Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: Having been found guilty of a crime again after a previous conviction.

Example: After being reconvicted for a similar offense, he faced a longer sentence this time.

Definition: The act of being convicted again after a previous conviction, often referring to a legal context.

Example: After his reconviction, he faced a longer sentence than before.

Definition: A process of recovering something that was lost or taken away, often referring to money or resources.

Example: The company implemented a recoupment strategy to recover its losses from the previous year.

Definition: A type of feather found on a bird's tail that helps control its direction while flying.

Example: The eagle adjusted its flight by moving its rectrices.

Definition: The act of withdrawing from a decision or judgment due to a conflict of interest.

Example: The judge announced his recusal from the case to avoid any appearance of bias.

Definition: A stubborn refusal to accept or comply with something, often related to religious or political beliefs.

Example: His recusancy to follow the new laws led to significant consequences.

Definition: A person who refuses to follow established rules or authority, especially in a religious context, often referring to Roman Catholics in England who did not attend Church of England services.

Example: During the 16th century, many recusants faced penalties for their refusal to attend the Church of England services.

Definition: To remove oneself from participation in a decision due to bias or personal interest.

Example: The judge decided to recuse herself from the case to avoid any conflict of interest.

Definition: The process of recalling a specific state of mind or experience by bringing back one of the elements that were part of the original event.

Example: The therapist used techniques of redintegration to help the patient remember their past experiences more vividly.

Definition: The process of increasing prices or economic activity after a period of decline, often through government actions.

Example: The government's reflation policy aimed to boost the economy after the recession.