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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

reprogramming

IPA: /ˌriːˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/

KK: /ˈriːˌprəʊɡræmɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of changing the programming of a system or device.

Example: Reprogramming the software on the computer improved its performance.

verb

Definition: To change the way something is programmed or set up, often referring to computers or devices.

Example: The technician is reprogramming the software to improve its performance.

reproof

IPA: /rɪˈpruːf/

KK: /rɪˈpruf/

noun

Definition: A criticism or expression of disapproval towards someone's actions or behavior.

Example: After the meeting, she received a reproof from her manager for being late.

reproval

IPA: /rɪˈproʊvəl/

KK: /rɪˈproʊvəl/

noun

Definition: The action of expressing disapproval or criticism of someone or something.

Example: Her reproval was clear when she frowned at his mistake.

reprove

IPA: /rɪˈpruːv/

KK: /rɪˈpruv/

transitive verb

Definition: To express disapproval or criticism of someone for their actions or behavior.

Example: The teacher reproved the student for not completing his homework on time.

reprover

IPA: /rɪˈpruːvər/

KK: /rɪˈpruːvər/

noun

Definition: A person who criticizes or corrects someone for their behavior or actions, often in a gentle or constructive way.

Example: The teacher acted as a reprover, guiding her students to improve their work.

reproving

IPA: /rɪˈpruːvɪŋ/

KK: /rɪˈpruːvɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that expresses disapproval or criticism.

Example: The teacher gave a reproving look to the student who was talking during the lesson.

verb

Definition: To express disapproval or criticism of someone or something, often in a gentle or corrective way.

Example: The teacher was reproving the students for talking during the lesson.

reprovingly

IPA: /rɪˈpruːvɪŋli/

KK: /rɪˈpruːvɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that expresses disapproval or criticism.

Example: She looked at him reprovingly after he made a rude comment.

republic

IPA: /rɪˈpʌblɪk/

KK: /rɪˈpʌblɪk/

noun

Definition: A type of government where the people elect representatives to make decisions for them, and the leader is not a king or queen.

Example: The United States is a republic where citizens vote for their leaders.

republican

IPA: /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

KK: /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a system of government where the people elect representatives, or to the political party in the United States that supports this system.

Example: The republican values of democracy and representation are important to many citizens.

noun

Definition: A person who is a member of the Republican Party in the United States or supports a republican form of government.

Example: He identifies as a republican and actively participates in local party events.

republicanism

IPA: /rɪˈpʌblɪkənɪzəm/

KK: /rɪˈpʌblɪkənɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The support or belief in a system of government where the country is considered a public matter, and officials are elected by the people.

Example: Many citizens believe in republicanism as a way to ensure their voices are heard in government.

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