Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective
/rɪˈmiːdiəbl/

capable of being corrected or cured

"The mistake was serious but still remediable."

adjective
/rɪˈmiːdiəl/

intended to correct or improve a situation, especially related to learning or health

"The school offers remedial classes in mathematics."

noun
/ˈrɛmɪdi/

a treatment or solution for a problem or illness

"The doctor prescribed a remedy for the cough."

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verb
/rɪˈmɛmbər/

to recall to the mind; to keep in memory

"I can't remember the last time we met."

noun
/rɪˈmɛmbrəns/

the act of remembering or honoring someone or something

"A service was held in remembrance of the fallen soldiers."

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verb
/rɪˈmaɪnd/

to cause someone to remember something

"Please remind me to call her tomorrow."

noun
/rɪˈmaɪndər/

something that helps you remember a fact, event, or action that you need to do or recall

"He set a reminder to call his mother on her birthday."

noun
/ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsəns/

a story or memory about past events

"He shared a reminiscence of his childhood days in the village."

adjective
/ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt/

Tending to remind one of something; suggestive of something in the past.

"The smell of rain is reminiscent of my childhood in the village."

adjective
/rɪˈmɪs/

Negligent in performing a duty or responsibility.

"The manager was remiss in not checking the financial reports carefully."

noun
/rɪˈmɪʃən/

A temporary or permanent decrease or disappearance of disease symptoms; forgiveness of sins or debts.

"The patient’s cancer is in remission after the treatment."

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remit

verb
/rɪˈmɪt/

To send money in payment or as a gift; to cancel or refrain from exacting a debt or punishment.

"He promised to remit the payment by the end of the week."

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noun
/rɪˈmɪtəns/

A sum of money sent, especially by mail or electronic transfer, as payment or gift.

"Migrant workers send remittances to support their families back home."

noun
/ˈrɛmnənt/

A small remaining part of something that once existed or was larger.

"The old house still had remnants of its former glory."

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noun
ˈremnənts

A small remaining quantity of something; a surviving trace.

"The remnants of the wall are still visible."

verb
/ˌriːˈmɒdəl/

To change the structure or form of something, especially a building.

"They decided to remodel their kitchen last summer."

noun
/rɪˈmɒnstrəns/

A forceful protest or objection.

"The workers’ remonstrance against unfair treatment was ignored."

noun/adjective
/rɪˈmɒnstrənt/

A person who makes a forceful protest (noun); protesting or objecting (adjective).

"He was a remonstrant voice in the assembly."

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verb
/rɪˈmɒnstreɪt/

To make a forceful protest or objection.

"Citizens remonstrated against the new tax policy."

noun
/rɪˈmɔːrs/

A deep feeling of regret or guilt for a wrong committed.

"He was filled with remorse after lying to his friend."

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adjective
/rɪˈmoʊt/

Situated far from the main centers of population; distant.

"They stayed in a remote village during their trip."

adjective
/rɪˈmoʊtɪd/

placed at a distance; made remote

"The system was remoted to a secure location."

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removable

adjective
/rɪˈmuːvəbəl/

able to be removed or taken away

"This phone has a removable battery."

noun
/rɪˈmuːvəl/

the act of taking something or someone away or out of a place

"The removal of old furniture made the room look spacious."

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remove

verb
/rɪˈmuːv/

to take away or off from the position occupied

"She asked me to remove the books from the table."

verb
/rɪˈmjuːnəreɪt/

To pay someone for services or work done.

"The company will remunerate employees fairly for their overtime."

noun
/rɪˌmjuːnəˈreɪʃən/

Money paid for work or a service.

"The remuneration for this job is quite generous."

adjective
/rɪˈmjuːnərətɪv/

Financially rewarding or profitable.

"He chose a remunerative career in medicine."

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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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."

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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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noun, verb
/rɪˈpɔːrt/

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

"The journalist will report on the recent events."

verb
/ˈrɛplɪkeɪt/

to copy, reproduce, or duplicate something exactly

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