Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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recite

verb
/rɪˈsaɪt/

To say aloud something learned, especially poetry or text, from memory.

"The child recited a poem in front of the class."

noun
/rɪˈsaɪtər/

a person who recites or repeats something aloud from memory, especially poetry, prayers, or formal texts

"The reciter delivered the poem with clarity and emotion."

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reck

verb (archaic/rare)
/rɛk/

To care about or be concerned with (something); to have regard for.

"He does not reck the dangers of his actions."

adjective
/ˈrɛkləs/

Acting without thinking or caring about the consequences.

"His reckless driving caused a serious accident."

verb
/ˈrɛkən/

To think, believe, or expect something; to calculate or estimate.

"I reckon it will rain later today."

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reclaim

verb
/rɪˈkleɪm/

To take back or recover something; to restore to a usable state.

"The farmer worked to reclaim the barren land."

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recline

verb
/rɪˈklaɪn/

To lean or lie back in a relaxed position.

"She reclined on the sofa with a book."

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recluse

noun
/rɪˈkluːs/

A person who lives alone and avoids other people; someone who lives a solitary life.

"The old man lived as a recluse in the mountains."

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reclusory

noun
/ˈrɛkluːsəri/

A place for seclusion or retreat, especially for a recluse or hermit.

"The monk spent years in the reclusory away from society."

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noun
/ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/

the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, in particular, the appreciation or acknowledgement of something

"Her recognition of his efforts was greatly appreciated."

noun
/rɪˈkɒɡnɪzəns/

A legal obligation or bond entered into before a court, especially to ensure future appearance.

"He was released on his own recognizance."

verb
/ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz/

To identify someone or something seen before; to acknowledge or accept.

"She did not recognize him in the crowd."

verb
/rɪˈkɔɪl/

To suddenly spring back in fear, horror, or from force such as a gun's kickback.

"She recoiled at the sight of the snake."

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verb
/ˌrɛkəˈlɛkt/

To remember something; to bring a past event back to mind.

"I cannot recollect the exact date of the meeting."

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noun
/ˌrek.əˈlek.ʃən/

the action or faculty of remembering something

"I have no recollection of what happened yesterday."

verb
/ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

to suggest or advise something as being good or suitable

"I recommend trying the new restaurant downtown."

noun
/ˌrɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən/

a suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action

"Her recommendation for the job was highly valued."

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noun
ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃənz

Suggestions or proposals as to the best course of action.

"The commission submitted their recommendations."

noun/verb
/ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns/

to compensate someone for loss or harm suffered; compensation given for damage or injury

"The company offered financial recompense to the injured worker."

adjective
/ˈrɛkənˌsaɪləbl̩/

Capable of being resolved or made consistent.

"Their differences are reconcilable with honest communication."

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verb
/ˈrɛkənˌsaɪl/

To restore friendly relations or make consistent.

"They managed to reconcile after years of conflict."

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noun
/ˌrɛkənsɪliˈeɪʃən/

The restoration of friendly relations or agreement after conflict.

"The peace treaty marked a reconciliation between the two nations."

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adjective
/ˈrɛkənˌdaɪt/ or /ˈrɛkəndaɪt/

Little known or difficult to understand.

"The professor’s lecture was full of recondite theories."

noun
/rɪˈkɒnɪsəns/

A survey or exploration, especially for military or strategic purposes.

"The soldiers conducted a reconnaissance of the enemy camp."

verb
/ˌriː.kəˈnɔɪ.tər/

to make a preliminary inspection or survey, especially of an area for military or strategic purposes

"The soldiers reconnoitered the area before advancing."

verb
/ˌriː.kənˈsɪd.ər/

to think about something again, especially to change a decision or opinion

"She decided to reconsider her decision about moving abroad."

verb
/ˌriːˈkɒn.stɪ.tʃuːt/

to restore something to its original form or state; to reassemble

"The group was reconstituted after the leader returned."

verb
/ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/

to build or form something again after it has been damaged or destroyed

"The city was reconstructed after the earthquake."

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noun
/ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃən/

the process of rebuilding something that has been damaged or destroyed

"The city is undergoing reconstruction after the earthquake."

verb
/ˌriː.kənˈviːn/

to gather or assemble again, especially for a meeting

"The committee will reconvene after lunch."

noun
/ˈrɛkɔːd/

a written or spoken account of something

"I kept a record of all the meetings."

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recording

noun
/rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ/

the act or process of recording something

"The recording of the interview was clear and loud."

verb
/rɪˈkaʊnt/

to narrate or tell the details of an event or experience

"She recounted her adventures during the summer trip."

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recourse

noun
/ˈriːkɔːrs/

a source of help or protection in a difficult situation

"The students had no recourse but to appeal to the principal."

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verb
/rɪˈkʌvər/

to return to a normal state after a setback, illness, or loss

"He took months to recover from the accident."

verb
/rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/

the process of getting better after illness, loss, or difficulty

"She is still recovering from the flu."

noun
/rɪˈkʌvəri/

the process of recovering or returning to a normal state

"The patient is in recovery after the surgery."

adjective
/ˈrɛkriənt/

cowardly or unfaithful to duty

"The recreant soldier abandoned his post in fear."

verb
/ˌriːkriˈeɪt/

to create or produce something again, especially a new version of something lost or destroyed

"The team recreated the lost dataset from backups."

noun
/ˌrɛkriˈeɪʃən/

activity done for enjoyment and relaxation during free time

"Reading books is his favorite form of recreation."

noun
/rɪˌkrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/

an accusation made in response to an accusation; mutual blaming

"The debate quickly descended into mutual recriminations."

verb
/ˌriːkruːˈdɛs/

to break out or appear again after a period of dormancy or decline

"After months of calm, violence recrudesced in the region."

noun
/ˌriːkruːˈdɛsəns/

a new outbreak or revival of something that had subsided, especially an undesirable condition

"Health officials warned of a recrudescence of measles in several districts."

adjective
/ˌriːkruːˈdɛsənt/

reviving or breaking out again after a period of abatement

"Recrudescent tensions threatened the fragile ceasefire."

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recruit

verb
/rɪˈkruːt/

to enlist or hire people for a job, service, or membership

"The company is trying to recruit more software engineers."

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noun
/rɪˈkruːtmənt/

the process of finding new people to join an organization or become employees

"The company's recruitment process is very thorough."

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rectify

verb
/ˈrɛktɪfaɪ/

to correct or make something right

"The manager promised to rectify the mistake immediately."

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noun
/ˈrɛktɪtjuːd/

morally correct behavior or thinking

"Her rectitude earned her the respect of the community."

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recumbent

adjective
/rɪˈkʌmbənt/

lying down or in a resting position

"He was found recumbent on the sofa after a long day."

verb
/rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/

to recover from illness or regain strength

"She went to the countryside to recuperate after surgery."