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Exam: GMAT (Verbal)

rapport

IPA: /ræˈpɔːr/

KK: /ræˈpɔr/

noun

Definition: A close and harmonious relationship where people understand each other well and communicate easily.

Example: The teacher built a strong rapport with her students, making them feel comfortable to share their thoughts.

rationalizer

IPA: /ˈræʃənəˌlaɪzər/

KK: /ˈræʃənəˌlaɪzər/

noun

Definition: A person who explains or justifies their actions or beliefs using logical reasoning, often to make them seem more acceptable or reasonable.

Example: He was a rationalizer, always finding logical explanations for his decisions, even when they seemed questionable.

reattribute

IPA: //riːˈætrɪbjuːt//

KK: /riˈætrɪbjuːt/

adjective

Definition: To change who is credited for something, giving recognition to a different person or source.

Example: The committee decided to reattribute the award to the original creator of the project.

recession

IPA: /rɪˈsɛʃən/

KK: /rɪˈsɛʃən/

noun

Definition: A period when the economy is doing poorly, marked by a decrease in business activity and often resulting in job losses and lower spending.

Example: During the recession, many people lost their jobs and struggled to make ends meet.

recompense

IPA: /ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns/

KK: /ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns/

noun

Definition: A payment or compensation given for loss, damage, or services provided.

Example: The company offered a recompense to the customers affected by the product recall.

transitive verb

Definition: To give something, usually money or a favor, to someone in return for a loss or injury they have suffered.

Example: The company promised to recompense the workers for their overtime hours.

reconcile

IPA: /ˈrɛkənˌsaɪl/

KK: /ˈrɛkənˌsaɪl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make peace or restore friendly relations after a disagreement or conflict; to become consistent or compatible with something.

Example: After a long discussion, they were finally able to reconcile their differences.

transitive verb

Definition: To make two or more things compatible or to restore a friendly relationship after a disagreement.

Example: They decided to reconcile their differences and work together.

recoup

IPA: /rɪˈkuːp/

KK: /rɪˈkuːp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To get back something that was lost or to recover a previous good state.

Example: After the setback, the company worked hard to recoup its losses.

noun

Definition: The act of recovering or regaining something that was lost or spent.

Example: The company hopes to make a recoup of its losses by the end of the year.

transitive verb

Definition: To get back something that was lost or to recover a loss, often by receiving compensation or reimbursement.

Example: The company was able to recoup its losses after the successful product launch.

recriminate

IPA: /rɪˈkrɪməˌneɪt/

KK: /rɪˈkrɪməˌneɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To respond to an accusation by making a counter-accusation.

Example: During the argument, he began to recriminate, blaming her for his mistakes.

transitive verb

Definition: To accuse someone back after they have accused you.

Example: During the argument, she decided to recriminate instead of apologizing.

redeemable

IPA: /rɪˈdiməbl/

KK: /rɪˈdiməbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be exchanged for something of value or restored to a better state.

Example: The gift card is redeemable at any store location.

redundancy

IPA: /rɪˈdʌndənsi/

KK: /rɪˈdʌndənsi/

noun

Definition: The state of having more than what is necessary, often leading to unnecessary repetition or duplication, especially in work or language.

Example: The company faced layoffs due to redundancy in its workforce.

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