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Topic: Politics

reaffirm

IPA: //ˌriːəˈfɜːrm//

KK: /riˈæfɜrm/

transitive verb

Definition: To state something again in order to emphasize it or make it clear.

Example: The president decided to reaffirm his commitment to the new policy during the speech.

reaffirmation

IPA: /ˌriːəˌfərˈmeɪʃən/

KK: /riˌæfərˈmeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A process of confirming something again or stating it once more, often to emphasize its importance or validity.

Example: The committee issued a reaffirmation of their commitment to the project.

realignment

IPA: /ˌriːəˈlaɪnmənt/

KK: /riːəˈlaɪnmənt/

noun

Definition: The process of changing the position or direction of something to make it more accurate or effective.

Example: The company announced a realignment of its business strategy to improve efficiency.

realpolitik

IPA: /ˌreɪəlˈpɒlɪtɪk/

KK: /rɛəlˈpɒlɪtɪk/

noun

Definition: A type of politics that focuses on practical and material interests instead of moral or ethical considerations.

Example: The government adopted a realpolitik approach to strengthen its position in international relations.

reannexation

IPA: /ˌriː.əˌnɛkˈseɪ.ʃən/

KK: /riˌænɛkˈseɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of taking back control of a territory that was previously annexed.

Example: The reannexation of the region sparked debates among neighboring countries.

reanoint

IPA: //ˌriːəˈnɔɪnt//

KK: /riˈænɔɪnt/

verb

Definition: To apply oil or a similar substance to someone or something again, often for a ceremonial purpose.

Example: The priest will reanoint the altar during the special service.

reapportion

IPA: //riːəˈpɔːrʃən//

KK: /riˈæpɔrʃən/

transitive verb

Definition: To distribute something again or in a different way.

Example: The government decided to reapportion the funds to better support education.

reapportionment

IPA: /ˌriːəˈpɔːrʧənmənt/

KK: /riːəˈpɔːrʧənmənt/

noun

Definition: The process of redistributing seats or representation in a legislative body, often based on population changes from the census.

Example: The reapportionment of congressional seats occurs every ten years after the census is conducted.

reappropriate

IPA: /ˌriːəˈprəʊpriˌeɪt/

KK: /riːəˈproʊpriˌeɪt/

verb

Definition: To take something back or use it again, often in a different way or for a different purpose.

Example: The artist decided to reappropriate old materials to create a new sculpture.

reapprove

IPA: //ˌriːəˈpruːv//

KK: /riˈəpruv/

verb

Definition: To give approval to something again after it has been previously approved.

Example: The committee decided to reapprove the project after reviewing the new data.

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