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Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

retinotectal

IPA: /ˌrɛtɪnoʊˈtɛktəl/

KK: /rɛtɪnoʊˈtɛktəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the connection between the retina and a part of the brain called the optic tectum, which is involved in visual processing.

Example: The retinotectal pathway is crucial for visual reflexes in many animals.

retire

IPA: /rɪˈtaɪə/

KK: /rɪˈtaɪr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To stop working, usually because of age, and often to receive a pension or retirement benefits.

Example: After many years of service, she decided to retire and enjoy her time traveling.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone or something to stop working or to leave a position, especially after reaching a certain age or after a long period of service.

Example: After many years of hard work, she decided to retire from her job and enjoy her free time.

retroactivity

IPA: /ˌrɛtrəʊˈæktɪvɪti/

KK: /ˌrɛtroʊˈæktɪvɪti/

noun

Definition: The process of applying a new law or rule to actions or events that happened in the past before the law was created.

Example: The retroactivity of the new tax law surprised many citizens who thought their previous actions were unaffected.

retrodict

IPA: /ˈrɛtrəˌdɪkt/

KK: /ˈrɛtrəˌdɪkt/

verb

Definition: To try to understand or explain something that happened in the past by using information from the present.

Example: Scientists often retrodict past climate conditions using current data.

retrodictive

IPA: /ˌrɛtrəˈdɪktɪv/

KK: /rɛtrəˈdɪktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the act of inferring past events based on present evidence or knowledge.

Example: The scientist used a retrodictive approach to understand the historical climate changes.

revanchism

IPA: /rɪˈvænʧɪzəm/

KK: /rɪˈvænʧɪzəm/

noun

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.

revenuer

IPA: /ˈrɛvənər/

KK: /ˈrɛvənər/

noun

Definition: A person or agent who is responsible for collecting taxes or revenue, often involved in enforcing laws against illegal activities like bootlegging.

Example: The revenuer arrived at the scene to investigate the illegal distillery.

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.

revivalistic

IPA: /rɪˈvaɪvəlɪstɪk/

KK: /rɪˈvaɪvəlɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the act of bringing something back to life, popularity, or use, especially in a cultural or religious context.

Example: The revivalistic movement aimed to restore traditional practices and beliefs.

reviviscence

IPA: //rɪˈvɪvɪsəns//

KK: /rɪˈvaɪvɪsəns/

noun

Definition: The process of bringing something back to life or restoring it to a previous state; a renewal or revival.

Example: The reviviscence of the ancient traditions brought joy to the community.

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