Vocabularies

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dig

verb
/dɪɡ/

to break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, etc.

"They decided to dig a hole for the new tree."

adjective
/ˈdɪdʒɪtl/

relating to technology that uses signals or data in the form of numbers (0s and 1s)

"She prefers digital books over printed ones."

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dining

noun
/ˈdaɪnɪŋ/

the act of eating a meal, especially in a formal setting

"We enjoyed fine dining at the new restaurant."

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dinner

noun
/ˈdɪnər/

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening

"We had a lovely dinner at a new restaurant last night."

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direct

verb
/dəˈrɛkt/ or /daɪˈrɛkt/

to manage or control the course of something; to give instructions

"She directed the team to complete the project on time."

noun
/dəˈrɛkʃən/ or /daɪˈrɛkʃən/

the course or path on which someone or something is moving; instructions on what to do

"He asked for directions to the train station."

adverb
/dəˈrɛktli/ or /daɪˈrɛktli/

in a straight line or manner; without anything in between

"She spoke directly to the manager about her concerns."

noun
/dəˈrɛktər/ or /daɪˈrɛktər/

a person who manages or oversees a company, department, or film

"The director gave final approval for the new movie script."

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dirt

noun
/dɜːrt/

Loose soil or unclean matter; anything that makes a surface unclean.

"Her shoes were covered in dirt after walking through the field."

noun
/ˌdɪsəˈbɪləti/

A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities.

"The organization supports people living with disability."

noun
/dɪˈskʌvəri/

The act of finding or learning something for the first time.

"The discovery of penicillin changed medical history."

noun
/dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/

Unfair treatment of people based on race, gender, age, or other differences.

"The law prohibits discrimination in the workplace."

verb
/dɪˈskʌs/

To talk about something with another person or group in detail.

"We need to discuss the project before finalizing it."

noun
/dɪˈziːz/

An illness or medical condition that affects the body or mind.

"The doctor is researching a cure for the disease."

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dish

noun
/dɪʃ/

A shallow container for serving or preparing food; also a particular kind of food prepared.

"She prepared a delicious pasta dish for dinner."

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disorder

noun
/dɪsˈɔːrdər/

A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.

"The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent."

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display

verb
/dɪˈspleɪ/

To show or exhibit something to be seen.

"The shop displayed its new products in the window."

noun
/ˈdɪstəns/

The amount of space between two points or places.

"The distance between Dhaka and Chittagong is about 250 kilometers."

verb
/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

to recognize or show the differences between two or more things; to set apart as different

"It can be difficult to distinguish between truth and rumor."

noun
/ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/

the act of sharing or delivering something to multiple people or places

"The company manages the distribution of food supplies to rural areas."

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district

noun
/ˈdɪstrɪkt/

a specific area of a country, city, or town, often with official boundaries

"She lives in the northern district of the city."

noun
/dɪˈvɪʒən/

the action of separating something into parts; or a large administrative unit

"The company has a separate division for research and development."

noun/verb
/dɪˈvɔːrs/

the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage

"After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce."

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dna

noun
/ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/

Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.

"Scientists extracted DNA from the ancient bones."