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disparate – desperate:
[different pronunciation: the letters 'di' in 'disparate' rhyme with the letters 'di' in "dig", and the letters 'de' in 'desperate' rhyme with the letters 'de' in "depth"]
“Disparate” means ‘entirely differently; no comparison can be made between two or more things or activities because of the striking difference’,
e.g.
‘Sky-diving’ and ‘skin diving’ are two disparate sport skills. [because ‘sky-diving’ is jumping from an aircraft and ‘skin diving’ is swimming under water]
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“Desperate” means ‘ready to do any wild or senseless or risky act, regardless of possible danger, due to loss of hope or as a last attempt’,
e.g.
The football player was so desperate to make a goal that he played a foul shot and was sent out of field with a red card.
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