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Reconcile

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reh kuhn sile

restore friendly relations between

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Reality

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The domain of existence and impact

Concrete activity

A mode of being

The state of being real; true enduring; valid; fixed; permanent; actual

Activity

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Rebuff

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Ree buff

reject (someone or something) in an abrupt or ungracious manner

an abrupt or ungracious refusal or rejection of an offer, request, or friendly gesture. manner.

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Reason

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Cause

Use logic

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Relegate

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consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position.

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Rebuke

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express sharp disapproval or criticism of something or someone because of their actions.

an expression of sharp disapproval or criticism.

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Remonstrate

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A calm, reasoned argument or expression of disapproval.

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Relational reasoning

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the ability to consider relations between multiple available stimuli.

Our ability to see patterns, analogies, and underlying structures in disparate pieces of information.

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Relation processing

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The ability to recognize predefined relations and analyze whether perceptually available stimuli validates them

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RFT

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RFT suggests that the ability to create and identify links between stimuli is the foundation of human communication and cognition. This ability is called “arbitrarily applicable relational responding”

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RFK Jr

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an American politician, environmental lawyer, a democrat for most of his life, anti-vaccine activist, conspiracy theorist, and a nephew of JFK.

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Repentance

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the action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse.

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Renounce

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formally declare one’s abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession).

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Reverence

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ˈrevərəns

  1. deep respect for someone or something.
  2. regard or treat with deep respect.
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Righteous

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(of a person or conduct) morally right or justifiable; virtuous.

very good; excellent.

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Resolution

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A specific statement or question up for debate

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Regressive

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becoming less advanced; returning to a former or less developed state.

(of a tax) taking a proportionally greater amount from those on lower incomes.

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reminiscent

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tending to remind one of something.

suggesting something by resemblance.

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Reflexive relation

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Something or someone doing something to itself with something or someone

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Real

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Actually existing and having an impact, especially seriously

Actually existing and having an impact.

Seriously existing

XHaving concrete effects

XIn accordance with activity

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Rule

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regulations or principles governing conduct within a particular activity

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Retrospect

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a survey or review of a past course of events or period of time

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Refute

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disprove

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Relativism

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the doctrine that knowledge, truth, and morality exist in relation to culture, society, or historical context, and are not absolute

