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Exam: TOEFL

disbenefit

IPA: /dɪsˈbɛnɪfɪt/

KK: /dɪsˈbɛnɪfɪt/

noun

Definition: A negative aspect or disadvantage of something, often causing harm or trouble.

Example: The disbenefit of the new policy is that it may lead to job losses.

disburden

IPA: /dɪsˈbɜːrdən/

KK: /dɪsˈbɜrdən/

intransitive verb

Definition: To remove a load or responsibility from oneself or someone else.

Example: After sharing her worries with a friend, she felt disburdened and lighter.

transitive verb

Definition: To free someone or something from a burden or load, making it lighter or easier to carry.

Example: The volunteers worked hard to disburden the animals from their heavy loads.

disc

IPA: /dɪsk/

KK: /dɪsk/

noun

Definition: A flat, round object that is often used for various purposes, such as playing games, storing data, or as a part of machinery.

Example: He threw the disc to his friend during their game of frisbee.

discard

IPA: /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

KK: /dɪsˈkɑrd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To get rid of something that is no longer wanted or needed.

Example: He decided to discard the old newspapers that were piling up in the corner.

noun

Definition: Something that has been thrown away or rejected because it is no longer wanted or needed.

Example: The player picked up a discard from the table.

transitive verb

Definition: To throw something away or get rid of it because it is no longer needed or wanted.

Example: She decided to discard the old clothes that she never wore.

discardable

IPA: /dɪsˈkɑːrdəbl/

KK: /dɪsˈkɑrdəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be thrown away or is not meant to be kept.

Example: The packaging is made from a discardable material that is easy to recycle.

discern

IPA: /dɪˈsɜrn/

KK: /dɪˈsɜrn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To notice or understand something clearly, especially differences or distinctions.

Example: She could easily discern the subtle changes in his mood.

transitive verb

Definition: To notice or understand something that is not immediately obvious; to tell the difference between things.

Example: She could easily discern the difference between the two paintings.

discernable

IPA: /dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

KK: /dɪˈsɜrnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be recognized or identified through the senses or understanding.

Example: The difference between the two colors is discernable to the naked eye.

discerner

IPA: /dɪˈsɜrnər/

KK: /dɪˈsɜrnər/

noun

Definition: A person who is able to notice or understand things clearly, especially differences or important details.

Example: As a discerner of truth, she could easily see through the lies.

discernible

IPA: /dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

KK: /dɪˈsɜrnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be seen or noticed; something that can be recognized or distinguished.

Example: The difference in color between the two paints is discernible.

discernibly

IPA: /dɪˈsɜrnəblɪ/

KK: /dɪˈsɜrnəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that can be recognized or distinguished; clearly enough to be noticed.

Example: The changes in the design were discernibly different from the previous version.

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