Alphabetical word directory

English words starting with R

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realizable

adj

Able to be achieved or made to happen.

[ˈriːəlaɪzəbl]

realization

n

The process of becoming aware of or understanding something clearly.

[ˌriːələˈzeɪʃn]

realize

v

To become aware of or understand a fact or situation.

[ˈriːəlaɪz]

realized

v

To become fully aware of a fact or situation; to understand clearly.

[ˈriːəlaɪzd]

reallocate

v

To allocate (resources, funds, etc.) again or differently.

[ˌriˈæləˌkeɪt]

reallocation

n

The act of allocating something again or differently.

[ˌriːˌæləˈkeɪʃən]

really

adv

In actual fact, without doubt or question; truly.

[ˈriːəli, ˈrɪli]

realm

n

An area of activity, interest, or knowledge.

[relm]

realness

n

The quality or state of being real, genuine, or authentic.

[ˈriəlnəs]

realpolitik

n

a system of politics or principles based on practical rather than moral or ideological considerations.

[ˌreɪɑːlˈpoʊlɪtiːk]

realtor

n

A person who acts as an agent in the buying and selling of real estate; a real estate agent.

[ˈriːəltər]

realty

n

Property in the form of land or buildings.

[ˈriːəlti]

ream

n

A standard quantity of paper, typically 500 sheets.

[riːm]

reamer

n

A tool used for enlarging or finishing a hole in metal, wood, or other material.

[ˈriːmər]

reaming

v

The act of widening or finishing a hole with a special tool called a reamer.

[ˈriːmɪŋ]

reanalysis

n

The act or process of analyzing something again, especially in a different way or with new information.

[ˌriːəˈnæləsɪs]

reanimate

v

to bring something back to life or activity

[ˌriˈæn.ə.meɪt]

reanimation

n

The act or process of restoring life or consciousness to someone or something.

[ˌriˌænəˈmeɪʃən]

reap

v

to cut and collect a crop, especially grain, from a field

[riːp]

reaper

n

a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops, especially grain

[ˈriːpər]

reappear

v

to appear again or to be seen again after not being seen for a period of time.

[ˌriːəˈpɪr]

reappearance

n

the fact of appearing again or returning after a period of absence

[ˌriːəˈpɪrəns]

reapplication

n

The act of applying for something, such as a job or a place on a course, again.

[ˌriː.æp.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən]

reappoint

v

to give someone the same job or position again

[ˌriəˈpɔɪnt]

reappointment

n

the act of appointing someone to a position or job again, or the state of being appointed again.

[ˌriːəˈpɔɪntmənt]

reapportionment

n

the act or process of changing the way something, especially seats in a legislature, is divided or distributed.

[ˌriːəˈpɔːrʃ(ə)nmənt]

reappraisal

n

the process of examining and judging something again, often in order to change your opinion about it

[ˌriːəˈpreɪzəl]

reappraise

v

to assess the value, quality, or nature of something again, especially in a new light.

[ˌriːəˈpreɪz]

reappropriation

n

The act of taking something back or claiming it again, especially for a new purpose or meaning.

[ˌriːəˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən]

rear

n

The back part of something

[rɪr]

rear-drive

adj

Describing a vehicle in which the engine's power is delivered to the rear wheels.

[ˈrɪr draɪv]

rear-end

v

To drive a vehicle into the back of another vehicle.

[ˌrɪr ˈend]

rear-entry

n

A method of entering a vehicle, building, or other space from the back or rear.

[ˈrɪr ˌɛntri]

rear-facing

adj

Positioned or designed to face towards the back or rear.

[ˌrɪr ˈfeɪsɪŋ]

rear-guard

n

A group of soldiers protecting the rear of an army, especially during a retreat.

[ˈrɪr ɡɑːrd]

rear-mounted

adj

Attached or positioned at the back of something.

[ˌrɪr ˈmaʊntɪd]

rear-projection

n

A method of projecting an image onto a translucent screen from behind, used in some televisions and large displays.

[ˌrɪr prəˈdʒɛkʃən]

rear-seat

adj

located in or relating to the seat or seats at the back of a vehicle

[ˌrɪr ˈsiːt]

rear-wheel

adj

Relating to or located on the rear wheel of a vehicle, especially a bicycle or motorcycle.

[ˈrɪr wiːl]

rear-wheel-drive

adj

(of a motor vehicle) having a system in which power from the engine is delivered to the rear wheels.

