resilience.or.resiliency.noun.plural.resiliences.or.resiliencies
the ability to recover quickly from illness, change or misfortune; buoyancy; the property of a material that enables it to resume its original shape or position after being bent, stretched or compressed; elasticity

resilient.adjective
marked by the ability to recover readily, as from misfortune; capable of returning to an original shape or position, as after having been compressed; flexible
resiliently.adverb

requiem.noun,.plural.requiems
Roman Catholic Church: mass for a deceased person; a musical composition for such a mass; a hymn, composition or service for the dead

Rotherham-another accurate translation into English of the Bible, as also the Masoretic Text is. 

recognize, recognized, recognizing, recognizes.transitive verbs
to know again; to use cognition to gain information; to become aware of what is now perceived as having previously existed
recognizably.adverb
recognizable.adjective
recognizer.noun,.plural.recognizers

recognition.noun,.plural.recognitions
an acceptance as true or valid, as of a claim (a recognition of their civil rights); attention or favorable notice (she received recognition for her many achievements); the act of recognizing or condition of being recognized; an awareness that something perceived has been perceived before
recognitory or recognitive.adjective

repugnance.noun,.plural.repugnances
extreme dislike or aversion
repugnant.adjective
arousing disgust or aversion; offensive or repulsive (morally repugnant behavior)
repugnantly.adverb

recompense.or.recompence.noun,.plural.recompenses.or.recompences
amends made, as for damage or loss; payment in return for something; to provide that which may be due to another (life eventually recompenses those according to how they have lived it)
recompense (also recompence), recompensed (also recompenced), recompensing (also recompencing), recompenses (also recompences).transitive verbs
to award compensation to (recompensed the victims of the accident); to award compensation for; make a return for (recompensed their injuries)

rigid.adjective
not flexible or pliant; stiff; not moving; fixed; marked by a lack of flexibility; rigorous and exacting (rigidly following the plans, he was able to reproduce the results); scrupulously maintained or performed (rigid discipline)
rigidly.adverb
rigidness.noun,.plural.rigidnesses
rigidity.noun,.plural.rigidities
the quality or state of being rigid; an instance of being rigid

repentance.noun,.plural.repentances
repentance means change; the act of repenting; remorse or contrition for past conduct or sin; penitence
repentant.adjective
someone who is repentant shows or says that they are sorry for something they have done; characterized by repentance from the heart (only God and the person repenting knows the depth of sincerity:.Luke 18:10-14); penitent
repentantly.adverb
repent, repented, repenting, repents.verbs
intransitive verb use.to feel remorse, contrition or self-reproach for what one has done or failed to do; be contrite; to feel such regret for past conduct as to change one's mind regarding it (repented of intemperate behavior); to make a change for the better as a result of remorse or contrition for one's sins
transitive verb use.to feel regret or self-reproach for (repent one's sins; to cause to feel remorse or regret and thus to change from the consciousness having caused wrongs to the higher consciousness:.Romans 13:10)
repenter.noun,.plural.repenters

regiment.noun,.plural.regiments
a military unit of ground troops consisting of at least two battalions, usually commanded by a colonel
regiment, regimented, regimenting, regiments.transitive verbs
to form into a regiment; to put into systematic order; systematize; to subject to uniformity and rigid order
regimentally.adverb
regimental.adjective
regimentation.noun,.plural.regimentations

reduce, reduced, reducing, reduces.verbs
transitive verb use.to bring down, as in extent, amount or degree; diminish; decrease; to thin (paint) with a solvent; to lower the price of; to put in order or arrange systematically
intransitive verb use.to become diminished; to lose weight, as by dieting
reducibly.adverb
reducible.adjective
reducer.noun,.plural.reducers
reducibility.noun,.plural.reducibilities
reduction.noun,.plural.reductions
the act or process of reducing; the result of reducing; the amount by which something is lessened or diminished (a reduction of 27 percent in violent crime due to meditation)
reductional.adjective
reductive.adverb
of or relating to reduction; relating to, being an instance of or exhibiting reductionism; relating to or being an instance of reductivism
reductively.adverb
reductivism.noun,.plural.reductivisms
aee minimalism
reductivist.noun,.plural.reductivists

reductionism.noun,.plural.reductionisms
an attempt or a tendency to explain complex.phenomena or structures by relatively simple.principles, as by asserting that life processes or mental acts are instances of chemical and physical laws, thus leaving out the spiritual essence ("Our educational system has had a dangerous predilection for reductionism; an addiction to the primary, the elementary."....Frederick Turner)
reductionist.adjective.and.noun,.plural.reductionists
reductionistic.adjective

