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Exam: IELTS

disk

IPA: /dɪsk/

KK: /dɪsk/

noun

Definition: A flat, circular object or plate that can be used for various purposes, such as storing data or as a part of a machine.

Example: I saved the document on a disk so I could access it later.

transitive verb

Definition: To record sound onto a phonograph record or to cultivate soil using a specific type of farming tool.

Example: The engineer will disk the new album onto vinyl records.

diskette

IPA: /dɪˈskɛt/

KK: /dɪsˈkɛt/

noun

Definition: A small, flat, portable storage device used to save and transfer data, typically made of plastic and containing a magnetic disk.

Example: I saved my project on a diskette before the computer crashed.

diskless

IPA: /ˈdɪskləs/

KK: /ˈdɪskləs/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a system or device that does not use physical disks for storage or operation.

Example: The new computer model is diskless, relying entirely on cloud storage for data.

dislikable

IPA: /dɪsˈlaɪkəbl/

KK: /dɪsˈlaɪkəbl/

adjective

Definition: Not able to be liked or appreciated; causing dislike or aversion.

Example: His rude behavior made him quite dislikable to his peers.

dislike

IPA: /dɪsˈlaɪk/

KK: /dɪsˈlaɪk/

noun

Definition: A feeling of not liking something or someone.

Example: Her dislike for loud music is well known among her friends.

transitive verb

Definition: To have a feeling of not liking someone or something.

Example: I really dislike eating vegetables.

dislikeable

IPA: /dɪsˈlaɪkəbl/

KK: /dɪsˈlaɪkəbl/

adjective

Definition: Not pleasant or enjoyable; someone or something that is hard to like.

Example: His rude behavior made him quite dislikeable at the party.

dislocate

IPA: /dɪsˈloʊkeɪt/

KK: /dɪsˈloʊkeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To move a body part, especially a bone, out of its normal position.

Example: He dislocated his shoulder while playing football.

dislocation

IPA: /ˌdɪsloʊˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪsloʊˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A condition where something is out of its normal position, often referring to a bone that has been moved from its usual place in the body, or an imperfection in a solid's structure.

Example: The athlete suffered a dislocation of his shoulder during the game.

dislodge

IPA: /dɪsˈlɒdʒ/

KK: /dɪsˈlɑdʒ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move away from a place or position, often after being stuck or held in place.

Example: The bird tried to dislodge the twig from its nest.

transitive verb

Definition: To remove something from its place or position, often by using force.

Example: The strong wind was able to dislodge the branches from the tree.

dislodgement

IPA: /dɪsˈlɒdʒmənt/

KK: /dɪsˈlɑdʒmənt/

noun

Definition: The act of removing something from its place or position.

Example: The dislodgement of the rock caused a small landslide.

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