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Exam: IELTS

discover

IPA: /dɪsˈkʌvər/

KK: /dɪsˈkʌvɚ/

transitive verb

Definition: To find out something that was not known before or to uncover something.

Example: She hopes to discover new planets in her research.

discoverable

IPA: /dɪsˈkʌvərəbl/

KK: /dɪsˈkʌvərəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be found or uncovered.

Example: The hidden treasure is discoverable with the right map.

discoverer

IPA: /dɪsˈkʌv.ər.ər/

KK: /dɪsˈkʌvərər/

noun

Definition: A person who finds or learns something new, especially something that was not known before.

Example: The discoverer of the new planet received a prestigious award for their work.

discovery

IPA: /dɪsˈkʌvəri/

KK: /dɪsˈkʌvəri/

noun

Definition: The act of finding or learning something new that was not known before.

Example: The scientist made an important discovery that could change medicine.

discredit

IPA: /dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/

KK: /dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/

noun

Definition: A situation where someone loses trust, belief, or respect from others, often resulting in a damaged reputation.

Example: The scandal led to the discredit of the politician, making it hard for him to regain public trust.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone or something seem untrustworthy or to harm their reputation.

Example: The scandal served to discredit the politician in the eyes of the public.

discreditable

IPA: /dɪsˈkrɛdɪtəbl/

KK: /dɪsˈkrɛdɪtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Causing harm to someone's reputation or standing; something that is shameful or dishonorable.

Example: His discreditable actions led to his removal from the committee.

discreditably

IPA: /dɪsˈkrɛdɪtəbli/

KK: /dɪsˈkrɛdɪtəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes loss of respect or reputation.

Example: The politician acted discreditably during the scandal, losing the trust of many voters.

discreet

IPA: /dɪˈskrit/

KK: /dɪˈskrit/

adjective

Definition: This word describes someone who is careful and thoughtful about what they say or do, especially to avoid causing embarrassment or attracting attention.

Example: She was discreet about her friend's personal matters, never sharing them with others.

discreetly

IPA: /dɪˈskritli/

KK: /dɪˈskritli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows careful consideration for privacy or secrecy; done quietly and without drawing attention.

Example: She discreetly passed the note to her friend during the meeting.

discreetness

IPA: /dɪˈskrit.nəs/

KK: /dɪˈskritnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being careful about what one says or does, especially to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.

Example: Her discreetness in handling sensitive matters earned her the trust of her colleagues.

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