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| Word | Type | Used in a Sentence | Synonym |
| rebuff | verb | She attempted to rebuff his attentions. | to reject bluntly, often disdainfully |
| noun | Their reply was a rebuff of our proposal. | an abrupt repulse or refusal | |
| recede | verb | In his old age his hair began to recede. | to move back or away from |
| recital | noun | We enjoyed hearing our son's piano recital. | a public performance of music or dance |
| redundant | adj. | When it comes to safety, being redundant is good | exceeding what is necessary |
| referee | noun | Referees have an important place in sports. | an official supervising the game |
| refugee | noun | The refugees fled from the war's havoc. | one who flees in search of safety |
| refund | noun | No refund will be given without a receipt | to give back, especially money |
| refute | verb | They refuted the results of the survey. | to deny the accuracy or truth of |
| rehabilitation | noun | She needed some rehabilitation after the accident. | to restore to good health or useful life |