Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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."

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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."

noun
/rɪˈvaɪvəl/

an improvement in the condition or strength of something

"The revival of the old traditions brought a sense of nostalgia."

verb
/rɪˈvaɪv/

To bring back to life, consciousness, or activity.

"The paramedics managed to revive the unconscious man."

noun
/ˌrɛv.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

The act of officially canceling or withdrawing something.

"The court ordered the revocation of his license."

verb
/rɪˈvoʊk/

To officially cancel or withdraw a decision, privilege, or right.

"The government decided to revoke his passport."

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revolt

verb
/rɪˈvoʊlt/

to rise up against authority or refuse to accept something; a rebellion

"The people decided to revolt against the oppressive government."

adjective
/rɪˈvoʊltɪŋ/

extremely unpleasant or disgusting

"The smell of the garbage was revolting."

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noun
/ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

a forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system

"The revolution changed the political landscape forever."

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adjective
/ˌrɛvəˈluːʃəˌnɛri/

involving or causing a complete or dramatic change

"The internet was a revolutionary development in communication."

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noun
/ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i ˈbreɪk.θruː/

A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that changes everything.

"Robotic surgery is a revolutionary breakthrough in healthcare."

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noun
ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv

A groundbreaking action or plan that brings about significant change or transformation.

"The revolutionary initiative promotes sustainable energy."

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verb
ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.aɪz

To completely change or transform something in a radical or fundamental way.

"AI is revolutionizing the medical industry."

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noun
ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃənz

Dramatic and wide-reaching changes in political, social, or economic systems, often involving the overthrow of a government or social order.

"Revolutions often lead to significant societal changes."

noun
/rɪˈvɒl.vər/

a pistol with revolving chambers enabling several shots to be fired without reloading

"The detective drew his revolver from its holster."

noun
/rɪˈvʌlʃən/

a strong feeling of disgust or repulsion

"She felt revulsion at the sight of the cruel act."

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noun
/rɪˈwɔːd/

something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement

"He received a reward for returning the lost wallet."

verb
/ˈræpsəˌdaɪz/

to speak or write with great enthusiasm and admiration

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

noun
/ˈræpsədi/

an expression of great enthusiasm or an epic musical composition

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

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rhetoric

noun
/ˈrɛtərɪk/

the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing

"The politician’s speech was full of inspiring rhetoric."

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rhetorical

adjective
/rɪˈtɔːrɪkəl/

relating to the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; often a question asked to make a point rather than get an answer

"He asked a rhetorical question during the debate."

noun
/ˌrɛtəˈrɪʃən/

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

"The rhetorician captivated the audience with his eloquence."

adjective
/ˈruːmi/

Watery, especially referring to the eyes.

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

noun
/raɪˈnɒs.ər.əs/

a large, heavy animal with thick skin and one or two horns on its nose

"The rhinoceros charged through the grassland."

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noun
/ˈrɪðəm/

a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound

"The rhythm of the music made everyone want to dance."

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Rib

noun
/rɪb/

one of the curved bones that form the rib cage in humans and animals, protecting the chest organs

"He broke a rib while playing football."

adjective
/ˈrɪbɔːld/

Referring to sexual matters in a humorous or vulgar way.

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

noun
/ˈrɪb.ən/

a long, narrow strip of fabric used for tying or decoration

"She tied her hair with a red ribbon."

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Rice

noun
/raɪs/

a cereal grain that is the staple food of many countries

"Rice is an important part of the daily diet in many countries."

noun
/raɪs ˈkʊkər/

an electric appliance designed to cook rice automatically

"The rice cooker automatically switches off when the rice is perfectly cooked."

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Rich

adjective
/rɪʧ/

having a great deal of money or assets

"He became rich after his successful business venture."

adjective
/ˈrɪkɪti/

Poorly made and likely to collapse; shaky.

"They crossed a rickety wooden bridge over the river."

noun
/ˈrɪk.ʃɔː/

a light two-wheeled passenger vehicle drawn by one or more people

"We took a rickshaw to reach the busy marketplace."

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rid

verb
/rɪd/

to remove or get rid of something

"I need to rid the house of all the clutter."

verb
/ˈroʊ.teɪt/

to turn around a central point or axis

"The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours."

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rot

verb
/rɒt/

to decay or decompose; to become corrupt

"The fruit will rot if left in the sun."