Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Relating to accusations made in response to someone else's accusations.

Example: The discussion turned recriminatory as both sides blamed each other for the failure.

Definition: To start again or become active after a period of inactivity or rest.

Example: After a long winter, the flowers began to recrudesce in the spring.

Definition: The sudden return of a disease or its symptoms after a time when it seemed to improve or go away.

Example: After several months of feeling better, she experienced a recrudescence of her illness.

Definition: To form crystals again, often to purify a substance by removing impurities.

Example: The chemist decided to recrystallize the compound to improve its purity.

Definition: Something that can be corrected or fixed.

Example: The errors in the report are rectifiable, so we can make the necessary changes.

Definition: The act of making something right or correcting a mistake.

Example: The rectification of the error took longer than expected.

Definition: Describing something that moves or is arranged in straight lines rather than curves.

Example: The architect designed a building with a rectilinear shape to give it a modern look.

Definition: The quality or state of being straight or following a straight line.

Example: The rectilinearity of the path made it easy to follow.

Definition: The quality of being morally right or just; having strong principles about what is right and wrong.

Example: Her rectitude in handling the situation earned her the respect of her colleagues.

Definition: A person who leads or manages a church, school, or university, often with both spiritual and administrative responsibilities.

Example: The rector of the university announced new policies for the upcoming semester.