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Exam: TOEFL

dispersal

IPA: /dɪsˈpɜːrsəl/

KK: /dɪsˈpɜrsl/

noun

Definition: The action of spreading things apart or distributing them over a wide area.

Example: The dispersal of seeds by the wind helps plants grow in new locations.

dispersant

IPA: /dɪsˈpɜːrsənt/

KK: /dɪsˈpɜrsənt/

noun

Definition: A substance that helps to spread out particles in a liquid or gas, keeping them evenly distributed and preventing them from settling.

Example: The oil spill was treated with a dispersant to help break up the oil and spread it out in the water.

disperse

IPA: /dɪsˈpɜːrs/

KK: /dɪsˈpɜrs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To break apart and move away from each other; to scatter in different directions.

Example: After the meeting, the group began to disperse and go their separate ways.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to spread out or move away in different directions.

Example: The teacher asked the students to disperse into small groups for the project.

dispersedly

IPA: /dɪsˈpɜːsɪdli/

KK: /dɪsˈpɜrsɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is spread out or scattered in different places.

Example: The seeds were planted dispersedly across the field to ensure better growth.

dispersible

IPA: /dɪsˈpɜːsəbl/

KK: /dɪsˈpɜrsəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be spread out or scattered in different directions.

Example: The powder is dispersible in water, making it easy to mix.

dispersion

IPA: /dɪˈspɜːrʒən/

KK: /dɪˈspɜrʒən/

noun

Definition: The act of spreading something apart or the way in which things are scattered or distributed.

Example: The dispersion of light through a prism creates a rainbow of colors.

dispirit

IPA: /dɪˈspɪrɪt/

KK: /dɪˈspɪrɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone feel less hopeful or enthusiastic; to discourage.

Example: The constant criticism from his peers began to dispirit him.

dispirited

IPA: /dɪsˈpɪrɪtɪd/

KK: /dɪsˈpɪrɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Feeling sad or lacking hope; having a low mood.

Example: After hearing the bad news, she felt dispirited and lost her motivation.

dispiritedly

IPA: /dɪsˈpɪrɪtɪdli/

KK: /dɪsˈpɪrɪtɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of hope or enthusiasm.

Example: She walked dispiritedly after hearing the bad news.

dispiritedness

IPA: /dɪˈspɪrɪtɪdnəs/

KK: /dɪˈspɪrɪtɪdnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of feeling sad, discouraged, or lacking hope.

Example: After hearing the bad news, a sense of dispiritedness filled the room.

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