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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

recanter

IPA: /rɪˈkæntər/

KK: /rɪˈkæntər/

noun

Definition: A person who withdraws or renounces a statement or belief they previously held.

Example: The recanter publicly apologized for his earlier statements.

recapitulate

IPA: /ˌriːkəˈpɪtʃʊleɪt/

KK: /ˌriːkəˈpɪtʃʊleɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To summarize or restate the main points of something.

Example: At the end of the lecture, the professor will recapitulate the key concepts discussed.

transitive verb

Definition: To summarize or restate the main points of something in a clear and concise way.

Example: In her presentation, she will recapitulate the key findings of the research.

recapitulation

IPA: /ˌriːkəˌpɪtʃʊˈleɪʃən/

KK: /ˌriːkəˌpɪtʃʊˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A brief summary or overview of something, often highlighting the main points or ideas.

Example: The teacher provided a recapitulation of the main topics covered in the lecture.

recapture

IPA: //ˈriːˌkæp.tʃər//

KK: /ˈriːˌkæptʃər/

noun

Definition: The act of taking something back that was lost or taken away.

Example: The recapture of the stolen artwork was celebrated by the museum staff.

transitive verb

Definition: To capture something again that was previously taken or lost.

Example: The army was able to recapture the city after a long battle.

recategorize

IPA: /ˌriːˈkætəraɪz/

KK: /ˌriːˈkætəˌraɪz/

verb

Definition: To place something into a new or different category after it has already been categorized.

Example: The team decided to recategorize the products to better reflect their features.

recede

IPA: /rɪˈsiːd/

KK: /rɪˈsiːd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move back or become less noticeable over time.

Example: As the tide began to recede, the beach was revealed once again.

transitive verb

Definition: To move back or away from a previous position, often gradually or slowly.

Example: As the tide began to recede, the beach was revealed once again.

receivership

IPA: /rɪˈsiːvərʃɪp/

KK: /rɪˈsiːvərʃɪp/

noun

Definition: A legal situation where a receiver is appointed to manage the assets and liabilities of a company that is unable to pay its debts.

Example: The company entered receivership after failing to meet its financial obligations.

recency

IPA: /ˈriːsənsi/

KK: /ˈrisənsi/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being new or recent.

Example: The recency of the news made it more impactful.

recension

IPA: /rɪˈsɛnʃən/

KK: /rɪˈsɛnʃən/

noun

Definition: A careful review and update of a written work, often combining different versions to create a more accurate text.

Example: The scholar prepared a new recension of the ancient manuscript to reflect the latest research findings.

receptacle

IPA: /rɪˈsɛptəkl/

KK: /rɪˈsɛptəkl/

noun

Definition: A container or device that holds or receives something, such as items, flowers, or electrical plugs.

Example: The gardener placed the seeds in a small receptacle to keep them safe until planting.

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