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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

reprehend

IPA: /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnd/

KK: /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnd/

transitive verb

Definition: To express disapproval or criticism of someone or something.

Example: The teacher had to reprehend the student for not completing his homework.

reprehensible

IPA: /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

KK: /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

adjective

Definition: Deserving criticism or blame for something wrong or bad.

Example: His reprehensible behavior at the party shocked everyone.

reprehensibly

IPA: /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnsəblɪ/

KK: /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnsəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that deserves criticism or blame; acting in a manner that is morally wrong or unacceptable.

Example: The manager acted reprehensibly by ignoring the complaints of his employees.

reprehension

IPA: /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnʃən/

KK: /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of expressing disapproval or criticism towards someone or something.

Example: The teacher's reprehension of the student's behavior was clear during the meeting.

reprehensive

IPA: /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnʃɪv/

KK: /rɛprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that expresses disapproval or criticism.

Example: The teacher gave a reprehensive comment on the student's essay.

representable

IPA: /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntəbl/

KK: /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be shown or depicted in a certain way.

Example: The data is representable in various formats for better understanding.

representation

IPA: /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/

KK: /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of presenting or depicting something, often in a way that shows its likeness or conveys information about it.

Example: The artist's representation of the landscape captured its beauty perfectly.

repress

IPA: /rɪˈprɛs/

KK: /rɪˈprɛs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To hold back or control something, often in a way that prevents it from being expressed or released.

Example: The government tried to repress the protests by increasing police presence.

transitive verb

Definition: To hold back or suppress something, such as emotions, thoughts, or actions, often by force or control.

Example: The government tried to repress the protests by using force.

repressible

IPA: /rɪˈprɛsəbl/

KK: /rɪˈprɛsəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be controlled or held back, often referring to emotions or actions that can be suppressed.

Example: His feelings were repressible, allowing him to maintain a calm demeanor in stressful situations.

repression

IPA: /rɪˈprɛʃən/

KK: /rɪˈprɛʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of holding back or controlling something, especially feelings, thoughts, or desires, often in a way that causes them to be hidden from awareness.

Example: The government's repression of free speech led to widespread protests.

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