IPA: /rɪˈpærətɪv/
KK: /rɪˈpɛrətɪv/
Definition: Describing something that helps to fix or improve a situation, often by making amends or providing compensation.
Example: The organization focused on reparative actions to heal the community after the conflict.
IPA: /ˌrɛpɑːrˈteɪ/
KK: /ˌrɛpərˈti/
Definition: A quick and clever response in a conversation, often involving humor or wit.
Example: Their repartee made the dinner party lively and entertaining.
IPA: /ˌriːpɑːrˈtɪʃən/
KK: /riˈpɑr.tɪʃ.ən/
Definition: The act of dividing something again or in a different way, often referring to the distribution or allocation of resources or areas.
Example: The repartition of land was necessary to ensure fair access for all farmers.
Definition: To divide something into parts again or differently.
Example: The committee decided to repartition the land to ensure fair distribution among the families.
IPA: //ˈriːpeɪtrieɪt//
KK: /rɪˈpeɪtriˌeɪt/
Definition: A person who has returned to their home country after living abroad.
Example: After many years in the United States, she became a repatriate when she moved back to her home country.
Definition: To send someone back to their own country, especially after they have been living in another country.
Example: The government decided to repatriate the citizens who were stranded abroad due to the pandemic.
IPA: /ˌriːpəˈtreɪʃən/
KK: /rɪˌpeɪtriˈeɪʃən/
Definition: The act of sending someone back to their home country or place of citizenship.
Example: The repatriation of the refugees was a complex process that took several months.
IPA: /rɪˈpiːl/
KK: /rɪˈpil/
Definition: The action of officially ending or canceling a law or rule.
Example: The government decided to pass a repeal of the outdated law.
Definition: To officially cancel or remove a law, rule, or decision.
Example: The government decided to repeal the outdated law.
IPA: /rɪˈpiːəbl/
KK: /rɪˈpiləbl/
Definition: Able to be canceled or revoked, especially in the context of laws or regulations.
Example: The new law is repealable, meaning it can be canceled if necessary.
IPA: /rɪˈpiːtəˌbɪlɪti/
KK: /rɪˈpitəˌbɪlɪti/
Definition: The quality of being able to do something again in the same way, especially in measurements or experiments.
Example: The repeatability of the experiment was confirmed by conducting it several times with the same results.
IPA: /rɪˈpɛl/
KK: /rɪˈpɛl/
Definition: To drive something away or cause it to feel dislike or aversion.
Example: The strong smell of the garbage can repel many animals.
Definition: To push something away or to cause someone to feel dislike or aversion.
Example: The strong smell of the garbage can repel many animals from coming near it.
IPA: /rɪˈpɛləntli/
KK: /rɪˈpɛləntli/
Definition: In a way that causes dislike or disgust.
Example: The smell of the garbage was repellently strong, making everyone cover their noses.
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