C2
decent vs descent vs dissension vs dissent
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| decentadjective/ˈdiː.sənt/ | Meaning good enough or of an acceptable standard; also honest and behaving in a good way | Goes with decent job | Example It's hard to find a decent flat in the city center for under five million dong. |
| descentnoun/dɪˈsent/ | Meaning a movement down, for example of a plane; also your family's origins, especially in another country | Goes with descent into | Example The plane began its descent into Tan Son Nhat twenty minutes early. |
| dissensionnoun/dɪˈsen.ʃən/ | Meaning disagreement between members of a group, often leading to argument | Goes with internal dissension | Example There is growing dissension within the party over the new tax. |
| dissentnoun/dɪˈsent/ | Meaning strong disagreement with an official opinion, decision or government | Goes with political dissent | Example There was growing dissent within the party over the new tax. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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