˌæm.bɪɡ.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /dɪsˌæm.bɪɡ.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making something clear and removing confusion or uncertainty.

Example: The disambiguation of the instructions helped everyone understand what to do.

disannul

IPA: //dɪsəˈnʌl//

KK: /dɪsəˈnʌl/

transitive verb

Definition: To officially cancel or make something invalid, especially a legal agreement or decision.

Example: The court decided to disannul the contract due to fraud.

disappearance

IPA: /ˌdɪsəˈpɪərəns/

KK: /dɪsəˈpɪrəns/

noun

Definition: The act of going away or becoming impossible to see.

Example: The sudden disappearance of the plane puzzled everyone.

disapprobation

IPA: /ˌdɪsəˌprəˈbeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪsˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A strong feeling of disapproval or condemnation, often related to moral issues.

Example: The teacher expressed her disapprobation of the student's behavior during class.

disapproval

IPA: /dɪsəˈpruːvəl/

KK: /dɪsəˈpruːvəl/

noun

Definition: The feeling or expression of not approving of something; a negative judgment about something.

Example: Her disapproval was clear when she frowned at the decision.

disapprove

IPA: //dɪsəˈpruːv//

KK: /dɪsəˈpruv/

intransitive verb

Definition: To have a negative opinion about something or to not approve of it.

Example: She disapproves of his decision to quit school.

transitive verb

Definition: To have a negative opinion about something or someone; to not agree with or support it.

Example: She disapproves of his decision to quit school.

disapprover

IPA: //dɪsəˈpruːvər//

KK: /dɪsəˈpruvər/

noun

Definition: A person who does not approve of something or expresses disapproval.

Example: The disapprover voiced their concerns about the new policy during the meeting.

disapprovingly

IPA: /dɪsəˈpruːvɪŋli/

KK: /dɪsəˈpruːvɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows you do not approve of something.

Example: She looked at him disapprovingly when he made a rude comment.

disarm

IPA: //dɪsˈɑːrm//

KK: /dɪsˈɑrm/

intransitive verb

Definition: To stop using weapons or to make someone stop using weapons.

Example: The soldiers decided to disarm after the peace treaty was signed.

transitive verb

Definition: To take away someone's weapons or to make something less dangerous or threatening.

Example: The police were able to disarm the suspect without any violence.

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