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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

dispraise

IPA: /dɪsˈpreɪz/

KK: /dɪsˈpreɪz/

noun

Definition: A negative judgment or expression of disapproval about someone or something.

Example: The teacher's dispraise of the student's work was clear in her comments.

transitive verb

Definition: To express a negative opinion about someone or something; to criticize or condemn.

Example: The teacher did not hesitate to dispraise the student's lack of effort in class.

dispraisingly

IPA: /dɪsˈpreɪzɪŋli/

KK: /dɪsˈpreɪzɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that expresses disapproval or criticism.

Example: She spoke dispraisingly about the new policy at the meeting.

disproof

IPA: /dɪsˈpruːf/

KK: /dɪsˈpruf/

noun

Definition: Evidence or argument that shows something is not true or correct.

Example: The scientist presented a disproof of the previous theory, showing it was flawed.

disproportion

IPA: /ˌdɪs.prəˈpɔːr.ʃən/

KK: /dɪsprəˈpɔrʃən/

noun

Definition: A lack of balance or equality between two or more things, often resulting in an unfair or unequal situation.

Example: The disproportion in wealth between the rich and the poor is a major social issue.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something unequal or out of balance in size, amount, or degree compared to something else.

Example: The new policy may disproportion the resources allocated to different departments.

disproportional

IPA: /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃənl/

KK: /dɪsprəˈpɔrʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Not in correct or balanced proportion; unequal in size, amount, or degree.

Example: The funding for the project was disproportional to the number of people it would benefit.

disprovable

IPA: /dɪsˈpruːəbl/

KK: /dɪsˈpruːəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be shown to be false or incorrect.

Example: The theory was disprovable, which allowed scientists to test its validity.

disprove

IPA: /dɪsˈpruːv/

KK: /dɪsˈprouv/

transitive verb

Definition: To show that something is not true or correct by providing evidence or argument.

Example: The scientist was able to disprove the old theory with new data.

disputable

IPA: /dɪˈspjuːtəbl/

KK: /dɪˈspjuːtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be questioned or argued about; not certain or definite.

Example: The results of the study are disputable and need further investigation.

disputably

IPA: /dɪˈspjuːtəblɪ/

KK: /dɪˈspjuːtəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that can be argued against or questioned; not certain or definite.

Example: The results of the study are disputably valid, as some experts have raised concerns about the methodology.

disputant

IPA: /dɪˈspjuːtənt/

KK: /dɪˈspjuːtənt/

adjective

Definition: Involved in a disagreement or argument.

Example: The disputant presented strong evidence to support their claims during the debate.

noun

Definition: A person who is involved in a disagreement or argument with someone else.

Example: The disputant presented strong evidence to support their claims during the debate.

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