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Topic: Beliefs

discreetness

IPA: /dɪˈskrit.nəs/

KK: /dɪˈskritnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being careful about what one says or does, especially to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.

Example: Her discreetness in handling sensitive matters earned her the trust of her colleagues.

discretion

IPA: /dɪˈskrɛʃən/

KK: /dɪˈskrɛʃən/

noun

Definition: The ability to make choices or decisions carefully and responsibly, often considering the consequences of those choices.

Example: She handled the sensitive situation with great discretion, ensuring that everyone's privacy was respected.

discriminable

IPA: /dɪˈskrɪmɪnəbl/

KK: /dɪˈskrɪmɪnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be recognized or distinguished from something else.

Example: The two colors are discriminable from each other even in low light.

discriminate

IPA: /dɪsˈkrɪmɪneɪt/

KK: /dɪsˈkrɪməˌneɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To recognize or show the difference between things; to make choices based on specific qualities or characteristics.

Example: It is important to discriminate between facts and opinions when reading news articles.

transitive verb

Definition: To recognize or show the differences between things; to treat someone or something differently based on certain characteristics.

Example: It is important to discriminate between fact and opinion when reading news articles.

discriminating

IPA: /dɪsˈkrɪmɪneɪtɪŋ/

KK: /dɪsˈkrɪməˌneɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Able to recognize differences and make careful choices; showing good judgment or taste.

Example: She is a discriminating buyer who only chooses the best quality products.

discriminative

IPA: /dɪsˈkrɪmɪnətɪv/

KK: /dɪsˈkrɪmɪnətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having the ability to recognize or show differences between things.

Example: The discriminative nature of the test allowed it to identify subtle variations in the samples.

discriminatory

IPA: /dɪsˈkrɪməˌnɛtəri/

KK: /dɪsˈkrɪməˌnɛtəri/

adjective

Definition: Describing actions or policies that treat people unfairly based on characteristics like race, gender, or age.

Example: The new law aims to eliminate discriminatory practices in hiring.

disdain

IPA: /dɪsˈdeɪn/

KK: /dɪsˈdeɪn/

noun

Definition: A feeling of strong dislike or lack of respect for someone or something that you think is unworthy or inferior.

Example: She looked at the messy room with disdain.

transitive verb

Definition: To think that someone or something is not good enough for you; to look down on someone or something.

Example: She showed disdain for his lack of ambition.

disembarrass

IPA: //dɪsɪmˈbærəs//

KK: /dɪsɛmˈbærəs/

transitive verb

Definition: To free someone or something from a burden or something that is causing trouble.

Example: She tried to disembarrass herself of the worries that were holding her back.

disembodied

IPA: //dɪsɛmˈbɒdɪd//

KK: /dɪsɛmˈbɒdid/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that does not have a physical body or form, often used in a spiritual or ghostly context.

Example: The disembodied voice echoed through the empty room, sending chills down their spines.

verb

Definition: To separate something from its physical body or form, often used in a context where a spirit or idea is thought to exist without a physical presence.

Example: The ghost was said to be a disembodied spirit, floating without a body.

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