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| Word | Type | Used in a Sentence | Synonym |
| reiterate | verb | He once more reiterated his demands. | to say or do again repeatedly |
| relent | verb | He finally relented and let her go. | to become more lenient, compassionate |
| reliance | noun | He developed more reliance on his partner. | to have faith, confidence or trust |
| relinquish | verb | He relinquished his control over the people. | to desist or put aside |
| reluctant | adj. | We were reluctant to let them buy the house, | unwilling; disinclined |
| reminiscent | adj. | It was an evening reminiscent of happier times. | tending to recall or suggest things of the past |
| remission | noun | They told him his cancer was in remission. | a lessening of intensity or degree; abatement |
| remit | verb | They asked us to remit our fee at once, | to transmit money in payment |
| renaissance | noun | The renaissance in Europe originated in Italy. | revival of classical art, literature and learning |
| rendezvous | noun | They decided the rendezvous would be by the river. | a meeting at a prearranged time and place |
| renovate | verb | We needed to renovate the old home. | to restore to an earlier condition |
| repertoire | noun | His repertoire included playing many instruments. | the range or number of skills |
| replenish | verb | They need to replenish their supplies. | to fill or make complete again |
| repress | verb | The government had to repress the rebellion. | to put down by force |
| repudiate | verb | He repudiated their foolish accusations. | to reject as untrue or unjust |
| repute | noun | He was reputed to have been a hero. | to ascribe a particular fact |
| residue | noun | After the tornado only some residue remained. | remains of after removal of parts |
| respiration | noun | His respiration finally became steady. | the act or process of breathing |
| respite | noun | The soldiers needed a respite after the battle. | a usually short interval of rest or relief |
| restitution | noun | The thieves had to make restitution to the victim. | the act or restoring what was lost |
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