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English words starting with R

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remedy

n

a treatment or medicine to cure a disease or to put right a bad situation

[ˈremədi]

remember

v

To have or keep an image or idea in your mind of someone or something from the past.

[rɪˈmembər]

remembered

v

To have or keep an image or idea in your mind of someone or something from the past.

[rɪˈmembərd]

rememberer

n

A person who remembers; one who has a good memory or who recalls a particular thing.

[rɪˈmɛmbərər]

remembering

v

To have or keep an image or idea in your mind of someone or something from the past

[rɪˈmembərɪŋ]

remembrance

n

The act of remembering and showing respect for someone who has died or something in the past.

[rɪˈmembrəns]

remilitarization

n

The act or process of equipping a place or country with military forces and weapons again after a period of demilitarization.

[ˌriːmɪlɪtərəˈzeɪʃən]

remind

v

To cause someone to think of something again or to remember something.

[rɪˈmaɪnd]

reminder

n

Something that makes you think about or remember something else.

[rɪˈmaɪndər]

remineralization

n

the process of restoring minerals to something, especially to bones, teeth, or soil.

[ˌriːˌmɪnərələˈzeɪʃən]

reminisce

v

to think, talk, or write about enjoyable experiences in your past

[ˌrɛmɪˈnɪs]

reminiscence

n

the act or process of recalling past experiences, events, or people from one's own life.

[ˌrɛməˈnɪs(ə)ns]

reminiscent

adj

tending to remind you of someone or something else

[ˌremɪˈnɪsnt]

remiss

adj

failing to fulfill one's duty; negligent or careless.

[rɪˈmɪs]

remission

n

A temporary period during which a serious illness improves or seems to stop

[rɪˈmɪʃn]

remit

v

To send money as payment

[rɪˈmɪt, ˈriːmɪt]

remittance

n

A sum of money sent, especially by mail or electronic transfer, in payment for goods or services or as a gift.

[rɪˈmɪt(ə)ns]

remittent

adj

(of a fever or disease) characterized by periods of abatement and recurrence.

[rɪˈmɪt(ə)nt]

remix

v

To create a new version of a musical recording by altering or adding to the original.

[ˌriːˈmɪks]

remnant

n

A small remaining quantity of something.

[ˈrɛmnənt]

remodel

v

To change the structure or form of something, especially a building or room.

[ˌriːˈmɑː.dəl]

remodeled

v

To change the structure, shape, or appearance of something, especially a building or room.

[ˌriːˈmɑː.dəld]

remodeler

n

a person or company whose job is to change the structure, form, or appearance of something, especially a building

[ˌriːˈmɑːdələr]

remodeling

n

The process of changing the structure, shape, or appearance of something, especially a building or room.

[ˌriːˈmɑː.dəl.ɪŋ]

remold

v

To shape or form (something, especially a tire or a person's ideas) again or differently.

[ˌriːˈmoʊld]

remonstrance

n

The act of forcefully protesting, complaining, or reasoning with someone about something you oppose or think is wrong.

[rɪˈmɑːnstrəns]

remonstrate

v

To protest, complain, or argue about something in a formal or forceful way.

[ˈrɛmənstreɪt]

remora

n

A slender marine fish that attaches itself to larger fish, turtles, or ships using a sucker on its head.

[ˈrɛmərə]

remorse

n

A deep feeling of sadness and regret for something wrong that one has done.

[rɪˈmɔːrs]

remorseful

adj

Feeling deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.

[rɪˈmɔːrsf(ə)l]

remorseless

adj

showing no pity or feeling of sorrow for the suffering of others; merciless

[rɪˈmɔːrsləs]

remorselessly

adv

In a way that shows no regret or guilt for one's actions; without pity or compassion.

[rɪˈmɔːrsləsli]

remote

adj

Far away in distance or space

[rɪˈmoʊt]

remote-control

n

A system for controlling a machine or apparatus from a distance by using radio or electronic signals.

[rɪˌmoʊt kənˈtroʊl]

remote-controlled

adj

Operated or directed from a distance, typically by means of radio or electronic signals.

[rɪˌmoʊt kənˈtroʊld]

remote-sensing

n

The process of detecting and monitoring the physical characteristics of an area by measuring its reflected and emitted radiation at a distance, typically from aircraft or satellites.

[rɪˈmoʊt ˈsensɪŋ]

remotely

adv

from a distance; not in physical contact.

[rɪˈmoʊtli]

remoteness

n

the state of being far away in distance.

