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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

refractorily

IPA: /rɪˈfræktərɪli/

KK: /rɪˈfræktərɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows resistance or stubbornness, often refusing to change or comply.

Example: The child responded refractorily to his teacher's instructions, refusing to follow the rules.

refractoriness

IPA: /rɪˈfræktərɪnəs/

KK: /rɪˈfræktərɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being resistant to heat or difficult to manage; often used to describe materials that do not easily melt or change under high temperatures.

Example: The refractoriness of the material made it ideal for use in high-temperature environments.

refractory

IPA: /rɪˈfræk.təri/

KK: /rɪˈfræk.tər.i/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is hard to melt or shape, or someone who is stubborn and does not obey rules or authority.

Example: The refractory child refused to listen to his teacher's instructions.

noun

Definition: A material that can withstand high temperatures without melting or breaking down, often used in furnaces and kilns.

Example: The furnace was lined with refractory to handle the extreme heat.

refrangibility

IPA: /rɪˈfræŋdʒəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /rɪˈfræŋdʒəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The ability of a substance to bend or change the direction of light when it passes through it.

Example: The refrangibility of the glass allowed it to create beautiful patterns of light.

refrangible

IPA: /rɪˈfræn.dʒə.bəl/

KK: /rɪˈfræn.dʒə.bəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be bent or changed in direction, especially when light passes through it.

Example: The refrangible light rays created beautiful colors in the prism.

refulgence

IPA: /rɪˈfʌl.dʒəns/

KK: /rɪˈfʌl.dʒəns/

noun

Definition: The quality of shining brightly or reflecting light in a radiant way.

Example: The refulgence of the sun made the ocean sparkle like diamonds.

refulgent

IPA: //rɪˈfʌl.dʒənt//

KK: /rɪˈfʌl.dʒənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that shines brightly or radiantly, often with a dazzling quality.

Example: The refulgent sun lit up the entire sky with its golden rays.

refutable

IPA: /rɪˈfjuːtəbl/

KK: /rɪˈfjuːtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Capable of being proven wrong or false.

Example: The scientist presented a refutable theory that could be tested through experiments.

refutal

IPA: /rɪˈfjuːtəl/

KK: /rɪˈfjuːtəl/

noun

Definition: A statement or argument that proves something to be false or incorrect.

Example: The lawyer presented a strong refutal to the accusations made against her client.

refutation

IPA: /rɪˈfjuːteɪʃən/

KK: /rɪˈfjuːteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A statement or argument that proves something to be false or incorrect.

Example: The lawyer presented a strong refutation of the accusations against her client.

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