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36 Cards in this Set
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rally (v.)
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to organize or inspire
-------------------------------- synonyms: encourage, inspire |
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rationale (n.)
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a statement of reasons
-------------------------------- synonyms: justification |
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rebut (v.)
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to refute by evidence or support
-------------------------------- synonyms: discredit, disprove |
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reciprocity (n.)
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a mutual exchange
-------------------------------- synonyms: cooperation, exchange |
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reclusive (adj.)
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living apart from society
-------------------------------- synonyms: hermit-like, antisocial |
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reconciliation (n.)
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winning over to friendliness, making peace
-------------------------------- synonyms: resolution, accord |
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recrimination (n.)
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a retaliatory accusation
-------------------------------- synonyms: allegation, counterchange |
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redolent (adj.)
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having a pleasant odor
-------------------------------- synonyms: fragrant |
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redundant (adj.)
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unnecessarily repetitive
-------------------------------- synonyms: repetitive |
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refinement (n.)
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fineness or elegance of feeling, taste, manners, etc.
-------------------------------- synonyms: elegance, gentility |
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refute (v.)
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to prove wrong
-------------------------------- synonyms: disprove, rebut |
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regenerate (v.)
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to bring into existence again
-------------------------------- synonyms: restore |
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regimen (n.)
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a strict pattern of living
-------------------------------- synonyms: regime, system |
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relevant (adj.)
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relating to the matter at hand
-------------------------------- synonyms: pertinent |
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remonstrate (v.)
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to say or plead in protest or disapproval
-------------------------------- synonyms: challenge, protest |
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renounce (v.)
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to give up voluntarily
-------------------------------- synonyms: relinquish |
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renowned (adj.)
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celebrated, famous
-------------------------------- synonyms: acclaimed, distinguished |
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repress (v.)
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to keep under control
-------------------------------- synonyms: suppress, stifle |
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repudiate (v.)
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to reject as false
-------------------------------- synonyms: deny |
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repulsive (adj.)
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causing repugnance or aversion
-------------------------------- synonyms: disgusting, foul |
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reserved (adj.)
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formal or self-restrained
-------------------------------- synonyms: conservative |
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resigned (adj.)
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submissive or acquiescent
-------------------------------- synonyms: reconciled |
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resilient (adj.)
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springing back, recovering readily
-------------------------------- synonyms: rebounding, buoyant |
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resolute (adj.)
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firmly determined
-------------------------------- synonyms: convinced, resolved |
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respite (n.)
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a delay or temporary rest
-------------------------------- synonyms: break, reprieve |
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restraint (n.)
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an influence that controls or checks
-------------------------------- synonyms: constraint, limitation |
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retaliation (n.)
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return of like for like
-------------------------------- synonyms: revenge, retribution |
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retention (n.)
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ability to recall or recognize things learned or experienced
-------------------------------- synonyms: recollection |
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reticent (adj.)
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reserved or reluctant
-------------------------------- synonyms: quiet, bashful |
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retribution (n.)
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something given as repayment, often punishment
-------------------------------- synonyms: revenge, justice |
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reverent (adj.)
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having or showing respect
-------------------------------- synonyms: respectful |
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revival (n.)
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restoration to life or health
-------------------------------- synonyms: rebirth, renewal |
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rhetoric (n.)
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persuasive speaking or writing, often exaggerated
-------------------------------- synonyms: bombast, verbosity |
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rigorous (adj.)
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severe or harsh, allowing no deviation from the standard
-------------------------------- synonyms: severe, demanding |
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routine (adj.)
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customary or commonplace
-------------------------------- synonyms: regular |
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rudimentary (adj.)
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relating to basic facts or principles
-------------------------------- synonyms: elementary, basic |
