IPA: /ˈræp.tʃər.əs.nəs/
KK: /ˈræp.tʃər.əs.nəs/
Definition: The state of feeling intense joy or delight.
Example: The audience erupted in rapturousness after the performance, showing their appreciation for the artist's talent.
IPA: /ˌrɛrəˈfækʃən/
KK: /rɛrɪˈfækʃən/
Definition: A decrease in density and pressure in a medium, often related to sound waves, where the particles are spread apart.
Example: The rarefaction of air allows sound waves to travel more easily in certain conditions.
IPA: /ˈrɛəfəˌfaɪd/
KK: /ˈrɛrɪfaɪd/
Definition: Belonging to a small, select group or having a high level of quality or style; often used to describe something that is not common or is more refined.
Example: The rarefied atmosphere of the exclusive club made it difficult for newcomers to fit in.
IPA: /ˈrɛə.ər.faɪ/
KK: /ˈrɛrɪfaɪ/
Definition: To become less dense or more thin, often referring to air or other substances.
Example: As the altitude increases, the air begins to rarefy, making it harder to breathe.
Definition: To make something thinner or less dense, often by removing some of its substance or impurities.
Example: The scientist aimed to rarefy the gas in the chamber to study its properties.
IPA: /ˈrɛrɪfaɪd/
Definition: Describing something that is less dense or has a lower concentration, often used in a figurative sense to refer to ideas or environments that are exclusive or elevated in nature.
Example: The rarified atmosphere of the elite club made it difficult for newcomers to feel comfortable.
IPA: /ˈrɛrɪfaɪ/
Definition: To make something less dense or more rare; to thin out or reduce in density.
Example: The scientist aimed to rarify the gas in the chamber to study its properties.
IPA: /ˈræʃ.nəs/
KK: /ræʃnəs/
Definition: The quality of acting too quickly without thinking carefully, often leading to mistakes or problems.
Example: His rashness in making decisions often caused issues for the team.
IPA: /ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
KK: /rætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definition: The act of formally agreeing to a treaty, contract, or agreement, which makes it officially valid.
Example: The ratification of the treaty was celebrated by both countries.
IPA: /ˈrætɪfaɪ/
KK: /ˈrætɪfaɪ/
Definition: To formally approve or confirm something, especially a decision or agreement, making it officially valid.
Example: The government decided to ratify the new treaty after much debate.
IPA: /ˌreɪʃiˈoʊsɪˌneɪt/
KK: /ˈrætʃiəˌneɪt/
Definition: To think carefully and logically about something in order to understand it or make a decision.
Example: She likes to ratiocinate before making important choices.
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