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verb C1
/rɪˈbʌf/

to reject or refuse in a sharp or abrupt way

"She rebuffed his invitation to dinner."

rebuke definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/rɪˈbjuːk/

to criticize or scold someone sharply

"The teacher rebuked the student for being late."

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rebut

verb C1
/rɪˈbʌt/

to argue against or prove wrong; to refute

"The lawyer rebutted the false accusations with strong evidence."

noun C1
/rɪˈbʌtəl/

a statement or argument made to oppose or disprove another

"Her rebuttal was clear and convincing."

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verb C1
ˌriːˈkæl.ɪ.breɪt

To adjust or modify according to a new standard or plan; to reassess and realign.

"He had to recalibrate his strategy after the market crash."

verb C1
/riːˈkæptʃər/

To take back or regain possession of something.

"The army managed to recapture the lost territory."

verb C1
/ˌriːˈkæst/

To present or change something in a different form or style.

"The director decided to recast the role with a younger actor."

verb C1
/rɪˈsiːd/

To move back or further away from a previous position.

"The floodwaters began to recede after the heavy rain stopped."

adjective, noun C1
/rɪˈsiːvəbl/

Money that is owed to a company and is expected to be paid.

"The company's receivables increased significantly this quarter."

adjective C1
/rɪˈsɛptɪv/

Willing to listen to or accept new ideas, suggestions, or experiences.

"She was receptive to feedback from her colleagues."

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noun C1
/rɪˌsɛptɪˈvɪti/

The ability or willingness to receive something, especially signals or stimuli.

"Her receptivity to new ideas helped improve the project."

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adjective C1
rɪˈsɛʃ.ən.er.i

Relating to or characterized by economic recession.

"Governments introduce policies to counter recessionary effects."

adjective C1
/rɪˈsɛsɪv/

In genetics, relating to a trait that is expressed only when two copies of the gene are present.

"Blue eye color is often a recessive trait."

adjective C1
/rɪˈsɪprəkəl/

Given, felt, or done in return; mutual.

"Their relationship is based on reciprocal respect and trust."

verb C1
/rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪt/

To respond to an action or gesture by making a corresponding one.

"She smiled at him, and he reciprocated with a warm hug."

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noun C1
/ˌrɛsɪˈprɒsɪti/

The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit.

"Friendships are often based on reciprocity and trust."

noun C1
/rɪˈsaɪtl/

A performance of music, dance, or poetry, usually by a soloist.

"She gave a piano recital at the concert hall."

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noun C1
/ˌrɛsɪˈteɪʃən/

The act of reading or repeating something aloud, especially poetry or passages.

"The student won the prize for her poetry recitation."

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noun C1
/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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recline

verb C1
/rɪˈklaɪn/

To lean or lie back in a relaxed position.

"She reclined on the sofa with a book."

recluse definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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recluse

noun C1
/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."

verb C1
/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 C1
/ˌrɛkəˈlɛkt/

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

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

Recollection definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌrek.əˈlek.ʃən/

the action or faculty of remembering something

"I have no recollection of what happened yesterday."

reconcile definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈrɛkənˌsaɪl/

To restore friendly relations or make consistent.

"They managed to reconcile after years of conflict."

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noun C1
/ˌrɛkənsɪliˈeɪʃən/

The restoration of friendly relations or agreement after conflict.

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

noun C1
/rɪˈkɒnɪsəns/

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

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

verb C1
/ˌriːˈkɒn.stɪ.tʃuːt/

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

"The group was reconstituted after the leader returned."

verb C1
/ˌriː.kənˈviːn/

to gather or assemble again, especially for a meeting

"The committee will reconvene after lunch."

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verb C1
/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 C1
/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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rectify

verb C1
/ˈrɛktɪfaɪ/

to correct or make something right

"The manager promised to rectify the mistake immediately."

verb C1
/rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/

to recover from illness or regain strength

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

recuperation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
rɪˌkuːpərˈeɪʃən

The process of gradually recovering from illness or fatigue

"Rest is essential for recuperation after illness."

Recurrence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/rɪˈkɜr.əns/

the fact of something happening again; an instance of something happening again

"The doctor was concerned about the recurrence of the patient's symptoms."

adjective C1
/rɪˈkʌrənt/

happening again and again, repeatedly

"She suffers from recurrent nightmares."

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redeem

verb C1
/rɪˈdiːm/

to compensate for faults or mistakes; to exchange something for value

"He managed to redeem his reputation after the scandal."

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noun C1
/rɪˈdɛmpʃən/

the act of being saved from sin, error, or evil; also the act of regaining possession or making something better

"He sought redemption for his past mistakes."

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noun C1
/ˌriː.dɪ.strɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

the act of sharing something out differently from before, often wealth or resources

"The government promised a fair redistribution of land among the farmers."

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redress

verb C1
/rɪˈdrɛs/

to set right, remedy, or compensate for a wrong or grievance

"The company promised to redress the complaints of its customers."

Redundance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/rɪˈdʌndəns/

the state of being unnecessary or more than needed

"The report contained too much redu ndance and repetition."

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noun C1
/rɪˈdʌndənsi/

the state of being unnecessary or no longer needed; dismissal from a job due to lack of work

"Many workers faced redundancy after the factory closed."

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redundant

adjective C1
/rɪˈdʌndənt/

not or no longer needed; unnecessary

"Many workers were made redundant after the company closed."

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Reek

verb C1
/riːk/

to smell strongly and unpleasantly; to give off a bad odor

"The garbage bin reeked after being left in the sun."

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reel

verb C1
/riːl/

to lose balance and stagger; to wind or spin something onto a reel

"He reeled backward after being punched."

verb C1
/ˌriː.ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

to set up or restore something again after it has been disrupted

"The government worked hard to reestablish peace in the region."

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referendum

noun C1
/ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/

a general vote by the population on a single political issue

"The government held a referendum on the new constitution."

noun C1
/rɪˈfɜːrər/

a person who directs someone to another person or service

"The referrer earned a bonus for recommending a new client."

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noun C1
/rɪˈfaɪnmənt/

the process of improving something to make it more polished or sophisticated

"The new software is a refinement of the earlier version."

noun C1
/rɪˈfaɪnəri/

an industrial facility where raw materials are processed and purified

"The oil refinery processes thousands of barrels daily."