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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
