Alphabetical word directory
English words starting with R
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remedy
na treatment or medicine to cure a disease or to put right a bad situation
remember
vTo have or keep an image or idea in your mind of someone or something from the past.
remembered
vTo have or keep an image or idea in your mind of someone or something from the past.
rememberer
nA person who remembers; one who has a good memory or who recalls a particular thing.
remembering
vTo have or keep an image or idea in your mind of someone or something from the past
remembrance
nThe act of remembering and showing respect for someone who has died or something in the past.
remilitarization
nThe act or process of equipping a place or country with military forces and weapons again after a period of demilitarization.
remind
vTo cause someone to think of something again or to remember something.
reminder
nSomething that makes you think about or remember something else.
remineralization
nthe process of restoring minerals to something, especially to bones, teeth, or soil.
reminisce
vto think, talk, or write about enjoyable experiences in your past
reminiscence
nthe act or process of recalling past experiences, events, or people from one's own life.
reminiscent
adjtending to remind you of someone or something else
remiss
adjfailing to fulfill one's duty; negligent or careless.
remission
nA temporary period during which a serious illness improves or seems to stop
remit
vTo send money as payment
remittance
nA sum of money sent, especially by mail or electronic transfer, in payment for goods or services or as a gift.
remittent
adj(of a fever or disease) characterized by periods of abatement and recurrence.
remix
vTo create a new version of a musical recording by altering or adding to the original.
remnant
nA small remaining quantity of something.
remodel
vTo change the structure or form of something, especially a building or room.
remodeled
vTo change the structure, shape, or appearance of something, especially a building or room.
remodeler
na person or company whose job is to change the structure, form, or appearance of something, especially a building
remodeling
nThe process of changing the structure, shape, or appearance of something, especially a building or room.
remold
vTo shape or form (something, especially a tire or a person's ideas) again or differently.
remonstrance
nThe act of forcefully protesting, complaining, or reasoning with someone about something you oppose or think is wrong.
remonstrate
vTo protest, complain, or argue about something in a formal or forceful way.
remora
nA slender marine fish that attaches itself to larger fish, turtles, or ships using a sucker on its head.
remorse
nA deep feeling of sadness and regret for something wrong that one has done.
remorseful
adjFeeling deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.
remorseless
adjshowing no pity or feeling of sorrow for the suffering of others; merciless
remorselessly
advIn a way that shows no regret or guilt for one's actions; without pity or compassion.
remote
adjFar away in distance or space
remote-control
nA system for controlling a machine or apparatus from a distance by using radio or electronic signals.
remote-controlled
adjOperated or directed from a distance, typically by means of radio or electronic signals.
remote-sensing
nThe 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.
remotely
advfrom a distance; not in physical contact.
remoteness
nthe state of being far away in distance.
remount
vTo get back on a horse, bicycle, or other vehicle after getting off.
removable
adjDesigned to be taken off or detached.
removal
nthe act of taking something or someone away from a place
remove
vTo take something away from the place or position it is in.
removed
adjSeparated by a distance, especially in feeling or interest; distant or remote.
remover
na person or thing that removes something.
remunerate
vTo pay someone for work or services.
remuneration
nPayment for work or services.
remunerative
adjProviding payment or profit; financially rewarding.
renaissance
nA period of renewed interest and activity in a particular field, especially art, literature, or culture.
renal
adjRelating to or involving the kidneys.
rename
vTo give a new name to someone or something.
renamed
vgave a new name to someone or something
renaming
nThe action or process of giving something a new name.
renascent
adjbecoming active or popular again; reviving after a period of little activity.
rend
vTo tear something apart violently or with great force.
render
vTo cause someone or something to be in a particular state or condition.
rendering
nThe act of giving or performing something, such as a service, a piece of music, or a dramatic role.
rendezvous
nA meeting at an agreed time and place.
rending
adjCausing great emotional pain or distress; heart-wrenching.
rendition
nA performance of a piece of music, a role in a play, etc.
renegade
na person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles.
renege
vTo go back on a promise, commitment, or agreement.
