Vocabulary Cards
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B1 verb
rescue
Meaning
to save someone or something from danger or harm
Example
The firefighters rescued the cat from the tree.
A2 noun
research
Meaning
The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
Example
Research on radio waves began earlier in India.
B1 noun
researcher
Meaning
a person who conducts research
Example
The researcher published her findings in a scientific journal.
B1 noun
researchers
Meaning
People who study and investigate to discover new information or facts.
Example
Researchers are working on innovative solutions.
C1 verb
reseat
Meaning
to seat someone again or to fit something back into its place
Example
The usher had to reseat the guests after the interruption.
B2 noun
Resemblance
Meaning
the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character
Example
There's a strong resemblance between the two sisters.
B2 verb
resemble
Meaning
to look like or be similar to something or someone
Example
She resembles her mother in both appearance and mannerisms.
B2 verb
resent
Meaning
to feel bitterness or displeasure about something or someone
Example
She began to resent the constant criticism from her boss.
B2 noun
resentment
Meaning
Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.
Example
Resentment grew among the students.
B2 noun
Reservation
Meaning
the action of reserving something; an arrangement whereby something is reserved for a particular person; a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval
Example
I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.
B2 verb
reserve
Meaning
to keep something for future use; to book in advance
Example
I want to reserve a table for dinner.
B2 adjective
Reserved
Meaning
slow to reveal emotion or opinions; restrained in manner
Example
She is quite reserved and doesn't talk much in meetings.
B2 noun
reservoir
Meaning
A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.
Example
The city built a new reservoir to ensure enough drinking water for its residents.
B2 verb
reside
Meaning
to live or dwell in a particular place
Example
They reside in a large house near the river.
B1 noun
residence
Meaning
a place where someone lives; a home or dwelling
Example
He recently moved to a new residence near the city center.
B1 noun
Resident
Meaning
a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis; living in a particular place
Example
She has been a resident of this city for over ten years.
C1 noun
resident coordinator
Meaning
A local administrator or official who coordinates activities in a specific region.
Example
The resident coordinator welcomed all representatives.
B2 adjective
residential
Meaning
Designed for people to live in.
Example
The institution was fully residential.
C1 adjective
residual
Meaning
Remaining after the greater part has gone.
Example
The patient experienced residual pain after the surgery.
C1 noun
residue
Meaning
A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been removed.
Example
Soap residue affects appliance efficiency.
C1 noun
residues
Meaning
A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used.
Example
The burning process leaves no harmful residues.
B2 verb
resign
Meaning
Voluntarily leave a job or other position.
Example
Ministers were forced to resign.
B2 noun
resignation
Meaning
The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable; giving up.
Example
Her resignation from the position was unexpected.
B2 noun
resilience
Meaning
The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
Example
Testing the resilience of wood is crucial.