Lesson 44   -   edHelper.com

Word List recurrent redundant reflect reflex refrain refuge regress rehabilitate reign reinstate reiterate relent relevant relinquish relish remission remit remote renegade renounce renovate renowned repent replica repository

Definitions

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recurrent (r-kû) adjective    a. happening or occurring again or repeatedly. b. returning to one's mind or attention.

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redundant (r-dndnt) adjective    a. characterized by verbosity or unnecessary repetition in expressing ideas; prolix b. being in excess; exceeding what is usual or natural c. having some unusual or extra part or feature.

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reflect (r-flkt) verb    a. to cast back (light, heat, sound, etc.) from a surface b. to give back or show an image of; mirror. c. (of an act or its result) to serve to cast or bring (credit, discredit, etc.) on its performer.

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reflex (rflks) adjective    a. Physiol. noting or pertaining to an involuntary response to a stimulus, the nerve impulse from a receptor being transmitted inward to a nerve center that in turn transmits it outward to an effector. b. occurring in reaction; responsive. c. cast back; reflected, as light, color, etc.

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refrain (r-frn) verb    a. to abstain from an impulse to say or do something (often fol. by from) b. 3. a phrase or verse recurring at intervals in a song or poem, esp. at the end of each stanza; chorus. c. 4. Music. a musical setting for the refrain of a poem.any melody.the principal, recurrent section of a rondo.

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refuge (rfyj) noun    a. shelter or protection from danger, trouble, etc. b. a place of shelter, protection, or safety. c. anything to which one has recourse for aid, relief, or escape.

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regress (r-grs) verb    a. to move backward; go back. b. to revert to an earlier or less advanced state or form. c. the act of going back; return.

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rehabilitate (rh-bl-tt) verb    a. to restore to a condition of good health, ability to work, or the like. b. to restore to good condition, operation, or management, as a bankrupt business. c. to reestablish the good reputation of (a person, one's character or name, etc.).

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reign (rn) noun    a. the period during which a sovereign occupies the throne. b. royal rule or authority; sovereignty. c. dominating power or influence

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reinstate (rn-stt) verb    to put back into a former position, condition, or effectiveness; reestablish or reinstitute.

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reiterate (r-t-rt) verb    to say again.

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relent (r-lnt) verb    a. to become milder, more sympathetic, or more lenient. b. to slacken or abate, as severe weather, a fast pace, or the like.

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relevant (rl-vnt) adjective    related to or connected with the present matter; pertinent.

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relinquish (r-lngkwsh) verb    a. to renounce or surrender (a possession, right, etc.) b. to give up; put aside or desist from c. to let go; release

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relish (rlsh) noun    a. liking or enjoyment of the taste of something. b. pleasurable appreciation of anything; liking c. Cookery. something savory or appetizing added to a meal, as pickles or olives.a sweet pickle made of various vegetables, usually chopped or minced.an appetizer or hors d'oeuvre.

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remission (r-mshn) noun    a. the act of remitting. b. pardon; forgiveness, as of sins or offenses. c. abatement or diminution, as of diligence, labor, intensity, etc.

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remit (r-mt) verb    a. to send (money) to someone or some place. b. to refrain from carrying out; cancel. c. to forgive or pardon (a sin or fault).

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remote (r-mt) adjective    a. at a far distance in space or time. b. secluded. c. distant in blood relationship.

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renegade (rn-gd) noun    a. a person who deserts a party or cause for another. b. an apostate from a religious faith. c. of or like a renegade; traitorous.

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renounce (r-nouns) verb    a. to give up or put aside voluntarily b. to give up by formal declaration c. to repudiate; disown

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renovate (rn-vt) verb    a. to restore to good condition; make new or as if new again; repair. b. to reinvigorate; refresh; revive.

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renowned (r-nound) adjective    widely known and acclaimed; famous.

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repent (rpnt) verb    a. to feel sorry, self-reproachful, or contrite for past conduct; regret or be conscience-stricken about a past action, attitude, etc. (often fol. by of ) b. to feel such sorrow for sin or fault as to be disposed to change one's life for the better; be penitent. c. to remember or regard with self-reproach or contrition

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replica (rpl-k) noun    a. a close copy of a work of art, esp. by the original artist. b. a duplication or copy, esp. one smaller than the original.

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repository (r-pz-tô) noun    a. a receptacle or place where things are deposited, stored, or offered for sale b. an abundant source or supply; storehouse c. a burial place; sepulcher.