[rɪˈmoʊtnəs]

remount

v

To get back on a horse, bicycle, or other vehicle after getting off.

[ˌriːˈmaʊnt]

removable

adj

Designed to be taken off or detached.

[rɪˈmuːvəbl]

removal

n

the act of taking something or someone away from a place

[rɪˈmuːvl]

remove

v

To take something away from the place or position it is in.

[rɪˈmuːv]

removed

adj

Separated by a distance, especially in feeling or interest; distant or remote.

[rɪˈmuːvd]

remover

n

a person or thing that removes something.

[rɪˈmuːvər]

remunerate

v

To pay someone for work or services.

[rɪˈmjuːnəreɪt]

remuneration

n

Payment for work or services.

[rɪˌmjuːnəˈreɪʃn]

remunerative

adj

Providing payment or profit; financially rewarding.

[rɪˈmjuːnəˌreɪtɪv]

renaissance

n

A period of renewed interest and activity in a particular field, especially art, literature, or culture.

[ˈrenəˌsɑːns]

renal

adj

Relating to or involving the kidneys.

[ˈriːnl]

rename

v

To give a new name to someone or something.

[ˌriːˈneɪm]

renamed

v

gave a new name to someone or something

[ˌriːˈneɪmd]

renaming

n

The action or process of giving something a new name.

[ˌriːˈneɪmɪŋ]

renascent

adj

becoming active or popular again; reviving after a period of little activity.

[rɪˈnæsənt]

rend

v

To tear something apart violently or with great force.

[rɛnd]

render

v

To cause someone or something to be in a particular state or condition.

[ˈrɛndər]

rendering

n

The act of giving or performing something, such as a service, a piece of music, or a dramatic role.

[ˈrɛndərɪŋ]

rendezvous

n

A meeting at an agreed time and place.

[ˈrɑːndeɪvuː]

rending

adj

Causing great emotional pain or distress; heart-wrenching.

[ˈrɛndɪŋ]

rendition

n

A performance of a piece of music, a role in a play, etc.

[rɛnˈdɪʃən]

renegade

n

a person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles.

[ˈrɛnɪɡeɪd]

renege

v

To go back on a promise, commitment, or agreement.

[rɪˈnɪɡ]

renegotiate

v

to discuss the terms of a contract, agreement, etc., again in order to change them

[ˌriːnɪˈɡoʊʃieɪt]

renegotiated

v

negotiated again, typically in order to change the terms of an agreement.

[ˌriːnɪˈɡoʊʃieɪtɪd]

renegotiation

n

the act or process of negotiating again in order to change the original terms of an agreement.

[ˌriːnɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən]

renew

v

to begin something again after a pause or interruption

[rɪˈnuː]

renewable

adj

(of a source of energy or a natural resource) not depleted when used.

[rɪˈnuːəbl]

renewable-energy

n

Energy derived from natural sources that are replenished at a higher rate than they are consumed, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat.

[rɪˈnuːəbl ˈenərdʒi]

renewables

n

sources of energy that are not depleted when used, such as wind, solar, or hydroelectric power.

[rɪˈnuːəbl̩z]

renewal

n

the act of making something valid, fresh, or effective again

[rɪˈnuːəl]

renewed

adj

having been started or begun again

[rɪˈnuːd]

renminbi

n

The official currency of the People's Republic of China.

[ˌrɛnmɪnˈbiː]

rennet

n

A substance containing the enzyme rennin, used for curdling milk in making cheese and junket.

[ˈrɛnɪt]

renomination

n

the act of nominating someone for a position or office again

[ˌriːnɑːmɪˈneɪʃən]

renormalization

n

The process in quantum field theory of redefining parameters (like mass and charge) to remove infinities from calculations and produce finite, physically meaningful results.

[ˌriːˌnɔːrmələˈzeɪʃən]

renounce

v

To say formally or publicly that you no longer own, support, believe in, or have a connection with something.

[rɪˈnaʊns]

renovate

v

To restore something old, especially a building, to a good state of repair.

[ˈrɛnəveɪt]

renovated

adj

(of a building, room, etc.) having been restored to a good state of repair; modernized and improved.

[ˈrɛnəveɪtɪd]

renovation

n

The process of repairing and improving a building so that it is in good condition again.

[ˌrɛnəˈveɪʃn]

renovator

n

a person or company whose job is to repair and improve old buildings, especially in order to make them more modern or attractive

[ˈrɛnəveɪtər]

renown

n

the state of being famous and respected for a particular quality, skill, or achievement.

