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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

disincline

IPA: /ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪn/

KK: /dɪsɪnˈklaɪn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be unwilling or not inclined to do something.

Example: She seemed to disincline from participating in the event.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone feel unwilling or hesitant about something.

Example: The long meeting seemed to disincline her from attending the party later.

disinclined

IPA: /ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪnd/

KK: /dɪsɪnˈklaɪnd/

adjective

Definition: Not wanting to do something or feeling reluctant about it.

Example: She was disinclined to join the party because she preferred to stay home.

disinfestation

IPA: /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛsteɪʃən/

KK: /dɪsɪnˈfɛsteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of removing pests or vermin from a place.

Example: The disinfestation of the old house was necessary to make it safe for living.

disinflation

IPA: /dɪsɪnˈfleɪʃən/

KK: /dɪsɪnˈfleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A decrease in the rate of inflation, meaning that prices are still rising but at a slower pace than before.

Example: The government implemented policies to encourage disinflation in the economy.

disinflationary

IPA: /ˌdɪsɪnˈfleɪʃənəri/

KK: /dɪsɪnˈfleɪʃənɛri/

adjective

Definition: Describing a situation or policy that leads to a decrease in the rate of inflation, meaning prices are rising more slowly than before.

Example: The government implemented disinflationary measures to stabilize the economy.

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.

disingenuous

IPA: //dɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjʊəs//

KK: /dɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjuəs/

adjective

Definition: Not being honest or sincere; pretending to be innocent or unaware while actually being manipulative or calculating.

Example: His disingenuous remarks made it clear that he was not being truthful.

disingenuously

IPA: /ˌdɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjuəsli/

KK: /dɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjuəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not sincere or honest, often pretending to be unaware of the truth.

Example: She disingenuously claimed that she had no idea about the problem, even though she was involved.

disinherit

IPA: //dɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt//

KK: /dɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To take away someone's right to receive property or money after someone dies, usually through a will.

Example: The father decided to disinherit his son due to his irresponsible behavior.

disinheritance

IPA: /ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪtəns/

KK: /dɪsɪnˈhɛrɪtəns/

noun

Definition: The action of taking away someone's right to inherit property or money from a family member, usually through a legal process.

Example: The disinheritance of the eldest son caused a lot of family disputes.

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