Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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reliant

adjective
/rɪˈlaɪ.ənt/

depending on someone or something for support

"The country is too reliant on imported goods."

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relic

noun
/ˈrɛl.ɪk/

an object surviving from an earlier time, often of historical or religious interest

"The museum displayed relics from the ancient civilization."

noun
/rɪˈliːf/

a feeling of reassurance and comfort after stress or discomfort

"She felt a huge sense of relief after hearing the good news."

noun
/rɪˈliːf treɪn/

a train that carries emergency supplies and aid to disaster-affected areas

"The relief train arrived with food and medical supplies for the flood victims."

verb
/rɪˈliːv/

to make pain, distress, or difficulty less severe or serious

"The medicine helped relieve his headache."

adjective
/rɪˈliːvd/

feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved

"She felt relieved after hearing the good news."

noun
/rɪˈlɪdʒ.ən/

a system of faith and worship involving belief in a higher power

"Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right."

adjective
/rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

relating to or believing in a religion or faith

"She is a very religious woman who prays every day."

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verb
/rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/

to give up or let go of something voluntarily

"He had to relinquish control of the company after the merger."

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reliquary

noun
/ˈrɛlɪkwɛri/

a container for holy relics

"The ancient reliquary was decorated with gold and precious stones."

verb/noun
/ˈrɛlɪʃ/

to greatly enjoy; also a condiment or sauce

"She relished the opportunity to travel abroad."

noun
/rɪˈlʌktəns/

unwillingness or hesitation to do something

"His reluctance to speak made the meeting awkward."

adjective
/rɪˈlʌktənt/

unwilling or hesitant to do something

"She was reluctant to speak in front of the large audience."

adverb
/rɪˈlʌk.tənt.li/

in an unwilling manner; with hesitation or resistance

"She reluctantly agreed to help with the project."

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rely

verb
/rɪˈlaɪ/

to depend on with confidence

"You can always rely on her to help you out."

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verb
/rɪˈmeɪn/

to stay in the same place or condition

"He decided to remain at home during the storm."

noun
/rɪˈmeɪndər/

the part that is left after the main part is gone or used

"He ate most of the cake and left the remainder on the plate."

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remaining

adjective
/rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

still existing or left after others are gone or dealt with

"There were only a few remaining tickets for the concert."

noun
/rɪˈmeɪnz/

the parts, pieces, or substances that are left after the rest has been used or removed

"The remains of the meal were left on the table."

noun/verb
/rɪˈmɑːrk/

something that is said; a comment

"She made a remark about the weather."

adjective
/rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/

worthy of attention; striking

"Her remarkable performance impressed everyone."

adverb
/rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/

in a way that is worthy of attention or notice; surprisingly

"She did remarkably well in the competition."

adjective
/rɪˈmiːdiəbl/

capable of being corrected or cured

"The mistake was serious but still remediable."

adjective
/rɪˈmiːdiəl/

intended to correct or improve a situation, especially related to learning or health

"The school offers remedial classes in mathematics."

noun
/ˈrɛmɪdi/

a treatment or solution for a problem or illness

"The doctor prescribed a remedy for the cough."

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verb
/rɪˈmɛmbər/

to recall to the mind; to keep in memory

"I can't remember the last time we met."

noun
/rɪˈmɛmbrəns/

the act of remembering or honoring someone or something

"A service was held in remembrance of the fallen soldiers."

verb
/rɪˈmaɪnd/

to cause someone to remember something

"Please remind me to call her tomorrow."

noun
/rɪˈmaɪndər/

something that helps you remember a fact, event, or action that you need to do or recall

"He set a reminder to call his mother on her birthday."

noun
/ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsəns/

a story or memory about past events

"He shared a reminiscence of his childhood days in the village."

adjective
/ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt/

Tending to remind one of something; suggestive of something in the past.

"The smell of rain is reminiscent of my childhood in the village."

adjective
/rɪˈmɪs/

Negligent in performing a duty or responsibility.

"The manager was remiss in not checking the financial reports carefully."

noun
/rɪˈmɪʃən/

A temporary or permanent decrease or disappearance of disease symptoms; forgiveness of sins or debts.

"The patient’s cancer is in remission after the treatment."

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remit

verb
/rɪˈmɪt/

To send money in payment or as a gift; to cancel or refrain from exacting a debt or punishment.

"He promised to remit the payment by the end of the week."

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noun
/rɪˈmɪtəns/

A sum of money sent, especially by mail or electronic transfer, as payment or gift.

"Migrant workers send remittances to support their families back home."

noun
/ˈrɛmnənt/

A small remaining part of something that once existed or was larger.

"The old house still had remnants of its former glory."

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noun
ˈremnənts

A small remaining quantity of something; a surviving trace.

"The remnants of the wall are still visible."

verb
/ˌriːˈmɒdəl/

To change the structure or form of something, especially a building.

"They decided to remodel their kitchen last summer."

noun
/rɪˈmɒnstrəns/

A forceful protest or objection.

"The workers’ remonstrance against unfair treatment was ignored."

noun/adjective
/rɪˈmɒnstrənt/

A person who makes a forceful protest (noun); protesting or objecting (adjective).

"He was a remonstrant voice in the assembly."

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verb
/rɪˈmɒnstreɪt/

To make a forceful protest or objection.

"Citizens remonstrated against the new tax policy."

noun
/rɪˈmɔːrs/

A deep feeling of regret or guilt for a wrong committed.

"He was filled with remorse after lying to his friend."

adjective
/rɪˈmoʊt/

Situated far from the main centers of population; distant.

"They stayed in a remote village during their trip."

adjective
/rɪˈmoʊtɪd/

placed at a distance; made remote

"The system was remoted to a secure location."

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removable

adjective
/rɪˈmuːvəbəl/

able to be removed or taken away

"This phone has a removable battery."

noun
/rɪˈmuːvəl/

the act of taking something or someone away or out of a place

"The removal of old furniture made the room look spacious."

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remove

verb
/rɪˈmuːv/

to take away or off from the position occupied

"She asked me to remove the books from the table."

verb
/rɪˈmjuːnəreɪt/

To pay someone for services or work done.

"The company will remunerate employees fairly for their overtime."

noun
/rɪˌmjuːnəˈreɪʃən/

Money paid for work or a service.

"The remuneration for this job is quite generous."

adjective
/rɪˈmjuːnərətɪv/

Financially rewarding or profitable.

"He chose a remunerative career in medicine."