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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

repugnant

IPA: /rɪˈpʌɡnənt/

KK: /rɪˈpʌɡnənt/

adjective

Definition: Causing a strong feeling of dislike or disgust; something that is very unpleasant or offensive.

Example: The idea of cheating on the test was repugnant to her.

repugnantly

IPA: /rɪˈpʌɡnəntli/

KK: /rɪˈpʌɡnəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is extremely distasteful or offensive.

Example: The food was served repugnantly, making it hard to eat.

repulse

IPA: /rɪˈpʌls/

KK: /rɪˈpʌls/

noun

Definition: The act of rejecting or driving back someone or something, often in a forceful way.

Example: The repulse of the enemy forces was a significant victory for the defenders.

transitive verb

Definition: To drive someone or something away or to reject them in a rude or unfriendly way.

Example: The army was able to repulse the enemy's attack successfully.

repulsion

IPA: /rɪˈpʌlʃən/

KK: /rɪˈpʌlʃən/

noun

Definition: A strong feeling of dislike or disgust towards something or someone.

Example: She felt a sense of repulsion when she saw the dirty room.

repulsive

IPA: /rɪˈpʌlsɪv/

KK: /rɪˈpʌlsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Causing a strong feeling of dislike or disgust.

Example: The repulsive smell made everyone leave the room.

repulsively

IPA: /rɪˈpʌlsɪvli/

KK: /rɪˈpʌlsɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes strong dislike or disgust.

Example: The food was prepared repulsively, making it hard to eat.

repulsiveness

IPA: /rɪˈpʌl.sɪv.nəs/

KK: /rɪˈpʌl.sɪv.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being very unpleasant or disgusting.

Example: The repulsiveness of the smell made everyone leave the room.

repurpose

IPA: /ˈrɛpɜːpəs/

KK: /ˈrɛpɜːrpəs/

transitive verb

Definition: To change something so that it can be used in a different way or for a different purpose.

Example: They decided to repurpose the old furniture into new decorations for the house.

reputable

IPA: /ˈrɛpjʊtəbl/

KK: /ˈrɛpjʊtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Having a good reputation or being respected by others.

Example: The company is known for its reputable services and high-quality products.

reputably

IPA: /rɪˈpjuːtəblɪ/

KK: /rɪˈpjuːtəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is considered to have a good reputation or is well thought of.

Example: The restaurant is reputably known for its excellent service and delicious food.

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