CEFR Level
a poisonous flowering shrub with bright red or pink flowers
"The red oleander blooms throughout the summer months."
formidable, especially as an opponent; inspiring fear or respect
"She was a redoubtable leader who commanded respect from all."
capable of being reflected, as light or an image
"The surface of the lake is highly reflectible in the morning sun."
Capable of being reflected or bent back.
"The surface was highly reflexible, bouncing light in different directions."
The bending of light, sound, or other waves when they pass from one medium to another of different density.
"The refraction of light in water makes objects appear bent."
Stubborn or resistant to control, authority, or treatment.
"The refractory child refused to follow the teacher's instructions."
Capable of being refuted or disproved.
"His argument was weak and easily refragable."
The ability of a substance to bend light; refractive power.
"Glass has a higher refringency than water."
Capable of refracting light or other waves.
"The refringent properties of the crystal bent the light into a spectrum."
the action or process of becoming young or fresh again
"The forest showed signs of rejuvenescence after the rains."
capable of being corrected or cured
"The mistake was serious but still remediable."
A forceful protest or objection.
"The workers’ remonstrance against unfair treatment was ignored."
A person who makes a forceful protest (noun); protesting or objecting (adjective).
"He was a remonstrant voice in the assembly."
To make a forceful protest or objection.
"Citizens remonstrated against the new tax policy."
Financially rewarding or profitable.
"He chose a remunerative career in medicine."
the formal rejection or giving up of something, usually a belief, claim, or way of life
"His renunciation of worldly pleasures impressed the monks."
Relating to or characteristic of a repertoire, especially in journalism or performance contexts.
"The journalist's repertorial style captured every detail of the unfolding story."
The act of rebuking or criticizing severely.
"The teacher’s reprehension of the student’s behavior was justified."
Capable of being restrained or suppressed.
"The movement proved to be hardly repressible."
Strong disapproval or condemnation; rejection by God as beyond salvation.
"The teacher’s face showed clear reprobation at the student’s rude remark."
intense disgust or strong aversion towards something
"She felt deep repugnance at the cruelty of the act."