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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

rebut

IPA: /rɪˈbʌt/

KK: /rɪˈbʌt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To present evidence or arguments that contradict or oppose something that has been said or claimed.

Example: During the debate, she decided to rebut the accusations made against her.

transitive verb

Definition: To argue against something or to prove that it is wrong by providing evidence or reasons.

Example: The lawyer was able to rebut the accusations with strong evidence.

rebuttable

IPA: /rɪˈbʌtəbl/

KK: /rɪˈbʌtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be challenged or disproven with evidence or argument.

Example: The lawyer presented a rebuttable presumption in court, allowing the opposing side to provide evidence against it.

rebuttal

IPA: /rɪˈbʌtəl/

KK: /rɪˈbʌtəl/

noun

Definition: A response or statement that argues against something, often used to counter an argument or claim.

Example: During the debate, she prepared a strong rebuttal to his points.

rebutter

IPA: /rɪˈbʌtə/

KK: /rɪˈbʌtər/

noun

Definition: A person who argues against or disproves a statement or claim.

Example: The rebutter presented strong evidence to counter the accusations made against him.

recalcitrant

IPA: /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trənt/

KK: /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trənt/

adjective

Definition: This word describes someone or something that is stubbornly resistant to control or authority, often refusing to follow rules or guidance.

Example: The recalcitrant student refused to follow the teacher's instructions during the class.

noun

Definition: A person who is stubbornly resistant to authority or control.

Example: The recalcitrant student refused to follow the teacher's instructions.

recalibration

IPA: /ˌriːkælɪˈbreɪʃən/

KK: /ˌriːˌkælɪˈbreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of adjusting or correcting something to ensure it works accurately or effectively, often used in technical or scientific contexts.

Example: The recalibration of the instruments was necessary to ensure accurate measurements.

recanalization

IPA: /ˌriːkənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /riˌkænəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of restoring the flow in a channel that has been blocked or interrupted, such as a blood vessel.

Example: The doctor performed a recanalization to improve blood flow to the heart.

recanalize

IPA: /ˌriːˈkænəlaɪz/

KK: /rɪˈkænəlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To restore or create a channel in a body, such as a blood vessel or a river, that has been blocked or narrowed.

Example: The surgeon was able to recanalize the blocked artery successfully.

recant

IPA: /rɪˈkænt/

KK: /rɪˈkænt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To formally take back or withdraw a statement or belief that one previously held.

Example: After much consideration, she decided to recant her earlier statement about the incident.

transitive verb

Definition: To formally take back or withdraw a statement or belief that one has previously expressed or committed to.

Example: After much consideration, she decided to recant her earlier statement about the incident.

recantation

IPA: /rɪˈkænteɪʃən/

KK: /rɪˌkænteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of taking back a statement or belief that one previously held.

Example: After much consideration, she made a recantation of her earlier claims.

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