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Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

refractiveness

IPA: /rɪˈfræktɪvnəs/

KK: /rɪˈfræktɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of bending light as it passes through different materials.

Example: The refractiveness of the glass allowed for beautiful light patterns in the room.

refrangibility

IPA: /rɪˈfræŋdʒəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /rɪˈfræŋdʒəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The ability of a substance to bend or change the direction of light when it passes through it.

Example: The refrangibility of the glass allowed it to create beautiful patterns of light.

refrangible

IPA: /rɪˈfræn.dʒə.bəl/

KK: /rɪˈfræn.dʒə.bəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be bent or changed in direction, especially when light passes through it.

Example: The refrangible light rays created beautiful colors in the prism.

refrangibleness

IPA: /rɪˈfræŋdʒəblnəs/

KK: /rɪˈfræŋdʒəblnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or ability of a substance to bend or change the direction of light when it passes through it.

Example: The refrangibleness of the glass allowed it to create beautiful patterns of light.

regenerateness

IPA: //rɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtnəs//

KK: /rɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtnəs/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of being renewed or restored, often in a spiritual or moral sense.

Example: The regenerateness of the community was evident in their efforts to rebuild after the disaster.

regnal

IPA: /ˈrɛɡ.nəl/

KK: /ˈrɛɡnəl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to a king or the period during which a king rules.

Example: The regnal period of King Henry VIII was marked by significant changes in English history.

regnant

IPA: /ˈrɛɡ.nənt/

KK: /ˈrɛɡnənt/

adjective

Definition: Having the power to rule or govern, especially in the context of a monarch who reigns in their own right, such as a queen.

Example: The queen regnant made important decisions for the kingdom.

regulation

IPA: /N/A/

KK: /N/A/

adjective

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available.

noun

Definition: A rule or law made by a government or organization to control how things are done or to manage behavior.

Example: The new regulation requires all businesses to reduce their carbon emissions.

relativism

IPA: /ˈrɛlətɪˌvɪzəm/

KK: /rɛlətɪvɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A belief or theory in philosophy that suggests that truth and moral values are not fixed but vary based on different perspectives or cultures.

Example: Relativism challenges the idea that there is a single, absolute truth that applies to everyone.

reliquary

IPA: /rɪˈlɪk.wɛr.i/

KK: /rɪˈlɪk.wɛr.i/

noun

Definition: A container or shrine used to hold or display sacred objects or relics, often associated with religious practices.

Example: The ancient church housed a beautiful reliquary that contained the bones of a saint.

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