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disparate

//ˈdɪspərət//
English Definition
Fundamentally different; unrelated.
中文释义
迥然不同的;无法比较的
Example Sentence

The museum's collection brings together disparate objects, from ancient pottery to modern digital art, under one roof.

博物馆的收藏将迥然不同的物品——从古代陶器到现代数字艺术——汇集于同一屋檐下。

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dis- + par(平等) → 不对等 → 大相径庭。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “disparate”?

  1. A Claimed or reputed but not proven.
  2. B Fundamentally different; unrelated.
  3. C A revival or renewed increase.
  4. D Harmful; poisonous.
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B — Fundamentally different; unrelated.. “disparate” means Fundamentally different; unrelated..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Fundamentally different; unrelated.”?

  1. A disparate
  2. B noxious
  3. C resurgence
  4. D purported
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A — disparate. “disparate” means Fundamentally different; unrelated..

Common questions about “disparate”

What does “disparate” mean?

disparate — Fundamentally different; unrelated.. In Chinese: 迥然不同的;无法比较的.

How do you pronounce “disparate”?

disparate is pronounced //ˈdɪspərət//.

How is “disparate” used in a sentence?

The museum's collection brings together disparate objects, from ancient pottery to modern digital art, under one roof. (博物馆的收藏将迥然不同的物品——从古代陶器到现代数字艺术——汇集于同一屋檐下。)

What are synonyms for “disparate”?

different, dissimilar, distinct — all close in meaning to disparate (Fundamentally different; unrelated.).

What is the opposite of “disparate”?

similar, comparable — each the opposite of disparate (Fundamentally different; unrelated.).

Is “disparate” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. disparate is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “disparate”?

dis- + par(平等) → 不对等 → 大相径庭。

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