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Exam: TOEFL

reduplication

IPA: /ˌriːdjuːplɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌriːdjuːplɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A linguistic term referring to a word or part of a word that is repeated or doubled, often to create a new meaning or form.

Example: In some languages, reduplication is used to indicate plurality or intensity, such as in the word 'choo-choo' for a train.

reduplicative

IPA: /rɪˈdjuːplɪkətɪv/

KK: /rɪˈduːplɪkətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is formed by repeating or doubling a part of it.

Example: The word 'hip-hop' is an example of a reduplicative term.

reeducate

IPA: /ˌriːˈɛdʒʊkeɪt/

KK: /riˈɛdʒʊˌkeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To teach someone again or in a different way so they can learn new skills or change their behavior.

Example: The program aims to reeducate individuals who have lost their way in life.

reeducation

IPA: //ˌriː.ɪˈdʒuː.keɪ.ʃən//

KK: /riːˈɛdʒʊˌkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of teaching someone again, often to help them adjust to new ideas or situations.

Example: After the war, many soldiers went through reeducation programs to help them reintegrate into society.

reek

IPA: /rik/

KK: /rik/

intransitive verb

Definition: To have a strong and unpleasant smell or to be filled with something bad or undesirable.

Example: The garbage reeked of rotten food and waste.

noun

Definition: A very strong and unpleasant smell that is often offensive.

Example: The room was filled with the reek of rotten food.

transitive verb

Definition: To give off a strong, unpleasant smell or odor.

Example: The garbage began to reek after sitting out in the sun for too long.

reelect

IPA: //ˌriːɪˈlɛkt//

KK: /riˈɛlɛkt/

transitive verb

Definition: To choose someone for a position again, usually in a voting process.

Example: The community decided to reelect the mayor for another term.

reemerge

IPA: /ˌriːɪˈmɜːrdʒ/

KK: /riˈmɜrdʒ/

verb

Definition: To come back into view or existence after being hidden or not seen for a time.

Example: After the storm, the sun began to reemerge from behind the clouds.

reemergence

IPA: /ˌriːɪˈmɜːrdʒəns/

KK: /riːˈɪːmɜːrdʒəns/

noun

Definition: The act of coming back into view or becoming visible again after being hidden or absent.

Example: The reemergence of the species in the area surprised the scientists.

reemission

IPA: //ˌriːɪˈmɪʃən//

KK: /riːˈɛmɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A second or later release of something, often referring to light, sound, or other forms of energy.

Example: The reemission of light from the surface created a beautiful glow.

reemphasize

IPA: /riːˈɛm.fə.saɪz/

KK: /rimˈfɛsɪz/

verb

Definition: To state something again in order to make it clear or to give it more importance.

Example: The teacher decided to reemphasize the importance of studying for the exam.

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