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Exam: IELTS

recidivist

IPA: //rɪˈsɪdɪvɪst//

KK: /rɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who repeatedly commits crimes or offenses, often returning to criminal behavior after being punished or rehabilitated.

Example: The recidivist was sentenced to additional time in prison for his repeated offenses.

recidivistic

IPA: //ˌrɛsɪdɪˈvɪstɪk//

KK: /rɪˌsɪdɪˈvɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who tends to return to previous bad behaviors, especially after having been punished or rehabilitated.

Example: The recidivistic nature of some offenders makes it challenging to reduce crime rates.

recipe

IPA: //ˈrɛsəpi//

KK: /ˈrɛsəpi/

noun

Definition: A set of instructions that tells you how to prepare or make something, usually food, including a list of ingredients needed.

Example: I found a delicious recipe for chocolate cake online.

recipient

IPA: /rɪˈsɪpɪənt/

KK: /rɪˈsɪpɪənt/

adjective

Definition: A word that describes someone or something that receives or is open to receiving something.

Example: The recipient of the award was very grateful for the recognition.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that receives something, such as a gift, message, or medical donation.

Example: The recipient of the award was very grateful for the recognition.

reciprocal

IPA: /rɪˈsɪprəkl/

KK: /rɪˈsɪprəkl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a mutual relationship between two or more people or things, where each side gives and receives something in return.

Example: The two countries established reciprocal trade agreements to benefit both economies.

noun

Definition: A number or value that, when multiplied by another, results in one. For example, the reciprocal of 5 is 1/5. It can also refer to something that is related to another in a mutual way.

Example: In mathematics, the reciprocal of a fraction is found by flipping the numerator and denominator.

reciprocally

IPA: /rɪˈsɪprəˌkli/

KK: /rɪˈsɪprəˌkæli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves mutual exchange or return of actions, feelings, or favors.

Example: They helped each other reciprocally, sharing resources and support.

reciprocate

IPA: /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪt/

KK: /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To respond to an action or feeling by doing something similar in return.

Example: When she helped me with my project, I wanted to reciprocate by inviting her to dinner.

transitive verb

Definition: To respond to a gesture or action by making a similar gesture or action in return.

Example: She decided to reciprocate his kindness by helping him with his project.

reciprocation

IPA: /rɪˌsɪprəˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /rɪˌsɪprəˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of giving and receiving something in return, often in a mutual exchange or interaction.

Example: The reciprocation of kindness is important in building strong relationships.

reciprocative

IPA: //rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪtɪv//

KK: /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a mutual exchange or interaction where two parties give and receive something from each other.

Example: Their relationship was reciprocative, as they both supported each other equally.

reciprocity

IPA: /ˌrɛsɪˈprɒsɪti/

KK: /ˌrɛsɪˈprɑsɪti/

noun

Definition: A situation where two parties give and receive something from each other, often in terms of benefits or privileges.

Example: The two countries established a system of reciprocity to enhance trade relations.

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