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Topic: Common Errors

discommode

IPA: /dɪsˈkɒməd/

KK: /dɪsˈkɒməd/

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone to be uncomfortable or to have difficulty; to trouble or inconvenience someone.

Example: The unexpected delay will discommode many travelers.

disconnect

IPA: /dɪsˈkɒnɛkt/

KK: /dɪsˈkɒnɛkt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To break or stop a connection, often suddenly or unexpectedly.

Example: The internet may disconnect if there is a problem with the router.

noun

Definition: A situation where there is no connection or a break in communication or understanding between people or things.

Example: The disconnect between the two departments caused confusion and delays in the project.

transitive verb

Definition: To break the connection between something, such as stopping the flow of electricity or separating two parts.

Example: Please disconnect the charger from the phone when it's fully charged.

discreeter

IPA: /dɪˈskritər/

KK: /dɪˈskritər/

adjective

Definition: More careful about what one says or does, especially to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.

Example: She was more discreeter in her comments after the last meeting.

discreetest

IPA: /dɪˈskriːtɪst/

KK: /dɪˈskritɪst/

adjective

Definition: The highest degree of being careful and unobtrusive in one's actions or speech, often to avoid attracting attention or causing offense.

Example: She was the discreetest person at the party, always blending into the background and avoiding the spotlight.

discrepant

IPA: /dɪsˈkrɛpənt/

KK: /dɪsˈkrɛpənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is different or not in agreement with something else.

Example: The two reports were discrepant, leading to confusion about the actual facts.

discrepantly

IPA: /dɪˈskrɛpəntli/

KK: /dɪˈskrɛpəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a difference or disagreement between two or more things.

Example: The two reports were written discrepantly, leading to confusion about the facts.

disentangle

IPA: /dɪsˈɛntæŋɡl/

KK: /dɪsˈɛntæŋɡl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become free from being twisted or caught up in something.

Example: After a long struggle, the cat managed to disentangle itself from the yarn.

transitive verb

Definition: To free something from being tangled or caught up, making it clear or separate.

Example: She tried to disentangle the necklace from her hair.

disgracefully

IPA: /dɪsˈɡreɪs.fəl.i/

KK: /dɪsˈɡreɪs.fəl.i/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows shame or dishonor; in a manner that is considered unacceptable or embarrassing.

Example: The athlete behaved disgracefully during the competition, which disappointed many fans.

disjointed

IPA: /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/

KK: /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/

adjective

Definition: Not connected in a logical or orderly way; lacking coherence or flow.

Example: The speaker's disjointed thoughts made it hard for the audience to follow along.

disjunct

IPA: /dɪsˈdʒʌŋkt/

KK: /dɪsˈdʒʌŋkt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is separated or distinct from others, often used in contexts like music or biology.

Example: The disjunct melody jumped between wide intervals, creating a unique sound.

noun

Definition: A term that is part of a logical disjunction, representing one of the options or alternatives in a statement.

Example: In the statement "A or B", both A and B are disjuncts.

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