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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

recondense

IPA: /ˌriːkənˈdɛnz/

KK: /rɪˈkɒndɛnz/

verb

Definition: To make something more compact or concentrated again after it has been expanded or diluted.

Example: The scientist had to recondense the gas to collect it in a smaller container.

recondite

IPA: /ˈrɛkənˌdaɪt/

KK: /rɪˈkɒnˌdaɪt/

adjective

Definition: Something that is not easily understood or is hidden from common knowledge.

Example: The professor's lecture on quantum physics was filled with recondite concepts that confused most of the students.

reconfiguration

IPA: /ˌriːkənˈfɪɡjʊˌreɪʃən/

KK: /ˌriːkənˈfɪɡjʊrɛɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of changing the arrangement or organization of something, often to improve its function or efficiency.

Example: The reconfiguration of the office layout helped improve teamwork among employees.

reconnaissance

IPA: /rɪˈkɒnəˌsɑːns/

KK: /rɪˈkɒnəˌsɑːns/

noun

Definition: A survey or exploration of an area to gather information, often for military purposes.

Example: The soldiers conducted a reconnaissance mission to gather intelligence about the enemy's position.

reconsideration

IPA: /ˌriːkənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /ˌriːkənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of thinking about something again, especially to change a decision or opinion.

Example: After much thought, she decided that a reconsideration of her earlier choice was necessary.

reconstitution

IPA: /ˌriː.kənˈstɪtʃ.ən/

KK: /ˌriːˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of restoring something to its original state or form, often by adding water or other substances.

Example: The reconstitution of the dried soup mix was easy; I just added hot water.

reconstructible

IPA: /ˌriːkənˈstrʌktəbl/

KK: /ˌriːkənˈstrʌktəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be rebuilt or put back together after being damaged or taken apart.

Example: The ancient ruins are reconstructible, allowing historians to recreate what the original buildings looked like.

reconstructive

IPA: /ˌriːkənˈstrʌktɪv/

KK: /ˌriːkənˈstrʌktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Related to the process of rebuilding or restoring something, especially in a way that improves its appearance or function.

Example: The doctor specializes in reconstructive surgery to help patients recover from injuries.

reconstructor

IPA: /ˌriːkənˈstrʌktər/

KK: /ˌriːkənˈstrʌktər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that rebuilds or restores something to its original state or form.

Example: The archaeologist acted as a reconstructor of ancient artifacts.

recontextualize

IPA: /ˌriː.kənˈtɛk.ʃən.əl.aɪz/

KK: /riːˌkɒnˈtɛkʧuːəlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To place something in a different situation or setting to give it a new meaning or understanding.

Example: The artist decided to recontextualize her work by displaying it in a modern gallery.

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