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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

rightfulness

IPA: /ˈraɪt.fəl.nəs/

KK: /ˈraɪt.fəl.nəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being morally or legally correct; the quality of having a just claim or entitlement.

Example: The rightfulness of her actions was recognized by everyone in the community.

rigidification

IPA: /ˌrɪdʒɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /rɪdʒɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of becoming stiff or inflexible.

Example: The rigidification of the material made it unsuitable for flexible applications.

rigidify

IPA: //ˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.faɪ//

KK: /ˈrɪdʒɪˌfaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something stiff or hard, so that it does not bend or change shape easily.

Example: The cold weather will rigidify the plastic, making it more difficult to work with.

rigidity

IPA: /rɪˈdʒɪdəti/

KK: /rɪˈdʒɪdəti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being stiff and not bending easily; a lack of flexibility.

Example: The rigidity of the metal made it difficult to shape into the desired form.

rigor

IPA: /ˈrɪɡər/

KK: /ˈrɪɡər/

noun

Definition: A difficult or challenging situation that requires great effort or endurance; it can also refer to a state of stiffness in living tissues or a harsh condition.

Example: The students faced the rigor of their final exams with determination and hard work.

rigorism

IPA: /ˈrɪɡəˌrɪzəm/

KK: /ˈrɪɡərɪzəm/

noun

Definition: Strictness or harshness in behavior, decisions, or rules, often leading to inflexible practices.

Example: The teacher's rigorism in grading left no room for leniency.

rigorous

IPA: /ˈrɪɡərəs/

KK: /ˈrɪɡərəs/

adjective

Definition: Strict and demanding, often requiring a lot of effort or discipline. It can also mean very precise or harsh in conditions.

Example: The rigorous training program helped the athletes improve their performance significantly.

rigorously

IPA: /ˈrɪɡərəsli/

KK: /ˈrɪɡərəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a very strict and careful way, ensuring that all details are considered and nothing is overlooked.

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

rigorousness

IPA: //ˈrɪɡərəsnəs//

KK: /ˈrɪɡərəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being strict and demanding, often in terms of rules or standards.

Example: The rigorousness of the training program ensured that all participants were well-prepared.

rigour

IPA: /ˈrɪɡər/

KK: /ˈrɪɡər/

noun

Definition: The quality of being strict, demanding, and thorough in the way something is done or examined.

Example: The teacher emphasized the importance of rigour in scientific research.

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