Alphabetical word directory
English words starting with R
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realizable
adjAble to be achieved or made to happen.
realization
nThe process of becoming aware of or understanding something clearly.
realize
vTo become aware of or understand a fact or situation.
realized
vTo become fully aware of a fact or situation; to understand clearly.
reallocate
vTo allocate (resources, funds, etc.) again or differently.
reallocation
nThe act of allocating something again or differently.
really
advIn actual fact, without doubt or question; truly.
realm
nAn area of activity, interest, or knowledge.
realness
nThe quality or state of being real, genuine, or authentic.
realpolitik
na system of politics or principles based on practical rather than moral or ideological considerations.
realtor
nA person who acts as an agent in the buying and selling of real estate; a real estate agent.
realty
nProperty in the form of land or buildings.
ream
nA standard quantity of paper, typically 500 sheets.
reamer
nA tool used for enlarging or finishing a hole in metal, wood, or other material.
reaming
vThe act of widening or finishing a hole with a special tool called a reamer.
reanalysis
nThe act or process of analyzing something again, especially in a different way or with new information.
reanimate
vto bring something back to life or activity
reanimation
nThe act or process of restoring life or consciousness to someone or something.
reap
vto cut and collect a crop, especially grain, from a field
reaper
na person or machine that cuts and gathers crops, especially grain
reappear
vto appear again or to be seen again after not being seen for a period of time.
reappearance
nthe fact of appearing again or returning after a period of absence
reapplication
nThe act of applying for something, such as a job or a place on a course, again.
reappoint
vto give someone the same job or position again
reappointment
nthe act of appointing someone to a position or job again, or the state of being appointed again.
reapportionment
nthe act or process of changing the way something, especially seats in a legislature, is divided or distributed.
reappraisal
nthe process of examining and judging something again, often in order to change your opinion about it
reappraise
vto assess the value, quality, or nature of something again, especially in a new light.
reappropriation
nThe act of taking something back or claiming it again, especially for a new purpose or meaning.
rear
nThe back part of something
rear-drive
adjDescribing a vehicle in which the engine's power is delivered to the rear wheels.
rear-end
vTo drive a vehicle into the back of another vehicle.
rear-entry
nA method of entering a vehicle, building, or other space from the back or rear.
rear-facing
adjPositioned or designed to face towards the back or rear.
rear-guard
nA group of soldiers protecting the rear of an army, especially during a retreat.
rear-mounted
adjAttached or positioned at the back of something.
rear-projection
nA method of projecting an image onto a translucent screen from behind, used in some televisions and large displays.
rear-seat
adjlocated in or relating to the seat or seats at the back of a vehicle
rear-wheel
adjRelating to or located on the rear wheel of a vehicle, especially a bicycle or motorcycle.
rear-wheel-drive
adj(of a motor vehicle) having a system in which power from the engine is delivered to the rear wheels.
rear-window
nThe window at the back of a vehicle, especially a car.
rearguard
na group of soldiers who protect the rear of an army, especially during a retreat.
rearing
nthe process of caring for and educating children until they are grown
rearm
vto supply with new or better weapons, or to obtain new weapons for yourself
rearmament
nthe process of supplying new or better weapons to an army, country, etc., especially after a period when this was not done.
rearmost
adjfurthest back; last in order or position.
rearrange
vto change the position or order of things
rearrangement
nthe act of changing the position or order of things
rearranging
vchanging the position or order of things
rearticulate
vTo articulate or express something again or in a new way.
rearview
nA mirror in a vehicle that allows the driver to see the area behind it.
rearward
adjSituated at or toward the back
reason
nA cause, explanation, or justification for an action, event, or belief.
reasonable
adjFair and sensible; based on good judgment.
reasonableness
nThe quality of being based on good sense and fairness.
reasonably
advto a degree that is appropriate or fair; not excessively.
reasoned
adj(of an argument, opinion, or decision) based on logic, careful thought, or sound judgment.
reasoner
nA person who thinks, argues, or forms conclusions in a logical way.
reasoning
nThe process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment.
reassemble
vto come together again as a group after being apart
reassembly
nThe action or process of assembling something again.
