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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

restrainedly

IPA: /rɪˈstreɪndɪli/

KK: /rɪˈstreɪndɪdli/

adjective

Definition: In a way that shows self-control or moderation; not overly emotional or expressive.

Example: She spoke restrainedly during the meeting, keeping her emotions in check.

restraint

IPA: /rɪˈstreɪnt/

KK: /rɪ'streɪnt/

noun

Definition: A way to limit or control something, often related to feelings or actions.

Example: He showed great restraint by not reacting to the provocation.

restrengthen

IPA: /rɪˈstrɛŋθən/

KK: /rɪˈstrɛŋθən/

verb

Definition: To make something strong again or to increase its strength once more.

Example: After the storm, the community worked together to restrengthen the damaged buildings.

restrict

IPA: /rɪˈstrɪkt/

KK: /rɪˈstrɪkt/

transitive verb

Definition: To keep something within certain limits or to control how much of it is allowed.

Example: The school decided to restrict the use of mobile phones during class hours.

restricted

IPA: /rɪˈstrɪktɪd/

KK: /rɪˈstrɪktɪd/

adjective

Definition: Limited or controlled in some way, often to prevent access or use by certain people or groups.

Example: The restricted area is off-limits to unauthorized personnel.

restricting

IPA: /rɪˈstrɪktɪŋ/

KK: /rɪˈstrɪktɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Limiting or controlling something, often in a way that prevents freedom or movement.

Example: The new rules are restricting the amount of time students can spend on their phones during class.

verb

Definition: To limit or control something, making it less than it could be.

Example: The new law is restricting the amount of pollution that factories can produce.

restriction

IPA: /rɪˈstrɪkʃən/

KK: /rɪˈstrɪkʃən/

noun

Definition: A rule or limit that controls what can be done or how something can be used.

Example: The school has a restriction on the use of mobile phones during class.

restrictionism

IPA: /rɪˈstrɪkʃənɪzəm/

KK: /rɪˈstrɪkʃənɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A belief or policy that supports limiting or controlling certain activities, such as immigration or trade.

Example: The government adopted a policy of restrictionism to control the flow of immigrants into the country.

restrictionist

IPA: /rɪˈstrɪkʃənɪst/

KK: /rɪˈstrɪkʃənɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who supports limiting or controlling something, often in the context of laws or policies.

Example: The restrictionist argued for stricter immigration laws to control the number of new arrivals.

restrictive

IPA: /rɪˈstrɪktɪv/

KK: /rɪˈstrɪktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having the effect of limiting or controlling something.

Example: The new rules are too restrictive and make it hard for students to express themselves.

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