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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

reverential

IPA: /ˌrɛv.əˈrɛn.ʃəl/

KK: /rɛvˈɛrɛnʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Showing deep respect or admiration for someone or something.

Example: The audience listened with reverential silence as the speaker shared his wisdom.

reversibility

IPA: /rɪˈvɜːrsəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /rɪˈvɜrsəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being able to return to a previous condition or state.

Example: The reversibility of the chemical reaction allows it to be undone easily.

reversibly

IPA: /rɪˈvɜːrsəbli/

KK: /rɪˈvɜrsəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that allows something to be returned to its original state or condition.

Example: The chemical reaction can be reversibly altered by changing the temperature.

reversion

IPA: /rɪˈvɜːrʒən/

KK: /rɪˈvɜrʒən/

noun

Definition: A return to a previous state, condition, or belief, often indicating a reversal of progress or change.

Example: The company experienced a reversion to its old policies after the management change.

reversional

IPA: /rɪˈvɜːrʒənl/

KK: /rɪˈvɜrʒənl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the act of returning to a previous state or condition.

Example: The reversional changes in the ecosystem were evident after the restoration efforts.

revertant

IPA: /rɪˈvɜːtənt/

KK: /rɪˈvɜrtənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has returned to a previous state or form, often due to a change or mutation.

Example: The revertant cells showed characteristics similar to the original type after the mutation.

noun

Definition: A type of organism or cell that has returned to a previous state or regained a lost ability, often through mutation.

Example: The scientist studied the revertant to understand how it regained its original function.

reverter

IPA: /rɪˈvɜːtə/

KK: /rɪˈvɜrtər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that reverts something back to a previous state or owner, especially in legal terms regarding property ownership.

Example: The reverter will take back the property if the conditions of the grant are not met.

revertible

IPA: /rɪˈvɜːtəbl/

KK: /rɪˈvɜrtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be changed back to a previous state or condition.

Example: The changes made to the document are revertible, so we can go back to the original version if needed.

revetment

IPA: /rɪˈvɛtmənt/

KK: /rɪˈvɛtmənt/

noun

Definition: A structure made of materials like stone or concrete that is used to support an embankment or protect against explosions.

Example: The army built a revetment to shield the soldiers from enemy fire.

revile

IPA: /rɪˈvaɪl/

KK: /rɪˈvaɪl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To speak about someone or something in a very insulting or disrespectful way.

Example: The critics began to revile the movie for its poor storyline.

transitive verb

Definition: To speak about someone or something in a very rude and insulting way.

Example: The critics reviled the movie for its poor acting and weak plot.

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