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a temporary relief from pain
reprieve
The injection provided a temporary———- from the pain.
reprieve
criticism, blame, or disapproval
reproach
The student received a————– from his teacher for his lack of effort.
reproach
to cancel
rescind
The teacher threatened to———- our planned field trip if we didn’t behave.
rescind
the fact that two people or things look like each other or are similar
resemblance
There is a strong———— between all the children in our family.
resemblance
the part of something that is left after the rest has gone
residue
You should always wash fruit to get rid of the———– of any pesticides that were used.
residue
the reappearance and growth of something that was common in the past
resurgence
After a disappointing decline in butterfly last year, there’s been a———- of butterflies in the garden this year.
resurgence
To bring back into use; to revive.
resurrect
The aging actor was trying to————— his career.
resurrect
the act of looking back on or considering past events, experiences, or decisions.
retrospect
“In————–, I realize I should have studied harder for that exam.”
retrospect
The income of a government from all sources.
revenue
The———— the governments get from taxes helps to pay for health care, schools, etc.
revenue
To bring back to life; resuscitate.
revive
The 911 paramedics were able to ———- the patient.
revive
Vitamin B2
riboflavin
Liver, milk and eggs are especially good sources of ————-.
riboflavin
funny, laughable and weird
ridiculous
During the brainstorming session, the teacher said to call out ideas, no matter how———- they sound.
ridiculous
