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Exam: IELTS

disturb

IPA: /dɪˈstɜːrb/

KK: /dɪˈstɜrb/

transitive verb

Definition: To interrupt or interfere with someone's peace, comfort, or order, causing them to feel troubled or upset.

Example: The loud music from the party disturbed my concentration while I was studying.

disturbance

IPA: /dɪˈstɜːbəns/

KK: /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/

noun

Definition: An event or situation that interrupts normal conditions or causes a change, often leading to confusion or disorder.

Example: The loud noise outside caused a disturbance in the classroom.

disturbed

IPA: /dɪˈstɜːrbd/

KK: /dɪˈstɜrbd/

adjective

Definition: Having a troubled or unsettled mind, often showing signs of emotional or mental illness.

Example: The artist's work often reflects his disturbed state of mind.

disturbing

IPA: /dɪˈstɜːbɪŋ/

KK: /dɪˈstɜrbɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing feelings of worry or discomfort; upsetting or unsettling.

Example: The movie had a disturbing scene that made many viewers uncomfortable.

verb

Definition: To cause someone to feel anxious or upset; to interrupt or interfere with something.

Example: The loud noise was disturbing the peaceful atmosphere of the library.

disturbingly

IPA: /dɪˈstɜːbɪŋli/

KK: /dɪˈstɜrbɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes worry or concern.

Example: The movie was disturbingly realistic, making many viewers uncomfortable.

disulfide

IPA: //daɪˈsʌlfaɪd//

KK: /daɪˈsʌlfaɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that has two sulfur atoms bonded together, often combined with other elements or groups.

Example: The scientist studied the properties of disulfide compounds in the laboratory.

disulfiram

IPA: //daɪˈsʌl.fɪr.æm//

KK: /daɪˈsʌl.fɪr.æm/

noun

Definition: A medication that helps people stop drinking alcohol by causing unpleasant effects when alcohol is consumed.

Example: The doctor prescribed disulfiram to help her patients overcome their alcohol addiction.

disunion

IPA: /dɪsˈjuːn/

KK: /dɪsˈjun/

noun

Definition: A situation where there is a lack of unity or agreement, often leading to separation or conflict.

Example: The disunion among the members of the group made it difficult to reach a consensus.

disunite

IPA: /dɪsjuˈnaɪt/

KK: /dɪsjuˈnaɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To cause people or things to be separated or to stop being united.

Example: The disagreement among the team members began to disunite them.

disunity

IPA: /dɪsˈjuːnɪti/

KK: /dɪsˈjunɪti/

noun

Definition: A state of not being united or joined together; a situation where there is disagreement or conflict among a group.

Example: The disunity among the team members led to poor performance in the competition.

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