Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

verb
/rɪˈtaɪə/

to stop working after reaching a certain age or having completed a career

"She decided to retire after working for 40 years."

adjective
/rɪˈtaɪərd/

no longer working at one's job, typically because of having reached a certain age

"My grandfather is a retired teacher who now enjoys gardening."

noun
/rɪˈtaɪə.mənt/

the period of time when someone stops working after reaching a certain age

"She is looking forward to her retirement in two years."

adjective
/rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/

Shy and reserved; avoiding social contact.

"She is a quiet, retiring woman who avoids attention."

verb
/rɪˈtɔːrt/

To reply quickly or sharply, often in a witty or angry manner.

"He quickly retorted that he was not to blame."

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retouch

verb
/ˌriːˈtʌtʃ/

To improve or repair a picture, photograph, or image by making small changes.

"The photographer retouched the image to remove blemishes."

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retrace

verb
/rɪˈtreɪs/

to go back over a path or route; to recall and repeat steps taken earlier

"She retraced her steps to find her lost keys."

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retract

verb
/rɪˈtrækt/

to withdraw a statement, promise, or part of the body; to pull back

"The company retracted its earlier statement after realizing the error."

noun
/rɪˈtrækʃən/

the act of taking back a statement, promise, or belief

"The newspaper issued a retraction of the false report."

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retreat

verb
/rɪˈtriːt/

to move back or withdraw from a position or situation

"The soldiers had to retreat after losing the battle."

verb
/rɪˈtrɛntʃ/

to reduce costs, spending, or staff to save resources

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

noun
/ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/

punishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrong or crime

"The villagers demanded retribution for the crime committed."

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noun
rɪˈtriː.vəl

The process of getting or bringing something back; recovery of stored information.

"AI-based search engines ensure fast retrieval of data."

verb
/rɪˈtriːv/

to get something back that was lost or taken; to recover

"She managed to retrieve her lost phone from the taxi."

adjective
/ˌrɛtroʊˈæktɪv/

applying to a period before it was enacted or established

"The new law was made retroactive to cover past cases."

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noun
/ˈrɛ.trəʊ.fɪt.ɪŋ/

The addition of new technology or features to older systems.

"The building underwent retrofitting to meet new safety standards."

adjective
/ˈrɛtroʊˌɡreɪd/

moving backward or returning to a worse condition

"The policy was seen as a retrograde step for human rights."

noun
/ˌrɛtroʊˈɡrɛʃən/

a return to a worse or less developed state

"The country experienced economic retrogression after the crisis."

noun
/ˈrɛtrəsˌpɛkt/

the act of looking back on or reviewing past events

"In retrospect, the decision seemed unwise."

adjective
/ˌrɛtrəˈspɛktɪv/

Looking back on or dealing with past events or situations.

"The museum held a retrospective exhibition of the artist's work."

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verb
/rɪˈtɜːn/

to go or come back to a place after being away

"He will return the book tomorrow."

adjective
/rɪˈtɜː.nə.bəl/

able to be returned or given back

"The bottle is returnable for a deposit refund."

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verb
/rɪˈtɜrnɪŋ/

Coming or going back to a place or person.

"The group is returning to the port on December 25th."

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verb
/ˌriːjuːˈnaɪt/

To bring people or things back together after being apart.

"The event helped reunite old friends after many years."

verb
/ˌriːˈvæmp/

To give a new and improved form, structure, or appearance to something.

"The company decided to revamp its website for a modern look."

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verb
/rɪˈviːl/

to make something known that was previously hidden or secret

"The magician refused to reveal his secrets."

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revel

verb
/ˈrevəl/

to enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way; to take great pleasure in

"They revel in their success."

noun
/ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/

A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one made known in a dramatic way.

"The book was full of shocking revelations about the politician."

noun
/ˈrɛvəlri/

Lively and noisy festivities, especially involving drinking and dancing.

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

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Revenge

noun, verb
/rɪˈvɛndʒ/

The action of inflicting harm on someone as punishment for a wrong suffered.

"She sought revenge for the betrayal of her trust."

adjective
/rɪˈvenʒ.fəl/

seeking or desiring revenge; vindictive

"He became revengeful after being betrayed by his friend."

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noun
/ˈrɛvənjuː/

income generated from business activities, especially sales

"The company's revenue increased by 20% last year."

verb
/rɪˈvɜːrbəreɪt/

To echo repeatedly or have continuing effects.

"The sound of the explosion reverberated through the valley."

verb
/rɪˈvɪər/

To deeply respect or admire someone or something.

"The students revered their teacher for his wisdom."

noun
/ˈrɛvərəns/

deep respect for someone or something

"The students showed reverence to their teacher."

noun, adjective
/ˈrɛvərənd/

A title of respect used for members of the clergy; deserving deep respect.

"The Reverend gave an inspiring sermon at the church."

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reverent

adjective
/ˈrɛvərənt/

Showing deep and solemn respect.

"They listened to the speech in a reverent silence."

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noun
/ˈrɛvəri/

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

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

verb
/rɪˈvɜːs/

to change something to the opposite direction, position, or result

"She quickly reversed the car out of the driveway."

adjective
/rɪˈvɜː.sə.bəl/

able to be turned the other way around; able to be undone or changed back

"This jacket is reversible and can be worn on both sides."

noun
/rɪˈvɜːrʒən/

the act of returning to a previous state or condition

"The new policy marked a reversion to traditional methods."

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revert

verb
/rɪˈvɜːrt/

to return to a previous state, condition, or practice

"The system will revert to its original settings after the update."

noun
/rɪˈvjuː/

an evaluation or assessment of something

"I wrote a review of the movie for the blog."

verb
/rɪˈvaɪl/

to criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner

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

noun
/rɪˈvaɪlər/

a person who criticizes or insults others abusively

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

noun
/rɪˈvaɪ.zəl/

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

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

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revise

verb
/rɪˈvaɪz/

To change, improve, or update something, especially a written work.

"She had to revise her essay before submission."

noun
/rɪˈvɪʒən/

the action of revising or updating something, typically in preparation for something else

"She made some last-minute revisions to her report before submitting it."

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noun
ˌriːˌvaɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

The action of giving new life and vitality to something.

"Proper rest and nutrition lead to revitalization of the body."

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verb
/ˌriːˈvaɪ.təl.aɪz/

To give new life and vitality to something.

"The new policies aim to revitalize the economy."