[rɪˈnaʊn]

renowned

adj

known or talked about by many people; famous

[rɪˈnaʊnd]

rent

n

A fixed amount of money paid regularly by a tenant to a landlord for the use of property or land.

[rɛnt]

rent-a-car

n

A company that rents cars to customers, or the service of renting a car.

[ˈrent ə ˌkɑːr]

rent-a-cop

n

A private security guard, especially one who is seen as having low status or minimal training.

[ˈrent ə ˌkɑːp]

rent-controlled

adj

(of a house, apartment, etc.) having the rent kept at a low level by an official order or law

[ˌrent kənˈtroʊld]

rent-free

adj

Without having to pay rent

[ˈrent friː]

rent-seeking

n

The act of using one's resources to obtain economic gain from others without reciprocating any benefits back to society through wealth creation.

[ˈrent siːkɪŋ]

rent-stabilized

adj

(of an apartment, building, or housing) subject to laws or regulations that limit the amount by which rent can be increased.

[ˌrent ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪzd]

rent-to-own

adj

Relating to or being an agreement by which a person rents something with the option to buy it later.

[ˌrent tə ˈoʊn]

rental

n

An arrangement to use something for a period of time in return for payment.

[ˈrɛntl]

rental-car

n

A car that is rented for a short period of time, typically from a business that provides such cars.

[ˈren.t̬əl ˌkɑːr]

rented

verb (past tense and past participle)

to have paid money to the owner of a property in order to be able to live in it or use it

[ˈrɛntɪd]

renter

n

A person who pays rent for the use of land, a building, or a piece of equipment.

[ˈrɛntər]

rentier

n

a person who lives on income from property or investments.

[ˌrɑːnˈtjeɪ]

renunciate

v

To formally reject or give up something, such as a title, right, or belief.

[rɪˈnʌnsieɪt]

renunciation

n

The formal rejection of something, typically a belief, claim, or course of action.

[rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃn]

reoccupation

n

The action of occupying a place, position, or role again.

[ˌriːˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən]

reoccupy

v

to occupy (a place, position, or space) again.

[ˌriːˈɑːkjəpaɪ]

reoccur

v

To happen or appear again; to occur another time.

[ˌriːəˈkɜːr]

reoccurrence

n

an instance of something happening or appearing again, especially after a pause.

[ˌriːəˈkɜːrəns]

reoccurring

adj

Happening or appearing again, especially repeatedly or periodically.

[ˌriːəˈkɜːrɪŋ]

reopen

v

to open again, or to cause something to open again after being closed.

[ˌriːˈoʊpən]

reopened

v

Past tense and past participle of reopen. To open something again after it has been closed or shut.

[ˌriːˈoʊpənd]

reopening

n

the act or process of opening something again, especially a business, school, or public facility.

[ˌriːˈoʊpənɪŋ]

reorder

v

To order something again or in a different way.

[ˌriˈɔːrdər]

reordering

n

the act of changing the order or arrangement of things

[ˌriˈɔːrdərɪŋ]

reorganization

n

the act or process of changing the way the different parts of something are organized or grouped

[ˌriːɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən]

reorganize

v

to organize something again or in a different way

[ˌriːˈɔːrɡənaɪz]

reorganized

v

arranged or structured again in a more efficient or effective way

[ˌriˈɔːrɡənaɪzd]

reorientation

n

The act or process of changing your ideas or beliefs so that you have a different understanding of something.

[ˌriɔːriənˈteɪʃən]

rep

n

A sales representative.

[rep]

repackage

v

To package something again or differently, especially to make it more attractive or marketable.

[ˌriˈpækɪdʒ]

repackaged

v

To put something into a new or different container or wrapping, especially for sale.

[ˌriˈpækɪdʒd]

repackaging

n

The act of putting something into a new or different package, especially to make it more attractive or suitable for a different market.

[ˌriːˈpækɪdʒɪŋ]

repaint

v

To paint something again, especially to give it a new coat of paint.

[ˌriːˈpeɪnt]

repair

v

To fix something that is broken, damaged, or not working properly.

[rɪˈpɛr]

repairable

adj

Able to be mended or restored to good condition.

[rɪˈperəbl̩]

repaired

v

Past tense and past participle of repair. To fix something that is broken, damaged, or not working correctly.

[rɪˈperd]

repairer

n

a person or company whose job is to repair things

[rɪˈperər]

repairman

n

a person whose job is to repair things, especially machines

[rɪˈper.mæn]
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