reassert
vto state again, or to do something again to show that you still have power, control, or authority
reassertion
nthe act of stating or declaring something again, often with more force or confidence.
reassess
vto think about something again, especially in order to decide whether to change your opinion or judgment about it
reassessment
nthe act of thinking about or considering something again, especially in order to change an opinion or judgment.
reassign
vTo give someone a different job, task, or responsibility.
reassignment
nThe act of assigning someone or something to a different person, place, or category.
reassume
vto begin to do or have something again after a pause or interruption.
reassurance
nthe action of removing someone's doubts or fears.
reassure
vto say or do something to remove someone's doubts or fears
reassured
adjhaving had one's doubts or fears removed; feeling confident and certain again.
reassuring
adjmaking someone feel less worried or frightened
reassuringly
advin a way that makes someone feel less worried or frightened
reauthorization
nthe act of giving official or legal authority for something to continue or happen again for a further period of time.
reauthorize
vto give official or legal permission for something again, or for a further period of time.
reawaken
vto become active, or to make someone or something become active again, especially a feeling or interest
reawakening
nthe act or process of waking up or becoming active again after a period of sleep or inactivity.
rebalancing
nthe process of adjusting the proportions of assets in an investment portfolio to maintain a desired level of risk and return.
rebarbative
adjUnattractive and objectionable; causing annoyance, dislike, or aversion.
rebate
na partial refund to someone who has paid too much money for tax, rent, or a utility.
rebbe
nA title of respect and form of address for a Hasidic Jewish spiritual leader or teacher.
rebel
nA person who opposes or fights against a government or ruler.
rebel-held
adj(of an area or territory) controlled or occupied by rebels.
rebellion
nan attempt by some of the people in a country to change their government, using violence
rebellious
adjshowing a desire to resist authority, control, or convention.
rebelliously
advin a way that shows a desire to resist authority, control, or convention.
rebelliousness
nthe quality or state of being rebellious; a tendency to resist authority or control.
rebirth
na new or second birth
reboot
vTo start a computer again, often to fix a problem or install new software.
reborn
adjHaving become active, popular, or successful again
rebound
vTo bounce back after hitting something.
rebounding
v(present participle) Bouncing back after hitting a surface.
rebroadcast
vTo broadcast (a radio or television program) again.
rebuff
vTo reject or criticize someone or something in an abrupt or unkind way.
rebuild
vTo build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed.
rebuilder
nA person or thing that builds something again after it has been damaged or destroyed.
rebuilding
nThe process of building something again after it has been damaged or destroyed.
rebuilt
vTo build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed.
rebuke
vto speak severely to someone because they have done something wrong.
reburial
nThe act or ceremony of burying a dead body for a second or subsequent time.
rebury
vTo bury a dead body again, typically in a different place.
rebus
nA puzzle consisting of pictures, symbols, letters, etc., which, when combined, represent a word or phrase.
rebut
vto prove that a statement or a criticism is false
rebuttable
adjAble to be rebutted or disproved; open to refutation.
rebuttal
na statement that a claim or criticism is not true
rec
nA recreation ground or a short period of recreational activity.
recalcitrance
nthe quality of being unwilling to obey rules or follow instructions; stubborn resistance.
recalcitrant
adjhaving an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline.
recalculate
vto calculate something again, often using different data or methods.
recalculation
nThe act or process of calculating something again.
recalibration
nThe 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.
recall
vto bring the memory of a past event into your mind
recalled
vBrought a fact, event, or situation back into one's mind; remembered.
recalling
vThe act of remembering or bringing a fact, event, or feeling back into one's mind.
recant
vTo say publicly that you no longer have a particular belief or that you were wrong to have said something.
recantation
na statement that one no longer holds a particular opinion or belief, especially one considered heretical.
recap
vTo state again or summarize the main points of something.
recapitalization
nthe process of changing the way a company is financed, especially by increasing the amount of money it has from shares or bonds.
recapitalize
vto provide a company with more capital, especially by changing the balance of debt and equity in its financial structure.
recapitulate
vTo repeat or give a summary of what has already been said.