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Exam: IELTS

reluct

IPA: /rɪˈlʌkt/

KK: /rɪˈlʌkt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be unwilling or hesitant to do something.

Example: She was reluctant to speak in front of the large crowd.

reluctance

IPA: /rɪˈlʌktəns/

KK: /rɪˈlʌktəns/

noun

Definition: The state of being unwilling to do something or having a lack of enthusiasm about it.

Example: She showed great reluctance to accept the job offer.

reluctant

IPA: /rɪˈlʌktənt/

KK: /rɪˈlʌktənt/

adjective

Definition: Not wanting to do something or feeling hesitant about it.

Example: She was reluctant to speak in front of the large crowd.

reluctantly

IPA: /rɪˈlʌktəntli/

KK: /rɪˈlʌktəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows unwillingness or hesitation to do something.

Example: She reluctantly agreed to help with the project after much persuasion.

rely

IPA: /rɪˈlaɪ/

KK: /rɪˈlaɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To depend on someone or something for support or help.

Example: She can always rely on her friends when she needs assistance.

remain

IPA: /rɪˈmeɪn/

KK: /rɪˈmeɪn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To continue to exist or stay in the same place after other things have been removed or changed.

Example: Only a few trees remain in the forest after the storm.

noun

Definition: A part or trace of something that is left after the rest has been removed or destroyed.

Example: The archaeologists found the remains of an ancient civilization buried under the ground.

remainder

IPA: /rɪˈmeɪndər/

KK: /rɪˈmeɪndər/

noun

Definition: The part that is left after other parts have been taken away or subtracted.

Example: After sharing the pizza, the remainder was just one slice left.

transitive verb

Definition: The part of something that is left after the rest has been taken away or dealt with.

Example: After the sale, the remainder of the stock was donated to charity.

remaining

IPA: /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

KK: /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A part that is left after the rest has been taken away or has gone.

Example: After the party, there were only a few remaining snacks on the table.

verb

Definition: To continue to exist or stay in the same place or condition.

Example: Only a few cookies are remaining in the jar.

remand

IPA: /rɪˈmænd/

KK: /rɪˈmænd/

transitive verb

Definition: To send a case back to a lower court or to send someone back into custody, often with specific instructions for what to do next.

Example: The judge decided to remand the case to the lower court for further examination.

remark

IPA: /rɪˈmɑrk/

KK: /rɪˈmɑrk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a comment or observation about something.

Example: She remarked on the beauty of the sunset.

noun

Definition: A short statement or comment that expresses an opinion or observation.

Example: She made a remark about the weather during the meeting.

transitive verb

Definition: To say something in a casual or brief way, often as a comment or observation.

Example: She made a remark about the weather during the meeting.

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