refresher
noun/rɪˈfrɛʃər/
Frequency rank: #14,110 most common English word
Meaning
a short review or update of previously learned knowledge or skills.
Example sentence
Before the exam, the teacher gave students refresher lessons to help them remember key concepts.
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