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  1. relevance
    the relation of something to the matter at hand
    Our hypothesis is that kids will be more interested in science and technology when they see its relevance to their own lives.
  2. relevant
    having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
    Clinton earns two Pinocchios: He relied on selective data that would support his case while ignoring other relevant numbers.
  3. relinquish
    turn away from; give up
    Emerson's son and biographer some time ago relinquished his medical practice in Concord, and has since devoted himself to art.
  4. relish
    spicy or savory condiment
    But relish gets no such respect in the food world, Mr. Levine said: “I think sweet relish has become the forgotten condiment.”
  5. remediate
    set straight or right
    "We have made clear that losses associated with improperly executed foreclosures will not be eligible for loss-share arrangements until problems are appropriately remediated," she said.
  6. reminiscent
    serving to bring to mind
    Major deals were completed in Turkey last year and new funds are emerging on a scale reminiscent of the boom times of 2007.
  7. remorse
    a feeling of deep regret, usually for some misdeed
    “Defendant has never expressed doubt or regret or remorse,” she said.
  8. remote
    inaccessible and sparsely populated
    In remote and isolated Manipur, blockades ensure that what little commercial life there is gets choked off.
  9. remunerate
    make payment to; compensate
    The annuals, it turned out, did not pay annually, but remunerated their contributors at uncertain periods, varying from two years to ten.
  10. renegade
    someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw
    This community seemed to be composed of renegades and outlaws from several other communities.
  11. renege
    fail to fulfill a promise or obligation
    But companies often reneged on contracts, German says, and the promised jobs never materialized.
  12. renounce
    turn away from; give up
    Because my father having renounced his faith, and my mother being uncertain of hers, they had no particular creed to hold us to.
  13. renowned
    widely known and esteemed
    This Mr. Jones was a preacher of extraordinary power, renowned and respected throughout Wales.
  14. renunciation
    the act of sacrificing or giving up or surrendering
    In all the stories, however, the virtue of self-sacrifice and of renunciation is strongly painted.
  15. repent
    feel sorry for; be contrite about
    There he repented of his errors, was contrite, and reformed himself.
  16. repercussion
    a remote or indirect consequence of some action
    There’s no doubt that there can be grave repercussions to living thoughtlessly and recklessly online, from endangering college admissions to potential job opportunities.
  17. repertoire
    the range of skills in a particular field or occupation
    In Connecticut, Nelson expanded his repertoire, working on his technique and stamina.
  18. replenish
    fill something that had previously been emptied
    They arrived at the Cape late in May, and stopped there for thirty-eight days, refitting, replenishing provisions, and refreshing the worn-out crew.
  19. reprehensible
    bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
    Normally, punitive damages are awarded only when the conduct in question is malicious, unusually reckless, or otherwise reprehensible.
  20. repress
    block the action of
    Rutherford was manly in his feelings, but he could not repress his starting tears.
  21. reprove
    reprimand, scold, or express dissatisfaction with
    If he continue to offend his neighbor, the next time he shall be openly reproved and admonished before the Congregation when met together.
  22. repudiate
    reject as untrue, unfounded, or unjust
    Repudiating the king's claim to unconditional obedience, they declared the Regulating Act unconstitutional, and called on all officers under it to resign their places.
  23. repugnant
    offensive to the mind
    Such accusations, when made by minors, are generally full of disgusting details, which would be repugnant to any adult.
  24. reputable
    held in high esteem and honor
    Youngsters, who might be expected to embrace new ways of doing things, must therefore publish in existing, reputable journals if they want recognition and promotion.
  25. resolute
    firm in purpose or belief
    Her performance is purposeful and resolute, but she knows when to let Victoria's softness show, too.
  26. resonate
    evoke or suggest a strong meaning or belief
    He says that message is increasingly resonating throughout Iowa, particularly in the rural northwest, where his campaign began to catch fire.
  27. restitution
    a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
    Authorities have said in court filings they are looking into using the book proceeds to help repay a $23 million restitution order to his victims.
  28. restive
    impatient especially under restriction or delay
    The king kept her away from all active warfare, and she grew restive and impatient with her life of inaction.
  29. resurgence
    bringing again into activity and prominence
    The controversy, however, was by no means ended, and around 1704 it flared again in a resurgence of attacks upon the stage.
  30. resuscitate
    cause to regain consciousness
    The baby, he said, needed to be resuscitated twice because his heart had stopped beating.
  31. retaliate
    make a counterattack and return like for like
    He said, generally speaking, those who sue him are "retaliating" for lawsuits he filed against them.
  32. reticent
    cool and formal in manner
    He was reserved and very reticent, cold in manner and not sympathetic.
  33. retort
    answer back
    "Ay, the men see to that!" retorted the good lady, getting the last word and going away delighted.
  34. retract
    formally reject or disavow
    But no clear motive was ever established, and Mr. Kovalyov later retracted his confession, saying it was extracted under torture.
  35. retrench
    make a reduction, as in one's workforce
    Is it, like Channel 4, retrenching into TV programming, cutting back any online project not related to core TV programming?
  36. retribution
    the act of taking revenge
    Whatever may be the retribution for individuals beyond the grave, justice on nations must be done in this world; and here it will be done.
  37. revelation
    an enlightening or astonishing disclosure
    Then, as revelations of gamblers’ dealings with local players became public, L.I.U. lost four consecutive games, all on the road.
  38. revelry
    unrestrained merrymaking
    But all this revelry — dancing, drinks, exuberant youth — can be hard to manage.
  39. reverberate
    ring or echo with sound
    Thunder reverberating through the mountains awakened hoarse echoes on every side.
  40. revere
    love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess
    Have not his countrymen loved, admired, revered, rewarded, nay, almost adored him?
  41. revile
    spread negative information about
    Acosta will continue working in Venezuela’s foreign service despite, he added, saying she remained an honorable professional despite being “verbally attacked, reviled, demonized.”
  42. revoke
    cancel officially
    On average, the agency revokes or denies renewal of 110 licenses annually, records show.
  43. revolutionize
    change radically
    “He revolutionized the way of seeing nature and as a result completely changed how other artists approached landscape painting.”
  44. revulsion
    intense aversion
    A sick disgust clutched at Rose as she watched—an utter revulsion from the whole loathly business.
  45. rhetorical
    relating to using language effectively
    Of course no two men could possibly be more unlike in the manner of speaking, but the rhetorical vernacular of both has a considerable resemblance.
  46. rigorous
    demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
    Consumer advocates pushed for more rigorous regulation, saying that the institutions responsible for wrecking the economy need strict supervision.
  47. riveting
    capable of arousing and holding the attention
    It’s formally fascinating — the 14 dancers sometimes subdivide into five, six or seven sections, with different movements — and it’s dramatically riveting.
  48. robust
    sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
    Despite the good news, many economists caution that continued deep declines in the unemployment rate will require more robust economic growth.
  49. rousing
    capable of stirring enthusiasm or excitement
    Still, he played with beautiful colorings and articulate touch, especially in the rousing, high-spirited finale.
  50. rudimentary
    being in the earliest stages of development
    The simpler processes must, from their earliest rudimentary beginnings, have been leading up to the later and more complex.
Created on Mon Mar 02 10:39:18 EST 2020

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