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Exam: IELTS

dispel

IPA: /dɪˈspɛl/

KK: /dɪˈspɛl/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something disappear or go away, especially by using force or effort.

Example: The teacher tried to dispel the students' fears about the exam.

dispend

IPA: /dɪˈspɛnd/

KK: /dɪˈspɛnd/

verb

Definition: To spend or use something, especially money or resources, often in a way that is not careful or efficient.

Example: He decided to dispend his savings on a new car instead of saving for the future.

dispensability

IPA: /dɪsˈpɛn.sə.bɪl.ɪ.ti/

KK: /dɪsˈpɛn.sə.bɪl.ɪ.ti/

noun

Definition: The quality or condition of being able to be replaced or not necessary.

Example: The dispensability of certain tasks allows the team to focus on more important projects.

dispensable

IPA: /dɪˈspɛnsəbl/

KK: /dɪˈspɛnsəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that is not necessary or can be done without; it can be replaced or is unimportant.

Example: The extra decorations were dispensable and could be removed without affecting the overall look of the event.

dispensary

IPA: /dɪˈspɛnsəri/

KK: /dɪˈspɛnsəri/

noun

Definition: A place where medicines or medical treatments are given out to people.

Example: The dispensary provides free medications to those in need.

dispensation

IPA: /ˌdɪspənˈseɪʃən/

KK: /dɪspɛnˈseɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A system or arrangement for distributing something, or an exemption from a rule or obligation granted by an authority.

Example: The church granted her a dispensation to marry outside of her faith.

dispense

IPA: /dɪˈspɛns/

KK: /dɪˈspɛns/

intransitive verb

Definition: To give out or distribute something, often in a formal or official way.

Example: The organization will dispense food and supplies to those in need.

transitive verb

Definition: To give out or distribute something, often in parts or portions, such as medicine or supplies.

Example: The pharmacist will dispense the medication to the patients after they show their prescriptions.

dispersal

IPA: /dɪsˈpɜːrsəl/

KK: /dɪsˈpɜrsl/

noun

Definition: The action of spreading things apart or distributing them over a wide area.

Example: The dispersal of seeds by the wind helps plants grow in new locations.

dispersant

IPA: /dɪsˈpɜːrsənt/

KK: /dɪsˈpɜrsənt/

noun

Definition: A substance that helps to spread out particles in a liquid or gas, keeping them evenly distributed and preventing them from settling.

Example: The oil spill was treated with a dispersant to help break up the oil and spread it out in the water.

disperse

IPA: /dɪsˈpɜːrs/

KK: /dɪsˈpɜrs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To break apart and move away from each other; to scatter in different directions.

Example: After the meeting, the group began to disperse and go their separate ways.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to spread out or move away in different directions.

Example: The teacher asked the students to disperse into small groups for the project.

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