1. distinguish [dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ]
Definition: tell, become
famous, attract others’ attention
For example: At what
age are children able to distinguish from right and wrong.
2. direction [dɪˈrɛkʃən]
Definition: dimension, trend
For example: The
direction of the prevailing winds should be taken into account.
3. diverse [daɪˈvɜ:rs]
Definition: different,
variant, changeable
For example: India
has always been one of the most religiously diverse countries.
4. discuss [dɪˈskʌs]
Definition: talk about
something, negotiate
For example: They
will discuss how to bail the economy out of its slump.
5.
display [dɪˈsple]
Definition: exhibit,
indicator, show off, extent
For example: It was
an incredible display of motherly love and forgiveness.
6.
dismiss [dɪsˈmɪs]
Definition: fire, send
back, refuse, neglect
For example: I think
we can safely dismiss their objections.
7.
discrepancy [dɪˈskrɛpənsi]
Definition: contradiction,
not correspond, gap
For example: There was a discrepancy in the two reports of the
accident.
8.
discharge [dɪsˈtʃɑ:rdʒ]
Definition: unload, enforce,
fire, flow out, launch,
For example:
Discharge of raw sewage into the sea is unsanitary and unsafe.
9.
accelerate
Definition: hurry, hasten,
quicken
For example: The car
accelerated.
10. adopt
Definition: accept, assume,
approve
For example: Britain
is free to adopt policies to bolster its economy.
11. affection
Definition: love, liking,
fondness
For example: Normally,
such an outward display of affection is reserved for his mother.
12. anticipate
Definition: forestall,
antedate, do in advance
For example: What
Jeff did was to anticipate my next question.
13. curriculum
Definition: prospectus,
syllabus, program
For example: The
national curriculum must be a guide, not a straitjacket.
14. disorder
Definition: complaint,
illness, sickness
For example: There
are other forms of civil disorder — most notably, football hooliganism.
15. extraordinary
Definition: strange, odd,
unusual
For example: Carpe
diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary.
16. hyperactive
Definition: agitated,
hyper, wired
For example: His
research was used in planning treatments for hyperactive children.
17. livelihood
Definition: living, income,
maintenance
For example: Predatory
pricing by large supermarkets was threatening the livelihood of smaller businesses.
18. pace
Definition: step, stride,
leap
For example: Interest
rates would come down as the recovery gathered pace.
19. repetitive
Definition: boring, dull,
monotonous
For example: Suddenly
music that seemed dull and repetitive comes alive.
20. scenery
Definition: set, backdrop,
backcloth
For example: The higher we climbed, the more awe-inspiring the scenery became.
21. strain
Definition: straining,
draining, rinsing
For example: The whole ship shuddered and trembled at the sudden strain.
22. acquire
Definition: obtain, get,
gain
For example: Perhaps we did acquire a somewhat fuddy-duddy image in the later years.
23. admiration
Definition: respect,
esteem, approbation
For example: She is full of admiration for the head and teachers.
24. adversity
Definition: hardship,
difficulty, danger
For example: In prosperity our friends know us; in adversity we know our
friends.--John Churton.
25. confirm
Definition: settle, check,
authorize
For example: His new
role could confirm him as one of our leading actors.
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