discern

Day 20Level 1

dihs-UHRN

to perceive by sight

to perceive by sight; distinguish

Part of Speech: verb

Synonyms:

recognize, discriminate, spot

Antonyms:

overlook, neglect

Example Sentence:

The impact on the growth rate in the next fiscal year is difficult to discern, as the economy is still wavering in the debt crises.

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abolish

AB-roh-gayt

to abolish by authority

make worse

AG-ruh-veyt

make worse; irritate

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buh-NEF-uh-suhnt

showing kindness ; generous

rupture

breech

opening, rupture

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CHIZ-uhl

steel tool for shaping materials

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kon-duh-SEN-shuhn

patronizingly superior behavior or attitude.