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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

rebelliously

IPA: /rɪˈbɛl.jəs.li/

KK: /rɪˈbɛl.jəs.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a desire to resist authority or control.

Example: The teenager spoke rebelliously against the rules set by her parents.

rebelliousness

IPA: /rɪˈbɛljəsnəs/

KK: /rɪˈbɛljəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of resisting authority or control, often by refusing to obey rules or norms.

Example: Her rebelliousness often led her to challenge the school's strict rules.

rebuff

IPA: /rɪˈbʌf/

KK: /rɪˈbʌf/

noun

Definition: A sudden and sharp rejection or refusal of something, often in a direct or rude manner.

Example: She received a rebuff when she asked for a raise at work.

transitive verb

Definition: To reject someone or something in a rude or blunt way.

Example: She decided to rebuff his advances politely but firmly.

rebuke

IPA: /rɪˈbjuːk/

KK: /rɪˈbjuk/

noun

Definition: A strong expression of disapproval or criticism directed at someone for their actions or behavior.

Example: The teacher gave a rebuke to the student for being late to class.

transitive verb

Definition: To criticize someone sharply or to express disapproval of their actions.

Example: The teacher had to rebuke the student for being late to class.

rebuker

IPA: /rɪˈbjuːkər/

KK: /rɪˈbjukər/

noun

Definition: A person who criticizes or scolds someone for their behavior or actions.

Example: The teacher was a stern rebuker, always pointing out mistakes to help her students improve.

rebut

IPA: /rɪˈbʌt/

KK: /rɪˈbʌt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To present evidence or arguments that contradict or oppose something that has been said or claimed.

Example: During the debate, she decided to rebut the accusations made against her.

transitive verb

Definition: To argue against something or to prove that it is wrong by providing evidence or reasons.

Example: The lawyer was able to rebut the accusations with strong evidence.

rebuttable

IPA: /rɪˈbʌtəbl/

KK: /rɪˈbʌtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be challenged or disproven with evidence or argument.

Example: The lawyer presented a rebuttable presumption in court, allowing the opposing side to provide evidence against it.

rebuttal

IPA: /rɪˈbʌtəl/

KK: /rɪˈbʌtəl/

noun

Definition: A response or statement that argues against something, often used to counter an argument or claim.

Example: During the debate, she prepared a strong rebuttal to his points.

rebutter

IPA: /rɪˈbʌtə/

KK: /rɪˈbʌtər/

noun

Definition: A person who argues against or disproves a statement or claim.

Example: The rebutter presented strong evidence to counter the accusations made against him.

recalcitrance

IPA: /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trəns/

KK: /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trəns/

noun

Definition: The condition of being stubbornly resistant to authority or control, often refusing to obey rules or follow orders.

Example: His recalcitrance made it difficult for the teacher to manage the classroom effectively.

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