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Exam: IELTS

discoloration

IPA: /dɪsˌkʌləˈreɪʃən/

KK: /dɪsˌkʌləˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A change in color that makes something look different, often due to a stain or damage.

Example: The shirt had a noticeable discoloration after being washed with bleach.

discomfiture

IPA: /dɪsˈkʌmfɪtʃər/

KK: /dɪsˈkʌmfɪtʃər/

noun

Definition: A feeling of embarrassment or confusion, often caused by a failure or a difficult situation.

Example: She felt a sense of discomfiture when she realized she had forgotten her lines during the play.

discomfort

IPA: /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/

KK: /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/

noun

Definition: A feeling of unease or pain in the body or mind.

Example: After sitting for too long, I felt a sense of discomfort in my back.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone to feel uneasy or uncomfortable.

Example: The loud noise from the construction site caused me great discomfort.

discommend

IPA: /dɪs.kəˈmɛnd/

KK: /dɪsˈkəmɛnd/

transitive verb

Definition: To express disapproval or to recommend against something.

Example: The teacher discommends the use of cell phones during class.

discommode

IPA: /dɪsˈkɒməd/

KK: /dɪsˈkɒməd/

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone to be uncomfortable or to have difficulty; to trouble or inconvenience someone.

Example: The unexpected delay will discommode many travelers.

discompose

IPA: /dɪsˈkɒmpəʊz/

KK: /dɪsˈkɒmpoʊz/

transitive verb

Definition: To disturb someone's calm or to make things disordered.

Example: The loud noise from the construction site began to discompose the peaceful atmosphere of the park.

discomposed

IPA: /dɪs.kəmˈpoʊzd/

KK: /dɪsˈkəmˌpoʊzd/

adjective

Definition: Feeling uneasy or disturbed; not calm or composed.

Example: She felt discomposed during the unexpected meeting with her boss.

verb

Definition: To disturb the order or calmness of someone or something, causing them to feel unsettled or agitated.

Example: The unexpected news discomposed her during the meeting.

discomposing

IPA: /dɪsˈkɒmpəʊzɪŋ/

KK: /dɪsˈkɒmpoʊzɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing a feeling of unease or discomfort; unsettling.

Example: The discomposing noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.

verb

Definition: To disturb the order or arrangement of something, causing it to become disorganized or unsettled.

Example: The loud noise was discomposing the students during the exam.

discomposure

IPA: /dɪs.kəmˈpəʊ.ʒər/

KK: /dɪsˈkəmˌpɔʊʒər/

noun

Definition: A state of being upset or agitated, often due to a loss of calmness or control.

Example: She tried to maintain her composure, but the unexpected news caused her discomposure.

disconcert

IPA: /dɪsˈkənˌsɜrt/

KK: /dɪsˈkɒnˌsɜrt/

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone feel confused or worried, often by disrupting their calm or confidence.

Example: The unexpected news served to disconcert her during the meeting.

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