C1
discredit vs discreet vs discretionary
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| discreditverb/dɪˈskred.ɪt/ | Meaning to make people stop trusting or respecting a person, idea or source | Goes with discredit an opponent | Example The lawyer tried to discredit the key witness by pointing out her earlier lies. |
| discreetadjective/dɪˈskriːt/ | Meaning careful not to say or do things that might embarrass or upset others | Goes with — | Example Please be discreet about the news until the company makes an official announcement. |
| discretionaryadjective/dɪˈskreʃ.ə.ner.i/ | Meaning decided by a person or group as they choose, not fixed by a rule | Goes with discretionary spending | Example Managers have discretionary power to approve small expenses without a signature. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Please be about the news until the company makes an official announcement.