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1. [**discernible**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/discernible.md) adjective (discernible) 1) Discernible means able to be seen, heard, noticed or understood, even if only just.
2. [**discharge**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/discharge.md) verb (discharge, discharges, discharged, discharging); noun (a discharge, discharges; discharge — uncountable) To let someone leave officially, for example a patient from hospital or a soldier from the army.
3. [**discharged**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/discharged.md) verb form (past of discharge: discharge, discharges, discharged, discharging); adjective (discharged) If a patient is discharged from hospital, they are allowed to go home.
4. [**disciple**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disciple.md) noun (a disciple, disciples) A disciple was a follower of Jesus who learned from him; the twelve closest were also called apostles.
5. [**disciplinary**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disciplinary.md) adjective (disciplinary) Disciplinary means to do with punishing people who break rules, at school, work or in sport.
6. [**discipline**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/discipline.md) noun (discipline; a discipline, disciplines); verb (discipline, disciplines, disciplined, disciplining) Discipline is following rules and controlling how you act, often taught by parents or teachers.
7. [**disclose**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disclose.md) verb (disclose, discloses, disclosed, disclosing) To disclose something is to tell people something that was secret or private.
8. [**disclosed**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disclosed.md) verb form (past of disclose); adjective (disclosed) Disclosed is the past form of «disclose»: told or made known something that was secret or private.
9. [**disclosure**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disclosure.md) noun (disclosure; a disclosure, disclosures) Telling people something that was secret or private.
10. [**disco**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disco.md) noun (a disco, discos; disco, uncountable) A disco is a party or event where people dance to recorded pop music, often with coloured lights.
11. [**discoloration**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/discoloration.md) noun (discoloration, uncountable; a discoloration, discolorations) A change in the usual colour of something, often to a worse colour.
12. [**discolouration**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/discolouration.md) noun (discolouration, uncountable; a discolouration, discolourations) A change in the usual colour of something, often to a worse colour.
13. [**discomfiture**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/discomfiture.md) noun (discomfiture, uncountable) 1) (formal) A feeling of embarrassment and unease, when someone is confused or made to look foolish. 2) (old) Defeat or failure of a plan.
14. [**discomfort**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/discomfort.md) noun (discomfort, discomforts) 1) Discomfort is a feeling of mild pain or not feeling comfortable in your body. 2) Discomfort is a feeling of worry or embarrassment.
15. [**disconnect**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disconnect.md) verb (disconnect, disconnects, disconnected, disconnecting); noun (a disconnect) To separate two things that were joined, especially to unplug or cut off power, water or a machine.
16. [**disconnected**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disconnected.md) adjective (disconnected; more disconnected); also the past form of disconnect Not connected or plugged in; cut off from a power supply or network.
17. [**disconnection**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disconnection.md) noun (disconnection, disconnections) The act of cutting off a supply, such as electricity, gas, water, phone or internet.
18. [**disconsolate**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disconsolate.md) adjective (disconsolate, more disconsolate) Very sad and hopeless, so that nothing seems able to cheer you up.
19. [**disconsolately**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disconsolately.md) adverb (disconsolately) In a very sad, hopeless way, as if nothing could cheer you up.
20. [**discontent**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/discontent.md) noun (no plural) A feeling of not being happy with what you have or with your life, and wanting something different.
21. [**discontented**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/discontented.md) adjective (discontented, more discontented, most discontented) Not happy with what you have or where you are, and wanting something better.
22. [**discontinuation**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/discontinuation.md) noun (discontinuation, discontinuations); verb discontinue Discontinuation is stopping something that used to go on, such as a product, a service, a bus route or a medicine.
23. [**discontinue**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/discontinue.md) verb (discontinue, discontinues, discontinued, discontinuing) To stop doing, making or providing something: The shop has discontinued that toy.
24. [**discord**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/discord.md) noun (discord, discords) Disagreement and quarrelling between people, which breaks a group apart.
25. [**discount**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/discount.md) noun (discount, discounts); verb (discount, discounts, discounted, discounting) A discount is money taken off the usual price, so you pay less.
26. [**discourage**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/discourage.md) verb (discourage, discourages, discouraged, discouraging) To make someone feel less confident or less hopeful.
