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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

recapitulate

IPA: /ˌriːkəˈpɪtʃʊleɪt/

KK: /ˌriːkəˈpɪtʃʊleɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To summarize or restate the main points of something.

Example: At the end of the lecture, the professor will recapitulate the key concepts discussed.

transitive verb

Definition: To summarize or restate the main points of something in a clear and concise way.

Example: In her presentation, she will recapitulate the key findings of the research.

recapitulation

IPA: /ˌriːkəˌpɪtʃʊˈleɪʃən/

KK: /ˌriːkəˌpɪtʃʊˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A brief summary or overview of something, often highlighting the main points or ideas.

Example: The teacher provided a recapitulation of the main topics covered in the lecture.

recast

IPA: //ˈriːkæst//

KK: /ˈriːkæst/

noun

Definition: An item or version that has been made again or changed from its original form.

Example: The director decided to make a recast of the main character for the sequel.

transitive verb

Definition: To change or present something in a new way, such as altering a performance or rearranging ideas.

Example: The director decided to recast the play to give it a fresh perspective.

recategorize

IPA: /ˌriːˈkætəraɪz/

KK: /ˌriːˈkætəˌraɪz/

verb

Definition: To place something into a new or different category after it has already been categorized.

Example: The team decided to recategorize the products to better reflect their features.

receivership

IPA: /rɪˈsiːvərʃɪp/

KK: /rɪˈsiːvərʃɪp/

noun

Definition: A legal situation where a receiver is appointed to manage the assets and liabilities of a company that is unable to pay its debts.

Example: The company entered receivership after failing to meet its financial obligations.

recension

IPA: /rɪˈsɛnʃən/

KK: /rɪˈsɛnʃən/

noun

Definition: A careful review and update of a written work, often combining different versions to create a more accurate text.

Example: The scholar prepared a new recension of the ancient manuscript to reflect the latest research findings.

receptacle

IPA: /rɪˈsɛptəkl/

KK: /rɪˈsɛptəkl/

noun

Definition: A container or device that holds or receives something, such as items, flowers, or electrical plugs.

Example: The gardener placed the seeds in a small receptacle to keep them safe until planting.

receptor

IPA: /rɪˈsɛptər/

KK: /rɪˈsɛptər/

noun

Definition: A structure in a cell that can bind with specific substances like hormones or drugs, allowing the cell to respond to various signals.

Example: The receptor on the cell's surface detected the hormone and triggered a response.

recertification

IPA: /ˌriːsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌriːˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of officially confirming that someone or something meets certain standards again after a previous certification.

Example: After completing the required training, she received her recertification in first aid.

recessional

IPA: /rɪˈsɛʃənl/

KK: /rɪˈsɛʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Related to a period of economic decline or a withdrawal from a position or place.

Example: The recessional phase of the economy has led to increased unemployment rates.

noun

Definition: A song or music played as people leave a church service, often sung by the choir and clergy.

Example: The choir sang a beautiful recessional as the congregation exited the church.

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