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Exam: IELTS

rectorship

IPA: /ˈrɛktərʃɪp/

KK: /ˈrɛktərˌʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The position or role of a rector, who is a leader or head of a school, college, or university.

Example: The new rectorship will focus on improving student engagement and academic performance.

rectum

IPA: /ˈrɛktəm/

KK: /ˈrɛktəm/

noun

Definition: The last part of the large intestine that connects to the anus, where waste is stored before being expelled from the body.

Example: The doctor explained that the rectum is an important part of the digestive system.

recumbency

IPA: /rɪˈkʌm.bən.si/

KK: /rɪˈkʌm.bən.si/

noun

Definition: The state of lying down or resting in a position where the body is horizontal or inclined.

Example: After a long day, she enjoyed the recumbency of her comfortable sofa.

recumbent

IPA: /rɪˈkʌmbənt/

KK: /rɪˈkʌmbənt/

adjective

Definition: In a position of lying down or resting, often used to describe something that is reclined or horizontal.

Example: The recumbent figure in the painting gives a sense of calm and relaxation.

recuperate

IPA: /rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/

KK: /rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To get better after being sick or tired; to regain strength or health.

Example: After a week of rest, she was able to recuperate from her illness and return to work.

transitive verb

Definition: To recover health or strength after an illness or injury.

Example: After a long illness, it took her several weeks to recuperate fully.

recuperation

IPA: //rɪˌkuːpəˈreɪʃən//

KK: /rɪˌkuːpəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of recovering health or strength after an illness or injury.

Example: After her surgery, she focused on her recuperation to regain her strength.

recuperative

IPA: /rɪˈkuːpərətɪv/

KK: /rɪˈkuːpərətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Related to recovery or healing, especially after illness or injury.

Example: The doctor recommended a recuperative vacation to help her regain her strength.

recur

IPA: /rɪˈkɜːr/

KK: /rɪˈkɜr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To happen or appear again after a period of time; to occur repeatedly.

Example: The same problem tends to recur every few months.

recurrence

IPA: /rɪˈkɜːrəns/

KK: /rɪˈkɜr.əns/

noun

Definition: The act of happening again or returning, especially in relation to symptoms of a disease or an event that occurs repeatedly.

Example: The recurrence of the disease prompted the doctors to change the treatment plan.

recurrent

IPA: /rɪˈkɜːrənt/

KK: /rɪˈkɜr.ənt/

adjective

Definition: Happening or appearing again and again over time.

Example: The recurrent meetings help keep everyone updated on the project.

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