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Topic: Emotions

distemperate

IPA: /dɪsˈtɛmpərɪt/

KK: /dɪsˈtɛmpərɪt/

adjective

Definition: Not moderate or restrained; excessive or extreme in behavior or actions.

Example: His distemperate behavior at the party made everyone uncomfortable.

distract

IPA: /dɪˈstrækt/

KK: /dɪˈstrækt/

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone to stop paying attention to something or to change their focus to something else.

Example: The loud music can easily distract students from their studies.

distracted

IPA: /dɪsˈtræktɪd/

KK: /dɪsˈtræktɪd/

adjective

Definition: Not able to focus because your attention is pulled away by something else.

Example: She felt distracted by the noise outside while trying to study.

distractedly

IPA: /dɪsˈtræktɪdli/

KK: /dɪsˈtræktɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows someone is not paying full attention to something because their mind is on other things.

Example: She listened distractedly to the lecture while thinking about her upcoming exam.

distractible

IPA: /dɪˈstræktəbl/

KK: /dɪˈstræktəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be easily diverted from focus or attention.

Example: Some people are more distractible than others when trying to concentrate on a task.

distraction

IPA: /dɪsˈtrækʃən/

KK: /dɪsˈtrækʃən/

noun

Definition: Something that takes your attention away from what you are supposed to be doing.

Example: The loud music was a major distraction while I was studying.

distractive

IPA: /dɪsˈtræktɪv/

KK: /dɪsˈtræktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Causing someone to lose focus or attention.

Example: The loud music was very distractive while I was trying to study.

distrait

IPA: /dɪˈstreɪ/

KK: /dɪˈstreɪ/

adjective

Definition: Not paying attention or being distracted, often due to worry or anxiety.

Example: He seemed distrait during the meeting, lost in his thoughts.

distraught

IPA: /dɪˈstrɔt/

KK: /dɪˈstrɔt/

adjective

Definition: Feeling very upset or worried, often because of a difficult situation or emotional pain.

Example: She was distraught after hearing the bad news about her friend.

distraughtly

IPA: /dɪˈstrɔtli/

KK: /dɪˈstrɔtli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows extreme emotional distress or worry.

Example: She spoke distraughtly after hearing the bad news.

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