Advanced English Vocabulary - The Letter "D"
Who's "D"ying for some more advanced English vocabulary? This series has been "D"elightful to record, and I'm not being "D"isingenuous when I say that 😉 Okay, enough of that.
You know the drill--to "know the drill" means to know the process/understand how something works. I picked 5 English words that begin with the letter "D". These are words that I regularly use in conversation with other native English speakers.
My guest on this week's show is my friend and neighbour--Kevin. As is the case with many of my friends, Kevin and I first met at a summer camp that we both attended when we were younger. Now, we live next door to each other and see each other quite regularly. I asked if he wanted to be on the podcast, and he said sure.
You can find the five words that Kevin and I taught listed below.
Try to combine all of the words that we teach in this episode into a single sentence in the comments section!
5 Advanced English Words | The Letter "D"
Distort
If you distort something (it can be an idea, a memory, a fact, etc.) you represent that thing in a way that is unclear or untrue.
Many people would argue that the media distorts our perception of reality. What do you think?
Discreet
When you hear the word discreet, think of a secret.
People try to be discreet when they don't want others to find out about something. EX: She discreetly left her room in the evening.
Or, if you want someone to be discreet with a certain piece of information they have, you don't want that person to tell others what they know.
Disheveled
Disheveled refers to one's appearance. If someone looks disheveled, they look messy and disorganized.
I often feel like I look disheveled after a long day of teaching English on my computer. The other day, too, I went into work and felt like I looked a little disheveled when I noticed my wrinkled shirt and messy hair in the mirror.
Disingenuous
When you hear this word, think of someone who is dishonest or fake. If someone is being disingenuous, they aren't representing themselves in a truthful way--perhaps they're hiding something or putting on an act in front of others.
Many people accuse politicians of being disingenuous, for example.
Demeanor
Demeanor refers to someone's outward appearance. If someone has a calm demeanor, for example, that person appears calm.
You can have a demeanor that is very different from what you're actually feeling inside.
My challenge for you:
Try to combine ALL 5 words into a single sentence!
Also, if you've missed any of the previous Advanced English Vocabulary episodes, you can check them out below 😉
Advanced English Vocabulary - The Letter "A"
Hi my name is gooni adan would like to speak English as a native also more vocabulary and I would to get a British teach who teach me pronounciation will I get please
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thanks for a great episode, I’ve listened to it three times in order to immerse myself in sounds of new words. I really enjoyed it.
there is my sentence:
When my demeanor is disheveled I often disingenuously behave like I don’t care discreetly distorting my real thoughts and feelings.
have I used all words correctly?
thank you in advance
Now that’s a great plan, good job!
thanks, Lloyd
You’re very welcome Dmitry!