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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

repent

IPA: /rɪˈpɛnt/

KK: /rɪˈpɛnt/

adjective

Definition: To feel sorry for something you have done and wish you had not done it.

Example: After realizing his mistake, he began to repent for his actions.

intransitive verb

Definition: To feel sorry for something you have done and wish you had not done it.

Example: After realizing his mistake, he began to repent for his actions.

transitive verb

Definition: To feel sorry for something you have done and wish you had not done it.

Example: After realizing his mistake, he began to repent for his actions.

repentance

IPA: /rɪˈpɛntəns/

KK: /rɪˈpɛntəns/

noun

Definition: A feeling of regret or sorrow for something wrong that one has done, often accompanied by a desire to change or make amends.

Example: After realizing the harm he caused, he felt deep repentance for his actions.

repentant

IPA: /rɪˈpɛntənt/

KK: /rɪˈpɛntənt/

adjective

Definition: Showing that you feel sorry for something you did wrong and wish you had not done it.

Example: After realizing his mistake, he felt repentant and apologized to everyone he had hurt.

repentantly

IPA: /rɪˈpɛntəntli/

KK: /rɪˈpɛntəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows you are sorry for something you have done wrong.

Example: He looked at her repentantly after forgetting their anniversary.

repercussive

IPA: /ˌrɛpərˈkʌsɪv/

KK: /rɛpərˈkʌsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having the ability to bounce back or cause a sound to echo; often used to describe effects that return or rebound.

Example: The repercussive effects of the loud music could be felt throughout the entire building.

noun

Definition: A repellent is something that keeps away or drives off unwanted things, often used in the context of insects or pests.

Example: The new spray is an effective repercussive against mosquitoes.

reperfusion

IPA: /ˌrɛpərˈfjuːʒən/

KK: /rɛpərˈfuːʒən/

noun

Definition: The process of restoring blood flow to an organ or tissue that has been deprived of it, often after an injury or medical procedure.

Example: Reperfusion therapy is critical for patients who have suffered a heart attack.

repertoire

IPA: /ˈrɛpəˌtwɛr/

KK: /ˈrɛpərˌtwɑr/

noun

Definition: A collection of works, such as songs or plays, that a performer or group is ready to present, or a range of skills and abilities that someone possesses.

Example: The musician has an impressive repertoire that includes classical and contemporary pieces.

repetend

IPA: /ˈrɛpɪtɛnd/

KK: /rɛpɪˈtɛnd/

noun

Definition: A word, sound, or phrase that is repeated, often used in poetry or music; in mathematics, it refers to the digit or group of digits that repeats in a repeating decimal.

Example: In the song, the repetend creates a catchy rhythm that listeners enjoy.

repetitional

IPA: /rɪˈpɛtɪʃənl/

KK: /rɪˈpɛtɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characterized by the act of repeating something.

Example: The repetitional nature of the exercise helped the students remember the material better.

repetitious

IPA: /rɪˈpɛtɪʃəs/

KK: /rɪˈpɛtɪʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Having many repeated parts or actions, often in a boring or unnecessary way.

Example: The repetitious nature of the lecture made it hard for the students to stay focused.

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