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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

relinquishment

IPA: /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃmənt/

KK: /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃmənt/

noun

Definition: The act of giving up or letting go of something, often voluntarily.

Example: The relinquishment of her title was a difficult decision for her.

reliquary

IPA: /rɪˈlɪk.wɛr.i/

KK: /rɪˈlɪk.wɛr.i/

noun

Definition: A container or shrine used to hold or display sacred objects or relics, often associated with religious practices.

Example: The ancient church housed a beautiful reliquary that contained the bones of a saint.

reluct

IPA: /rɪˈlʌkt/

KK: /rɪˈlʌkt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be unwilling or hesitant to do something.

Example: She was reluctant to speak in front of the large crowd.

reluctance

IPA: /rɪˈlʌktəns/

KK: /rɪˈlʌktəns/

noun

Definition: The state of being unwilling to do something or having a lack of enthusiasm about it.

Example: She showed great reluctance to accept the job offer.

reluctant

IPA: /rɪˈlʌktənt/

KK: /rɪˈlʌktənt/

adjective

Definition: Not wanting to do something or feeling hesitant about it.

Example: She was reluctant to speak in front of the large crowd.

remainder

IPA: /rɪˈmeɪndər/

KK: /rɪˈmeɪndər/

noun

Definition: The part that is left after other parts have been taken away or subtracted.

Example: After sharing the pizza, the remainder was just one slice left.

transitive verb

Definition: The part of something that is left after the rest has been taken away or dealt with.

Example: After the sale, the remainder of the stock was donated to charity.

remand

IPA: /rɪˈmænd/

KK: /rɪˈmænd/

transitive verb

Definition: To send a case back to a lower court or to send someone back into custody, often with specific instructions for what to do next.

Example: The judge decided to remand the case to the lower court for further examination.

remanence

IPA: /ˈrɛmənəns/

KK: /ˈrɛmənəns/

noun

Definition: The magnetic effect that stays in a material even after the magnetic field is removed.

Example: The remanence of the magnet allowed it to retain some magnetic properties without an external field.

remanent

IPA: /rɪˈmænənt/

KK: /rɪˈmænənt/

adjective

Definition: Remaining or continuing to exist, especially after something has been removed or changed.

Example: The remanent energy in the circuit caused the light to flicker even after the power was turned off.

remarkable

IPA: /rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/

KK: /rɪˈmɑrkəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that is very unusual or extraordinary and attracts attention.

Example: Her performance in the play was truly remarkable and left the audience in awe.

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