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Exam: IELTS

reflect

IPA: /rɪˈflɛkt/

KK: /rɪˈflɛkt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To bounce back light, sound, or thoughts; to think deeply about something.

Example: She often reflects on her experiences to learn from them.

transitive verb

Definition: To show an image of something or to express a quality or idea.

Example: The calm lake reflects the beautiful mountains around it.

reflectance

IPA: /rɪˈflɛktəns/

KK: /rɪˈflɛktəns/

noun

Definition: The amount of light or other radiation that is reflected off a surface compared to the amount that hits it.

Example: The reflectance of the water surface changes depending on the angle of the sun.

reflected

IPA: /rɪˈflɛktɪd/

KK: /rɪˈflɛktɪd/

adjective

Definition: Bending back or returning, especially in relation to light or sound.

Example: The sunlight was reflected off the water, creating a beautiful sparkle.

verb

Definition: To show or express something in a way that can be seen or understood, often by bouncing back light or sound.

Example: The lake reflected the beautiful colors of the sunset.

reflecting

IPA: /rɪˈflɛktɪŋ/

KK: /rɪˈflɛktɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that shows or demonstrates an image, thought, or quality back to the observer.

Example: The reflecting surface of the lake created a beautiful mirror image of the mountains.

noun

Definition: The act of thinking carefully about something or considering it deeply.

Example: Reflecting on her past experiences helped her make better decisions.

verb

Definition: To think deeply or carefully about something, or to show an image of something on a surface.

Example: She was reflecting on her experiences during the trip.

reflection

IPA: /rɪˈflɛkʃən/

KK: /rɪˈflɛkʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of thinking carefully about something, or the image that is seen in a mirror or on a shiny surface.

Example: After much reflection, she decided to change her career path.

reflective

IPA: /rɪˈflɛktɪv/

KK: /rɪˈflɛktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Able to show images or light back, or relating to deep thinking and contemplation.

Example: She wrote in her journal during her reflective moments after class.

reflectively

IPA: /rɪˈflɛktɪvli/

KK: /rɪˈflɛktɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves careful thought or consideration about something.

Example: She looked reflectively at the old photographs, remembering the past.

reflectiveness

IPA: /rɪˈflɛktɪvnəs/

KK: /rɪˈflɛktɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being able to think deeply about things or to consider them carefully.

Example: Her reflectiveness helped her make better decisions in life.

reflectivity

IPA: /rɪˈflɛktɪvɪti/

KK: /rɪˈflɛktɪvɪti/

noun

Definition: The measure of how much light or energy is reflected by a surface compared to how much hits it.

Example: The reflectivity of the mirror allows it to reflect almost all the light that strikes it.

reflex

IPA: /ˈrɪflɛks/

KK: /ˈrɪflɛks/

adjective

Definition: Relating to an automatic or involuntary action that happens in response to a stimulus, like blinking or sneezing.

Example: The reflex action of blinking protects the eyes from dust.

noun

Definition: A natural, automatic response to something that happens, often without thinking about it.

Example: When the doctor tapped my knee, my leg kicked out in a reflex action.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to bend, turn back, or reflect.

Example: The mirror reflexes the light, creating a bright reflection.

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