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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

reproof

IPA: /rɪˈpruːf/

KK: /rɪˈpruf/

noun

Definition: A criticism or expression of disapproval towards someone's actions or behavior.

Example: After the meeting, she received a reproof from her manager for being late.

reprove

IPA: /rɪˈpruːv/

KK: /rɪˈpruv/

transitive verb

Definition: To express disapproval or criticism of someone for their actions or behavior.

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

republication

IPA: /ˌriːˈpʌblɪˌkeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌriːˈpʌblɪkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of publishing something again, or a new version of something that has already been published.

Example: The republishing of the book included updated information and new illustrations.

repudiate

IPA: /rɪˈpjuːdiˌeɪt/

KK: /rɪˈpjuːdiˌeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To reject or refuse to accept something, especially a belief, claim, or responsibility.

Example: She decided to repudiate the accusations made against her.

repudiated

IPA: /rɪˈpjuːdiˌeɪtɪd/

KK: /rɪˈpjuːdiˌeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Not accepted or recognized; rejected or disowned, often in a formal or legal context.

Example: The repudiated contract was no longer valid in the eyes of the law.

verb

Definition: To refuse to accept or support something; to reject or disown something formally.

Example: The politician repudiated the allegations made against him.

repudiation

IPA: /rɪˌpjuːdiˈeɪʃən/

KK: /rɪˌpjuːdiˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of rejecting or refusing to accept something, especially a contract or debt.

Example: The company's repudiation of the contract led to a legal dispute.

repudiationist

IPA: /rɪˌpjuːdiˈeɪʃənɪst/

KK: /rɪˌpjuːdiˈeɪʃənɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who supports the rejection or disavowal of something, especially in the context of denying responsibility for a debt or obligation.

Example: The repudiationist argued against the previous administration's financial decisions.

repudiator

IPA: /rɪˈpjuːdiˌeɪtə/

KK: /rɪˈpjuːdiˌeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who rejects or disavows something, especially a belief, claim, or authority.

Example: The repudiator of the agreement made it clear that they would not accept the terms.

repugn

IPA: /rɪˈpʌɡn/

KK: /rɪˈpʌŋ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be in conflict or to oppose something strongly.

Example: The new policy seemed to repugn many employees who preferred the old system.

transitive verb

Definition: To strongly dislike or find something very unpleasant.

Example: She repugns the idea of lying to her friends.

repugnance

IPA: /rɪˈpʌɡnəns/

KK: /rɪˈpʌɡnəns/

noun

Definition: A strong feeling of dislike or disgust towards something or someone.

Example: She felt a deep repugnance for the unfair treatment of animals.

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