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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

disseverance

IPA: /dɪˈsɛvərəns/

KK: /dɪˈsɛvərəns/

noun

Definition: The act of separating or dividing something into parts.

Example: The disseverance of the two countries led to many conflicts.

disseverment

IPA: /dɪˈsɛvərmənt/

KK: /dɪˈsɛvərmənt/

noun

Definition: The act of separating or dividing something into parts.

Example: The disseverment of the two countries led to many conflicts.

dissidence

IPA: /ˈdɪsɪdəns/

KK: /ˈdɪsɪdəns/

noun

Definition: A disagreement or difference in opinion, especially in a political context.

Example: The government faced dissidence from various groups who opposed its policies.

dissident

IPA: /ˈdɪsɪdənt/

KK: /ˈdɪsɪdənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who disagrees with or opposes an established system, especially in politics or religion.

Example: The dissident voices were silenced by the government.

noun

Definition: A person who opposes or disagrees with an established system, organization, or belief, often in a political context.

Example: The dissident spoke out against the government's policies during the protest.

dissimilar

IPA: /dɪˈsɪmɪlə/

KK: /dɪˈsɪmɪlər/

adjective

Definition: Not alike; having differences or distinct characteristics.

Example: The two paintings are dissimilar in style and color.

dissimilarity

IPA: /ˌdɪsɪˈmɪl.ə.ti/

KK: /dɪsɪmɪlɛrɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being different or not the same as something else.

Example: There is a noticeable dissimilarity between the two paintings.

dissimilarly

IPA: /dɪˈsɪmɪlɛrli/

KK: /dɪˈsɪmɪlɛrli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not the same as something else; differently.

Example: The two paintings were created dissimilarly, showcasing different styles and techniques.

dissimilate

IPA: /dɪˈsɪmɪleɪt/

KK: /dɪˈsɪməˌleɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To change so that things become different or not similar to each other.

Example: In the process of language evolution, some sounds may dissimilate to create clearer distinctions between words.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something different or unlike in some way, especially in terms of characteristics or qualities.

Example: The teacher encouraged the students to dissimilate their ideas to foster creativity.

dissimilation

IPA: /dɪsɪˈmɪleɪʃən/

KK: /dɪsɪmɪˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making two similar things different from each other, especially in sounds or characteristics.

Example: In linguistics, dissimilation can change how words are pronounced over time.

dissimilatory

IPA: /dɪsˈɪmɪləˌtɔri/

KK: /dɪsˈɪmɪləˌtɔri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of dissimilation, which is the conversion of substances into different forms or the breakdown of complex substances into simpler ones.

Example: The dissimilatory process in the organism helps in breaking down nutrients for energy.

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