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Exam: IELTS

regulator

IPA: /ˈrɛɡ.jʊ.leɪ.tər/

KK: /ˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪtə/

noun

Definition: A device or person that controls or manages the flow of something, such as gas, liquid, or electricity, to ensure it operates correctly and safely.

Example: The regulator ensures that the pressure in the gas line remains constant.

regulatory

IPA: /ˈrɛɡ.jʊ.lə.tɔː.ri/

KK: /ˈrɛɡjʊlətɔri/

adjective

Definition: Related to rules or laws that control how things are done, especially in business or government.

Example: The company must comply with all regulatory requirements to operate legally.

regurgitate

IPA: /rɪˈɡɜːrdʒɪteɪt/

KK: /rɪˈgɜr dʒɪˌteɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To bring food back up from the stomach to the mouth, often after swallowing it.

Example: The bird will regurgitate food to feed its young.

transitive verb

Definition: To bring food back up from the stomach, especially after it has been partially digested.

Example: The bird will regurgitate food to feed its young.

regurgitation

IPA: /rɪˌɡɜːrdʒɪˈteɪʃən/

KK: /rɪˌgɜrˈdʒɪteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of bringing food or other substances back up from the stomach to the mouth, often seen in certain animals or as a medical condition.

Example: The bird performed regurgitation to feed its chicks.

rehabilitant

IPA: /ˌriːhəˈbɪlɪtənt/

KK: /ˌriːhəˈbɪlɪtənt/

noun

Definition: A person who is receiving treatment or training to recover from a disability or to improve their condition.

Example: The rehabilitant worked hard every day to regain their strength and independence.

rehabilitate

IPA: /ˌriːhəˈbɪlɪteɪt/

KK: /ˌriːhəˈbɪlɪteɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To help someone or something return to a good condition, health, or status after a period of difficulty or damage.

Example: The organization aims to rehabilitate former prisoners by providing them with job training and support.

rehabilitation

IPA: /ˌriːhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

KK: /ˌriːhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of helping someone or something return to a normal state after a period of difficulty or injury.

Example: After his injury, he went through rehabilitation to regain his strength.

rehabilitative

IPA: /ˌriːhəˈbɪlɪtɪv/

KK: /ˌriːhəˈbɪlɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Related to the process of helping someone to recover or improve their health, skills, or abilities after an injury or illness.

Example: The hospital offers a variety of rehabilitative services to help patients regain their strength.

rehabilitator

IPA: /ˌriːhəˈbɪlɪteɹ/

KK: /ˌriːhəˈbɪlɪteɪtə/

noun

Definition: A person who helps others recover or improve their health, abilities, or quality of life after injury, illness, or addiction.

Example: The rehabilitator worked tirelessly to help the patients regain their strength and independence.

reharmonize

IPA: /ˌriːhɑːməˈnaɪz/

KK: /riˈhɑːrmənaɪz/

verb

Definition: To change the harmony of a piece of music to create a new sound or arrangement.

Example: The composer decided to reharmonize the song to give it a fresh feel.

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