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Relevant
Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.
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Ratification
The official way to confirm something, usually by vote
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Resolutely
in an admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering manner.
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Relevance
the quality of being closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.
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Resonance
the quality in a sound of being deep, full, and reverberating. the ability to evoke or suggest images, memories, and emotions.
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Rife
(especially of something undesirable or harmful) of common occurrence; widespread. full of. in an unchecked or widespread manner.
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Role
The position or purpose that someone or something has in a situation.
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Reductionist
someone who likes to consider or present something complicated in a simple way, especially a way that is too simple Considering or presenting something complicated in a simple way, especially a way that is too simple
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Registration
The act of enrolling in something
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Reaction
a feeling or an action that is a direct result of something else
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Range
the area of variation between upper and lower limits on a particular scale. the scope of a person's knowledge or abilities the compass of a person's voice or a musical instrument. the area or extent covered by or included in something. a set of different things of the same general type the distance within which something can be reached or perceived. a line or series of mountains or hills a large area of open land for grazing or hunting. an area of land or sea used as a testing ground for military equipment. an open or enclosed area with targets for shooting practice. the area over which a plant or animal is distributed. a row of buildings vary or extend between specified limits. place or arrange in a row or rows or in a specified order or manner. (of a person or animal) travel or wander over a wide area. (of something written or spoken) cover or embrace a wide number of different topics.
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Rider
a person who is riding or who can ride something, especially a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or snowboard. a condition or proviso added to something already said or decreed. a small weight positioned on the beam of a balance for fine adjustment
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Relinquish
voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up.
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Rationale
a set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action or a particular belief.
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Rationale
a set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action or a particular belief.
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Revocable
capable of being revoked or canceled.
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Reinstatement
the action of giving someone back a position they have lost. the restoration of something such as a law or custom.
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Reinstate
restore (someone or something) to their former position or condition.
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Renegade
a person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles a person who behaves in a rebelliously unconventional manner.
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Relay
a group of people or animals engaged in a task or activity for a fixed period of time and then replaced by a similar group. a race between teams usually of sprinters or swimmers, each team member in turn covering part of the total distance. an electrical device, typically incorporating an electromagnet, which is activated by a current or signal in one circuit to open or close another circuit. a device to receive, reinforce, and retransmit a broadcast or program. a message or program transmitted by a relay. receive and pass on (information or a message). broadcast (something) by passing signals received from elsewhere through a transmitting station. lay again or differently.
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Retroactively
with effect from a date in the past.
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Repatriation
the return of someone to their own country. the sending of money back to one's own country.
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Recalcitrant
having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline a person with an obstinately uncooperative attitude.
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Recalcitrant
having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline a person with an obstinately uncooperative attitude.
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Ribbing
a riblike structure or pattern, especially a band of knitting in rib. mark with or form into raised bands or ridges. good-natured teasing tease good-naturedly.
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Revile
criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner.
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Rout
defeat and cause to retreat in disorder. cut a groove, or any pattern not extending to the edges, in (a wooden or metal surface). find or retrieve. force (someone) from a place.
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Revelry
lively and noisy festivities, especially when these involve drinking a large amount of alcohol.
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Reverse-engineer
examine the construction or composition of another manufacturer's product in order to create (a duplicate or similar product).
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Recursive
characterized by recurrence or repetition relating to or involving the repeated application of a rule, definition, or procedure to successive results. relating to or involving a program or routine of which a part requires the application of the whole, so that its explicit interpretation requires in general many successive executions.
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Relativistic
accurately described only by the theory of relativity. relating to relativism.
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Recognition
