Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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requital

noun C2
/rɪˈkwaɪtəl/

The act of returning something, such as a favor, service, or punishment; repayment or retaliation.

"She offered her time in requital for his kindness."

verb C2
/rɪˈkwaɪt/

to return or repay a favor, service, or feeling

"She requited his kindness with a thoughtful gift."

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verb C2
/rɪˈsɪnd/

to revoke, cancel, or repeal a law, order, or agreement

"The company decided to rescind the job offer."

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rescission

noun C2
/rɪˈsɪʒən/

the cancellation or annulment of a law, contract, or agreement

"The rescission of the contract left both parties disappointed."

adjective C2
/rɪˈzɪstləs/

Impossible to resist; having an overpowering effect.

"She felt a resistless urge to laugh at the joke."

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respire

verb C2
/rɪˈspaɪər/

To breathe in and out; to inhale and exhale.

"Plants also respire to release energy."

adjective C2
/rɪˈsplɛndənt/

Shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance or effect

"The bride looked resplendent in her wedding gown."

adjective C2
/ˈrɛstɪv/

unable to stay still or silent; restless and impatient

"The crowd grew restive as they waited for the concert to begin."

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retch

verb C2
/rɛtʃ/

to make the sound and movement of vomiting without bringing anything up

"The smell of spoiled food made him retch violently."

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adjective C2
/rɪˈtɛntɪv/

having the ability to remember things easily or keep something for a long time

"She has a highly retentive memory."

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reticulate

adjective C2
/rɪˈtɪkjʊlət/

Having a net-like pattern or structure.

"The leaf had a reticulate pattern of veins."

noun C2
/ˈrɛtɪnjuː/

A group of attendants or followers accompanying an important person.

"The king entered the hall followed by his retinue."

verb C2
/rɪˈtrɛntʃ/

to reduce costs, spending, or staff to save resources

"The company had to retrench employees due to financial difficulties."

noun C2
/ˌrɛtroʊˈɡrɛʃən/

a return to a worse or less developed state

"The country experienced economic retrogression after the crisis."

noun C2
/ˈrɛvəlri/

Lively and noisy festivities, especially involving drinking and dancing.

"The sound of revelry could be heard throughout the night."

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noun C2
/ˈrɛvəri/

a state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream

"She drifted into a reverie while staring at the sunset."

verb C2
/rɪˈvaɪl/

to criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner

"The politician was reviled by the public for his corruption."

noun C2
/rɪˈvaɪlər/

a person who criticizes or insults others abusively

"He was known as a reviler of all who opposed him."

noun C2
/rɪˈvaɪ.zəl/

The act of revising, reviewing, or making changes to something.

"The revisal of the contract took longer than expected."

noun C2
/ˌrɛv.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

The act of officially canceling or withdrawing something.

"The court ordered the revocation of his license."

verb C2
/ˈræpsəˌdaɪz/

to speak or write with great enthusiasm and admiration

"He would often rhapsodize about his travels to Europe."

noun C2
/ˈræpsədi/

an expression of great enthusiasm or an epic musical composition

"The singer’s performance was a rhapsody of emotions."

noun C2
/ˌrɛtəˈrɪʃən/

A person who is skilled in the art of rhetoric or persuasive speaking/writing.

"The rhetorician captivated the audience with his eloquence."

adjective C2
/ˈruːmi/

Watery, especially referring to the eyes.

"His rheumy eyes showed signs of age and fatigue."

adjective C2
/ˈrɪbɔːld/

Referring to sexual matters in a humorous or vulgar way.

"The comedian’s ribald jokes made the audience laugh uncomfortably."

noun C2
/ˈrɪɡməˌroʊl/

a long, complicated, and confusing process or story

"Getting a visa was such a rigmarole of paperwork and interviews."

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rime

noun C2
/raɪm/

frost formed on cold surfaces by freezing water vapor

"The trees were covered with a white rime after the cold night."

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riparian

adjective C2
/raɪˈpɛə.ri.ən/

Relating to or situated on the banks of a river or other watercourse.

"Riparian vegetation helps prevent soil erosion along rivers."

riposte definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/rɪˈpoʊst/

a quick and clever reply to criticism or an insult

"Her sharp riposte left everyone in silence."

noun C2
/ˈrɪp.lɪt/

a small or tiny ripple

"Tiny ripplets appeared on the lake as the fish moved."

adjective C2
/ˈrɪz.ə.bəl/

so absurd or ridiculous that it deserves to be laughed at

"The idea of flying pigs is completely risible."

rive

verb C2
/raɪv/

to tear apart violently

"The earthquake rived the ground in several places."

noun C2
/ˈrɪvjʊlət/

a small stream of water; a tiny brook

"A rivulet ran down the hillside after the rain."

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roan

adjective C2
/roʊn/

denoting an animal, especially a horse, having a coat of mixed colors, typically reddish-brown and white

"The rider mounted a roan horse with a speckled coat."

rococo definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/rəˈkoʊkoʊ/

characterized by ornate detail and elaborate decoration, especially in art, architecture, and design

"The palace was decorated in a lavish rococo style."

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roil

verb C2
/rɔɪl/

to make a liquid muddy or disturbed; to cause agitation or disorder

"The constant protests roiled the city streets."

verb C2
/ˈrɔɪstər/

to revel noisily; to engage in loud, boisterous celebration

"The fans roistered in the streets after the victory."

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rondo

noun C2
/ˈrɒndoʊ/

a musical composition with a recurring leading theme

"The pianist ended the recital with a lively rondo."

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rood

noun C2
/ruːd/

a crucifix, especially one positioned above the entrance to the chancel of a church

"The old church displayed a carved rood above the altar."

noun C2
/ˈrʊkəri/

a place where rooks or other birds breed and nest in colonies

"We saw a rookery full of noisy birds near the forest."

adjective C2
/ˈroʊziət/

Having a pink color; optimistic or idealistic.

"She looked at the future with roseate optimism."

adjective C2
/roʊˈtʌnd/

round or plump in shape; full in sound

"The rotund cat struggled to climb the fence."

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rotunda

noun C2
/roʊˈtʌn.də/

a large circular building or hall, often with a dome

"Tourists gathered inside the grand rotunda of the capitol."

noun C2
/roʊˈtʌn.də.ti/

the quality of being round or plump

"The rotundity of the balloon made it float gracefully."

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roue

noun C2
/ruːˈeɪ/

A man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure; a debauched man.

"The old roue squandered his fortune on gambling and women."

adjective C2
/ˈruːbɪkənd/

Having a healthy reddish complexion.

"The old man’s rubicund face showed he was in good health."

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ruddy

adjective C2
/ˈrʌdi/

Having a healthy red color in the face.

"She had a ruddy complexion from working outdoors."

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rue

verb C2
/ruː/

To feel regret or sorrow about something.

"She will rue the day she trusted him."

noun C2
/ˈruː.mɪ.nənt/

a cud-chewing mammal, such as a cow or sheep

"Cows are ruminants that chew cud."

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Rump

noun C2
/rʌmp/

the hindquarters or buttocks; the lower back area

"The horse injured its rump during the fall."