Letter D – Episode 04 1. What is the meaning of the word “Die down”? • freedom from control • an agreement • to fade or decrease gradually Explanation: When something “dies down”, it slowly becomes weaker or less intense Example: The fire died down and went out 2. What is the meaning of the word “Differ from”? • to be unlike • to agree with • to climb up Explanation: “Differ from” is used when two things are not the same Example: This pin differs from that one 3. What is the meaning of the word “Difficult”? • freedom from control • to stay on topic • hard Explanation: Something “difficult” requires a lot of effort or is not easy to do Example: The exam today was very difficult 4. What is the meaning of the word “Difficulties”? • hardships • to repeat • an agreement Explanation: “Difficulties” are situations that make life or tasks harder to manage Example: I face many difficulties in my work 5. What is the meaning of the word “Dig”? • to agree with • understand • to climb up Explanation: “Dig” can mean to grasp an idea, or to break and move earth Example: I cannot dig what you are saying 6. What is the meaning of the word “Dig up”? • a full novel • to find or discover • to bury something Explanation: “Dig up” means to bring something hidden into light Example: She dug up some embarrassing facts about my private life 7. What is the meaning of the word “Digest (n)”? • to grow quickly • a condensed form of articles • a recipe Explanation: A “digest” is a short version or summary of longer texts Example: There were very interesting articles in the last digest 8. What is the meaning of the word “Digest (v)”? • to summarize • pleasant • to repeat Explanation: To “digest” something is to process it and explain it briefly Example: Will you please digest what you just said? 9. What is the meaning of the word “Digress”? • to speak loudly • to move away from the main subject • to dance Explanation: “Digress” means to go off-topic during a conversation or speech Example: The professor used to digress to tell funny stories 10. What is the meaning of the word “Diminish”? • to lessen or become smaller • to freeze • celebrations Explanation: When something “diminishes”, it decreases in size, power, or intensity Example: The storm is supposed to diminish this afternoon 11. What is the meaning of the word “Dip”? • to lower into liquid • to forget • to burn quickly Explanation: To “dip” is to put something into a liquid briefly Example: Jack dipped his toe into the pool 12. What is the meaning of the word “Disagreeable”? • bad or unpleasant • an agreement • a big success Explanation: “Disagreeable” describes something that is not enjoyable or causes discomfort Example: We might have disagreeable weather conditions 13. What is the meaning of the word “Disaster”? • to climb up • a sudden or great misfortune • to block connection Explanation: A “disaster” is a terrible event or failure that causes harm or loss Example: The party was a disaster 14. What is the meaning of the word “Discipline”? • control gained by enforcing order • to forget • to repeat Explanation: “Discipline” involves following rules and maintaining structure Example: The soldiers showed perfect discipline under fire 15. What is the meaning of the word “Discover”? • to find out • to agree with • to bury Explanation: To “discover” is to realize or detect something that was unknown Example: I think I have discovered what was wrong 16. What is the meaning of the word “Discreet”? • to be loud and proud • to dance • having good judgment Explanation: A “discreet” person speaks and acts with caution and good sense Example: He is very discreet in giving his opinions 17. What is the meaning of the word “Discrepancy”? • a difference • to forget • a recipe Explanation: A “discrepancy” is a mismatch between facts or statements Example: There is some discrepancy between the accounts 18. What is the meaning of the word “Disenchanted”? • disappointed; freed from illusion • a big success • to stay on topic Explanation: “Disenchanted” means no longer feeling hopeful or satisfied Example: Many voters have become disenchanted with the government 19. What is the meaning of the word “Disengage”? • to become separate • freedom from control • to block connection Explanation: To “disengage” is to detach or remove oneself from a connection Example: I want to disengage myself from his influence 20. What is the meaning of the word “Dismount”? • to remove • to shake • to climb up Explanation: “Dismount” means to get off from something you were riding or using Example: Jerry dismounted the flat tire Your score is LinkedIn Facebook VKontakte Next Episode 5