identification of someone or something or person from previous encounters or knowledge. acknowledgment of something's existence, validity, or legality. appreciation or acclaim for an achievement, service, or ability. formal acknowledgment by a country that another political entity fulfills the conditions of statehood and is eligible to be dealt with as a member of the international community.
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Regrettably
unfortunately (used to express apology for or sadness at something).
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Rivet
a short metal pin or bolt for holding together two plates of metal, its headless end being beaten out or pressed down when in place. a device similar to a rivet for holding seams of clothing together. join or fasten (plates of metal) with a rivet or rivets. hold (someone or something) fast so as to make them incapable of movement. attract and completely engross (someone). direct (one's eyes or attention) intently.
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Rudimentary
involving or limited to basic principles. relating to an immature, undeveloped, or basic form.
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Ramification
a consequence of an action or event, especially when complex or unwelcome. a subdivision of a complex structure or process perceived as comparable to a tree's branches. the action or state of ramifying or being ramified.
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Reprieve
cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death) abandon or postpone plans to close or put an end to (something). a cancellation or postponement of a punishment. a temporary escape from an undesirable fate or unpleasant situation.
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Reproach
address (someone) in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment. accuse someone of. the expression of disapproval or disappointment. a thing that makes the failings of (someone or something else) more apparent. beyond reproach — such that no criticism can be made; perfect.
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Reception
the action or process of receiving something sent, given, or inflicted. the way in which a person or group of people reacts to someone or something. the receiving of broadcast signals. the quality of a broadcast signal. the action of admitting someone to a place, group, or institution or the process of being admitted. the formal or ceremonious welcoming of a guest. an act of catching the ball. a formal social occasion held to welcome someone or to celebrate a particular event.
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Reek
smell strongly and unpleasantly; stink. be suggestive of something unpleasant or undesirable
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Rap
strike (a hard surface) with a series of rapid audible blows, especially in order to attract attention. strike (something) against a hard surface with rapid audible blows. strike (someone or something) sharply with stick or similar implement. rebuke or criticize sharply. say sharply or suddenly. perform rap music. talk or chat in an easy and familiar manner.
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Ragged
(of cloth or clothes) old and torn. (of a person) wearing old and torn clothes; unkempt. (of an animal) having a rough, shaggy coat. having an irregular or uneven surface, edge, or outline (especially of a right margin) uneven because the lines are unjustified lacking finish, smoothness, or uniformity. (of a sound) rough or uneven. suffering from exhaustion or stress. Run someone ragged: exhaust someone by making them undertake a lot of physical activity.
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Rag
a piece of old cloth, especially one torn from a larger piece, used typically for cleaning things. old or tattered clothes. the remnants of something. a newspaper, typically one regarded as being of low quality. Be on the rag: be menstruating. Rags to riches: used to describe a person's rise from a state of extreme poverty to one of great wealth In rags: (of clothes) tattered and torn. make fun of (someone) in a boisterous manner. Rebuke severely Rag on: complain about or criticize someone or something continually. a large, coarse roofing slate. a ragtime composition or tune. variant of raga.
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Raga
(in Indian music) a pattern of notes having characteristic intervals, rhythms, and embellishments, used as a basis for improvisation a piece using a particular raga.
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Recur
occur again periodically or repeatedly. (of a thought, image, or memory) come back to one's mind. go back to (something) in thought or speech.
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Recess
a small space created by building part of a wall further back from the rest. a hollow space inside something. a remote, secluded, or secret place. a period of time when the proceedings of a parliament, committee, court of law, or other official body are temporarily suspended. a break between school classes. attach (a fixture) by setting it back into the wall or surface to which it is fixed. (of formal proceedings) be temporarily suspended. suspend (such proceedings) temporarily (of an official body) suspend its proceedings for a period of time.
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Revamp
rēˈvamp give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to. an act of improving the form, structure, or appearance of something a new and improved version.
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Reckon
establish by counting or calculation; calculate. consider or regard in a specified way. include someone or something in (a class or group). be of the opinion. expect to do a particular thing.
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Rubbish
material that is considered unimportant or valueless. absurd, nonsensical, or worthless talk or ideas
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Repository
a place, building, or receptacle where things are or may be stored. place in which something, especially a natural resource, has accumulated or where it is found in significant quantities. a central location in which data is stored and managed. a person or thing regarded as a store of information or in which something abstract is held to exist or be found.
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Recall
