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Exam: IELTS

repetitiveness

IPA: /rɪˈpɛtɪtɪv.nəs/

KK: /rɪˈpɛtɪtɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or condition of doing the same thing over and over again.

Example: The repetitiveness of the training sessions made it hard for the athletes to stay motivated.

rephrase

IPA: /riːˈfreɪz/

KK: /ˈriːfreɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To express something in a different way, often to make it clearer or easier to understand.

Example: She decided to rephrase her question to make it more understandable.

repine

IPA: /rɪˈpaɪn/

KK: /rɪˈpaɪn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To feel unhappy or dissatisfied about something, often expressing this feeling through complaints or worries.

Example: She began to repine over the lost opportunities of her youth.

repining

IPA: /rɪˈpaɪnɪŋ/

KK: /rɪˈpaɪnɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of feeling unhappy or complaining about something.

Example: Her constant repining made it difficult for her friends to cheer her up.

verb

Definition: To feel or express discontent or unhappiness about something.

Example: She was repining over her lost opportunity.

replace

IPA: /rɪˈpleɪs/

KK: /rɪˈpleɪs/

transitive verb

Definition: To take the place of something or someone, often by providing a substitute or alternative.

Example: I need to replace the old batteries in the remote control.

replaceable

IPA: /rɪˈpleɪsəbl/

KK: /rɪˈpleɪsəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be exchanged for something else or substituted with another item.

Example: The printer's ink cartridges are replaceable, so you can easily swap them out when they run out.

replantation

IPA: /ˌriːplænˈteɪʃən/

KK: /riːˌplænteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of putting a body part back in its original place after it has been separated from the body, or the process of planting something again.

Example: After the accident, the doctors performed a replantation of the severed finger.

replay

IPA: /rɪˈpleɪ/

KK: /rɪˈpleɪ/

noun

Definition: A repetition of something that has already been played, often used in sports or media to show a moment again.

Example: The referee asked for a replay of the last goal to check for any fouls.

transitive verb

Definition: To play something again, such as a game, video, or audio recording.

Example: After watching the movie, I decided to replay my favorite scene.

replenish

IPA: /rɪˈplɛnɪʃ/

KK: /rɪˈplɛnɪʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become full again after being empty or used up.

Example: The lake will replenish itself after the rainy season.

transitive verb

Definition: To fill something up again or to restore it to a full state after it has been used or depleted.

Example: After the long hike, we needed to replenish our water supply.

replenishable

IPA: /rɪˈplɛnɪʃəbl/

KK: /rɪˈplɛnɪʃəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be restored or filled again after being used or depleted.

Example: Solar energy is a replenishable resource that can be used repeatedly without running out.

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