Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˈrɛnəˌsɑːns/

a revival of art, culture, or learning; a period of renewed interest and growth

"The city experienced a cultural renaissance during the 1990s."

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rend

verb
/rɛnd/

to tear something apart violently or forcefully

"The explosion rent the air with a deafening noise."

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verb
/ˈrɛndər/

to provide, give, or cause something to be in a certain state

"The service rendered great help to the community."

noun
/ˈrɒndɪvuː/

a meeting or appointment at an agreed time and place

"They arranged a secret rendezvous at the café."

noun
/rɛnˈdɪʃən/

a performance or interpretation of a piece of art, music, or text

"The singer gave a moving rendition of the classic song."

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renegade

noun
/ˈrɛnɪˌɡeɪd/

a person who deserts or betrays an organization, country, or principles

"He was labeled a renegade after leaving the party and criticizing its policies."

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verb
/rɪˈnɛɡ/

to go back on a promise, agreement, or commitment

"The company reneged on its promise to increase wages."

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renew

verb
/rɪˈnuː/

to make something new again or extend its period of validity

"I need to renew my passport before traveling."

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adjective
rɪˈnjuː.ə.bəl

A source of energy that is not depleted when used, such as wind or solar power.

"Renewable energy is the future of global power."

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renounce

verb
/rɪˈnaʊns/

to formally declare rejection of something, such as a claim, belief, or way of life

"She renounced her citizenship to move abroad permanently."

verb
/ˈrɛnəˌveɪt/

to restore something old to a good state or to improve it

"They decided to renovate the old house before moving in."

noun
/ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

the act of renovating; restoration to a former better state

"The old house underwent a complete renovation last year."

noun
/rɪˈnaʊn/

the condition of being widely known and highly respected

"The scientist gained international renown for his groundbreaking research."

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adjective
/rɪˈnaʊnd/

famous or well-known for a particular skill or achievement

"She is a renowned artist in the country."

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Rent

noun, verb
/rɛnt/

payment made regularly by a tenant to a landlord for the use of property or land; also to pay for the use of something

"They decided to rent an apartment in the city center."

noun
/ˈrɛntəl/

an arrangement in which something is rented, or the amount paid for renting

"The car rental was more expensive than we expected."

noun
/rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

the formal rejection or giving up of something, usually a belief, claim, or way of life

"His renunciation of worldly pleasures impressed the monks."

verb
/riːˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

to arrange something again in a different way for greater efficiency or order

"The manager decided to reorganize the team structure."

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verb
/rɪˈpɛər/

to fix or restore something that is broken or damaged

"He repaired his broken watch with patience."

adjective
/rɪˈper.ə.bəl/

able to be fixed or mended; capable of being repaired

"The broken phone is repairable with the right parts."

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repairer

noun
/rɪˈpɛərə/

a person whose job is to fix damaged or broken things

"The repairer fixed the broken washing machine quickly."

adjective
/ˈrɛpərəbəl/

able to be repaired or fixed

"The damage to the car was serious but still reparable."

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noun
/ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/

the making of amends for a wrong done by paying money or helping those who were wronged

"The government offered reparations to the victims of the conflict."

noun
/ˌrɛpɑːrˈtiː/

A quick, witty, and clever reply in conversation.

"The debate was full of sharp repartee between the two speakers."

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repast

noun
/rɪˈpæst/

A meal or the food eaten during a meal.

"They enjoyed a delicious repast by the riverside."

verb
/riːˈpeɪ.tri.eɪt/

To return someone to their own country, often after war or imprisonment.

"The government worked to repatriate the refugees safely."

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repeal

verb
/rɪˈpiːl/

To officially cancel or revoke a law or decision.

"The government decided to repeal the outdated law."

verb
/rɪˈpiːt/

to say again or do again

"Could you please repeat that sentence?"

adjective
/rɪˈpiː.tɪd/

done again; happening again; occurring multiple times

"He made repeated attempts to contact her."

adverb
/rɪˈpiːtɪdli/

in a way that is repeated or done many times

"She apologized repeatedly for the mistake."

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repel

verb
/rɪˈpɛl/

To drive back or push away, especially an attack or something unwanted.

"The army managed to repel the enemy forces."

adjective
/rɪˈpɛlənt/

Able to drive away something, especially insects or unpleasant things; causing disgust or distaste.

"This cream is highly effective as a mosquito repellent."

noun
/rɪˈpɛntəns/

Deep regret or remorse for wrongdoing; sincere sorrow for one's sins or mistakes.

"He showed true repentance after apologizing for his mistakes."

adjective
/rɪˈpen.tənt/

feeling or expressing sincere regret and remorse; sorry for one's actions

"The repentant thief returned the stolen money."

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noun
/ˌriːpərˈkʌʃən/

An unintended consequence or result of an action, often negative.

"The decision had serious economic repercussions."

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noun
/ˌriː.pəˈkʌʃ.ənz/

An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action; the effects or results of something.

"The economic repercussions of war are severe."

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noun
/ˈrɛpərˌtwɑːr/

The entire range of skills, works, or pieces that a person or group is prepared to perform or use.

"The singer added a new song to her repertoire."

adjective
/ˌrɛpərˈtɔːriəl/

Relating to or characteristic of a repertoire, especially in journalism or performance contexts.

"The journalist's repertorial style captured every detail of the unfolding story."

noun
/ˈrɛpərˌtɔːri/

A collection of works that a company, performer, or institution regularly performs; also a storehouse of information or skills.

"The theater has a repertory of classic plays."

noun
/ˌrɛpɪˈtɪʃən/

The action of repeating something that has already been said, written, or done.

"The teacher emphasized the importance of repetition in learning new vocabulary."

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verb
/rɪˈpaɪn/

To feel or express discontent or to long for something.

"She did not repine at her misfortune but worked harder to improve her life."

verb
/rɪˈpleɪs/

to take the place of something or someone; to put something new in place of something old

"He decided to replace the broken lamp with a new one."

noun
/rɪˈpleɪsmənt/

the act of substituting one thing or person for another

"She got a replacement for her damaged phone."

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verb
/rɪˈplɛnɪʃ/

To fill something up again; to restore to a former level or condition.

"The water bottles were replenished after the long hike."

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replete

adjective
/rɪˈpliːt/

Filled or well-supplied with something; abundantly full.

"The book is replete with fascinating historical details."

noun
/ˈrɛplɪkə/

An exact copy or model of something, especially one on a smaller scale.

"The museum displayed a replica of the ancient sculpture."

verb
/ˈrɛplɪkeɪt/

to copy, reproduce, or duplicate something exactly

"The scientist tried to replicate the experiment for accuracy."

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reply

verb, noun
/rɪˈplaɪ/

to respond to someone or something

"She didn't reply to my message."

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noun, verb
/rɪˈpɔːrt/

to give a detailed account of something or to make an official statement

"The journalist will report on the recent events."

noun
/rɪˈpɔːrtɪʒ/

the act of reporting news or describing events in the media

"The magazine is known for its detailed reportage of political issues."