IPA: /ˌrɛtrəʊrɪˈflɛktɪv/
KK: /ˌrɛtroʊrɪˈflɛktɪv/
Definition: Describing a material or surface that reflects light back to its original source with little scattering.
Example: The road signs are made of retroreflective material to ensure they are visible at night.
IPA: /ˌrɛtrəʊrɪˈflɛktə/
KK: /ˈrɛtroʊrɪˌflɛktər/
Definition: A device or surface that reflects light back to its source, making it useful for visibility in low-light conditions.
Example: The road signs are equipped with retroreflectors to ensure they are visible at night.
IPA: /ˌrɛtrəˈspɛkʃən/
KK: /ˌrɛtrəˈspɛkʃən/
Definition: The act of thinking about or reflecting on past events and experiences.
Example: In her retrospection, she realized how much she had grown over the years.
IPA: /ˌrɛtrəˈspɛktɪv/
KK: /ˌrɛtrəˈspɛktɪv/
Definition: Relating to or looking back at past events or experiences.
Example: The museum held a retrospective exhibition showcasing the artist's work over the years.
Definition: A show or collection that displays the works of an artist from a long period of time.
Example: The museum held a retrospective of the famous painter's work, showcasing pieces from his entire career.
IPA: /ˈrɛtrəʊˌvaɪərəs/
KK: /ˈrɛtroʊˌvaɪrəs/
Definition: A type of virus that has RNA and can insert its genetic material into the DNA of a host cell, often associated with diseases like AIDS.
Example: The retrovirus is responsible for causing HIV, which leads to AIDS.
IPA: /ˌriːvælɪˈdeɪʃən/
KK: /ˌriːvælɪˈdeɪʃən/
Definition: The process of confirming or checking again to ensure something is still valid or acceptable.
Example: The revalidation of the certification is required every two years.
IPA: /rɪˈvænʧɪzəm/
KK: /rɪˈvænʧɪzəm/
Definition: A political policy aimed at recovering lost land or territory, often after a conflict or war.
Example: The country's revanchism was evident in its demands for the return of the territories it had lost in the previous war.
IPA: /rɪˈviːləbəl/
KK: /rɪˈviːləbəl/
Definition: Something that can be shown or made known.
Example: The hidden message is revealable with the right technique.
IPA: /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/
KK: /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/
Definition: A surprising or important piece of information that is revealed, often about something that was previously unknown.
Example: The scientist's discovery was a major revelation in the field of medicine.
IPA: //ˌrɛvəˈleɪtəri//
KK: /ˈrɛvələtɔri/
Definition: Describing something that reveals or makes something known, often in a surprising or enlightening way.
Example: The documentary provided a revelatory insight into the lives of the people in the community.
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