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Exam: Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary (PET)

resting

IPA: /ˈrɛstɪŋ/

KK: /ˈrɛstɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: In a state of inactivity or relaxation, often used to describe something that is not currently active or in motion.

Example: The resting bird sat quietly on the branch, enjoying the warm sun.

restroom

IPA: /ˈrɛs.tɹuːm/

KK: /ˈrɛsˌtruːm/

noun

Definition: A room that has toilets and sinks for people to use, usually found in public places.

Example: I need to find the restroom before the movie starts.

restudy

IPA: /rɪˈstʌdi/

KK: /rɛˈstʌdi/

verb

Definition: To study something again in order to understand it better or to prepare for an exam.

Example: I need to restudy the material before the test next week.

retaken

IPA: //riˈteɪkən//

KK: /riˈteɪkən/

adjective

Definition: Taken again or captured once more.

Example: The retaken photograph showed a much clearer image than the first one.

verb

Definition: To take something again or to capture something that was lost.

Example: The city was retaken after a long battle.

retell

IPA: /rɪˈtɛl/

KK: /rɪˈtɛl/

transitive verb

Definition: To tell a story or information again, often in a different way or with more detail.

Example: After reading the book, she was asked to retell the story to her classmates.

retired

IPA: /rɪˈtaɪəd/

KK: /rɪˈtaɪrd/

adjective

Definition: No longer working in a job or profession, usually after reaching a certain age or after many years of service.

Example: After many years of teaching, she is now a retired teacher enjoying her hobbies.

noun

Definition: People who have stopped working, usually because they have reached a certain age or have completed their career.

Example: Many retired individuals enjoy traveling and spending time with family.

retry

IPA: /rɪˈtraɪ/

KK: /rɪˈtraɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To attempt something again after a previous failure or mistake.

Example: If you don't succeed the first time, don't hesitate to retry your approach.

revision

IPA: /rɪˈvɪʒən/

KK: /rɪˈvɪʒən/

noun

Definition: The process of changing or improving something, often a written work, to make it better or correct mistakes.

Example: I need to do a revision of my essay before submitting it.

rhombus

IPA: /ˈrɒmbəs/

KK: /ˈrɑːmbəs/

noun

Definition: A shape with four equal sides and opposite sides that are parallel, often appearing as a diamond shape.

Example: The artist drew a rhombus in the center of the canvas.

rice

IPA: //raɪs//

KK: /raɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of grass grown in warm areas for its edible seeds, which are commonly eaten as food around the world.

Example: For dinner, we had chicken and rice.

transitive verb

Definition: To process food by passing it through a sieve until it has a texture similar to that of rice grains.

Example: The chef decided to rice the potatoes for a smoother texture in the dish.

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