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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

referentially

IPA: /ˌrɛf.əˈrɛn.ʃəl.i/

KK: /rɪˈfɛrənʃəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or refers to something else.

Example: The term is used referentially to indicate a specific concept.

refigure

IPA: //rɪˈfɪɡər//

KK: /rɪˈfɪɡər/

transitive verb

Definition: To calculate or think about something again, often to change or adjust it based on new information.

Example: After reviewing the data, we need to refigure our budget for the project.

refine

IPA: /rɪˈfaɪn/

KK: /rɪˈfaɪn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become better or more pure by removing unwanted elements or improving quality.

Example: As the process continued, the metal began to refine and shine more brightly.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something better by improving it or removing unwanted parts; to purify or make more elegant.

Example: The artist decided to refine her painting by adding more details and adjusting the colors.

refined

IPA: /rɪˈfaɪnd/

KK: /rɪˈfaɪnd/

adjective

Definition: Having been made pure or free from unwanted substances; also describes someone who is polite and cultured.

Example: She has a refined taste in art and music.

refinement

IPA: /rɪˈfaɪnmənt/

KK: /rɪˈfaɪnmənt/

noun

Definition: The process of making something better or more pure by removing unwanted elements or improving its quality.

Example: The refinement of the design made the product more appealing to customers.

reflate

IPA: /rɪˈfleɪt/

KK: /rɪˈfleɪt/

verb

Definition: To fill something with air or gas again, or to increase the level of prices back to a previous or desired amount.

Example: The government decided to reflate the economy to encourage spending.

reflation

IPA: /rɪˈfleɪʃən/

KK: /rɪˈfleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of increasing prices or economic activity after a period of decline, often through government actions.

Example: The government's reflation policy aimed to boost the economy after the recession.

reflationary

IPA: /rɪˈfleɪʃənəri/

KK: /rɪˈfleɪʃənɛri/

adjective

Definition: Related to the process of increasing the money supply in an economy to stimulate growth and increase demand.

Example: The government implemented reflationary policies to boost the economy after the recession.

reflect

IPA: /rɪˈflɛkt/

KK: /rɪˈflɛkt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To bounce back light, sound, or thoughts; to think deeply about something.

Example: She often reflects on her experiences to learn from them.

transitive verb

Definition: To show an image of something or to express a quality or idea.

Example: The calm lake reflects the beautiful mountains around it.

reflectance

IPA: /rɪˈflɛktəns/

KK: /rɪˈflɛktəns/

noun

Definition: The amount of light or other radiation that is reflected off a surface compared to the amount that hits it.

Example: The reflectance of the water surface changes depending on the angle of the sun.

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