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Word | Type | Used in a Sentence | Synonym |
resurrection | noun | Christians believe in the resurrection of Jesus. | the act of rising from the dead |
reticence | noun | His reticence in discussing his family was well-known. | the state of being reluctant; unwillingness |
retribution | noun | Prison served as retribution for his crimes. | something justly deserved; recompense |
retrieve | verb | The boys climbed the fence to retrieve their ball. | to get back; regain |
retrospect | noun | In retrospect we should not have gone there. | looking backward or reviewing the past |
revert | verb | The property will revert back to the first family. | to return to the former owner |
revile | verb | She continued to revile her former husband. | to assail with abusive language |
rhetoric | noun | His offers of compromise were just rhetoric. | language that is elaborate or insincere |
rigorous | adj. | Rigorous exercise can help your heart. | characterized by acting with vigor |
rinse | verb | After washing, rinse to remove the soap. | to wash lightly with water |