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Exam: IELTS

disinhibit

IPA: /dɪsɪnˈhɪbɪt/

KK: /dɪsɪnˈhɪbɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove restrictions or limitations that prevent someone from acting freely or expressing themselves.

Example: The new therapy aims to disinhibit patients, allowing them to express their feelings more openly.

disinhibition

IPA: /ˌdɪsɪnɪˈbɪʃən/

KK: /dɪsɪnɪˈbɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A state where a person acts without restraint or control, often due to external influences like drugs or alcohol, or a change in brain function.

Example: After a few drinks, his disinhibition led him to dance on the table.

disinhibitor

IPA: /dɪsɪnˈhɪbɪtə/

KK: /dɪsɪnˈhɪbɪtər/

noun

Definition: Something that reduces a person's or animal's self-control, allowing them to act more freely or impulsively.

Example: Alcohol is often considered a disinhibitor because it can make people act without their usual restraints.

disintegrate

IPA: //dɪsˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪt//

KK: /dɪsˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To break apart into smaller pieces or particles, often losing structure or unity.

Example: The old building began to disintegrate after years of neglect.

transitive verb

Definition: To break something into smaller parts or pieces, often causing it to fall apart or lose its structure.

Example: The intense heat caused the rock to disintegrate into dust.

disintegrated

IPA: /dɪsˈɪntɪɡreɪtɪd/

KK: /dɪsˈɪntɪˌɡreɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has broken apart into smaller pieces or has fallen apart completely.

Example: The disintegrated building was a reminder of the earthquake's power.

verb

Definition: To break apart into small pieces or to lose cohesion; to fall apart.

Example: The old building disintegrated after years of neglect.

disintegration

IPA: /dɪsˌɪn.tɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən/

KK: /dɪsˌɪn.tɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of breaking apart into smaller pieces or parts, often used in contexts like physics or chemistry.

Example: The disintegration of the old building was a result of years of neglect.

disintegrative

IPA: /dɪsˈɪntɪɡrətɪv/

KK: /dɪsˈɪntɪɡrətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that causes a loss of unity or organization, often leading to fragmentation or breakdown.

Example: The disintegrative effects of the conflict were evident in the community's relationships.

disinterest

IPA: /dɪsˈɪntrɛst/

KK: /dɪsˈɪntrəst/

noun

Definition: A state of not being interested in something or having no concern about it.

Example: Her disinterest in the project was evident during the meeting.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone to lose interest or concern about something.

Example: The constant changes in the project disinterested the team members.

disinterested

IPA: //dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd//

KK: /dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd/

adjective

Definition: Not influenced by personal feelings or interests; impartial and unbiased.

Example: The judge was disinterested in the case, making a fair decision based solely on the evidence presented.

disinterestedly

IPA: /dɪsˈɪntrəstɪdli/

KK: /dɪsˈɪntrəstɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows no personal interest or bias; fairly and impartially.

Example: She listened disinterestedly to the arguments on both sides before making her decision.

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