Lesson 60
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Word Meaning Example Sentence Synonyms Antonyms Collocations
#1181
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Repression
/rɪˈpreʃən/
noun
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the action of subduing someone or something by force; the restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, impulse, etc.
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The government's repression of free speech sparked widespread protests.

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suppression, oppression, subjugation, constraint
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liberation, freedom, expression, release
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political repression, state repression, brutal repression, repression of rights
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#1182
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Responsibility
/rɪˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
noun
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the state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone
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Taking responsibility for your actions shows maturity.

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duty, obligation, accountability, liability
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irresponsibility, carelessness, negligence
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take responsibility, personal responsibility, full responsibility, social responsibility
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#1183
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Repulsion
/rɪˈpʌlʃən/
noun
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a feeling of intense distaste or disgust; a force under the influence of which objects tend to move away from each other
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She felt a strong repulsion towards the idea of eating insects.

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disgust, revulsion, aversion, distaste
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attraction, appeal, fascination, allure
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magnetic repulsion, strong repulsion, mutual repulsion, repulsion force
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#1184
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Restraint
/rɪˈstreɪnt/
noun
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the action of keeping someone or something under control; self-control
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She showed great restraint in not responding to the criticism.

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control, self-control, discipline, moderation
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freedom, indulgence, excess, abandon
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show restraint, exercise restraint, physical restraint, self-restraint
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#1185
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Restlessness
/ˈrest.ləs.nəs/
noun
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the inability to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom
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His restlessness during the long meeting was obvious to everyone.

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agitation, unease, anxiety, fidgeting
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calmness, peace, tranquility, stillness
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growing restlessness, inner restlessness, nervous restlessness
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#1186
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Reputation
/ˌrepjʊˈteɪʃən/
noun
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the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something; a widespread belief that someone or something has a particular habit or characteristic
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The company has built a solid reputation for quality products.

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fame, standing, status, renown
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infamy, disgrace, dishonor, notoriety
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good reputation, stellar reputation, reputation for excellence, damage reputation
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#1187
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Resemblance
/rɪˈzembləns/
noun
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the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character
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There's a strong resemblance between the two sisters.

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similarity, likeness, correspondence, parallel
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difference, dissimilarity, contrast, distinction
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strong resemblance, close resemblance, family resemblance, bear resemblance
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#1188
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Restriction
/rɪˈstrɪk.ʃən/
noun
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a limiting condition or measure; the limitation or control of someone or something
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There are strict restrictions on smoking in public places.

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limitation, constraint, ban, prohibition
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freedom, permission, allowance, liberty
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impose restrictions, travel restrictions, age restrictions, strict restrictions
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#1189
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Resentment
/rɪˈzentmənt/
noun
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bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly; anger and displeasure resulting from some injury, mistreatment, or slight
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He harbored deep resentment against his former boss.

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bitterness, anger, indignation, grudge
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forgiveness, acceptance, contentment, satisfaction
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deep resentment, harbor resentment, growing resentment, resentment towards
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#1190
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Resumption
/rɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/
noun
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the action of beginning something again after a pause or interruption
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The resumption of classes will be announced next week.

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restart, renewal, continuation, recommencement
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suspension, interruption, cessation, halt
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resumption of work, resumption of talks, resumption of services
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#1191
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Reservation
/ˌrezəˈveɪʃən/
noun
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the action of reserving something; an arrangement whereby something is reserved for a particular person; a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval
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I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.

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booking, arrangement, doubt, hesitation
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cancellation, certainty, confidence, assurance
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hotel reservation, dinner reservation, make reservation, cancel reservation
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#1192
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Retaliation
/rɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun
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the action of returning a military attack; counterattack; revenge for an injury or wrong
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The country threatened retaliation against any act of aggression.

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revenge, reprisal, payback, vengeance
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forgiveness, mercy, pardon, reconciliation
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fear of retaliation, swift retaliation, military retaliation
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#1193
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Resident
/ˈrezɪdənt/
noun
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a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis; living in a particular place
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She has been a resident of this city for over ten years.

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inhabitant, dweller, citizen, occupant
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visitor, tourist, transient, outsider
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permanent resident, local resident, senior resident, resident doctor
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#1194
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Retirement
/rɪˈtaɪə.mənt/
noun
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the action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work; the period of life after leaving work
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He is planning his retirement after 40 years of service.

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pension, superannuation, withdrawal, resignation
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employment, work, career, service
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early retirement, retirement age, retirement plan, forced retirement
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#1195
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Resistance
/rɪˈzɪstəns/
noun
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the refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument; the ability not to be affected by something
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The bacteria showed resistance to the antibiotic treatment.

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opposition, defiance, immunity, endurance
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acceptance, compliance, submission, vulnerability
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drug resistance, passive resistance, resistance movement, offer resistance
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#1196
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Revenge
/rɪˈvendʒ/
noun
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the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands
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She sought revenge against those who betrayed her trust.

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vengeance, retaliation, payback, retribution
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forgiveness, mercy, pardon, compassion
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seek revenge, sweet revenge, plot revenge, revenge attack
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#1197
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Resolution
/ˌrezəˈluːʃən/
noun
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a firm decision to do or not to do something; the action of solving a problem, dispute, or contentious matter; the degree of detail visible in a photographic or television image
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Her New Year's resolution was to exercise more regularly.

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determination, decision, resolve, solution
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indecision, hesitation, problem, complication
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New Year's resolution, conflict resolution, high resolution, pass resolution
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#1198
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Revision
/rɪˈvɪʒ.ən/
noun
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the action of revising; a revised edition or form of something; review of subject matter
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The students spent hours doing revision for their final exams.

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review, amendment, modification, alteration
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original, first draft, initial version
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revision notes, exam revision, thorough revision, last-minute revision
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#1199
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Response
/rɪˈspɒns/
noun
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a reaction to something; an answer or reply; the way in which something reacts to external stimulus
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The government's response to the crisis was swift and decisive.

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reply, answer, reaction, feedback
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question, inquiry, silence, ignorance
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quick response, positive response, emergency response, in response to
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#1200
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Revival
/rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/
noun
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an improvement in the condition or strength of something; renewed interest in or attention to something
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There has been a revival of interest in traditional crafts.

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renewal, resurgence, renaissance, rebirth
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decline, deterioration, downfall, demise
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economic revival, cultural revival, revival meeting, revival of fortunes
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