reductio ad absurdum.noun,.plural.reductiones ad absurdum
the proof of a proposition by showing its opposite to be foolish or impossible or the disproof of a proposition by showing its consequences to be impossible or absurd when it is carried to its logical conclusion

relax, relaxed, relaxing, relaxes.verbs
transitive verb use.to make lax or loose (relax one's grip); to make less severe or strict (relaxed the kite's string); to reduce in intensity; slacken (relax one's efforts); to relieve from tension or strain (the warm bath relaxed me)
intransitive verb use.to take one's ease; rest; to become lax or loose; to become less severe or strict; to become less restrained or tense
relaxable.adjective
relaxation.noun
the act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed; refreshment of body or mind; recreation (played golf for relaxation); a loosening or slackening; a reduction in severity
relaxant.noun,.plural.relaxants
something, such as a therapeutic.treatment, that relaxes or relieves.muscular.or.nervous.tension (he just loved to get a massage, having his back scratched.gently)
relaxant.adjective
tending to relax or to relieve tension

repose.noun,.plural.reposes
the act of resting or the state of being at rest; freedom from worry; peace of mind; calmness; tranquility; rest
repose, reposed, reposing, reposes.verbs
transitive verb use.to lay oneself down; to rest or relax
intransitive verb use.to lie at rest
reposal.noun,.plural.reposals
reposer.noun,.plural.reposers

repose, reposed, reposing, reposes.transitive verbs
to place trust in (the nation had reposed its hopes in a single man)

reposit, reposited, repositing, reposits.transitive verbs
to put away; store
reposition.noun,.plural.repositions

repository.noun,.plural.repositories
a place or container in which large quantities of something are stored; a place where things may be put for safekeeping; a warehouse; a stockpile; a cache; a stash; a reserve; an inventory; a hoard; a stock; storage; a depository; a reserve; a store; a storeroom; an accumulation; a vault; a stockroom; a museum (a 'musoleum' {created word from mausoleum} is a place where they bury artifacts); the Akashic record

retrospect.noun,.plural.retrospectss
a review, survey or contemplation of things in the past
retrospect, retrospected, retrospecting, retrospects.verbs
intransitive verb use.to contemplate the past; to refer back
transitive verb use.to look back on or contemplate past things
in retrospect.idiom
looking backward or reviewing the past
retrospection.noun,.plural.retrospections
retrospective.adjective
looking back on, contemplating or directed to the past
retrospective.noun,.plural.retrospectives
an extensive exhibition or performance of the work of an artist over a period of years
retrospectively.adverb

refuse, refused, refusing, refuses.verbs.(pronounced 'ree fuse')
transitive verb use.to indicate unwillingness to do, accept, give or allow (was refused admittance due to inappropriate dress; refused the controversial medical treatment for traditional use of herbs proven effective); to indicate unwillingness to do something (refused to stoop to dishonesty)
intransitive verb use.todecline to do, accept, give or allow something
refusal.noun,.plural.refusals
the act or an instance of refusing; the opportunity or right to accept or reject something before it is offered elsewhere

refuse.noun.(pronounced 'reff use'),.plural.refuses
items or material discarded or rejected as useless or worthless; trash or rubbish
refuser.noun,.plural.refusers

reject, rejected, rejecting, rejects.transitive verbs
to refuse to accept, submit to, believe or make use of
reject.noun,.plural.rejects
one that has been rejected (a reject from the varsity team; a tire that is a reject)
rejecter.noun,.plural.rejecters.also.rejectors.noun,.plural.rejectors
rejective.adjective
rejection.noun,.plural.rejections
the act of rejecting or the state of being rejected; something rejected; in medicine, the failure of a recipient's body to accept a transplanted tissue or organ as the result of immunological incompatability; immunological resistance to foreign tissue
rejectionist.noun,.plural.rejectionists
an individual having an arrogant.closed-minded approach who rejects information proven correct

retard, retarded, retarding, retards.verbs
transitive verb use.to cause to move or proceed slowly; delay or impede
intransitive verb use.to be delayed
retard.noun,.plural.retards
a slowing down or hindering of progress; a delay
retarder.noun,.plural.retarders
retardation.noun,.plural.retardations
the act or process of retarding; the condition of being retarded; the extent to which something is held back or delayed; something that retards; a delay or hindrance; mental retardation; in music, a diminishing of tempo; a retard

rumor.or.rumour.noun,.plural.rumors.or.rumours
unverified information of uncertain origin usually spread by word of mouth; hearsay
rumor, rumored, rumoring, rumors.transitive verbs
to spread or tell by rumor