renegotiate
vto discuss the terms of a contract, agreement, etc., again in order to change them
renegotiated
vnegotiated again, typically in order to change the terms of an agreement.
renegotiation
nthe act or process of negotiating again in order to change the original terms of an agreement.
renew
vto begin something again after a pause or interruption
renewable
adj(of a source of energy or a natural resource) not depleted when used.
renewable-energy
nEnergy 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.
renewables
nsources of energy that are not depleted when used, such as wind, solar, or hydroelectric power.
renewal
nthe act of making something valid, fresh, or effective again
renewed
adjhaving been started or begun again
renminbi
nThe official currency of the People's Republic of China.
rennet
nA substance containing the enzyme rennin, used for curdling milk in making cheese and junket.
renomination
nthe act of nominating someone for a position or office again
renormalization
nThe process in quantum field theory of redefining parameters (like mass and charge) to remove infinities from calculations and produce finite, physically meaningful results.
renounce
vTo say formally or publicly that you no longer own, support, believe in, or have a connection with something.
renovate
vTo restore something old, especially a building, to a good state of repair.
renovated
adj(of a building, room, etc.) having been restored to a good state of repair; modernized and improved.
renovation
nThe process of repairing and improving a building so that it is in good condition again.
renovator
na person or company whose job is to repair and improve old buildings, especially in order to make them more modern or attractive
renown
nthe state of being famous and respected for a particular quality, skill, or achievement.
renowned
adjknown or talked about by many people; famous
rent
nA fixed amount of money paid regularly by a tenant to a landlord for the use of property or land.
rent-a-car
nA company that rents cars to customers, or the service of renting a car.
rent-a-cop
nA private security guard, especially one who is seen as having low status or minimal training.
rent-controlled
adj(of a house, apartment, etc.) having the rent kept at a low level by an official order or law
rent-free
adjWithout having to pay rent
rent-seeking
nThe act of using one's resources to obtain economic gain from others without reciprocating any benefits back to society through wealth creation.
rent-stabilized
adj(of an apartment, building, or housing) subject to laws or regulations that limit the amount by which rent can be increased.
rent-to-own
adjRelating to or being an agreement by which a person rents something with the option to buy it later.
rental
nAn arrangement to use something for a period of time in return for payment.
rental-car
nA car that is rented for a short period of time, typically from a business that provides such cars.
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
renter
nA person who pays rent for the use of land, a building, or a piece of equipment.
rentier
na person who lives on income from property or investments.
renunciate
vTo formally reject or give up something, such as a title, right, or belief.
renunciation
nThe formal rejection of something, typically a belief, claim, or course of action.
reoccupation
nThe action of occupying a place, position, or role again.
reoccupy
vto occupy (a place, position, or space) again.
reoccur
vTo happen or appear again; to occur another time.
reoccurrence
nan instance of something happening or appearing again, especially after a pause.
reoccurring
adjHappening or appearing again, especially repeatedly or periodically.
reopen
vto open again, or to cause something to open again after being closed.
reopened
vPast tense and past participle of reopen. To open something again after it has been closed or shut.
reopening
nthe act or process of opening something again, especially a business, school, or public facility.
reorder
vTo order something again or in a different way.
reordering
nthe act of changing the order or arrangement of things
reorganization
nthe act or process of changing the way the different parts of something are organized or grouped
reorganize
vto organize something again or in a different way
reorganized
varranged or structured again in a more efficient or effective way
reorientation
nThe act or process of changing your ideas or beliefs so that you have a different understanding of something.
rep
nA sales representative.
repackage
vTo package something again or differently, especially to make it more attractive or marketable.
repackaged
vTo put something into a new or different container or wrapping, especially for sale.
repackaging
nThe act of putting something into a new or different package, especially to make it more attractive or suitable for a different market.
repaint
vTo paint something again, especially to give it a new coat of paint.
repair
vTo fix something that is broken, damaged, or not working properly.
repairable
adjAble to be mended or restored to good condition.
repaired
vPast tense and past participle of repair. To fix something that is broken, damaged, or not working correctly.
repairer
na person or company whose job is to repair things
repairman
na person whose job is to repair things, especially machines