Vocabulary Cards
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B2 adjective
Restricted
Meaning
limited or controlled; subject to restrictions
Example
Access to this area is restricted to authorized personnel only.
B2 noun
Restriction
Meaning
a limiting condition or measure; the limitation or control of someone or something
Example
There are strict restrictions on smoking in public places.
C1 noun
restructuring
Meaning
The action of organizing something differently.
Example
The company underwent restructuring to improve efficiency.
A2 noun
result
Meaning
a consequence, effect, or outcome of something
Example
The result of the test was excellent.
B2 verb
resume
Meaning
to start again after a pause or interruption
Example
We will resume the meeting after lunch.
C1 noun
Resumption
Meaning
the action of beginning something again after a pause or interruption
Example
The resumption of classes will be announced next week.
C1 verb
resurge
Meaning
To rise, increase, or become active again after a decline.
Example
Interest in traditional crafts has begun to resurge.
C1 noun
resurgence
Meaning
An increase or revival after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence.
Example
The city saw a resurgence in tourism after the pandemic.
C1 adjective
resurgent
Meaning
Becoming strong, active, or popular again.
Example
The resurgent economy gave hope to many businesses.
C1 verb
resurrect
Meaning
To bring back to life or revive something from the past.
Example
The director decided to resurrect the old play for a new audience.
C1 verb
resuscitate
Meaning
to revive someone from unconsciousness or apparent death
Example
The doctors tried to resuscitate the patient after the heart attack.
B2 noun, verb
retail
Meaning
the sale of goods to the public in small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale
Example
The company specializes in the retail of clothing and accessories.
B2 noun
retailer
Meaning
a person or business that sells goods to consumers rather than to other businesses
Example
The retailer offers discounts on electronic products.
B2 verb
retain
Meaning
to keep possession of something
Example
The company decided to retain its experienced employees.
C1 noun
retainer
Meaning
a fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, or a device that holds something in place
Example
The lawyer asked for a retainer before taking the case.
C1 verb
retaliate
Meaning
to make an attack in return for a similar attack
Example
The army retaliated after the enemy attack.
C1 noun
Retaliation
Meaning
the action of returning a military attack; counterattack; revenge for an injury or wrong
Example
The country threatened retaliation against any act of aggression.
C1 adjective
retaliatory
Meaning
Taking action in response to another's action, characterized as punitive, revengeful, or counteractive.
Example
The country imposed retaliatory tariffs in response to trade sanctions.
C1 verb
retard
Meaning
to delay or slow down the progress of something
Example
Lack of funds may retard the development of the project.
C2 verb
retch
Meaning
to make the sound and movement of vomiting without bringing anything up
Example
The smell of spoiled food made him retch violently.
B2 noun
retention
Meaning
The continued possession, use, or control of something
Example
The retention of information is essential for academic success.
C2 adjective
retentive
Meaning
Having strong memory or the ability to retain information for a long time.
Example
Students with a retentive memory excel in academics.
C1 noun
reticence
Meaning
the quality of being reserved or unwilling to speak freely
Example
His reticence made it difficult to know what he was thinking.
C1 adjective
reticent
Meaning
not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved
Example
She was reticent about her personal life.