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Exam: IELTS

reckoner

IPA: /ˈrɛkənər/

KK: /ˈrɛkənər/

noun

Definition: A person or tool that calculates or figures out numbers, often used for mathematical tasks.

Example: The reckoner helped the students solve complex math problems quickly.

reckoning

IPA: /ˈrɛkənɪŋ/

KK: /ˈrɛkənɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A time when someone has to deal with the consequences of their actions or a situation where accounts are settled.

Example: After years of ignoring his debts, the day of reckoning finally arrived for him.

reclaim

IPA: /rɪˈkleɪm/

KK: /rɪˈkleɪm/

transitive verb

Definition: To take back something that was lost or to restore it to a better condition or use.

Example: The organization aims to reclaim the polluted land and make it suitable for farming again.

reclaimable

IPA: /rɪˈkleɪməbl/

KK: /rɪˈkleɪməbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be recovered or restored to a previous state or condition.

Example: The land was deemed reclaimable after the cleanup efforts.

reclamation

IPA: /rɪˈkleɪmənt/

KK: /rɪˈkleɪmənt/

noun

Definition: The process of recovering or restoring something to a usable state, often referring to land or resources that have been damaged or degraded.

Example: The reclamation of the abandoned land transformed it into a beautiful park.

reclame

IPA: /rɪˈkleɪm/

KK: /rɪˈkleɪm/

noun

Definition: A term used to describe a gift or something that is used to attract attention, often in a dramatic or public way.

Example: The artist received a reclame for her outstanding performance at the festival.

reclassify

IPA: /ˌriːˈklæsɪfaɪ/

KK: /riˈklæsɪˌfaɪ/

verb

Definition: To assign a new category or classification to something that has already been classified.

Example: The committee decided to reclassify the species after new research was published.

recline

IPA: /rɪˈklaɪn/

KK: /rɪˈklaɪn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To lean back or lie down in a relaxed position.

Example: After a long day, I like to recline on the couch and watch TV.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone or something lie back or lean in a relaxed position.

Example: She decided to recline the chair to get more comfortable while reading.

recluse

IPA: /rɪˈkluːs/

KK: /rɪˈklus/

adjective

Definition: Someone who prefers to live alone and avoid social interactions.

Example: The recluse spent most of his time in the mountains, far from the busy city.

noun

Definition: A person who chooses to live away from others and often prefers to be alone.

Example: The recluse spent most of his days in the quiet of his cabin in the woods.

reclusion

IPA: /rɪˈkluːʒən/

KK: /rɪˈkluːʒən/

noun

Definition: The state of being alone or isolated from others, often by choice.

Example: After years of reclusion, she finally decided to reconnect with her friends.

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