[ˌrɪr wiːl ˈdraɪv]

rear-window

n

The window at the back of a vehicle, especially a car.

[ˌrɪr ˈwɪndoʊ]

rearguard

n

a group of soldiers who protect the rear of an army, especially during a retreat.

[ˈrɪrɡɑːrd]

rearing

n

the process of caring for and educating children until they are grown

[ˈrɪrɪŋ]

rearm

v

to supply with new or better weapons, or to obtain new weapons for yourself

[ˌriˈɑːrm]

rearmament

n

the process of supplying new or better weapons to an army, country, etc., especially after a period when this was not done.

[riˈɑːrməmənt]

rearmost

adj

furthest back; last in order or position.

[ˈrɪrmoʊst]

rearrange

v

to change the position or order of things

[ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ]

rearrangement

n

the act of changing the position or order of things

[ˌriːəˈreɪndʒmənt]

rearranging

v

changing the position or order of things

[ˌriːəˈreɪndʒɪŋ]

rearticulate

v

To articulate or express something again or in a new way.

[ˌriːɑːrˈtɪkjəleɪt]

rearview

n

A mirror in a vehicle that allows the driver to see the area behind it.

[ˈrɪr.vjuː]

rearward

adj

Situated at or toward the back

[ˈrɪrwərd]

reason

n

A cause, explanation, or justification for an action, event, or belief.

[ˈriːzn̩]

reasonable

adj

Fair and sensible; based on good judgment.

[ˈriːznəbl]

reasonableness

n

The quality of being based on good sense and fairness.

[ˈriːz(ə)nəblnəs]

reasonably

adv

to a degree that is appropriate or fair; not excessively.

[ˈriːz(ə)nəbli]

reasoned

adj

(of an argument, opinion, or decision) based on logic, careful thought, or sound judgment.

[ˈriːzənd]

reasoner

n

A person who thinks, argues, or forms conclusions in a logical way.

[ˈriːzənər]

reasoning

n

The process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment.

[ˈriːzənɪŋ]

reassemble

v

to come together again as a group after being apart

[ˌriːəˈsembəl]

reassembly

n

The action or process of assembling something again.

[ˌriəˈsɛmbli]

reassert

v

to state again, or to do something again to show that you still have power, control, or authority

[ˌriːəˈsɜːrt]

reassertion

n

the act of stating or declaring something again, often with more force or confidence.

[ˌriːəˈsɜːrʃən]

reassess

v

to think about something again, especially in order to decide whether to change your opinion or judgment about it

[ˌriːəˈses]

reassessment

n

the act of thinking about or considering something again, especially in order to change an opinion or judgment.

[ˌriːəˈsesmənt]

reassign

v

To give someone a different job, task, or responsibility.

[ˌriːəˈsaɪn]

reassignment

n

The act of assigning someone or something to a different person, place, or category.

[ˌriːəˈsaɪnmənt]

reassume

v

to begin to do or have something again after a pause or interruption.

[ˌriːəˈsuːm]

reassurance

n

the action of removing someone's doubts or fears.

[ˌriːəˈʃʊrəns]

reassure

v

to say or do something to remove someone's doubts or fears

[ˌriːəˈʃʊr]

reassured

adj

having had one's doubts or fears removed; feeling confident and certain again.

[ˌriːəˈʃʊrd]

reassuring

adj

making someone feel less worried or frightened

[ˌriːəˈʃʊrɪŋ]

reassuringly

adv

in a way that makes someone feel less worried or frightened

[ˌriːəˈʃʊrɪŋli]

reauthorization

n

the act of giving official or legal authority for something to continue or happen again for a further period of time.

[ˌriːˌɔːθərəˈzeɪʃən]

reauthorize

v

to give official or legal permission for something again, or for a further period of time.

[ˌriˈɔθəˌraɪz]

reawaken

v

to become active, or to make someone or something become active again, especially a feeling or interest

[ˌriːəˈweɪkən]

reawakening

n

the act or process of waking up or becoming active again after a period of sleep or inactivity.

[ˌriːəˈweɪkənɪŋ]

rebalancing

n

the process of adjusting the proportions of assets in an investment portfolio to maintain a desired level of risk and return.

[ˌriːˈbælənsɪŋ]

rebarbative

adj

Unattractive and objectionable; causing annoyance, dislike, or aversion.

[rɪˈbɑːrbətɪv]

rebate

n

a partial refund to someone who has paid too much money for tax, rent, or a utility.

