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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

disown

IPA: /dɪsˈoʊn/

KK: /dɪsˈoʊn/

verb

Definition: To refuse to accept or recognize someone as part of your family or group.

Example: After the argument, he decided to disown his son.

disparage

IPA: /dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/

KK: /dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/

transitive verb

Definition: To speak about someone or something in a way that shows you think they are not good or important; to belittle or criticize unfairly.

Example: It's not nice to disparage others just to make yourself feel better.

disparagement

IPA: //dɪsˈpærɪdʒmənt//

KK: /dɪsˈpærɪdʒmənt/

noun

Definition: The action of speaking about someone or something in a way that shows strong disapproval and lack of respect, often to make them seem less important or valuable.

Example: His constant disparagement of her ideas made it difficult for her to feel confident in meetings.

disparager

IPA: /dɪsˈpærɪdʒər/

KK: /dɪsˈpærɪdʒər/

noun

Definition: A person who speaks negatively about someone or something, often to belittle or criticize them.

Example: He was known as a disparager, always finding faults in others' work.

disparaging

IPA: /dɪsˈpærɪdʒɪŋ/

KK: /dɪsˈpɛrɪdʒɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Showing a lack of respect or belittling someone or something.

Example: His disparaging remarks about her work were hurtful.

verb

Definition: To speak about someone or something in a way that shows you think they are not good or important.

Example: He made a disparaging remark about her work during the meeting.

disparagingly

IPA: /dɪsˈpærɪdʒɪŋli/

KK: /dɪsˈpærɪdʒɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of respect or belittles someone or something.

Example: She spoke disparagingly about his efforts, making him feel unappreciated.

disparate

IPA: /ˈdɪspərət/

KK: /ˈdɪspərɪt/

adjective

Definition: Made up of different and distinct elements that are not similar or alike.

Example: The committee was formed by a disparate group of experts from various fields.

disparately

IPA: /dɪsˈpærɪtli/

KK: /dɪsˈpɛrətli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a difference or inequality; in a manner that is distinct or separate from others.

Example: The two groups approached the problem disparately, leading to different solutions.

disparateness

IPA: /dɪsˈpɛrət.nəs/

KK: /dɪsˈpɛrətnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being different or distinct from one another.

Example: The disparateness of their opinions made it difficult to reach a consensus.

disparity

IPA: /dɪsˈpærɪti/

KK: /dɪsˈpærɪti/

noun

Definition: The state of being different or unequal in some way, such as in age, rank, or quality.

Example: There is a significant disparity in income between the rich and the poor.

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