disassociate

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

"The store had many different dress separates for sale. "

"Maria is a candidate for student council president. "

"The success of our bake sale depends on several variables, such as the weather and the number of people who attend. "

"A small group."

"Teaching oneself to swim can be dangerous."

"It is questionable if the universe is open or closed."

"a government with three discrete divisions"

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

"After the scandal, the political party disassociated itself from the questionable candidate."

"Their affair was reported as a scandal by most tabloids."

"The school's political represented the students' concerns to the principal. "