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Exam: TOEFL

recanalization

IPA: /ˌriːkənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /riˌkænəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of restoring the flow in a channel that has been blocked or interrupted, such as a blood vessel.

Example: The doctor performed a recanalization to improve blood flow to the heart.

recant

IPA: /rɪˈkænt/

KK: /rɪˈkænt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To formally take back or withdraw a statement or belief that one previously held.

Example: After much consideration, she decided to recant her earlier statement about the incident.

transitive verb

Definition: To formally take back or withdraw a statement or belief that one has previously expressed or committed to.

Example: After much consideration, she decided to recant her earlier statement about the incident.

recantation

IPA: /rɪˈkænteɪʃən/

KK: /rɪˌkænteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of taking back a statement or belief that one previously held.

Example: After much consideration, she made a recantation of her earlier claims.

recanter

IPA: /rɪˈkæntər/

KK: /rɪˈkæntər/

noun

Definition: A person who withdraws or renounces a statement or belief they previously held.

Example: The recanter publicly apologized for his earlier statements.

recapitulate

IPA: /ˌriːkəˈpɪtʃʊleɪt/

KK: /ˌriːkəˈpɪtʃʊleɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To summarize or restate the main points of something.

Example: At the end of the lecture, the professor will recapitulate the key concepts discussed.

transitive verb

Definition: To summarize or restate the main points of something in a clear and concise way.

Example: In her presentation, she will recapitulate the key findings of the research.

recapitulation

IPA: /ˌriːkəˌpɪtʃʊˈleɪʃən/

KK: /ˌriːkəˌpɪtʃʊˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A brief summary or overview of something, often highlighting the main points or ideas.

Example: The teacher provided a recapitulation of the main topics covered in the lecture.

recapping

IPA: //rɪˈkæpɪŋ//

KK: /rɪˈkæpɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A summary or restatement of the main points or ideas, often used to clarify or reinforce information.

Example: At the end of the meeting, the manager gave a recapping of the key decisions made.

verb

Definition: To summarize or restate the main points of something, often after it has been discussed or presented.

Example: After the meeting, she spent a few minutes recapping the key decisions made.

recapture

IPA: //ˈriːˌkæp.tʃər//

KK: /ˈriːˌkæptʃər/

noun

Definition: The act of taking something back that was lost or taken away.

Example: The recapture of the stolen artwork was celebrated by the museum staff.

transitive verb

Definition: To capture something again that was previously taken or lost.

Example: The army was able to recapture the city after a long battle.

recast

IPA: //ˈriːkæst//

KK: /ˈriːkæst/

noun

Definition: An item or version that has been made again or changed from its original form.

Example: The director decided to make a recast of the main character for the sequel.

transitive verb

Definition: To change or present something in a new way, such as altering a performance or rearranging ideas.

Example: The director decided to recast the play to give it a fresh perspective.

recasting

IPA: /riːˈkæstɪŋ/

KK: /ˈriːˌkæstɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of changing or adjusting something, often to improve it or make it more suitable for a particular purpose.

Example: The recasting of the loan terms helped the borrower avoid default.

verb

Definition: To change or reshape something, often in a different form or style.

Example: The director is recasting the lead role for the upcoming film.

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