7 Letter D – Episode 05 1 / 20 1. What is the meaning of the word “Dismiss”? • to promote someone • to fire, discharge • to award a prize Explanation: “Dismiss” means to remove someone from a job, class, or duty. Example: He was dismissed from his job. 2 / 20 2. What is the meaning of the word “Display”? • to show • to hide • to collect Explanation: “Display” means to show something publicly. Example: The new items were displayed for the public. 3 / 20 3. What is the meaning of the phrase “Dispose of”? • to keep something safe • to repair • to get rid of Explanation: “Dispose of” means to throw away or get rid of. Example: I want to dispose of all my old files. 4 / 20 4. What is the meaning of “Disregard”? • to ignore • to respect • to listen carefully Explanation: “Disregard” means to pay no attention. Example: I will disregard what you have said. 5 / 20 5. What does “Dissipate” mean? • to gradually disappear • to gather • to create energy Explanation: “Dissipate” means to scatter or vanish slowly. Example: The heat gradually dissipates into the atmosphere. 6 / 20 6. What does “Distinct” mean? • unclear • separate, clear • same Explanation: “Distinct” means clearly different. Example: We are classified into two distinct groups. 7 / 20 7. What does “Distinguish” mean? • to tell apart • to combine • to forget Explanation: “Distinguish” means to recognize differences. Example: I cannot distinguish red from green at night. 8 / 20 8. What does “Distinguished” mean? • famous, important • ordinary • small Explanation: “Distinguished” means respected or well-known. Example: Jerry is a very distinguished student. 9 / 20 9. What does “Distorted” mean? • accurate • unclear • beautiful Explanation: “Distorted” means twisted or unclear. Example: The picture on the TV was distorted. 10 / 20 10. What does “Distract” mean? • to focus • to divert attention • to improve Explanation: “Distract” means to take attention away. Example: You sneak in while I distract him. 11 / 20 11. What does “Distribute” mean? • to hide • to steal • to give out Explanation: “Distribute” means to hand something out. Example: The test papers were distributed to the students. 12 / 20 12. What does “Disturb” mean? • to bother • to rest • to support Explanation: “Disturb” means to interrupt or annoy. Example: The commander prefers not to be disturbed. 13 / 20 13. What does “Dive in” mean? • to jump in water headfirst • to run away • to sit down Explanation: “Dive in” means to jump into water. Example: John dived in and saved the drowning man. 14 / 20 14. What does “Diverge” mean? • to follow same path • to follow a different direction • to stay together Explanation: “Diverge” means to go in different ways. Example: The friends’ lives diverged after graduation. 15 / 20 15. What does “Divert” mean? • to change direction • to stop forever • to continue straight Explanation: “Divert” means to turn aside or change course. Example: The flight was diverted to San Antonio. 16 / 20 16. What does “Dizzy” mean? • feeling unsteady • feeling strong • feeling happy Explanation: “Dizzy” means having a spinning feeling. Example: He felt sick and dizzy after working in the sun. 17 / 20 17. What does “Do away with” mean? • to keep • to get rid of • to decorate Explanation: “Do away with” means to throw away or remove. Example: I have many papers to do away with. 18 / 20 18. What does “Do justice to” mean? • to appreciate properly • to destroy • to ignore Explanation: “Do justice to” means to represent something well. Example: Sally did justice to our side in the negotiations. 19 / 20 19. What does “Do sb in” mean? • to kill or make extremely tired • to help • to motivate Explanation: “Do sb in” means to attack or exhaust someone. Example: That hockey match really did me in. 20 / 20 20. What does “Do over” mean? • to repeat • to stop • to finish quickly Explanation: “Do over” means to do something again. Example: We had to do over the exam. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook VKontakte Next Episode 6
