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Question 1

discrepancy

Answer 1

lack of agreement or balance; inconsistency

there is discrepancy between the number of your paycheck and the money you earned

Question 2

dismay

Answer 2

feeling fear, shock, disappointment

she cries out in dismay when she discovers her dog is eating her homework

Question 3

disinterested

Answer 3

unbiased; objective

She doesn’t have any self interest in the outcome so she will be disinterested in answering your question

Question 4

disparage

Answer 4

belittle or degrade someone or something

The minority is often disparaged

Question 5

disparate

Answer 5

different to such an extent that comparison isn’t possible

We are not compatible because our fundamental beliefs are disparate

Question 6

dispassionate

Answer 6

not affected by strong emotions or prejudice

The surgeon remains dispassionate under high pressure

Question 7

dissemble

Answer 7

disguise true intentions or feelings behind a false appearance
pretend that you don’t know something
pretend that you think one way when you act another way

Chinese government dissembles when asked about their stand on human rights.

Question 8

disseminate

Answer 8

to spread information, knowledge, opinions widely.

We are doing lots of outreach activities to disseminate the information so that the community can be educated about the prevalent issues.

Question 9

dissonance

Answer 9

lack of harmony b/t 2 elements or sounds
describe conflict b/t 2 people’s opinions, actions, characters

it was a bad idea to team them up together because a major dissonance quickly appears.

Question 10

diverge

Answer 10

move apart, in different directions

the team quickly dissolves because of the member’s believes diverge.

Question 11

dogma

Answer 11

official belief/tenet of a group

Question 12

dolorous

Answer 12

showing sorrow

the minor keys often convey dolorous sentiments.