bring (a fact, event, or situation) back into one's mind; remember. the action or faculty of remembering something learned or experienced. cause one to remember or think of. bring the memory or thought of someone or something to (a person or their mind). call up (stored computer data) for processing or display. officially order (someone) to return to a place. select (a sports player) as a member of a team from which they have previously been dropped. (of a manufacturer) request all the purchasers of (a certain product) to return it, as the result of the discovery of a fault. bring (someone) out of a state of inattention or reverie. an act or instance of officially recalling someone or something. the removal of an elected government official from office by a petition followed by voting. the proportion of the number of relevant documents retrieved from a database in response to an inquiry. Beyond recall: in such a way that restoration is impossible.
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Rally
(of troops) come together again in order to continue fighting after a defeat or dispersion bring together (forces) again in order to continue fighting. assemble in a mass meeting bring or come together in order to support a person or cause or for concerted action. recover or cause to recover in health, spirits, or poise (of share, currency, or commodity prices) increase after a fall. a mass meeting of people making a political protest or showing support for a cause. an open-air event for people who own a particular kind of vehicle. a competition for motor vehicles in which they are driven a long distance over public roads or rough terrain, typically in stages and through checkpoints a quick or marked recovery after a reverse or a period of weakness.
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Repudiate
refuse to accept or be associated with deny the truth or validity of. refuse to fulfill or discharge (an agreement, obligation, or debt). (especially in the past or in non-Christian religions) divorce (one's wife).
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Rub
move one's hand or a cloth repeatedly back and forth on the surface of (something) with firm pressure. move (one's hand, a cloth, or another object) back and forth over a surface. (with reference to two things) to move or cause to move to and fro against each other with a certain amount of pressure and friction. (of shoes or other hard items in contact with the skin) cause pain through friction. make dry, clean, or smooth with pressure from a hand, cloth, or other object. spread (ointment, polish, or a substance of similar consistency) over a surface with repeated movements of one's hand or a cloth. work an ingredient into (a mixture) by breaking and blending it with firm movements of one's fingers.
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Reminiscently
done while remembering a particular person, event, or thing.
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Rejoice
feel or show great joy or delight.
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Reverie
a state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream. an instrumental piece suggesting a dreamy or musing state.
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Revert
return to (a previous state, practice, topic, etc.). convert to (the Islamic faith). return to (a former or ancestral type). (of property) return or pass to (the original owner) by reversion.
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Racketeer
a person who engages in dishonest and fraudulent business dealings
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Ruinous
disastrous or destructive. costing far more than can be afforded. in ruins; dilapidated
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Recreation
activity done for enjoyment when one is not working. the action or process of creating something again. a re-enactment or simulation of something.
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Relic
an object surviving from an earlier time, especially one of historical or sentimental interest. a part of a deceased holy person's body or belongings kept as an object of reverence. an object, custom, or belief that has survived from an earlier time but is now outmoded. all that is left of something.
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Rehash
rēˈhaSH put (old ideas or material) into a new form without significant change or improvement. consider or discuss (something) at length after it has happened.
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Rearrest
the act of arresting someone who has already been arrested before
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Rash
displaying or proceeding from a lack of careful consideration of the possible consequences of an action. an area of redness and spots on a person's skin, appearing especially as a result of allergy or illness. a series of things of the same type, especially when unwelcome, happening within a short space of time.
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Relational responding
Responding to stimuli in terms of relations.
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Relational frames
patterns of responding based on the relationships between stimuli
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Rinse
wash (something) with clean water to remove soap, detergent, dirt, or impurities. wash (something) quickly, especially without soap. remove (soap, detergent, dirt, or impurities) by washing with clean water. an act of rinsing something. an antiseptic solution for cleansing the mouth. a preparation for conditioning or temporarily tinting the hair. Rinse, repeat: used to indicate the continual repetition of an action or sequence of events, typically in a way regarded as tiresomely predictable.
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Radically
in a thorough or fundamental way; completely.
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Reside
have one's permanent home in a particular place. be situated. (of power or a right) belong by right to a person or body. (of a quality) be present or inherent in something.
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Repent
feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one's wrongdoing or sin. view or think of (an action or omission) with deep regret or remorse.
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Railing
a fence or barrier made of rails.
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Rail
a bar or series of bars, typically fixed on upright supports, serving as part of a fence or barrier or used to hang things on. the inside boundary fence of a racecourse. a steel bar or continuous line of bars laid on the ground as one of a pair forming a railroad track. railroads as a means of transportation. the edge of a surfboard or sailboard. a horizontal piece in the frame of a paneled door or sash window. a conductor which is maintained at a fixed potential and to which other parts of a circuit are connected. provide or enclose (a space or place) with a rail or rails. (in windsurfing) sail the board on its edge, so that it is at a sharp angle to the surface of the water. Go off the rails: begin behaving in a strange, abnormal, or wildly uncontrolled way. complain or protest strongly and persistently about. a secretive bird with drab gray and brown plumage, typically having a long bill and found in dense waterside vegetation.