[ˈriːbeɪt]

rebbe

n

A title of respect and form of address for a Hasidic Jewish spiritual leader or teacher.

[ˈrɛbə]

rebel

n

A person who opposes or fights against a government or ruler.

[ˈreb.əl] (for noun/adjective); [rɪˈbel] (for verb)

rebel-held

adj

(of an area or territory) controlled or occupied by rebels.

[ˈrɛb(ə)l hɛld]

rebellion

n

an attempt by some of the people in a country to change their government, using violence

[rɪˈbeljən]

rebellious

adj

showing a desire to resist authority, control, or convention.

[rɪˈbeljəs]

rebelliously

adv

in a way that shows a desire to resist authority, control, or convention.

[rɪˈbeljəsli]

rebelliousness

n

the quality or state of being rebellious; a tendency to resist authority or control.

[rɪˈbeljəsnəs]

rebirth

n

a new or second birth

[ˌriːˈbɜːrθ]

reboot

v

To start a computer again, often to fix a problem or install new software.

[ˌriːˈbuːt]

reborn

adj

Having become active, popular, or successful again

[ˌriːˈbɔːrn]

rebound

v

To bounce back after hitting something.

[ˈriːbaʊnd, rɪˈbaʊnd]

rebounding

v

(present participle) Bouncing back after hitting a surface.

[rɪˈbaʊndɪŋ]

rebroadcast

v

To broadcast (a radio or television program) again.

[ˌriːˈbrɔːdkæst]

rebuff

v

To reject or criticize someone or something in an abrupt or unkind way.

[rɪˈbʌf]

rebuild

v

To build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed.

[ˌriˈbɪld]

rebuilder

n

A person or thing that builds something again after it has been damaged or destroyed.

[ˌriːˈbɪldər]

rebuilding

n

The process of building something again after it has been damaged or destroyed.

[ˌriˈbɪldɪŋ]

rebuilt

v

To build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed.

[ˌriːˈbɪlt]

rebuke

v

to speak severely to someone because they have done something wrong.

[rɪˈbjuːk]

reburial

n

The act or ceremony of burying a dead body for a second or subsequent time.

[ˌriˈbɛriəl]

rebury

v

To bury a dead body again, typically in a different place.

[ˌriˈberi]

rebus

n

A puzzle consisting of pictures, symbols, letters, etc., which, when combined, represent a word or phrase.

[ˈriːbəs]

rebut

v

to prove that a statement or a criticism is false

[rɪˈbʌt]

rebuttable

adj

Able to be rebutted or disproved; open to refutation.

[rɪˈbʌtəbl̩]

rebuttal

n

a statement that a claim or criticism is not true

[rɪˈbʌt̬.əl]

rec

n

A recreation ground or a short period of recreational activity.

[rek]

recalcitrance

n

the quality of being unwilling to obey rules or follow instructions; stubborn resistance.

[rɪˈkæl.sə.trəns]

recalcitrant

adj

having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline.

[rɪˈkælsɪtrənt]

recalculate

v

to calculate something again, often using different data or methods.

[ˌriˈkælkjəˌleɪt]

recalculation

n

The act or process of calculating something again.

[ˌriːkælkjəˈleɪʃən]

recalibration

n

The act of making small changes to a piece of equipment or a measuring device so that it will work accurately or according to your needs.

[ˌriːˌkæləˈbreɪʃən]

recall

v

to bring the memory of a past event into your mind

[rɪˈkɔːl]

recalled

v

Brought a fact, event, or situation back into one's mind; remembered.

[rɪˈkɑːld]

recalling

v

The act of remembering or bringing a fact, event, or feeling back into one's mind.

[rɪˈkɑːlɪŋ]

recant

v

To say publicly that you no longer have a particular belief or that you were wrong to have said something.

[rɪˈkænt]

recantation

n

a statement that one no longer holds a particular opinion or belief, especially one considered heretical.

[ˌriːkænˈteɪʃən]

recap

v

To state again or summarize the main points of something.

[ˈriːkæp]

recapitalization

n

the process of changing the way a company is financed, especially by increasing the amount of money it has from shares or bonds.

[ˌriːˌkæpɪtələˈzeɪʃən]

recapitalize

v

to provide a company with more capital, especially by changing the balance of debt and equity in its financial structure.

[ˌriːˈkæp.ɪ.t̬əl.aɪz]

recapitulate

v

To repeat or give a summary of what has already been said.

[ˌriːkəˈpɪtʃəleɪt]
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