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Exam: IELTS

dishonorably

IPA: /dɪsˈɒnərəbli/

KK: /dɪsˈɒnərəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that brings shame or disgrace.

Example: He acted dishonorably by betraying his friends.

dishonorer

IPA: /dɪsˈhɒnər/

KK: /dɪsˈhɒnər/

noun

Definition: A person who brings shame or disgrace to someone else, often by acting dishonorably or disrespectfully.

Example: He was labeled a dishonorer after betraying his friend's trust.

disillusion

IPA: /dɪsɪˈluːʒən/

KK: /dɪsɪˈluːʒən/

noun

Definition: The state of being disappointed because something is not as good as you believed it to be.

Example: After learning the truth about the company, she felt a deep sense of disillusion.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone realize that something they believed was true is actually false or not as good as they thought.

Example: The harsh reality of the situation disillusioned him about his dreams of becoming a famous actor.

disillusionment

IPA: /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒənmənt/

KK: /dɪsɪˈluːʒənmənt/

noun

Definition: A feeling of disappointment that comes when someone realizes that something is not as good as they thought it was, especially when it involves a belief that is important to them.

Example: After years of believing in the company's promises, she felt a deep sense of disillusionment when they failed to deliver.

disincentive

IPA: /ˌdɪsɪnˈsɛtɪv/

KK: /dɪsɪnˈsɛtɪv/

noun

Definition: Something that makes someone less likely to do something; it discourages action or behavior.

Example: High taxes can act as a disincentive for people to invest in new businesses.

disinclination

IPA: /ˌdɪsɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

KK: /dɪsɪnˈklɪneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A feeling of not wanting to do something or a reluctance to engage in an activity.

Example: Her disinclination to attend the meeting was evident when she made excuses.

disincline

IPA: /ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪn/

KK: /dɪsɪnˈklaɪn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be unwilling or not inclined to do something.

Example: She seemed to disincline from participating in the event.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone feel unwilling or hesitant about something.

Example: The long meeting seemed to disincline her from attending the party later.

disinclined

IPA: /ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪnd/

KK: /dɪsɪnˈklaɪnd/

adjective

Definition: Not wanting to do something or feeling reluctant about it.

Example: She was disinclined to join the party because she preferred to stay home.

disinfect

IPA: //ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt//

KK: /dɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

transitive verb

Definition: To clean something in order to kill or stop the growth of germs and bacteria that can cause disease.

Example: It is important to disinfect surfaces in the kitchen to keep them safe from germs.

disinfectant

IPA: //ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt//

KK: /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/

adjective

Definition: A substance that is used to kill germs and bacteria on surfaces or in the air.

Example: The hospital uses a strong disinfectant to keep the environment clean and safe.

noun

Definition: A substance used to kill germs and bacteria on surfaces to prevent infection.

Example: The hospital uses a strong disinfectant to clean the operating rooms.

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