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Exam: TOEFL

retiring

IPA: /rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/

KK: /rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Someone who is shy and prefers to keep to themselves rather than being outgoing or social.

Example: She is a retiring person who enjoys spending time alone with her books.

retort

IPA: /rɪˈtɔːrt/

KK: /rɪˈtɔrt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To respond to someone, often in a sharp or clever way.

Example: She quickly retorted to his comment with a witty comeback.

noun

Definition: A quick and clever response to someone, often used to counter or challenge what they have said.

Example: Her retort was so sharp that it left everyone in the room speechless.

transitive verb

Definition: To respond to someone in a sharp or witty way, often as a counter to what they have said.

Example: She quickly retorted with a clever comeback that surprised everyone.

retorter

IPA: /rɪˈtɔːtə/

KK: /rɪˈtɔrtər/

noun

Definition: A person who replies sharply or in a witty manner, often in a conversation or argument.

Example: She is known as a clever retorter, always ready with a quick comeback.

retouch

IPA: /ˈriːtʌtʃ/

KK: /ˈriːtʌtʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make small changes or improvements to something, often to enhance its appearance or quality.

Example: The artist decided to retouch the painting to make the colors more vibrant.

noun

Definition: The action or process of making small changes to improve something, especially in art or photography.

Example: The photographer did a quick retouch to enhance the colors in the image.

transitive verb

Definition: To make changes or improvements to something, often by adding details or correcting flaws.

Example: The artist decided to retouch the painting to enhance its colors and details.

retoucher

IPA: /rɪˈtʌtʃər/

KK: /rɪˈtʌtʃər/

noun

Definition: A person who makes small changes or improvements to images or photographs to enhance their appearance.

Example: The retoucher worked late into the night to perfect the wedding photos.

retouching

IPA: /ˈriːˌtʌtʃɪŋ/

KK: /ˈriːˌtʌtʃɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of making small changes or improvements to a picture or image, often to enhance its appearance.

Example: The photographer spent hours on retouching the images to make them look perfect.

verb

Definition: To make small changes or improvements to something, often to enhance its appearance or quality.

Example: She spent hours retouching the photos to make them look perfect.

retrace

IPA: /rɪˈtreɪs/

KK: /riˈtreɪs/

transitive verb

Definition: To follow or go back over a path or route that has already been taken.

Example: After realizing he was lost, he decided to retrace his steps to find his way back.

retract

IPA: /rɪˈtrækt/

KK: /rɪˈtrækt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To pull back or withdraw something that was previously stated or offered.

Example: After realizing his mistake, he decided to retract his statement.

transitive verb

Definition: To take back something that was said or written, or to draw something back into a place.

Example: The company decided to retract its previous statement after receiving new information.

retractable

IPA: /rɪˈtræktəbl/

KK: /rɪˈtræktəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be pulled back or drawn in, often used to describe objects that can be made smaller or hidden away.

Example: The retractable roof of the stadium can be opened or closed depending on the weather.

retracted

IPA: /rɪˈtræktɪd/

KK: /rɪˈtræktɪd/

adjective

Definition: Moved back or withdrawn, especially in reference to something that can be pulled in or retracted.

Example: The cat's claws were retracted when it was relaxed.

verb

Definition: To take back or withdraw something that was previously said or written.

Example: The author retracted his statement after realizing it was incorrect.

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