27. [**discouraged**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/discouraged.md) adjective; verb, past form of discourage (discourage, discourages, discouraged, discouraging) Feeling discouraged means losing hope or confidence, so you do not want to keep trying.
28. [**discouragement**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/discouragement.md) noun (discouragement, discouragements) A feeling of having lost confidence or hope, so you do not want to try any more.
29. [**discourse**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/discourse.md) noun (discourse, discourses); verb (discourse, discourses, discoursed, discoursing — formal) Serious talk or discussion between people; the way people talk and write about a subject: «public discourse».
30. [**discourteous**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/discourteous.md) adjective (discourteous; more discourteous) 1) (formal) Rude; not polite, showing a lack of good manners or respect.
31. [**discourtesy**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/discourtesy.md) noun (discourtesy, discourtesies) Discourtesy is rude, impolite behaviour that shows a lack of respect for other people.
32. [**discover**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/discover.md) verb (discover, discovers, discovered, discovering) To find something for the first time, or to find something that was hidden or unknown.
33. [**discovered**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/discovered.md) verb past form of discover (discover, discovers, discovered, discovering) Discovered means found something for the first time, or found something that was hidden or not known.
34. [**discovery**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/discovery.md) noun (a discovery, discoveries; discovery, uncountable) A discovery is the finding of something that nobody knew about before, or something that is found.
35. [**discredit**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/discredit.md) noun (discredit); verb (discredit, discredits, discredited, discrediting) Loss of good name or respect; something that brings shame.
36. [**discredited**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/discredited.md) verb (past and past participle of discredit: discredit, discredits, discredited, discrediting); adjective (a discredited idea) 1) Shown to be false or not to be believed: a discredited theory. 2) Made to lose people's trust or respect.
37. [**discreet**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/discreet.md) adjective (discreet, more discreet, most discreet) Careful not to say or show things that should be kept secret; tactful.
38. [**discreetly**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/discreetly.md) adverb Carefully and quietly, so that other people do not notice or are not embarrassed.
39. [**discrepancy**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/discrepancy.md) noun (a discrepancy, discrepancies) A difference between two things that should be the same, such as two numbers, accounts or stories.
40. [**discrete**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/discrete.md) adjective Separate and distinct; made of parts that are clearly apart from each other.
41. [**discretion**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/discretion.md) noun (discretion, uncountable) Discretion is being careful not to tell secrets or upset people.
42. [**discus**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/discus.md) noun (a discus, discuses or disci — rare) 1) A heavy flat round disc that athletes throw as far as they can. 2) The sport or event of throwing this disc, called «the discus».
43. [**discuss**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/discuss.md) verb (discuss, discusses, discussed, discussing) To discuss something is to talk about it with others, sharing ideas and opinions.
44. [**discussion**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/discussion.md) noun (a discussion, discussions) A discussion is a talk between people about a subject, where they share ideas and opinions.
45. [**disdain**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disdain.md) noun (disdain); verb (disdain, disdains, disdained, disdaining) A feeling that someone or something is not worth respect; scorn.
46. [**disdainful**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disdainful.md) adjective (disdainful, more disdainful, most disdainful) Showing that you think someone or something is not worth respect; scornful.
47. [**disdainfully**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disdainfully.md) adverb (disdainfully) In a scornful way, showing you think someone is beneath you.
48. [**disease**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disease.md) noun (a disease, diseases; disease, uncountable) A disease is an illness that affects people, animals or plants, with particular signs (symptoms).
49. [**disembark**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disembark.md) verb (disembark, disembarks, disembarked, disembarking) To get off a ship, plane or boat.
50. [**disenchant**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disenchant.md) verb (disenchant, disenchants, disenchanted, disenchanting) To break a magic spell so that a person or creature gets back their true form.
51. [**disenchanted**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disenchanted.md) adjective (disenchanted, more disenchanted); also the past form of disenchant 1) Freed from a magic spell and back in true form. 2) Having lost a belief or a hope, so no longer keen on something.
52. [**disentangle**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disentangle.md) verb (disentangles, disentangled, disentangling) To disentangle is to untangle things that have become knotted or caught up together, so that they lie free and straight.
53. [**disfigure**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disfigure.md) verb (disfigures, disfigured, disfiguring) To disfigure is to spoil the way a person or thing looks, so that it is ugly or damaged.
