Vocabulary Cards
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C1 noun
respiration
Meaning
The process of breathing or the exchange of gases in living organisms.
Example
Respiration is essential for all living beings.
C2 verb
respire
Meaning
To breathe in and out; to inhale and exhale.
Example
Plants also respire to release energy.
C1 noun
respite
Meaning
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
Example
The weekend provided a welcome respite from work.
C2 adjective
resplendent
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance or effect
Example
The bride looked resplendent in her wedding gown.
B1 verb
respond
Meaning
to give an answer or reply; to react to something
Example
Please respond to my email as soon as possible.
C1 noun
respondent
Meaning
A person who replies to something, especially in a survey or legal case
Example
The survey had over 1,000 respondents.
B1 noun
Response
Meaning
a reaction to something; an answer or reply; the way in which something reacts to external stimulus
Example
The government's response to the crisis was swift and decisive.
B1 noun
responsibility
Meaning
The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.
Example
Taking responsibility for one's actions is a sign of maturity.
A2 adjective
Responsible
Meaning
accountable; having duties; reliable and trustworthy
Example
Parents are responsible for their children's education and well-being.
B2 adjective
Responsive
Meaning
reacting quickly and positively; readily reacting to suggestions or changes
Example
The website is very responsive and loads quickly on all devices.
C1 noun
responsiveness
Meaning
The quality of reacting quickly and positively
Example
The manager appreciated her responsiveness to customer feedback.
A1 noun, verb
rest
Meaning
to cease work or movement in order to relax or recover strength
Example
He needs to rest after the long journey.
A1 noun
restaurant
Meaning
a place where meals are prepared and served to customers
Example
We went to the restaurant for dinner.
B2 noun
resting place
Meaning
A place where someone or something rests, especially a burial site.
Example
The resting place of the martyrs is near the river.
C1 noun
restitution
Meaning
The act of restoring something to its rightful owner or compensating for loss
Example
The court ordered restitution to the victims of the fraud.
C2 adjective
restive
Meaning
unable to stay still or silent; restless and impatient
Example
The crowd grew restive as they waited for the concert to begin.
B2 adjective
Restless
Meaning
unable to rest or relax; constantly moving or fidgeting
Example
The child was restless during the long car journey.
B2 noun
Restlessness
Meaning
the inability to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom
Example
His restlessness during the long meeting was obvious to everyone.
B2 noun
restoration
Meaning
The process of returning something to its former condition.
Example
The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.
B2 verb
restore
Meaning
To bring back to a former or original state; to reinstate.
Example
Restoring the tradition of student politics is necessary.
B2 verb
restrain
Meaning
to hold back or control; to limit or restrict
Example
Please restrain your dog.
C1 adjective
restrained
Meaning
characterized by reserve or self-control; held back
Example
Her restrained reaction surprised everyone.
B2 noun
Restraint
Meaning
the action of keeping someone or something under control; self-control
Example
She showed great restraint in not responding to the criticism.
B2 verb
restrict
Meaning
To limit the size, amount, or range of something.
Example
The government decided to restrict the use of plastic bags.