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Exam: IELTS

romanticist

IPA: /roʊˈmæntɪsɪst/

KK: /roʊˈmæntɪsɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who supports or believes in the ideas of romanticism, which emphasizes emotion, nature, and individualism in art and literature.

Example: The romanticist believed that true beauty could be found in nature and human emotion.

romanticization

IPA: //roʊˌmæntɪsaɪˈzeɪʃən//

KK: /roʊˌmæntɪsaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making something seem more appealing or ideal than it really is, often by emphasizing its positive aspects and downplaying the negative ones.

Example: The romanticization of historical events can lead to a distorted view of the past.

romanticize

IPA: /rɪˈmæn.tɪ.saɪz/

KK: /rəmˈæntɪˌsaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To think or speak about something in an idealized or exaggeratedly positive way, often making it seem more attractive or appealing than it really is.

Example: Many people tend to romanticize their childhood memories, forgetting the challenges they faced.

transitive verb

Definition: To see or describe something in a way that makes it seem more attractive or ideal than it really is.

Example: Many people tend to romanticize the past, forgetting the difficulties that existed.

romanticized

IPA: /rɪˈmæn.tɪ.saɪzd/

KK: /rəmˈæntɪˌsaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something in a way that makes it seem more attractive or ideal than it really is, often with a focus on emotions and beauty.

Example: The film romanticized the struggles of the characters, making their lives seem more glamorous than they actually were.

verb

Definition: To make something seem better or more appealing than it really is, often by adding a sense of beauty or idealism.

Example: The film romanticized the struggles of the characters, making their lives seem more glamorous than they actually were.

rontgen

IPA: //ˈrɛntɡən//

KK: /ˈrɛntɡən/

noun

Definition: A unit of measurement for exposure to ionizing radiation, named after the German physicist Wilhelm Röntgen, who discovered X-rays.

Example: The doctor used a roentgen to check for broken bones in the patient's arm.

roommate

IPA: //ˈruːmˌmeɪt//

KK: /ˈrumˌmeɪt/

noun

Definition: A person who lives with you and shares your living space, usually in a house or apartment.

Example: My roommate and I often cook dinner together.

rootlessness

IPA: /ˈruːtləsnəs/

KK: /ˈrutləsnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of not having a permanent home or connection to a place, often leading to feelings of disconnection or instability.

Example: After moving from city to city for years, she felt a deep sense of rootlessness.

roseate

IPA: //ˈroʊ.zi.ət//

KK: /ˈroʊziˌeɪt/

adjective

Definition: Having a bright or cheerful appearance, often described as pink or rose-colored; can also refer to an overly optimistic view.

Example: The roseate hues of the sunset filled the sky with warmth and beauty.

rostrum

IPA: /ˈrɒstrəm/

KK: /ˈrɒstrəm/

noun

Definition: A raised platform used for public speaking or presentations, often found in auditoriums or lecture halls.

Example: The speaker stood confidently on the rostrum, addressing the audience with passion.

rotatable

IPA: /ˈroʊtəˌteɪbəl/

KK: /ˈroʊtəˌteɪbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be turned around a central point or axis.

Example: The chair is rotatable, allowing you to turn in any direction.

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