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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

recuperation

IPA: //rɪˌkuːpəˈreɪʃən//

KK: /rɪˌkuːpəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of recovering health or strength after an illness or injury.

Example: After her surgery, she focused on her recuperation to regain her strength.

recur

IPA: /rɪˈkɜːr/

KK: /rɪˈkɜr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To happen or appear again after a period of time; to occur repeatedly.

Example: The same problem tends to recur every few months.

recurring

IPA: /rɪˈkɜːrɪŋ/

KK: /rɪˈkɜrɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Happening again and again, or happening repeatedly over time.

Example: The recurring meetings help the team stay on track with their projects.

verb

Definition: To happen again or repeatedly after a certain period of time.

Example: The recurring meetings help us stay on track with our project.

recyclability

IPA: /ˌriːˌsaɪkəˈbɪləti/

KK: /riˈsaɪkləˌbɪləti/

noun

Definition: The ability of a material to be processed and used again after its initial use.

Example: The recyclability of plastic products is important for reducing waste.

recyclable

IPA: /rɪˈsaɪkləbl/

KK: /riˈsaɪkləbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be processed and used again instead of being thrown away.

Example: Many products are made from recyclable materials, which helps reduce waste.

noun

Definition: An item that can be processed and used again instead of being thrown away.

Example: Many products are made from recyclable materials, helping to reduce waste.

recycle

IPA: //rɪˈsaɪkl//

KK: /rɪˈsaɪkl/

noun

Definition: The process of converting waste materials into reusable materials to reduce waste and conserve resources.

Example: The city has implemented a program to encourage residents to participate in recycling.

transitive verb

Definition: To process waste materials so that they can be used again, often to create new products.

Example: We should recycle plastic bottles to help reduce waste.

recycled

IPA: /rɪˈsaɪkəld/

KK: /rɪˈsaɪkəld/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been processed and reused instead of being thrown away.

Example: The store sells products made from recycled materials.

verb

Definition: To process used materials so they can be used again instead of being thrown away.

Example: The company recycled old newspapers to make new paper products.

recycler

IPA: /rɪˈsaɪklər/

KK: /rɪˈsaɪklər/

noun

Definition: A person or machine that processes materials to be reused instead of thrown away.

Example: The recycler collected old newspapers and plastic bottles for processing.

recycling

IPA: /rɪˈsaɪklɪŋ/

KK: /riˈsaɪklɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of collecting and processing materials that would otherwise be thrown away, so they can be used again.

Example: Recycling helps reduce waste and conserve natural resources.

verb

Definition: To process used materials so they can be made into new products, reducing waste and conserving resources.

Example: Many communities have programs for recycling plastic and paper.

redescribe

IPA: //ˌriːdɪˈskraɪb//

KK: /rɪˈdɪsˌkraɪb/

verb

Definition: To explain or present something in a different way or with more detail than before.

Example: The teacher asked the students to redescribe the story in their own words.

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