C2
disparagement vs disparity
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| disparagementnoun/dɪˈsper.ɪdʒ.mənt/ | Meaning words that show you think someone or something has little value or importance | Goes with disparagement of | Example She ignored the disparagement of her critics and kept working. |
| disparitynoun/dɪˈsper.ə.ti/ | Meaning an unfair difference between two things or groups, especially in money or chances | Goes with — | Example There is a big disparity between the salaries of men and women in some jobs. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
There was much of the new policy.