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recast
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reconstruct (a sentence, story, statue, etc.); fashion again
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recidivism
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habitual return to crime (even after being punished); N. recidivist
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reciprocal
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mutual; given and received in return; exchangeable; interacting; Ex. reciprocal trade agreement
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recondite
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abstruse; not easily understood; profound; secret
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reconnaissance
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survey of enemy by soldiers; reconnoitering; V. reconnoiter: make a preliminary inspection of (esp. to gather military information)
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recourse
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resorting to help when in trouble; Ex. without recourse to
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recreant
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disloyal; cowardly; N: disloyal and cowardly person
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recrimination
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countercharges; V. recriminate
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recumbent
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reclining; lying down completely or in part
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redolent
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odorous; fragrant; suggestive (of an odor); Ex. redolent of onions/mystery
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redoubtable
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formidable; causing fear
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redress
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emedy; compensation; Ex. seek redress for the damage to your car; V: put right; remedy or rectify (a wrong); make amends for
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reek
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emit (an unpleasant odor or smoke); give off an unpleasant odor; give out smoke; Ex. reeking chimney; N: unpleasant odor; stench
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refectory
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dining hall; room where meals are served (in a school)
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referendum
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direct vote by all the people
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