54. [**disfigured**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disfigured.md) adjective (more disfigured, the most disfigured) Disfigured means spoiled in looks, so that a face or shape is no longer as it was; marked or damaged.
55. [**disgrace**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disgrace.md) noun (a disgrace; disgrace, uncountable); verb (disgrace, disgraces, disgraced, disgracing) Disgrace is losing other people's respect because you did something very bad or shameful.
56. [**disgraceful**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disgraceful.md) adjective 1) Very bad, shameful, and deserving strong disapproval. 2) Shocking in a way that makes people feel ashamed for whoever did it.
57. [**disgracefully**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disgracefully.md) adverb In a way that is shameful and very bad, so that people disapprove strongly.
58. [**disguise**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disguise.md) noun (disguise, disguises); verb (disguise, disguises, disguised, disguising) A disguise is clothes, a mask or make-up that make you look like someone else so others do not know you.
59. [**disgust**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disgust.md) noun (disgust; uncountable); verb (disgust, disgusts, disgusted, disgusting) Disgust is a strong feeling that something is very unpleasant, dirty or wrong, so you want to turn away.
60. [**disgusting**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disgusting.md) adjective (disgusting, more disgusting, most disgusting); also the -ing form of «disgust» Disgusting means very unpleasant, making you feel sick or strongly dislike something.
61. [**dish**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/dish.md) noun (a dish, dishes); verb (dish, dishes, dished, dishing) in "dish up", "dish out" A dish is a shallow bowl or plate for serving or cooking food.
62. [**dishcloth**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/dishcloth.md) noun (a dishcloth, dishcloths) A cloth used for washing or wiping dishes, cups and pans.
63. [**disheartened**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disheartened.md) adjective (more disheartened, the most disheartened) Disheartened means feeling sad and losing hope or courage, so that you want to give up.
64. [**dishevelled**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/dishevelled.md) adjective (more dishevelled, the most dishevelled) Dishevelled means untidy and messy, especially hair or clothes that look as if they have not been brushed or put straight.
65. [**dishonest**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/dishonest.md) adjective (dishonest, more dishonest, most dishonest) 1) Dishonest means not honest: lying, cheating, stealing or tricking people.
66. [**dishonestly**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/dishonestly.md) adverb (dishonestly) 1) In a way that is not honest; by lying, cheating or stealing. 2) (law) With the intention of cheating someone or taking what is not yours.
67. [**dishonesty**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/dishonesty.md) noun (dishonesty — uncountable) 1) Behaviour that is not honest, such as lying, cheating or stealing. 2) The quality of being a person who is not honest.
68. [**dishonor**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/dishonor.md) verb (dishonors, dishonored, dishonoring); noun (dishonor) 1) To dishonor someone is to bring shame on them or treat them with disrespect. 2) Dishonor is loss of respect or shame; a bad name.
69. [**dishwasher**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/dishwasher.md) noun (a dishwasher, dishwashers) A machine in the kitchen that washes plates, cups, cutlery and pans with hot water and soap.
70. [**disinclined**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disinclined.md) adjective 1) Not wanting to do something; unwilling. 2) (formal) Not in the mood to do something, often because you are tired or lazy.
71. [**disinfectant**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disinfectant.md) noun (a disinfectant, disinfectants); adjective (disinfectant wipes) 1) A chemical liquid or spray that kills germs and bacteria on surfaces. 2) As an adjective: used to kill germs, as in disinfectant wipes.
72. [**disinformation**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disinformation.md) noun (disinformation, uncountable) Disinformation is false information that is spread on purpose to trick people, often to change what they think or how they vote.
73. [**disintegrate**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disintegrate.md) verb (disintegrate, disintegrates, disintegrated, disintegrating) 1) To break into many small pieces and fall apart. 2) To become weaker and stop working as a whole, like a team, plan or friendship.
74. [**disinterested**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disinterested.md) adjective (disinterested) Disinterested means fair because you do not gain anything either way; not taking sides.
75. [**disk**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disk.md) noun (disks, plural disks) A disk is a flat round thing, like a plate or a coin, often made of metal or plastic; also a flat round plate that stores computer…
76. [**dislike**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/dislike.md) verb (dislike, dislikes, disliked, disliking); noun (a dislike, dislikes) 1) To dislike means not to like someone or something. 2) A dislike is a feeling of not liking something.
