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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

discreetness

IPA: /dɪˈskrit.nəs/

KK: /dɪˈskritnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being careful about what one says or does, especially to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.

Example: Her discreetness in handling sensitive matters earned her the trust of her colleagues.

discrepancy

IPA: /dɪˈskrɛpənsi/

KK: /dɪˈskrɛpənsi/

noun

Definition: A situation where two or more things do not match or are not the same, often leading to confusion or disagreement.

Example: There was a discrepancy between the two reports that needed to be resolved.

discrepant

IPA: /dɪsˈkrɛpənt/

KK: /dɪsˈkrɛpənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is different or not in agreement with something else.

Example: The two reports were discrepant, leading to confusion about the actual facts.

discrepantly

IPA: /dɪˈskrɛpəntli/

KK: /dɪˈskrɛpəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a difference or disagreement between two or more things.

Example: The two reports were written discrepantly, leading to confusion about the facts.

discrete

IPA: /dɪˈskrit/

KK: /dɪˈskrit/

adjective

Definition: Made up of separate and distinct parts that are not connected to each other.

Example: The data was collected in discrete categories to make analysis easier.

discretely

IPA: /dɪsˈkriːtli/

KK: /dɪsˈkriːtli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is separate or distinct from others; individually or independently.

Example: The two projects were handled discretely to avoid any confusion.

discreteness

IPA: /dɪsˈkriːtnəs/

KK: /dɪsˈkriːtnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being separate or distinct from others.

Example: The discreteness of the data points made it easier to analyze the results.

discretion

IPA: /dɪˈskrɛʃən/

KK: /dɪˈskrɛʃən/

noun

Definition: The ability to make choices or decisions carefully and responsibly, often considering the consequences of those choices.

Example: She handled the sensitive situation with great discretion, ensuring that everyone's privacy was respected.

discretionary

IPA: /dɪˈskrɛʃənəri/

KK: /dɪˈskrɛʃənɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that can be used or decided upon according to one's own judgment or choice.

Example: The company has a discretionary budget that managers can allocate as they see fit.

discriminable

IPA: /dɪˈskrɪmɪnəbl/

KK: /dɪˈskrɪmɪnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be recognized or distinguished from something else.

Example: The two colors are discriminable from each other even in low light.

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