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Exam: BEC Vantage

refund

IPA: /rɪˈfʌnd/

KK: /ˈriˌfʌnd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To give back money that was paid, usually because a product was returned or a service was not satisfactory.

Example: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can request a refund.

noun

Definition: A return of money that was paid, usually because a product was not satisfactory or a service was not provided as expected.

Example: I received a refund for the shoes I returned.

transitive verb

Definition: To give back money that someone has paid, usually because they are not satisfied with a product or service.

Example: The store will refund your money if you return the item within 30 days.

refundable

IPA: /rɪˈfʌndəbl/

KK: /rɪˈfʌndəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be returned for a refund if the customer is not satisfied or if there is a problem with the product.

Example: The ticket is refundable if you cancel your reservation at least 24 hours in advance.

refurbisher

IPA: /rɪˈfɜːrbɪʃər/

KK: /rɪˈfɜrbɪʃər/

noun

Definition: A person or company that repairs and improves old or used items, making them look and work like new again.

Example: The refurbisher transformed the old furniture into beautiful pieces for the home.

rehire

IPA: //riˈhaɪər//

KK: /riˈhaɪər/

verb

Definition: To employ someone again after they have previously worked for you.

Example: The company decided to rehire the talented employee after realizing their mistake.

reimburse

IPA: /rɪˈɪm.bɜːrs/

KK: /riˈɪmbɜrs/

transitive verb

Definition: To pay someone back for money they have spent or lost.

Example: The company will reimburse you for your travel expenses.

reincorporate

IPA: /ˌriːɪnˈkɔːr.pə.reɪt/

KK: /riːˈɪŋkɔːrˌpeɪt/

verb

Definition: To include something again or in a new way.

Example: The company decided to reincorporate its old policies to improve efficiency.

reinterview

IPA: /ˌriːˈɪntərvjuː/

KK: /rɪˈɪntərvju/

verb

Definition: To conduct an interview with someone again, usually to gather more information or clarify previous responses.

Example: The company decided to reinterview the top candidates to ensure they made the right choice.

reissue

IPA: //riˈɪʃuː//

KK: /riˈɪʃu/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be issued again or to come out again after a previous release.

Example: The publisher decided to reissue the book due to its popularity.

noun

Definition: A new version of something that has been published or printed before, such as a book or stamp.

Example: The publisher decided to release a reissue of the classic novel with additional content.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something available again, especially a publication or product that has been released before.

Example: The company decided to reissue the popular book with a new cover design.

relaunch

IPA: /rɪˈlɔːnʧ/

KK: /riˈlɔːnʧ/

noun

Definition: A second or new launch of a product, service, or campaign after the initial one.

Example: The company decided to do a relaunch of their popular smartphone to attract more customers.

verb

Definition: To start or introduce something again after it has been stopped or changed.

Example: The company decided to relaunch the product after making improvements based on customer feedback.

reliability

IPA: /rɪˈlaɪəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /rɪˈlaɪəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being trustworthy or dependable, often measured by consistency in results or performance.

Example: The reliability of the new software has impressed all the users.

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