77. [**dislocated**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/dislocated.md) verb (past and past participle of dislocate: dislocate, dislocates, dislocated, dislocating); adjective (a dislocated shoulder) Pushed out of its normal place, especially a bone pushed out of its joint.
78. [**dislocation**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/dislocation.md) noun (a dislocation, dislocations; dislocation, uncountable) An injury where a bone is pushed out of its normal place at a joint.
79. [**dislodge**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/dislodge.md) verb (dislodge, dislodges, dislodged, dislodging) To knock, push or force something out of the place where it was stuck or fixed.
80. [**disloyal**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disloyal.md) adjective (disloyal; more disloyal) 1) Disloyal means not loyal: not supporting or being faithful to your friends, family, team or country.
81. [**disloyalty**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disloyalty.md) noun (disloyalty, disloyalties) 1) Not being loyal: failing to support or be faithful to a friend, family, team, country or cause. 2) A disloyal act.
82. [**dismal**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/dismal.md) adjective (more dismal, the most dismal) Dismal means dark, gloomy, sad and dreary; not cheerful at all.
83. [**dismally**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/dismally.md) adverb In a dismal way; sadly and gloomily, with no hope or cheer.
84. [**dismantled**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/dismantled.md) verb (past and past participle of dismantle: dismantle, dismantles, dismantled, dismantling); adjective 1) Taken apart piece by piece. 2) Ended or got rid of step by step, like a system, law or organisation.
85. [**dismantling**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/dismantling.md) noun (the dismantling of); also the -ing form of dismantle (dismantle, dismantles, dismantled, dismantling) Taking something apart piece by piece, such as a machine, tent or stage.
86. [**dismay**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/dismay.md) noun (dismay — uncountable); verb (dismay, dismays, dismayed, dismaying); adjective dismayed Dismay is a sudden sad, worried feeling when something bad or disappointing happens.
87. [**dismiss**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/dismiss.md) verb (dismiss, dismisses, dismissed, dismissing) To send people away or let them leave: «Class dismissed!».
88. [**dismissal**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/dismissal.md) noun (a dismissal, dismissals; dismissal — uncountable) Making someone leave their job; being sacked or fired.
89. [**dismissed**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/dismissed.md) verb form (past of dismiss: dismiss, dismisses, dismissed, dismissing); adjective (dismissed) If a class is dismissed, the teacher lets the pupils leave.
90. [**dismissive**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/dismissive.md) adjective (more dismissive, most dismissive) Showing that you think something or someone is not important or not worth your attention.
91. [**dismount**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/dismount.md) verb (dismount, dismounts, dismounted, dismounting); noun (a dismount) To dismount is to get off a horse, bicycle or motorbike.
92. [**disobedience**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disobedience.md) noun (disobedience, uncountable) Disobedience is refusing or failing to do what a person in charge, a rule or a law tells you.
93. [**disobedient**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disobedient.md) adjective (disobedient; more disobedient, most disobedient) 1) Not doing what you are told by a parent, teacher or person in charge; refusing to obey.
94. [**disobey**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disobey.md) verb (disobey, disobeys, disobeyed, disobeying) 1) To disobey is to not do what a person, rule or law tells you to do.
95. [**disorder**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disorder.md) noun (disorder, a disorder, disorders); verb (disorder, rare) An untidy state where things are not in order; a mess.
96. [**disorderly**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disorderly.md) adjective (more disorderly, the most disorderly) 1) Disorderly means untidy and in a mess, with things out of proper order. 2) Disorderly also means noisy and badly behaved, out of control.
97. [**disorient**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disorient.md) verb (disorient, disorients, disoriented, disorienting) 1) To make someone confused about where they are or which way to go. 2) To make someone confused and unable to think clearly.
98. [**disown**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disown.md) verb (disowns, disowned, disowning) To disown someone is to refuse to say you know them or belong to them any more; to give up all claim to them.
99. [**disparage**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disparage.md) verb (disparage, disparages, disparaged, disparaging) — formal 1) (formal) To speak about someone or something in a way that shows you think they are not important or not good; to belittle.
100. [**disparagement**](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/disparagement.md) noun (disparagement — mostly uncountable; a disparagement, disparagements) Disparagement is saying that someone or something is not good or not important, in an unkind or scornful way; putting it down.

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