October 10, 2010

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Dia-

Definition: it means “passing through”, “thoroughly,” “completely”, “going apart”, and “opposed in moment”.

1.   Dialogue (noun)

Pronunciation: [ˋdaɪə͵lɔg]

Definition: Conversations in a book, play, or film/movie.

Example: Plays are written in dialogue.

 

2.   Diagnosis (noun)

Pronunciation: [͵daɪəgˋnosɪs]

Definition: The act of discovering or identifying the exact cause of an illness or a problem.

Example: The two doctors made different diagnoses of my disease.

 

3.   Diameter (noun)

Pronunciation: [daɪˋæmətɚ]

Definition: A straight line going from one side of a circle or any other round object to the other side, passing through the centre

Example: Measure the diameter of this circle

 

Word 1: Descend (verb)

Pronunciation: [dɪˋsɛnd]

Definition: To come or go down from a higher to a lower level.

Use the word in a sentence: You can ride the escalator up but have to descend on foot.

 

Word 2: Hamper (verb)

Pronunciation: [ˋhæmpɚ]

Definition: To prevent somebody from easily doing or achieving something.

Use the word in a sentence: The dancers' movements were hampered by their elaborate costumes.

 

Word 3: Incentive (noun)

Pronunciation: [ɪnˋsɛntɪv]

Definition: Something that encourages you to do something.

Use the word in a sentence: The child has no incentive to study harder because his parents cannot afford to send him to college.

 

Word 4: Tremendous (adj.)

Pronunciation: [trɪˋmɛndəs]

Definition: Very great.

Use the word in a sentence: They cost a tremendous amount of money.

 

Word 5: Hollow

Pronunciation: [ˋhɑlo]

Definition: Having a hole or empty space inside.

Use the word in a sentence: These chocolate eggs are all hollow.

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