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Reconnoiter
make a military observation of (a region).
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Recondite
(of a subject or knowledge) little known; abstruse.
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Rehab
a course of treatment for drug or alcohol dependence, typically at a residential facility. a course of treatment designed to reverse the debilitating effects of an injury. a thing, especially a building, that has been rehabilitated or restored. help given to reintroduce a person into civilian life after a period of military service, especially by a government department rehabilitate or restore.
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Rehabilitate
restore (someone) to health or normal life by training and therapy after imprisonment, addiction, or illness. restore (someone) to former privileges or reputation after a period of critical or official disfavor. return (something, especially an environmental feature) to its former condition.
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Referendum
a general vote by the electorate on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision.
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Remittance
a sum of money sent, especially by mail, in payment for goods or services or as a gift. the action of sending money in payment.
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Routine
a sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program. a set sequence in a performance such as a dance or comedy act. a sequence of instructions for performing a task that forms a program or a distinct part of one. performed as part of a regular procedure rather than for a special reason organize according to a routine.
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Rectification
the action of putting something right. the conversion of an alternating current to a direct current. the purification or refinement of a substance by repeated or continuous distillation.
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Rectify
put right; correct. convert (alternating current) to direct current. find a straight line equal in length to (a curve). purify or refine (a substance) by repeated or continuous distillation.
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Remark
say something as a comment; mention. regard with attention; notice. a written or spoken comment. notice or comment.
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Reinstitute
institute or introduce again.
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Rawdogging
to do something difficult or ordinary without any entertainment or support. It can also refer to doing something without preparation
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Refuse
indicate or show that one is not willing to do something. indicate that one is not willing to accept or grant (something offered or requested). (of a thing) fail to perform a required action. (of a horse) stop short or run alongside (a fence or other obstacle) instead of jumping it. matter thrown away or rejected as worthless; trash.
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Restitution
the restoration of something lost or stolen to its proper owner. recompense for injury or loss. the restoration of something to its original state. the resumption of an object's original shape or position through elastic recoil.
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Reverently
with deep and solemn respect.
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Revision
the action of revising. a revised edition or form of something.
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Residue
a small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used. a substance that remains after a process such as combustion or evaporation. the part of an estate that is left after the payment of charges, debts, and bequests.
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Rambling
(of writing or speech) lengthy and confused or inconsequential. (of a plant) putting out long shoots and growing over walls or other plants; climbing. (of a building or path) spreading or winding irregularly in various directions. (of a building or path) spreading or winding irregularly in various directions.
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Rackety
noisy, rowdy, or boisterous. socially lively and, sometimes, mildly dissolute.
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Rubble
waste or rough fragments of stone, brick, concrete, etc., especially as the debris from the demolition of buildings. pieces of rough or undressed stone used in building walls, especially as filling for cavities.
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Repugnant
extremely distasteful; unacceptable. in conflict with; incompatible with.
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Revive
restore to life or consciousness. regain life, consciousness, or strength give new strength or energy restore interest in or the popularity of. improve the position or condition of.
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Ruffianism
violent, lawless, or improper behavior
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Rouse
bring out of sleep; awaken. cease to sleep or to be inactive; wake up. startle out of inactivity; cause to become active startle (game) from a lair or cover. cause to feel angry or excited. cause or give rise to (an emotion or feeling). stir (a liquid, especially beer while brewing).
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Ramble
walk for pleasure, typically without a definite route. talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way. (of a plant) put out long shoots and grow over walls or other plants. a walk taken for pleasure in the countryside.
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Rational intellect
the faculty of the mind that allows for logical reasoning, critical thinking, and the ability to understand abstract concepts through the application of reason, essentially the capacity to think clearly and systematically without relying solely on emotions or sensory experiences; it is often considered the "higher" level of cognitive function within the human mind
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Recuperate
recover from illness or exertion. recover or regain (something lost or taken). assimilate (a radical social or political movement or idea) into mainstream culture, thus diminishing its subversive force.
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Ruffian
a violent criminal or troublemaker.
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Rotund
