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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

discontinuance

IPA: /ˌdɪs.kənˈtɪn.əns/

KK: /dɪsˈkɒntɪnʊəns/

noun

Definition: The act of stopping something from continuing or the state of being stopped; often used in legal contexts to refer to ending a legal action.

Example: The court granted the discontinuance of the case due to lack of evidence.

discontinuity

IPA: /ˌdɪs.kənˈtɪn.juː.ɪ.ti/

KK: /dɪsˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

noun

Definition: A break or gap in something, often referring to a lack of continuity or a point where something is not continuous.

Example: The discontinuity in the data made it difficult to analyze the trends accurately.

discontinuous

IPA: /ˌdɪs.kənˈtɪn.jəs/

KK: /dɪsˈkɒntɪnʊəs/

adjective

Definition: Not continuous; having breaks or interruptions, or consisting of separate parts that are not connected.

Example: The train service was discontinuous due to the construction work on the tracks.

discontinuously

IPA: /ˌdɪs.kənˈtɪn.ju.əs.li/

KK: /dɪsˈkɒntɪnuəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not continuous; occurring at separate intervals or points rather than in a steady flow.

Example: The train runs discontinuously, with long breaks between arrivals.

discord

IPA: /dɪsˈkɔrd/

KK: /dɪsˈkɔrd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To not agree or to be in conflict with someone or something.

Example: The two friends began to discord over their differing opinions.

noun

Definition: A situation where there is disagreement or conflict between people or groups.

Example: The discord among the team members made it difficult to complete the project.

discordance

IPA: /dɪsˈkɔːrdəns/

KK: /dɪsˈkɔrdəns/

noun

Definition: The state of being in disagreement or conflict; a lack of harmony or agreement between people or things.

Example: There was a noticeable discordance in their opinions about the project.

discordancy

IPA: /dɪsˈkɔːrdənsi/

KK: /dɪsˈkɔrdənsi/

noun

Definition: A lack of harmony or agreement between things, often resulting in conflict or disagreement.

Example: The discordancy in their opinions led to a heated debate.

discordant

IPA: /dɪsˈkɔːrdənt/

KK: /dɪsˈkɔrdənt/

adjective

Definition: Not in harmony; producing a harsh or unpleasant sound, or being in disagreement or conflict.

Example: The discordant notes from the piano made it hard to enjoy the music.

discordantly

IPA: /dɪsˈkɔːrdəntli/

KK: /dɪsˈkɔrdəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not in harmony or agreement; producing a harsh or unpleasant sound or effect.

Example: The musicians played discordantly, creating a jarring atmosphere in the concert hall.

discountenance

IPA: /dɪsˈkaʊntɪnəns/

KK: /dɪsˈkaʊntɪnəns/

noun

Definition: A feeling of disapproval or disfavor towards something or someone.

Example: Her discountenance of the proposal was clear during the meeting.

transitive verb

Definition: To show disapproval or to discourage someone from doing something.

Example: The teacher discountenanced the idea of cheating on the exam.

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