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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

retest

IPA: //ˈriːtɛst//

KK: /ˈriːtɛst/

noun

Definition: A second or repeated examination or assessment to check results or understanding.

Example: The teacher decided to give a retest to the students who did not pass the first exam.

transitive verb

Definition: To conduct a test again, usually to verify results or check for consistency.

Example: The teacher decided to retest the students to ensure they understood the material.

retinol

IPA: //ˈrɛtɪnɒl//

KK: /ˈrɛtɪnɔl/

noun

Definition: A form of vitamin A that is used in skincare products and supplements to improve skin health and appearance.

Example: Many skincare products contain retinol to help reduce wrinkles and improve skin texture.

retire

IPA: /rɪˈtaɪə/

KK: /rɪˈtaɪr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To stop working, usually because of age, and often to receive a pension or retirement benefits.

Example: After many years of service, she decided to retire and enjoy her time traveling.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone or something to stop working or to leave a position, especially after reaching a certain age or after a long period of service.

Example: After many years of hard work, she decided to retire from her job and enjoy her free time.

retiree

IPA: /rɪˈtaɪə.riː/

KK: /rɪˈtaɪərɪ/

noun

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

Example: My grandfather is a retiree who enjoys gardening and traveling.

retirement

IPA: /rɪˈtaɪərmənt/

KK: /rɪˈtaɪərmənt/

adjective

Definition: The period in someone's life when they stop working, usually because they are old enough to receive a pension or retirement benefits.

Example: After many years of hard work, she looked forward to her retirement and traveling the world.

noun

Definition: The period in someone's life when they stop working, usually because they are old enough to do so.

Example: After many years of hard work, she looked forward to her retirement and traveling the world.

retiring

IPA: /rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/

KK: /rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Someone who is shy and prefers to keep to themselves rather than being outgoing or social.

Example: She is a retiring person who enjoys spending time alone with her books.

retouch

IPA: /ˈriːtʌtʃ/

KK: /ˈriːtʌtʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make small changes or improvements to something, often to enhance its appearance or quality.

Example: The artist decided to retouch the painting to make the colors more vibrant.

noun

Definition: The action or process of making small changes to improve something, especially in art or photography.

Example: The photographer did a quick retouch to enhance the colors in the image.

transitive verb

Definition: To make changes or improvements to something, often by adding details or correcting flaws.

Example: The artist decided to retouch the painting to enhance its colors and details.

retoucher

IPA: /rɪˈtʌtʃər/

KK: /rɪˈtʌtʃər/

noun

Definition: A person who makes small changes or improvements to images or photographs to enhance their appearance.

Example: The retoucher worked late into the night to perfect the wedding photos.

retouching

IPA: /ˈriːˌtʌtʃɪŋ/

KK: /ˈriːˌtʌtʃɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of making small changes or improvements to a picture or image, often to enhance its appearance.

Example: The photographer spent hours on retouching the images to make them look perfect.

verb

Definition: To make small changes or improvements to something, often to enhance its appearance or quality.

Example: She spent hours retouching the photos to make them look perfect.

retrace

IPA: /rɪˈtreɪs/

KK: /riˈtreɪs/

transitive verb

Definition: To follow or go back over a path or route that has already been taken.

Example: After realizing he was lost, he decided to retrace his steps to find his way back.

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