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Exam: TOEFL

regrade

IPA: //riːˈɡreɪd//

KK: /riˈgreɪd/

verb

Definition: To give a new grade or to change the classification of something, often in an educational context.

Example: The teacher decided to regrade the exams after realizing there was an error in the marking scheme.

regraft

IPA: /rɪˈɡræft/

KK: /rɪˈgræft/

transitive verb

Definition: To attach a piece of living tissue to a part of the body again after it has been removed or damaged.

Example: The surgeon had to regraft the skin after the injury.

regress

IPA: /rɪˈɡrɛs/

KK: /rɪˈgrɛs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To return to a previous state, often one that is worse or less developed.

Example: After the new policy was implemented, the company's performance began to regress.

noun

Definition: The process of returning to a previous state, often worse or less developed than before.

Example: The patient's health showed a regress after stopping the treatment.

transitive verb

Definition: To return to a previous state or condition, often one that is less developed or less advanced.

Example: The therapy aimed to regress the patient to a more relaxed state of mind.

regressed

IPA: /rɪˈgrɛst/

KK: /rɪˈgrɛst/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has returned to a previous, less advanced state or condition.

Example: After the treatment, the patient regressed to a state of confusion.

verb

Definition: To return to a previous state or condition, often implying a decline or deterioration.

Example: After several months of progress, the patient regressed and needed more therapy.

regression

IPA: /rɪˈɡrɛʃən/

KK: /rɪˈɡrɛʃən/

noun

Definition: A return to a previous state or condition, often indicating a decline or deterioration in progress or development.

Example: The patient's regression in health was concerning to the doctors.

regressive

IPA: /rɪˈɡrɛsɪv/

KK: /rɪˈɡrɛsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is moving backward or returning to an earlier state, often used in contexts like taxes that take a larger percentage from lower incomes than from higher incomes.

Example: The new tax policy was criticized for being regressive, as it disproportionately affected low-income families.

regressively

IPA: /rɪˈgrɛsɪvli/

KK: /rɪˈgrɛsɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves returning to a previous state or condition, often implying a decline or deterioration.

Example: The policy was implemented regressively, leading to a decrease in overall benefits for the community.

regressiveness

IPA: /rɪˈɡrɛsɪvnəs/

KK: /rɪˈɡrɛsɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of returning to a previous, less advanced state or condition.

Example: The regressiveness of certain policies can hinder social progress.

regressivity

IPA: /rɪˈɡrɛsɪvɪti/

KK: /rɪˈɡrɛsɪvɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of moving backward or returning to a previous state, often in a negative way.

Example: The regressivity of the new policy has raised concerns among experts.

regret

IPA: /rɪˈɡrɛt/

KK: /rɪˈɡrɛt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To feel sad or disappointed about something that has happened or been done, especially a loss or mistake.

Example: I regret not studying harder for the exam.

noun

Definition: A feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done, especially when you wish it could be different.

Example: She felt a deep regret for not attending her friend's wedding.

transitive verb

Definition: To feel sad or disappointed about something that has happened or that you have done.

Example: I regret not studying harder for the exam.

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