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Exam: IELTS

reprovingly

IPA: /rɪˈpruːvɪŋli/

KK: /rɪˈpruːvɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that expresses disapproval or criticism.

Example: She looked at him reprovingly after he made a rude comment.

republic

IPA: /rɪˈpʌblɪk/

KK: /rɪˈpʌblɪk/

noun

Definition: A type of government where the people elect representatives to make decisions for them, and the leader is not a king or queen.

Example: The United States is a republic where citizens vote for their leaders.

republican

IPA: /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

KK: /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a system of government where the people elect representatives, or to the political party in the United States that supports this system.

Example: The republican values of democracy and representation are important to many citizens.

noun

Definition: A person who is a member of the Republican Party in the United States or supports a republican form of government.

Example: He identifies as a republican and actively participates in local party events.

republicanism

IPA: /rɪˈpʌblɪkənɪzəm/

KK: /rɪˈpʌblɪkənɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The support or belief in a system of government where the country is considered a public matter, and officials are elected by the people.

Example: Many citizens believe in republicanism as a way to ensure their voices are heard in government.

republication

IPA: /ˌriːˈpʌblɪˌkeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌriːˈpʌblɪkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of publishing something again, or a new version of something that has already been published.

Example: The republishing of the book included updated information and new illustrations.

republish

IPA: /ˌriːˈpʌblɪʃ/

KK: /rɛˈpʌblɪʃ/

transitive verb

Definition: To publish something again after it has been published before.

Example: The author decided to republish her first book with a new cover design.

republisher

IPA: /ˈrɛpʌblɪʃər/

KK: /ˈrɛpʌblɪʃər/

noun

Definition: A person or organization that publishes something again, often in a different format or edition.

Example: The republisher released a new edition of the classic novel with updated illustrations.

repudiate

IPA: /rɪˈpjuːdiˌeɪt/

KK: /rɪˈpjuːdiˌeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To reject or refuse to accept something, especially a belief, claim, or responsibility.

Example: She decided to repudiate the accusations made against her.

repudiated

IPA: /rɪˈpjuːdiˌeɪtɪd/

KK: /rɪˈpjuːdiˌeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Not accepted or recognized; rejected or disowned, often in a formal or legal context.

Example: The repudiated contract was no longer valid in the eyes of the law.

verb

Definition: To refuse to accept or support something; to reject or disown something formally.

Example: The politician repudiated the allegations made against him.

repudiation

IPA: /rɪˌpjuːdiˈeɪʃən/

KK: /rɪˌpjuːdiˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of rejecting or refusing to accept something, especially a contract or debt.

Example: The company's repudiation of the contract led to a legal dispute.

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