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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

reprobate

IPA: /ˈrɛprəˌbeɪt/

KK: /ˈrɛprəˌbeɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who behaves in a morally wrong or shameless way.

Example: The reprobate actions of the politician shocked the community.

noun

Definition: A person who behaves in a morally wrong way or lacks principles.

Example: Despite his charm, many considered him a reprobate due to his dishonest actions.

transitive verb

Definition: To disapprove of someone or something strongly; to condemn or criticize them.

Example: The teacher reproved the student for not completing his homework on time.

reprobation

IPA: /ˌrɛprəˈbeɪʃən/

KK: /rɛprəˈbeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of expressing strong disapproval or condemnation of someone or something.

Example: The teacher's reprobation of cheating was clear when she gave a stern warning to the class.

reprobative

IPA: /ˌrɛprəˈbeɪtɪv/

KK: /rɛprəˈbeɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to disapproval or condemnation of someone's actions or character.

Example: The teacher's reprobative remarks made the student feel ashamed of his behavior.

reprobatory

IPA: /ˌrɛprəˈbeɪtəri/

KK: /rɛprəˈbeɪtəri/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that expresses disapproval or condemnation.

Example: The committee issued a reprobatory statement regarding the unethical practices.

reprobe

IPA: /rɪˈproʊb/

KK: /rɪˈproʊb/

verb

Definition: To investigate or examine something again, often using a specific method or tool.

Example: The scientist decided to reprobe the samples to ensure accurate results.

reproducibility

IPA: /ˌriːprəˈdjuːsəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /ˌriːprəˈdjuːsəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The ability to get the same results or findings when an experiment or measurement is repeated under the same conditions.

Example: The reproducibility of the experiment was confirmed by several researchers who obtained the same results.

reproducible

IPA: /ˌriːprəˈdʒuːsəbl/

KK: /ˌriːprəˈdjuːsəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be created again or repeated in a different situation or by different people.

Example: The experiment must be reproducible to ensure its results are valid.

reproducibly

IPA: /rɪˈprəʊdʒəblɪ/

KK: /rɪˈproʊdʒəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that can be repeated or copied exactly.

Example: The experiment was conducted reproducibly to ensure accurate results.

reproductive

IPA: /ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv/

KK: /ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Related to the process of producing new individuals or offspring.

Example: The reproductive system is essential for the continuation of a species.

noun

Definition: A living thing that can produce offspring or is capable of reproduction, often referring to certain types of organisms or insects that are mature enough to reproduce.

Example: The queen bee is a reproductive member of the hive, responsible for laying eggs.

reproductively

IPA: /ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪvli/

KK: /ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the process of producing offspring or new individuals.

Example: The species can reproduce reproductively in various environments.

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