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Exam: TOEFL

recategorize

IPA: /ˌriːˈkætəraɪz/

KK: /ˌriːˈkætəˌraɪz/

verb

Definition: To place something into a new or different category after it has already been categorized.

Example: The team decided to recategorize the products to better reflect their features.

recede

IPA: /rɪˈsiːd/

KK: /rɪˈsiːd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move back or become less noticeable over time.

Example: As the tide began to recede, the beach was revealed once again.

transitive verb

Definition: To move back or away from a previous position, often gradually or slowly.

Example: As the tide began to recede, the beach was revealed once again.

receive

IPA: /rɪˈsiːv/

KK: /rɪˈsiv/

intransitive verb

Definition: To get or accept something that is given or sent to you.

Example: I was happy to receive the letter from my friend.

transitive verb

Definition: To take something that is given or sent to you, such as a gift, message, or information.

Example: I was happy to receive a letter from my friend.

received

IPA: /rɪˈsiːvd/

KK: /rɪˈsivd/

adjective

Definition: Accepted or acknowledged by a group or society as true or valid.

Example: The received opinion on the matter has changed over the years.

receiver

IPA: /rɪˈsiːvər/

KK: /rɪˈsivər/

noun

Definition: A person or device that receives something, such as signals, messages, or goods.

Example: The receiver picked up the radio signals and played the music clearly.

receivership

IPA: /rɪˈsiːvərʃɪp/

KK: /rɪˈsiːvərʃɪp/

noun

Definition: A legal situation where a receiver is appointed to manage the assets and liabilities of a company that is unable to pay its debts.

Example: The company entered receivership after failing to meet its financial obligations.

recency

IPA: /ˈriːsənsi/

KK: /ˈrisənsi/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being new or recent.

Example: The recency of the news made it more impactful.

recent

IPA: /ˈriːsənt/

KK: /ˈrisənt/

adjective

Definition: Something that is new or has happened not long ago.

Example: I just read a recent article about climate change.

recently

IPA: /ˈriːsəntli/

KK: /ˈrisəntli/

adverb

Definition: In the past few days or weeks; not long ago.

Example: I recently started learning how to play the guitar.

recentness

IPA: /ˈriːsəntnəs/

KK: /ˈrisəntnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being new or having happened not long ago.

Example: The recentness of the news surprised everyone in the office.

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