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Exam: IELTS

dissimilarity

IPA: /ˌdɪsɪˈmɪl.ə.ti/

KK: /dɪsɪmɪlɛrɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being different or not the same as something else.

Example: There is a noticeable dissimilarity between the two paintings.

dissimilarly

IPA: /dɪˈsɪmɪlɛrli/

KK: /dɪˈsɪmɪlɛrli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not the same as something else; differently.

Example: The two paintings were created dissimilarly, showcasing different styles and techniques.

dissimulate

IPA: /dɪˈsɪm.jʊ.leɪt/

KK: /dɪˈsɪm.jʊ.leɪt/

verb

Definition: To hide one's true feelings or intentions by pretending to be something else.

Example: She tried to dissimulate her true emotions during the meeting.

dissimulation

IPA: //dɪsɪmjuˈleɪʃən//

KK: /dɪsɪmjuˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of hiding the truth or pretending to be something you are not, often to deceive others.

Example: His dissimulation made it hard for anyone to trust him.

dissipate

IPA: /ˈdɪsɪpeɪt/

KK: /ˈdɪsɪpeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To disappear or become less intense, often gradually, as if spreading out or scattering.

Example: The fog began to dissipate as the sun rose higher in the sky.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to disappear or become less intense, often by scattering or dispersing it.

Example: The sun began to dissipate the morning fog, revealing the landscape.

dissipated

IPA: /dɪsɪˌpeɪtɪd/

KK: /dɪsəˌpeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been wasted or lost, often referring to energy or resources that cannot be recovered.

Example: The dissipated energy from the machine was a concern for the engineers.

dissipation

IPA: /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪsəˈpeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of wasting or squandering something, often referring to energy or resources, or indulging excessively in pleasures.

Example: The dissipation of his wealth left him with nothing after years of extravagant spending.

dissociability

IPA: /dɪsəʊʃəˈbɪlɪti/

KK: /dɪsəʊʃəˈbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being unsociable or not inclined to associate with others.

Example: Her dissociability made it difficult for her to make friends in the new city.

dissociable

IPA: /dɪˈsoʊʃəbl/

KK: /dɪˈsoʊʃəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be separated or disconnected from something else.

Example: In some cases, emotions and thoughts are dissociable, allowing people to think clearly during stressful situations.

dissociate

IPA: /dɪˈsoʊʃieɪt/

KK: /dɪˈsoʊʃieɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To separate or break away from a connection or association with something or someone.

Example: After the argument, she decided to dissociate from the group for a while.

transitive verb

Definition: To separate or remove something from a connection or association with something else.

Example: In psychology, it is common for individuals to dissociate from traumatic memories.

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