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Definition
To level to the ground
Verb
S: Tear down, Knock down, flatten, devastate
A: Raise, build, set up |
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Term
Recalcitrant
Defs.
POSs
2 Syn.
2 Ant. |
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Definition
Adj.-Resistant to authority
N-A wayward person
Adj. and N
S: Rebellious, Uncooperative
A: Cooperative, willing |
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Recant
Def.
POS
2 Syn.
2 Ant. |
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Definition
To withdraw publicly
V
S: Disown, retract
A:affirm, reaffirm |
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Term
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Definition
To give in return for something already given
V
S: Exchange, Repay |
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Term
Recrimination
Def.
POS
2 Syn. |
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Definition
The act of answering an accusation with another
N
S: Retort, Countercharge |
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Term
Redundant
Def.
POS
2 Syn.
2 Ant. |
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Definition
Unnecessarily repetitive
Adj.
S: Wordy, excessive
A: Scarce, Insufficient |
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Term
Relent
Def.
POS
2 Syn.
2 Ant. |
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Definition
To become less severe
V
S: Yield, Moderate, Soften
A: Harden, stiffen |
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Term
Reminiscence
Def.
POS
2 Syn. |
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Definition
The act of recalling the past; A memory
N
S: Recollection, Memoir |
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Term
Remorse
Def.
POS
2 Syn.
2 Ant. |
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Definition
Anguish, or bitter regret for wrongdoing
N
S: Shame, Sorrow, Penitence
A: Unconcern, Impenitence |
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Term
Renegade
Defs.
POSs
2 Syn.
2 Ant. |
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Definition
N- A person who deserts one group for another
Adj.-Disloyal
S: Traitor, Deserter, Turncoat
A: Loyalist, loyal |
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Term
Repercussion
Def.
POS
2 Syn. |
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Definition
An indirect effect or result produced by an event or action
N
S: Aftermath, Backlash |
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Term
Replenish
Def.
POS
2 Syn.
2 Ant. |
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Definition
To refill or provide a new supply of
V
S: Restock, Renew, Replace
A: Delete, Empty, Use up, Exhaust |
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Term
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Definition
Retaliation in kind for injuries received
N
S: Retribution, Vengeance, Revenge |
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Term
Rescind
Def.
POS
2 Syn.
2 Ant. |
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Definition
To cancel or withdraw
V
S: Revoke, Retract, Recall
A: Confirm, Enforce, Ratify |
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Term
Resilient
Def.
POS
2 Syn.
2 Ant. |
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Definition
a. Springy or flexible
b. able to recover quickly from sickness
Adj.
S: Malleable, buoyant
A: Inflexible, Rigid, Stiff |
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