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Exam: IELTS

disinfection

IPA: /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkʃən/

KK: /dɪsɪnˈfɛkʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of using special substances to kill germs and bacteria on surfaces or in the air to make them safe and clean.

Example: The hospital uses disinfection to ensure that all equipment is free from harmful germs.

disinfest

IPA: /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛst/

KK: /dɪsɪnˈfɛst/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove pests or vermin from a place or object.

Example: The exterminator was called to disinfest the house of termites.

disinfestation

IPA: /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛsteɪʃən/

KK: /dɪsɪnˈfɛsteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of removing pests or vermin from a place.

Example: The disinfestation of the old house was necessary to make it safe for living.

disinflation

IPA: /dɪsɪnˈfleɪʃən/

KK: /dɪsɪnˈfleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A decrease in the rate of inflation, meaning that prices are still rising but at a slower pace than before.

Example: The government implemented policies to encourage disinflation in the economy.

disinflationary

IPA: /ˌdɪsɪnˈfleɪʃənəri/

KK: /dɪsɪnˈfleɪʃənɛri/

adjective

Definition: Describing a situation or policy that leads to a decrease in the rate of inflation, meaning prices are rising more slowly than before.

Example: The government implemented disinflationary measures to stabilize the economy.

disinformation

IPA: /ˌdɪsɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪsˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: False information that is spread intentionally to mislead people, often to influence opinions or hide the truth.

Example: The campaign was filled with disinformation aimed at confusing voters.

disingenuous

IPA: //dɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjʊəs//

KK: /dɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjuəs/

adjective

Definition: Not being honest or sincere; pretending to be innocent or unaware while actually being manipulative or calculating.

Example: His disingenuous remarks made it clear that he was not being truthful.

disingenuously

IPA: /ˌdɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjuəsli/

KK: /dɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjuəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not sincere or honest, often pretending to be unaware of the truth.

Example: She disingenuously claimed that she had no idea about the problem, even though she was involved.

disinherit

IPA: //dɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt//

KK: /dɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To take away someone's right to receive property or money after someone dies, usually through a will.

Example: The father decided to disinherit his son due to his irresponsible behavior.

disinheritance

IPA: /ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪtəns/

KK: /dɪsɪnˈhɛrɪtəns/

noun

Definition: The action of taking away someone's right to inherit property or money from a family member, usually through a legal process.

Example: The disinheritance of the eldest son caused a lot of family disputes.

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