Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˈreɪn.dɪər/

a large deer with branched horns that lives in cold northern areas

"Santa's reindeer pulled his sleigh across the sky."

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rein

noun/verb
/reɪn/

A strap used to control a horse; to control or guide something.

"The rider pulled the rein to stop the horse."

verb
/ˌriːɪmˈbɜːrs/

to pay back money to someone who has spent it or lost it

"The company reimbursed him for travel expenses."

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reign

verb, noun
/reɪn/

to rule as a king or queen; the period during which a sovereign rules

"Queen Elizabeth II reigned for many decades."

noun
/rɪˈhɜːrsəl/

a practice or trial performance of a play, music, or other work for later public performance

"The actors had a final rehearsal before the play."

noun
/ˌriːhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

the process of restoring someone or something to health or normal life through training or therapy

"After the accident, he went through months of rehabilitation to walk again."

verb
/ˌriːhəˈbɪlɪteɪt/

to restore someone to health, normal life, or a good condition after illness, injury, or imprisonment

"The clinic helps rehabilitate injured athletes."

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adjective
/ˈrɛɡjʊlətɔːri/

relating to the rules or laws made by an authority to control an activity or process

"The company must comply with all regulatory requirements before launching the product."

noun
/ˈrɛɡjəleɪtər/

a person or device that controls or maintains the operation of a system

"The government appointed a new regulator for the financial sector."

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noun
/ˌreɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz/

Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority.

"Strict regulations ensure fair practices."

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noun
/ˌrɛɡjuˈleɪʃən/

a rule or directive made and maintained by an authority

"The new regulation will affect the banking sector."

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regulate

verb
/ˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪt/

To control or maintain something by rules or laws

"The government regulates the sale of medicines."

adverb
/ˈrɛɡjələrli/

at regular intervals; in a regular manner

"She exercises regularly to stay healthy."

noun
/ˌreɡ.jʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

the quality of being regular; occurring at fixed intervals or in a consistent pattern

"The regularity of his exercise routine helped him stay healthy."

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adjective
/ˈrɛɡjələr/

Happening at fixed intervals; usual or normal in pattern or quality

"He is a regular visitor to the library."

adjective
/rɪˈɡret.ə.bəl/

causing or deserving regret; unfortunate; deplorable

"It is regrettable that so many talented people left the company."

adjective
/rɪˈɡrɛtfəl/

feeling or showing sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done

"She gave him a regretful smile as she turned away."

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verb
/rɪˈɡrɛt/

to feel sad or disappointed about something that has happened or been done

"I deeply regret saying those harsh words to her."

verb
/rɪˈɡrɛs/

To return to a former or less developed state.

"Without proper guidance, the child's progress began to regress."

adjective
/ˈrɛɡnənt/

Reigning; currently holding power, authority, or dominance.

"The regnant queen introduced several reforms during her reign."

noun
/ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən/

the action or process of enrolling or signing up for something

"The registration for the event will close tomorrow."

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noun
ˈredʒ.ɪ.strɑːr

An official responsible for keeping records or registers.

"The registrar oversees all administrative tasks."

verb
/ˈrɛdʒɪstər/

To enter or record officially on a list or in a book.

"You must register for the conference before the deadline."

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phrase
ˈriː.dʒən.əl ˈfɔː.rəm

A meeting or conference where representatives from countries or organizations in a specific geographical area discuss issues of common interest.

"The Regional Forum discussed deforestation impacts."

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adjective
/ˈriːdʒənl/

relating to or characteristic of a region

"The regional markets are growing rapidly."

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adjective
ˈriːdʒən spəˈsɪfɪk

Relating to or characteristic of a particular region or area.

"Climate change impacts are region-specific."

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noun
/ˈriːdʒən/

an area or division, especially part of a country or the world having definable characteristics but not always fixed boundaries

"The region is known for its beautiful landscapes."

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regiment

noun
/ˈrɛdʒɪmənt/

A permanent unit of an army, typically commanded by a colonel and divided into several companies.

"The regiment marched proudly through the streets after returning from the mission."

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noun
/ˈrɛdʒɪmən/

A prescribed course of medical treatment, diet, or exercise for the promotion or restoration of health.

"She followed a strict fitness regimen to recover after surgery."

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regime

noun
/reɪˈʒiːm/

a system or form of government, often authoritarian

"The military regime controlled the country for decades."

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noun
/ˌrɛfəˈriː/

a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed

"The referee stopped the game after a foul."

noun
/rɪˈdʌndəns/

the state of being unnecessary or more than needed

"The report contained too much redu ndance and repetition."

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noun
/rɪˈdʌndənsi/

the state of being unnecessary or no longer needed; dismissal from a job due to lack of work

"Many workers faced redundancy after the factory closed."

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redundant

adjective
/rɪˈdʌndənt/

not or no longer needed; unnecessary

"Many workers were made redundant after the company closed."

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Reek

verb
/riːk/

to smell strongly and unpleasantly; to give off a bad odor

"The garbage bin reeked after being left in the sun."

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reel

verb
/riːl/

to lose balance and stagger; to wind or spin something onto a reel

"He reeled backward after being punched."

verb
/ˌriː.ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

to set up or restore something again after it has been disrupted

"The government worked hard to reestablish peace in the region."

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refection

noun
/rɪˈfɛkʃən/

a meal or the act of taking food and drink

"The monks gathered for their evening refection."

noun
/rɪˈfɛktəri/

a dining hall, especially in a monastery, convent, or school

"Students had lunch in the refectory."

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refer

verb
/rɪˈfɜːr/

to direct someone to another source of help, information, or decision

"The doctor will refer you to a specialist."

adjective
/rɪˈfɛrəbəl/

able to be related or directed to something

"The issue is referable to the new policy changes."

adjective
/rɪˈfaɪnd/

elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste; purified

"She has very refined taste in art and music."

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noun
/rɪˈflɛkʃən/

the image of something in a mirror or water, or serious thought about something

"She saw her reflection in the glass window."

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verb
/rɪˈflɛkt/

to show an image as in a mirror, or to think deeply about something

"The mirror reflects her smiling face."

noun
/rɪˈfaɪnəri/

an industrial facility where raw materials are processed and purified

"The oil refinery processes thousands of barrels daily."

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noun
/rɪˈfaɪnmənt/

the process of improving something to make it more polished or sophisticated

"The new software is a refinement of the earlier version."

noun
/rɪˈfɜːrər/

a person who directs someone to another person or service

"The referrer earned a bonus for recommending a new client."

noun
/ˈrɛfərəns/

the action of mentioning or alluding to something

"I need to check the reference for this article."

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referendum

noun
/ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/

a general vote by the population on a single political issue

"The government held a referendum on the new constitution."

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noun
/rɪˈdʌkʃən/

the action or process of making something smaller or less in amount, degree, or size

"There has been a significant reduction in pollution levels."