Essential Words "R" Flashcards

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raconteur (n)

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witty, skillful storyteller. hikayeci.

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rail (v)

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to scold with bitter or abusive language. sövmek, ağzına geleni söylemek.

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raiment (n)

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clothing. kılık kıyafet.

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ramification (n)

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implication, outgrowth, consequence. dallanup budaklanma.

The full ramification of the laser did not become apparent for many years; now it is used in a great variety of applications, DVD players-to surgery.

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rarefied (adj)*

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refined. özel, seçkin, güzide.

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rebus (n)

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puzzle in which pictures or symbols represent words.

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recalcitrant (adj)*

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resisting authority or control.

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recant (b)*

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to retract a statement or opinion. sözünü geri almak, fikrini değiştirmek.

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recluse (n)

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person who lives in seclusion and often in solitude. keşiş, toplumdan uzak yaşayan.

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recondite (adj)*

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abstruse; profound. anlaşılması güç, derin.

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redoubtable (adj)

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formidable, arousing fear, worthy of respect. çok saygı duyulan ve korkulan, güçlü ve gözü pek. heybetli.

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refractory (adj)*

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stubborn, unmanageable, resisting ordinary methods of treatment. inatçı, dayanaklı, karşı gelen.

-The general practitioner called in specialists to help determine the cause of the patient’s refractory ilness.

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refulgent (adj)

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brightly shining, resplendent (göz kamaştırıcı). pırıl pırıl.

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refute (v)*

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to contradict, disprove.

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regale (v)

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to entertain.

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relegate (v)*

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to consign to an inderior position. küme düşürmek, aşağı konuma indirmek.

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remonstrate (v)

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to object or protest.

-The conservative and liberal remonstrated with each other all night long.

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renege (v)

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to go back on one’s word

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reparation (n)

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amends, compensation (tazminat). özür, telafi.

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repine (v)

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fret, complain. şikayetçi olmak, söylenmek, yakınmak.

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reprise (n)

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repetition, especially of a piece of music.
-The standing ovation at the end of the set meant that the band had little choice but to reprise a few of their most popular tunes.

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reproach (v)*

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to find fault with, blame. serzenişte bulunmak, sitem etmek.

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reprobate (n)

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morally unprincipled person. namussuz

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repudiate (v)*

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to reject as having no authority. tanımamak, kabul etmemek.

-The gangster repudiate all his past associations with criminals.

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rescind (v)*
to cancel. | -The salesperson said he rescinds his offer.
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resolution (n)*
determination, resolve. | -Fred's resolution to succeed is unshaken despite the many setbacks.
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resolve (n)*
determination, firmness (sıkılık, istikrar) of purpose.
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reticent (adj)*
not speaking freely, reserved, reluctant. suskun, ketum, ağzı sıkı.
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reverent (adj)
expressing deep respect, worshipful. çok saygılı, hürmetkar.
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riposte (n)
a retaliatory action or retort. karşı atak yapmak, karşılık vermek.
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rococo (adj)
excessively ornate, highly decorated, style of architecture in 18th century.
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rubric (n)
title or heading, category, established mode of procedure or conduct, protocol.
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rue (v)
to regret.
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ruse (n)
trick, crafty stratagem, subterfuge. üçkağıt, numara, katakulli. ruse of war.