Exam: TOEFL

Definition: Relating to a type of conjunction that shows contrast or separation between ideas or terms.

Example: In the sentence 'You can have tea or coffee, but not both', the word 'or' is used in a disjunctive way.

Definition: A word or phrase that connects two ideas or clauses in a way that shows they are separate or different from each other.

Example: In the sentence, 'You can have tea or coffee, but not both,' the word 'or' is a disjunctive conjunction.

Definition: In a way that presents options or alternatives that are separate from each other.

Example: The options were presented disjunctively, allowing the participants to choose one or the other.

Definition: A situation where there is a break or separation between two things that are usually connected or related.

Example: The disjuncture between the two departments caused confusion in the project.

Definition: A flat, circular object or plate that can be used for various purposes, such as storing data or as a part of a machine.

Example: I saved the document on a disk so I could access it later.

Definition: To record sound onto a phonograph record or to cultivate soil using a specific type of farming tool.

Example: The engineer will disk the new album onto vinyl records.

Definition: A small, flat, portable storage device used to save and transfer data, typically made of plastic and containing a magnetic disk.

Example: I saved my project on a diskette before the computer crashed.

Definition: Referring to a system or device that does not use physical disks for storage or operation.

Example: The new computer model is diskless, relying entirely on cloud storage for data.

Definition: Not able to be liked or appreciated; causing dislike or aversion.

Example: His rude behavior made him quite dislikable to his peers.

Definition: A feeling of not liking something or someone.

Example: Her dislike for loud music is well known among her friends.

Definition: To have a feeling of not liking someone or something.

Example: I really dislike eating vegetables.

Definition: Not pleasant or enjoyable; someone or something that is hard to like.

Example: His rude behavior made him quite dislikeable at the party.

Definition: To move a body part, especially a bone, out of its normal position.

Example: He dislocated his shoulder while playing football.