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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

revolve

IPA: /rɪˈvɒlv/

KK: /rɪˈvɑlv/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move in a circular or curved path around a central point or axis.

Example: The planets revolve around the sun in our solar system.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something turn around a central point or axis.

Example: The engineer designed a machine that can revolve the parts smoothly.

revolving

IPA: /rɪˈvɒlvɪŋ/

KK: /rɪˈvɑlvɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that turns around a central point or occurs repeatedly over time.

Example: The revolving door allows people to enter and exit the building smoothly.

rewarding

IPA: /rɪˈwɔːrdɪŋ/

KK: /rɪˈwɔrdɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Providing a sense of satisfaction or benefit; something that is fulfilling or worthwhile.

Example: Volunteering at the shelter was a rewarding experience for her.

rewardingly

IPA: /rɪˈwɔrdɪŋli/

KK: /rɪˈwɔrdɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that provides satisfaction or benefit.

Example: She found the experience of volunteering to be rewardingly fulfilling.

rewiring

IPA: /rɪˈwaɪərɪŋ/

KK: /riˈwaɪərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of changing or updating the connections in a system, often referring to electrical systems or the brain's neural pathways.

Example: The rewiring of the old house improved its electrical safety.

verb

Definition: To change the connections of wires in something, often to improve or update it.

Example: The electrician is rewiring the old house to meet modern safety standards.

reword

IPA: /ˈriːwɜːrd/

KK: /ˈriːwɜrd/

transitive verb

Definition: To change the words used to express something, often to make it clearer or different.

Example: She decided to reword her essay to improve its clarity.

rewording

IPA: /ˈriːˌwɜːrdɪŋ/

KK: /ˈriːˌwɜːrdɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of changing the words in a text or speech to express the same idea differently.

Example: The rewording of the instructions made them easier to understand.

verb

Definition: The action of expressing something in different words, often to clarify or simplify the original message.

Example: She is rewording the instructions to make them easier to understand.

reworked

IPA: //riˈwɜrkt//

KK: /riˈwɜrkt/

adjective

Definition: Changed or modified to improve or update something.

Example: The reworked design of the product received positive feedback from customers.

verb

Definition: To change or improve something that has already been made or created, often to make it better or more suitable for a specific purpose.

Example: The designer reworked the original plan to include more features.

rewrite

IPA: /ˈriːraɪt/

KK: /riˈraɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make changes or improvements to something that has already been written.

Example: She decided to rewrite her essay to make it clearer and more engaging.

noun

Definition: A version of something that has been changed or rewritten, often to improve it or make it clearer.

Example: The editor requested a rewrite of the article to enhance its clarity and flow.

transitive verb

Definition: To write something again, often in a different or better way.

Example: The author decided to rewrite the ending of the story to make it more exciting.

rheostat

IPA: /ˈriːəʊstæt/

KK: /ˈriːəʊstæt/

noun

Definition: A device that changes the amount of electrical resistance in a circuit to control the flow of electricity.

Example: The technician adjusted the rheostat to increase the brightness of the light.

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