Essentials Vocabulary - Week 14
disembark:
Meaning
[dis-em-BAHRK] Verb To go ashore from a ship. To remove or unload (cargo or passengers) from a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle. ●
Usage
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We disembarked on a beautiful beach with coconut trees lining the whole area. The captain announced that the passengers should disembark due to an emergency.
Synonyms
alight, dismount, get off
Antonyms
embark, get on
disinclination: Meaning
[dis-in-kluh-NEY-shuh n] Noun The lack of enthusiasm. ●
Usage ●
He felt a strong disinclination to further his studies and chose to start working full time right away. She showed a disinclination to face up to her issues.
Synonyms
unwillingness, alienation, antipathy, aversion, demur
Antonyms
approval, happiness, inclination
disingenuous: [dis-in-JEN-yoo-uh s] Adjective Meaning
Usage
Lacking in frankness, candour, or sincerity. ● ●
Tom's excuse is rather disingenuous and unsupported by facts. The student's disingenuous reason for missing the deadline was not believed by the teacher.
Synonyms
insincere, deceitful, dishonest, false, unfair
Antonyms
fair, frank, honest, ingenuous