Vocabulary Cards
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C1 noun
Raw Turmeric
Meaning
fresh unprocessed root of the turmeric plant used as a spice and medicine
Example
Grate raw turmeric into the curry for authentic flavor.
B1 noun
ray
Meaning
a narrow beam of light, heat, or radiation
Example
A ray of sunlight broke through the clouds.
C1 verb
raze
Meaning
To completely destroy or demolish something, especially a building.
Example
The old factory was razed to make way for new apartments.
B2 noun
Razor
Meaning
a sharp-edged instrument used for shaving hair from the skin
Example
He shaved his beard with a sharp razor.
A2 preposition
re
Meaning
concerning or about (used in formal letters or emails)
Example
The letter was sent re your recent application.
A2 verb
reach
Meaning
to arrive at a destination; to extend one's arm to touch something
Example
We will reach the station in ten minutes.
B1 verb
react
Meaning
to respond or behave in a particular way to something
Example
She reacted angrily when she heard the news.
C1 noun
reactant
Meaning
A substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a chemical reaction.
Example
Oxygen is a reactant in the process of combustion.
B1 noun
reaction
Meaning
An action performed or a feeling experienced in response to a situation or event.
Example
The arrests triggered a reaction.
C1 adjective
reactionary
Meaning
Opposing political or social progress or reform; extremely conservative.
Example
The group took a reactionary stance against the new policies.
C1 adjective
Reactive
Meaning
responding to situations rather than initiating them; chemically active
Example
The company took a reactive approach to customer complaints.
A1 verb
read
Meaning
to look at written words and understand their meaning
Example
I read books before going to bed.
A2 noun
reader
Meaning
a person who reads or who is capable of reading
Example
She is a fast reader, finishing books in a day.
B2 adverb
Readily
Meaning
willingly; easily; without hesitation
Example
She readily agreed to help with the project.
A2 noun
reading
Meaning
the action or skill of reading
Example
Reading is one of my favorite hobbies.
C1 verb
readjust
Meaning
To change or move something again in order to achieve a better fit, condition, or balance.
Example
He readjusted the chair to make it more comfortable.
C1 noun
readjustment
Meaning
The act of changing or correcting something again to make it suitable or balanced.
Example
After moving to a new city, he went through a period of readjustment.
A1 adjective
ready
Meaning
Prepared or available for use or action.
Example
She was ready to leave for the airport.
C1 verb
reaffirm
Meaning
To state again strongly; to confirm or strengthen a statement or belief.
Example
The president reaffirmed his commitment to education reform.
A2 adjective
Real
Meaning
actually existing; genuine; not imaginary or fake
Example
This is a real diamond, not a fake one.
B2 noun
realism
Meaning
The quality of representing things as they are; a practical or factual view.
Example
Her paintings are admired for their realism.
B1 adjective
realistic
Meaning
having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected
Example
She gave a realistic estimate of the project's cost.
B1 noun
reality
Meaning
The world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea.
Example
The reality of the situation was evident.
B2 noun
realization
Meaning
the act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact
Example
Her realization of the problem helped solve the issue.