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Exam: IELTS

rapprochement

IPA: /ræˈprɒʃmənt/

KK: /ræpˈrɔʃmənt/

noun

Definition: The process of reestablishing friendly relations between two parties, often used in the context of countries or organizations.

Example: The two nations worked towards rapprochement after years of conflict.

rapt

IPA: /ræpt/

KK: /ræpt/

adjective

Definition: Completely focused or absorbed in something, often to the point of being unaware of anything else.

Example: The audience listened with rapt attention as the musician played.

verb

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available

raptly

IPA: /ˈræptli/

KK: /ræptli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows great interest or attention, often with a sense of being completely absorbed or captivated.

Example: The audience listened raptly to the speaker, hanging on every word.

rapture

IPA: /ˈræp.tʃər/

KK: /ˈræp.tʃɚ/

noun

Definition: A feeling of intense joy or delight, often described as being carried away by strong emotions.

Example: She was in a state of rapture when she heard the good news.

transitive verb

Definition: To fill someone with intense joy or delight.

Example: The beautiful music seemed to rapture the audience, leaving them in awe.

rapturous

IPA: /ˈræp.tʃər.əs/

KK: /ˈræp.tʃər.əs/

adjective

Definition: Filled with a strong feeling of joy and excitement.

Example: The audience gave a rapturous applause after the performance.

rapturously

IPA: /ˈræp.tʃər.əs.li/

KK: /ˈræp.tʃər.əs.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows great joy or delight.

Example: She rapturously accepted the award, overwhelmed with happiness.

rapturousness

IPA: /ˈræp.tʃər.əs.nəs/

KK: /ˈræp.tʃər.əs.nəs/

noun

Definition: The state of feeling intense joy or delight.

Example: The audience erupted in rapturousness after the performance, showing their appreciation for the artist's talent.

rarefaction

IPA: /ˌrɛrəˈfækʃən/

KK: /rɛrɪˈfækʃən/

noun

Definition: A decrease in density and pressure in a medium, often related to sound waves, where the particles are spread apart.

Example: The rarefaction of air allows sound waves to travel more easily in certain conditions.

rarely

IPA: /ˈrɛərli/

KK: /ˈrɛrli/

adverb

Definition: Not often; occurring infrequently or in small amounts.

Example: She rarely goes to the movies because she prefers reading.

rarity

IPA: /ˈrɛrɪti/

KK: /ˈrɛrɪti/

noun

Definition: A thing that is uncommon or not often found; the quality of being unusual or infrequent.

Example: The rarity of the gemstone makes it very valuable.

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