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Exam: IELTS

dissertate

IPA: //dɪsərˈteɪt//

KK: /dɪsərˈteɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To speak or write formally about a particular subject, often in a detailed and academic manner.

Example: In her thesis, she chose to dissertate on the impact of climate change on marine life.

dissertation

IPA: /ˌdɪsəˈteɪʃən/

KK: /dɪsərˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A long and formal written work that presents research on a specific topic, usually required for a doctoral degree.

Example: She spent several years writing her dissertation on climate change.

dissertational

IPA: /ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃənl/

KK: /dɪsərˈteɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Connected to or characteristic of a formal written thesis or dissertation, often involving detailed research and analysis.

Example: The student's dissertational work was praised for its thorough research and clear arguments.

dissertator

IPA: /dɪsˈɜːrtəˌtɔːr/

KK: /dɪsˈɜːrtəˌtɔr/

noun

Definition: A person who writes a long essay or thesis on a particular subject, usually for a doctoral degree.

Example: The dissertator spent years researching to complete their thesis.

disserve

IPA: /dɪsˈsɜːrv/

KK: /dɪsˈsɜrv/

transitive verb

Definition: To treat someone in a way that causes harm or disadvantage.

Example: His actions will disserve the community rather than help it.

disservice

IPA: /dɪsˈsɜːrvɪs/

KK: /dɪsˈsɜrvɪs/

noun

Definition: An action that causes harm or injury to someone or something, often by being unhelpful or unkind.

Example: Giving him that advice was a disservice to his career.

disserviceable

IPA: /dɪsˈsɜːrvɪsəbl/

KK: /dɪsˈsɜːrvɪsəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that causes harm or is not useful; it is detrimental or unhelpful.

Example: The disserviceable actions of the company led to many complaints from customers.

dissidence

IPA: /ˈdɪsɪdəns/

KK: /ˈdɪsɪdəns/

noun

Definition: A disagreement or difference in opinion, especially in a political context.

Example: The government faced dissidence from various groups who opposed its policies.

dissident

IPA: /ˈdɪsɪdənt/

KK: /ˈdɪsɪdənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who disagrees with or opposes an established system, especially in politics or religion.

Example: The dissident voices were silenced by the government.

noun

Definition: A person who opposes or disagrees with an established system, organization, or belief, often in a political context.

Example: The dissident spoke out against the government's policies during the protest.

dissimilar

IPA: /dɪˈsɪmɪlə/

KK: /dɪˈsɪmɪlər/

adjective

Definition: Not alike; having differences or distinct characteristics.

Example: The two paintings are dissimilar in style and color.

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