Vocabulary Cards
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B2 noun
Reptile
Meaning
a cold-blooded animal with scaly skin that lays eggs on land
Example
The lizard is a common reptile found in gardens.
B2 noun
republic
Meaning
A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
Example
A republic is governed by representatives of the people.
B2 noun/adjective
republican
Meaning
a member or supporter of a republican political party or system
Example
The republican candidate won the election.
C1 verb
repudiate
Meaning
to refuse to accept, recognize, or support something
Example
He repudiated the claim that he was involved in the scandal.
C2 noun
repugnance
Meaning
intense disgust or strong aversion towards something
Example
She felt deep repugnance at the cruelty of the act.
C1 adjective
Repugnant
Meaning
extremely distasteful; unacceptable; causing disgust or strong dislike
Example
The idea of lying to his parents was repugnant to him.
C1 verb
repulse
Meaning
to drive back an attack or attacker by force; to cause intense dislike or disgust
Example
The army managed to repulse the enemy attack.
C1 noun
Repulsion
Meaning
a feeling of intense distaste or disgust; a force under the influence of which objects tend to move away from each other
Example
She felt a strong repulsion towards the idea of eating insects.
C1 adjective
Repulsive
Meaning
extremely unpleasant; causing strong dislike or disgust
Example
The smell of rotten eggs was absolutely repulsive.
C1 adjective
Reputable
Meaning
having a good reputation; respected and trusted
Example
She works for a reputable law firm in the city.
B1 noun
reputation
Meaning
The opinion generally held about someone or something; fame or prestige.
Example
A good reputation is essential for business success.
C1 noun
repute
Meaning
the opinion generally held of someone or something; reputation
Example
He is a scholar of great repute in his field.
C1 adjective
Reputed
Meaning
generally said or believed to be; having a particular reputation
Example
He is reputed to be one of the best doctors in the country.
B1 noun
request
Meaning
a formal or polite demand for something
Example
She made a request for additional time to complete the project.
C2 noun
requiem
Meaning
A mass, music, or ceremony for the repose of the souls of the dead.
Example
The choir performed a requiem in memory of the late leader.
A2 verb
require
Meaning
to need something; to demand or insist on
Example
This job requires excellent communication skills.
B1 adjective
required
Meaning
necessary or compulsory
Example
A visa is required to enter the country.
B1 noun
requirement
Meaning
something that is necessary or demanded
Example
The job has specific educational requirements.
C1 adjective
Requisite
Meaning
made necessary by particular circumstances; required
Example
Good communication skills are requisite for this job.
C1 noun
requisition
Meaning
An official order laying claim to the use of property or materials; a formal demand or request.
Example
The manager submitted a requisition for new office supplies.
C2 noun
requital
Meaning
The act of returning something, such as a favor, service, or punishment; repayment or retaliation.
Example
She offered her time in requital for his kindness.
C2 verb
requite
Meaning
to return or repay a favor, service, or feeling
Example
She requited his kindness with a thoughtful gift.
C2 verb
rescind
Meaning
to revoke, cancel, or repeal a law, order, or agreement
Example
The company decided to rescind the job offer.
C2 noun
rescission
Meaning
the cancellation or annulment of a law, contract, or agreement
Example
The rescission of the contract left both parties disappointed.