Essentials Vocabulary - Week 14
disembark:
Meaning
[dis-em-BAHRK] Verb To go ashore from a ship. To remove or unload (cargo or passengers) from a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle. ●
Usage
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We disembarked on a beautiful beach with coconut trees lining the whole area. The captain announced that the passengers should disembark due to an emergency.
Synonyms
alight, dismount, get off
Antonyms
embark, get on
disinclination: Meaning
[dis-in-kluh-NEY-shuh n] Noun The lack of enthusiasm. ●
Usage ●
He felt a strong disinclination to further his studies and chose to start working full time right away. She showed a disinclination to face up to her issues.
Synonyms
unwillingness, alienation, antipathy, aversion, demur
Antonyms
approval, happiness, inclination
disingenuous: [dis-in-JEN-yoo-uh s] Adjective Meaning
Usage
Lacking in frankness, candour, or sincerity. ● ●
Tom's excuse is rather disingenuous and unsupported by facts. The student's disingenuous reason for missing the deadline was not believed by the teacher.
Synonyms
insincere, deceitful, dishonest, false, unfair
Antonyms
fair, frank, honest, ingenuous
disown:
[dis-OHN] Verb
Meaning
To refuse to acknowledge as belonging or pertaining to oneself.
Usage
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The family disowned him because of his crimes. He disowned his previous statement and told the truth.
Synonyms
disavow, discard, disclaim, renounce, repudiate, reject
Antonyms
admit, allow, approve
disparage: Meaning
Usage
[dih-SPAR-ij] Verb To speak of or treat badly. To bring reproach or discredit upon. ● ●
It means to disparage one's achievements and belittle their efforts. Do not disparage anyone's efforts as it can burn bridges.
Synonyms
belittle, criticize, decry, defame, degrade
Antonyms
admire, approve, commend
dissect:
[dih-SEKT] Verb
Meaning
To cut apart (an animal body, plant, etc.) in order to examine the structure, relation of parts etc. To analyse in minute detail. ●
Usage ●
Before applying their proposed solution, we need to dissect each part. She hated dissecting the samples in her biology class.
Synonyms
cut up, anatomize, cut, disjoin, dismember
Antonyms
combine, connect
distinguished: [dih-STING-gwisht] Adjective Meaning
Made conspicuous by excellence. Having an air of dignity or eminence. ●
Usage
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Please welcome our distinguished alumni and celebrated faculty. He is a distinguished member of the community who is liked by everyone.
Synonyms
famous, outstanding, acclaimed, brilliant, dignified
Antonyms
infamous, insignificant, lowly
divinity: Meaning
Usage
[dih-VIN-i-tee] Noun The quality of being holy. Religious studies. ● ●
They persuaded him to study mathematics instead of divinity. Most religions centre on worshipping divinity.
Synonyms
absolute, deity, sanctity, godliness
Antonyms
devil, evil
divulge:
[dih-VUHLJ) Verb
Meaning
To disclose or reveal. ●
Usage ●
The accused is required by the court to divulge all information about the case. She was surprised by the secrets divulged by her friend.
Synonyms
admit, confess, disclose, leak, blab
Antonyms
conceal, cover, hide, keep
dogmatic: Meaning
[dawg-MAT-ik] Adjective Relating to any strong set of principles concerning faith, morals, etc. Asserting opinions in a rigid or arrogant manner. ●
Usage ●
It is common to hear dogmatic arguments from opposite political parties. I refuse to argue with someone who is so dogmatic.
Synonyms
dictatorial, arbitrary, arrogant, assertive, categorical
Antonyms
ambiguous, equivocal, impartial
doleful:
[DOHL-fuh I] Adjective
Meaning
Something that is sorrowful or mournful.
Usage
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Why does she have a doleful look on her face? The failure of the project put him in a doleful mood.
Synonyms
depressing, afflicted, cheerless, crestfallen
Antonyms
cheerful, elated
domestic:
[duh-MES-tik] Adjective/Noun
Meaning
Of or relating to the home, the household, household affairs, or the family; Something produced or manufactured in one's own country. (adj.) A person paid to help with cleaning and other household chores. (n.) ●
Usage ●
Playing board games with the family is such a domestic pleasure. (adj.) All the cleaning was undertaken by the domestic. (n.)
Synonyms
household, private, home, local
Antonyms
none