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Exam: IELTS

discard

IPA: /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

KK: /dɪsˈkɑrd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To get rid of something that is no longer wanted or needed.

Example: He decided to discard the old newspapers that were piling up in the corner.

noun

Definition: Something that has been thrown away or rejected because it is no longer wanted or needed.

Example: The player picked up a discard from the table.

transitive verb

Definition: To throw something away or get rid of it because it is no longer needed or wanted.

Example: She decided to discard the old clothes that she never wore.

discardable

IPA: /dɪsˈkɑːrdəbl/

KK: /dɪsˈkɑrdəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be thrown away or is not meant to be kept.

Example: The packaging is made from a discardable material that is easy to recycle.

discern

IPA: /dɪˈsɜrn/

KK: /dɪˈsɜrn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To notice or understand something clearly, especially differences or distinctions.

Example: She could easily discern the subtle changes in his mood.

transitive verb

Definition: To notice or understand something that is not immediately obvious; to tell the difference between things.

Example: She could easily discern the difference between the two paintings.

discernable

IPA: /dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

KK: /dɪˈsɜrnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be recognized or identified through the senses or understanding.

Example: The difference between the two colors is discernable to the naked eye.

discerner

IPA: /dɪˈsɜrnər/

KK: /dɪˈsɜrnər/

noun

Definition: A person who is able to notice or understand things clearly, especially differences or important details.

Example: As a discerner of truth, she could easily see through the lies.

discernible

IPA: /dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

KK: /dɪˈsɜrnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be seen or noticed; something that can be recognized or distinguished.

Example: The difference in color between the two paints is discernible.

discernibly

IPA: /dɪˈsɜrnəblɪ/

KK: /dɪˈsɜrnəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that can be recognized or distinguished; clearly enough to be noticed.

Example: The changes in the design were discernibly different from the previous version.

discerning

IPA: /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

KK: /dɪˈsɜrnɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Showing good judgment and the ability to notice things that are not obvious.

Example: She has a discerning eye for art, able to spot the finest details in each piece.

discerningly

IPA: /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋli/

KK: /dɪˈsɜrnɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows good judgment or insight, especially in understanding or appreciating things.

Example: She chose her friends discerningly, always looking for those who shared her values.

discernment

IPA: /dɪˈsɜːrnmənt/

KK: /dɪsˈsɜrnmənt/

noun

Definition: The ability to make good judgments about people or things, often by noticing subtle differences or details.

Example: Her discernment in choosing the right candidates for the job impressed everyone.

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