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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

retaliative

IPA: /rɪˈtæl.i.ə.tɪv/

KK: /rɪˈtæl.i.ə.tɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characterized by retaliation, which means responding to an action with a similar action, often in a negative or harmful way.

Example: The country's retaliative measures were aimed at discouraging further aggression from its neighbor.

retaliatory

IPA: /rɪˈtæl.i.əˌtɔːr.i/

KK: /rɪˈtæl.i.əˌtɔːr.i/

adjective

Definition: Describing actions taken in response to harm or injury, often as a way to get back at someone.

Example: The country launched a retaliatory strike after the attack on its borders.

retardant

IPA: /rɪˈtɑːrdənt/

KK: /rɪˈtɑrdənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that slows down or prevents a process, often used in relation to fire safety.

Example: The firefighters used a flame-retardant material to protect the building from fire damage.

retention

IPA: /rɪˈtɛnʃən/

KK: /rɪˈtɛnʃən/

noun

Definition: The ability to keep or hold onto something, especially information or memories.

Example: The retention of knowledge is important for effective learning.

retentive

IPA: /rɪˈtɛntɪv/

KK: /rɪˈtɛntɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having the ability to remember or keep information easily.

Example: She has a retentive mind, which helps her excel in her studies.

retentively

IPA: /rɪˈtɛntɪvli/

KK: /rɪˈtɛntɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows the ability to remember or hold onto information.

Example: She learned the material retentively, recalling every detail during the exam.

retentiveness

IPA: /rɪˈtɛntɪvnəs/

KK: /rɪˈtɛntɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or ability to hold or retain information, memories, or substances.

Example: Her retentiveness allowed her to remember all the details from the lecture.

retentivity

IPA: /rɪˈtɛntɪvɪti/

KK: /rɪˈtɛntɪvɪti/

noun

Definition: The ability or power to hold onto something, especially in terms of memory or magnetism.

Example: The retentivity of the material allows it to maintain its magnetic properties even after the external magnetic field is removed.

retest

IPA: //ˈriːtɛst//

KK: /ˈriːtɛst/

noun

Definition: A second or repeated examination or assessment to check results or understanding.

Example: The teacher decided to give a retest to the students who did not pass the first exam.

transitive verb

Definition: To conduct a test again, usually to verify results or check for consistency.

Example: The teacher decided to retest the students to ensure they understood the material.

rethink

IPA: /riːˈθɪŋk/

KK: /riːˈθɪŋk/

transitive verb

Definition: To think about something again, especially in order to change or improve it.

Example: After receiving feedback, she decided to rethink her approach to the project.

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