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Exam: IELTS

restoration

IPA: /ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of bringing something back to its original condition or state after it has been damaged or altered.

Example: The restoration of the old church took several years and a lot of money.

restorative

IPA: /rɪˈstɔːrətɪv/

KK: /rɪˈstɔːrətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having the ability to bring back health, strength, or well-being.

Example: After a long week, I enjoyed a restorative weekend at the spa.

noun

Definition: A substance or treatment that helps to bring back health, strength, or energy.

Example: The doctor recommended a restorative to help me recover from my illness.

restore

IPA: /rɪˈstɔːr/

KK: /rɪˈstɔr/

transitive verb

Definition: To bring something back to its original state or condition, or to return it to a previous position or use.

Example: The city plans to restore the old library to its former glory.

restored

IPA: /rɪˈstɔːrdəd/

KK: /rɪˈstɔrdəd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that has been brought back to its original condition or improved after being damaged or worn out.

Example: The restored painting looked as beautiful as it did when it was first created.

verb

Definition: To bring something back to its original condition or to return it to a previous state.

Example: The old painting was beautifully restored to its former glory.

restrain

IPA: /rɪˈstreɪn/

KK: /rɪˈstreɪn/

transitive verb

Definition: To hold someone or something back from acting freely or to limit their movement or actions.

Example: The police had to restrain the crowd to prevent any violence.

restrainable

IPA: /rɪˈstreɪnəbl/

KK: /rɪˈstreɪnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be controlled or limited in some way.

Example: The dog is restrainable with a leash.

restrained

IPA: /rɪˈstreɪnd/

KK: /rɪˈstreɪnd/

adjective

Definition: Kept under control or limited in expression, behavior, or emotion.

Example: She spoke in a restrained manner during the meeting.

verb

Definition: To hold back or limit something, such as emotions or actions.

Example: She felt the need to restrain her anger during the meeting.

restrainedly

IPA: /rɪˈstreɪndɪli/

KK: /rɪˈstreɪndɪdli/

adjective

Definition: In a way that shows self-control or moderation; not overly emotional or expressive.

Example: She spoke restrainedly during the meeting, keeping her emotions in check.

restraint

IPA: /rɪˈstreɪnt/

KK: /rɪ'streɪnt/

noun

Definition: A way to limit or control something, often related to feelings or actions.

Example: He showed great restraint by not reacting to the provocation.

restrengthen

IPA: /rɪˈstrɛŋθən/

KK: /rɪˈstrɛŋθən/

verb

Definition: To make something strong again or to increase its strength once more.

Example: After the storm, the community worked together to restrengthen the damaged buildings.

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