romance.noun,.plural.romances
a romance is a relationship between two people who are in love with each other but who are not yet deeply committed to each other; romance refers to the actions and feelings of people who are in love, especially behavior which is very caring or affectionate (he still finds time for romance by cooking candlelit dinners for his girlfriend); being romantic is in different ways saying to the one you love that you want her or him; you can refer to the pleasure and excitement of doing something new or exciting as romance (we want to recreate the romance and excitement that used to be part of rail journeys); ardent emotional attachment between people, especially that characterized.by a high level of purity and devotion; love (they found the magic which kept the romance alive in their relationship without interruption); a love affair with; a strong attachment, fascination or enthusiasm for something (a romance with the sea); a somewhat mysterious or fascinating quality or appeal, as of something adventurous, heroic or uniquely beautiful (old cars and older women have a fascinating depth to them)
romance, romanced, romancing, romances.verbs
intransitive verb use.to think or behave in a romantic manner; to invent, write or tell romances
transitive verb use.to make love to; court or woo; to have a love affair with
romancer.noun,.plural.romancers
romantic.adjective
of, relating to or characteristic of romance; given to thoughts or feelings of romance; sentimental; displaying, expressive of or conducive to love (a romantic atmosphere); ambiance
romantic.noun,.plural.romantics
a romantic individual; a follower or adherent of romanticism
romantically.adverb

romanticism.noun,.plural.romanticisms
romantic quality or spirit in thought, expression or action; romanticism was also an artistic and intellectual movement originating in Europe in the late 18th century and characterized by a heightened interest in nature, emphasis on the individual's expression of emotion and imagination, departure from the attitudes and forms of classicism and disapproval of social rules and conventions
romanticist.noun,.plural.romanticists

Romance languages
a group of related languages derived from Latin, with the major Romance languages being French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Romanian. Spanish, the official language of 19 American countries and Spain and Equatorial Guinea, has the most speakers. Languages spoken in smaller areas include Catalan, Occitan, Sardinian and Rhaeto-Romance, which is a group of three Romance dialects, including Romansch, spoken in southern Switzerland, northern Italy and the Tyrol. The Romance languages began as dialects of Latin, which spread during the Roman occupation of Italy, the Iberian Peninsula, Gaul and the Balkans and developed into separate languages in the 5th–9th centuries A.D.. Later, European colonial and commercial contacts spread them to the Americas, Africa and Asia. 

rung.noun,.plural.rungs
a rod or bar forming a step of a ladder; a crosspiece between the legs of a chair

rung.verb
past participle of ring
ring, rang, rung, ringing, rings.verbs
intransitive verb use.to give forth a clear, resonant sound; to cause something to ring; to sound a bell in order to summon someone (I'll ring for the maid); to have a sound or character suggestive of a particular quality (a story that rings true); to be filled with sound; resound.(the room rang with the laughter of happy children); to hear a persistent humming or buzzing (her ears were ringing from the sound of the loud music); to be filled with talk or rumor (the whole town rang with the news of growth)
transitive verb use.to cause (a bell, for example) to ring; to produce a sound by or as if by ringing; to announce, proclaim or signal by or as if by ringing (a clock that rings the hour); to call (someone) on the telephone (she rang me at noon); to test a coin, for example, for quality by the sound it produces when struck against something
ring.noun,.plural.rings
the sound created by a bell or another sonorous, vibrating object; a loud sound, especially one that is repeated or continued; a telephone call (give me a ring when you get home)
ring true, rings true.phrasal verbs
if you say something someone says 'rings true', you mean it resonates with the truth as you believe it to be (you might then say, From what I know it seems right for me to go ahead with it)
ring up.phrasal verb
to record, especially by means of a cash register (ring up a sale); to accomplish or achieve; win (rang up several victories)

ring.noun,.plural.rings
a circular object, form or arrangement with a vacant circular center; a small circular band, generally made of precious metal and often set with jewels, worn on the finger; a circular band used for carrying, holding or containing something (a napkin ring); a circular movement or course, as in dancing; an enclosed, usually circular area in which exhibitions, sports or contests take place (a circus ring); in sports, a rectangular arena set off by stakes and ropes in which boxing or wrestling events are held; an exclusive group of people acting privately or illegally to advance their own interests (ring of bankers; a drug ring). 
ring, ringed, ringing, rings.verbs
transitive verb use.to surround with or as if with a ring; encircle; to form into a ring or rings; to ornament or supply with a ring or rings (ringed the door knocker with a wreath of holly at Christmas time); to remove a circular strip of bark around the circumference of a tree trunk or branch; girdle
intransitive verb use.to form a ring or rings (spectators ringed the intersection); to move, run or fly in a spiral or circular course