(of a person) plump. round or spherical. (of speech or literary style) indulging in grandiloquent expression.
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Rhetoric
the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques. language designed to have a persuasive or impressive effect on its audience, but often regarded as lacking in sincerity or meaningful content.
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Runaround
difficult or awkward treatment, especially in which someone is evasive or avoids a question.
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Raucous
making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise.
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Robe
a long flowing outer garment. especially : one used for ceremonial occasions or as a symbol of office or profession. a loose garment (such as a bathrobe) for informal wear especially at home.
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Rapidity
the quality of moving or reacting with great speed. the fact of happening at a great rate; swiftness.
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Relentless
oppressively constant; incessant. harsh or inflexible.
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Reticence
the quality of being reticent; reserve.
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Rancor
bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing.
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Rancorous
characterized by bitterness or resentment.
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Relational rationality
a way of thinking that recognizes and interprets the web of relationships between ideas. It's less about isolated logical steps and more about perceiving patterns, connections, and the dynamic interplay among concepts. This kind of thinking is not strictly "rational" in the conventional sense; it's creative, innovative, and even revelatory—capable of uncovering those elusive, transformative ideas hidden among countless "dead ideas" or established facts.
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R&D
Research and Development
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Rationality
the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic. the quality of being able to think sensibly or logically. the quality of being endowed with the capacity to reason. the property of a number, quantity, or expression of being expressible, or containing quantities which are expressible, as a ratio of whole numbers.
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Recourse
a source of help in a difficult situation. the use of someone or something as a source of help in a difficult situation. the legal right to demand compensation or payment. without recourse: a formula used to disclaim responsibility for future nonpayment, especially of a negotiable financial instrument.
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Reluctantly
in an unwilling and hesitant way.
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Repertoire
a stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform the whole body of items that are regularly performed a stock of skills or types of behavior that a person habitually uses.
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Rig
make (a sailing ship or boat) ready for sailing by providing it with sails and rigging. assemble and adjust (the equipment of a sailboat, aircraft, etc.) to make it ready for operation. set up (equipment or a device or structure), typically hastily or in makeshift fashion. provide (someone) with clothes of a particular style or type. the particular way in which a sailboat's masts, sails, and rigging are arranged. the sail, mast, and boom of a sailboard. an apparatus, device, or piece of equipment designed for a particular purpose. an oil rig or drilling rig. (in CB and shortwave radio) a transmitter and receiver. a set of amplifiers and speakers used by a live band or a DJ in a club. a particular type of construction for fishing tackle that bears the bait and hook. a person's costume, outfit, or style of dress. a tractor-trailer. full rig: fancy or ceremonial clothes
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Rig (2)
manage or conduct (something) fraudulently so as to produce a result or situation that is advantageous to a particular person. cause an artificial rise or fall in prices in (a market, especially the stock market) with a view to personal profit. a trick or way of swindling someone.
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Rocky
consisting or full of rock or rocks. tending to rock or shake; unsteady difficult and full of obstacles or problems.
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Rattle
make or cause to make a rapid succession of short, sharp knocking sounds, typically as a result of shaking and striking repeatedly against a hard surface or object. (of a vehicle or its driver or passengers) move or travel somewhere while making a rattle. cause (someone) to feel nervous, worried, or irritated. a rapid succession of short, sharp, hard sounds. a gurgling sound in the throat of a dying person. a thing used to make a rattling sound a baby's toy consisting of a container filled with small pellets, which makes a noise when shaken the set of horny rings at the end of a rattlesnake's tail, shaken with a dry buzzing sound as a warning. rattle someone's cage: anger or irritate someone rattle sabers: threaten to take aggressive action. rattle around: be in or occupy an unnecessarily large room or building rattle off: say, perform, or produce something quickly and effortlessly rattle on talk rapidly and at length, especially in an inane way
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Recapitulating
summarize and state again the main points of. repeat (an evolutionary or other process) during development and growth.
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Rapaciously
in a way that has or shows a strong wish to take things for yourself, usually using unfair methods or force
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Reconciliation
the restoration of friendly relations. the action of making one view or belief compatible with another. the action of making financial accounts consistent; harmonization.
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Raptly
in a way that shows complete attention or absorption, often with intense interest or fascination in a way that shows so much interest in one particular thing that you are not aware of anything else.
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Regularity
the quality or state of being regular. something that is regular
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Remorseful
filled with remorse; sorry.
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Remorse
deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.