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Exam: TOEFL

restricting

IPA: /rɪˈstrɪktɪŋ/

KK: /rɪˈstrɪktɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Limiting or controlling something, often in a way that prevents freedom or movement.

Example: The new rules are restricting the amount of time students can spend on their phones during class.

verb

Definition: To limit or control something, making it less than it could be.

Example: The new law is restricting the amount of pollution that factories can produce.

restriction

IPA: /rɪˈstrɪkʃən/

KK: /rɪˈstrɪkʃən/

noun

Definition: A rule or limit that controls what can be done or how something can be used.

Example: The school has a restriction on the use of mobile phones during class.

restrictionism

IPA: /rɪˈstrɪkʃənɪzəm/

KK: /rɪˈstrɪkʃənɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A belief or policy that supports limiting or controlling certain activities, such as immigration or trade.

Example: The government adopted a policy of restrictionism to control the flow of immigrants into the country.

restrictionist

IPA: /rɪˈstrɪkʃənɪst/

KK: /rɪˈstrɪkʃənɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who supports limiting or controlling something, often in the context of laws or policies.

Example: The restrictionist argued for stricter immigration laws to control the number of new arrivals.

restrictive

IPA: /rɪˈstrɪktɪv/

KK: /rɪˈstrɪktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having the effect of limiting or controlling something.

Example: The new rules are too restrictive and make it hard for students to express themselves.

restrictively

IPA: /rɪˈstrɪktɪvli/

KK: /rɪˈstrɪktɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that limits or controls something, making it less free or open.

Example: The rules were applied restrictively, allowing only a few exceptions.

restrictiveness

IPA: /rɪˈstrɪktɪvnəs/

KK: /rɪˈstrɪktɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of limiting or controlling something, often making it less free or open.

Example: The restrictiveness of the new rules made it difficult for students to express their opinions.

restroom

IPA: /ˈrɛs.tɹuːm/

KK: /ˈrɛsˌtruːm/

noun

Definition: A room that has toilets and sinks for people to use, usually found in public places.

Example: I need to find the restroom before the movie starts.

restudy

IPA: /rɪˈstʌdi/

KK: /rɛˈstʌdi/

verb

Definition: To study something again in order to understand it better or to prepare for an exam.

Example: I need to restudy the material before the test next week.

restyle

IPA: /rɪˈstaɪl/

KK: /ˈrɛstaɪl/

verb

Definition: To change the style or appearance of something, often to make it look more modern or appealing.

Example: She decided to restyle her living room with new furniture and decorations.

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