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Topic: Culture

disharmony

IPA: /dɪsˈhɑːrməni/

KK: /dɪsˈhɑːrməni/

noun

Definition: A situation where there is a lack of agreement or harmony, often leading to conflict or unpleasantness.

Example: The disharmony in the group made it difficult to complete the project successfully.

dishdasha

IPA: /dɪʃˈdɑːʃə/

KK: /dɪʃˈdɑːʃə/

noun

Definition: A long robe with long sleeves, typically worn by men in Arab countries, often reaching the ankles.

Example: He wore a dishdasha to the wedding ceremony.

disjuncture

IPA: /dɪsˈdʒʌŋkʧər/

KK: /dɪsˈdʒʌŋkʧər/

noun

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.

disparage

IPA: /dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/

KK: /dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/

transitive verb

Definition: To speak about someone or something in a way that shows you think they are not good or important; to belittle or criticize unfairly.

Example: It's not nice to disparage others just to make yourself feel better.

disparagement

IPA: //dɪsˈpærɪdʒmənt//

KK: /dɪsˈpærɪdʒmənt/

noun

Definition: The action of speaking about someone or something in a way that shows strong disapproval and lack of respect, often to make them seem less important or valuable.

Example: His constant disparagement of her ideas made it difficult for her to feel confident in meetings.

disparate

IPA: /ˈdɪspərət/

KK: /ˈdɪspərɪt/

adjective

Definition: Made up of different and distinct elements that are not similar or alike.

Example: The committee was formed by a disparate group of experts from various fields.

disparateness

IPA: /dɪsˈpɛrət.nəs/

KK: /dɪsˈpɛrətnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being different or distinct from one another.

Example: The disparateness of their opinions made it difficult to reach a consensus.

disportment

IPA: /dɪsˈpɔːtmənt/

KK: /dɪsˈpɔrtmənt/

noun

Definition: The act of engaging in playful or lighthearted activities; a form of entertainment or amusement.

Example: The children enjoyed their disportment at the park, playing games and laughing together.

disruptiveness

IPA: /dɪsˈrʌptɪvnəs/

KK: /dɪsˈrʌptɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of causing interruptions or disturbances in a process or situation.

Example: The disruptiveness of the new technology changed the way we communicate.

dissemination

IPA: /dɪˌsɛmɪˈneɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌsɛmɪˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of spreading information, ideas, or beliefs to a large number of people.

Example: The dissemination of knowledge is essential for education.

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