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Exam: TOEFL

rectangle

IPA: /ˈrɛk.tæŋ.ɡl̩/

KK: /ˈrɛkˌtæŋɡl/

noun

Definition: A shape that has four sides and four corners, where each corner forms a right angle.

Example: The table is in the shape of a rectangle.

rectification

IPA: /ˌrɛk.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /rɛkˈtɪfɪˌkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of making something right or correcting a mistake.

Example: The rectification of the error took longer than expected.

rectifier

IPA: /ˈrɛk.tɪ.faɪ.ɚ/

KK: /ˈrɛk.tɪ.faɪ.ɚ/

noun

Definition: A device that changes alternating current into direct current, commonly used in electronic circuits.

Example: The technician replaced the faulty rectifier to ensure the circuit worked properly.

rectify

IPA: /ˈrɛk.tɪ.faɪ/

KK: /ˈrɛk.tɪ.faɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something right or correct, especially by fixing a mistake or adjusting it.

Example: The engineer worked hard to rectify the issues in the software before the launch.

rector

IPA: /ˈrɛktər/

KK: /ˈrɛktər/

noun

Definition: A person who leads or manages a church, school, or university, often with both spiritual and administrative responsibilities.

Example: The rector of the university announced new policies for the upcoming semester.

rectorate

IPA: /ˈrɛktərət/

KK: /ˈrɛktərɪt/

noun

Definition: The office or position held by a rector, often in a university or educational institution.

Example: The rectorate is responsible for overseeing the administration of the university.

rectorial

IPA: /rɛkˈtɔːrɪəl/

KK: /rɛkˈtɔrɪəl/

adjective

Definition: Connected to or associated with a rector, who is a leader or head of a school, college, or church.

Example: The rectorial address was inspiring and set the tone for the academic year.

rectorship

IPA: /ˈrɛktərʃɪp/

KK: /ˈrɛktərˌʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The position or role of a rector, who is a leader or head of a school, college, or university.

Example: The new rectorship will focus on improving student engagement and academic performance.

rectum

IPA: /ˈrɛktəm/

KK: /ˈrɛktəm/

noun

Definition: The last part of the large intestine that connects to the anus, where waste is stored before being expelled from the body.

Example: The doctor explained that the rectum is an important part of the digestive system.

recumbency

IPA: /rɪˈkʌm.bən.si/

KK: /rɪˈkʌm.bən.si/

noun

Definition: The state of lying down or resting in a position where the body is horizontal or inclined.

Example: After a long day, she enjoyed the recumbency of her comfortable sofa.

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