Lesson 246
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Lesson 246 - Mask Toggle

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#7350
🏚️
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reclusory
/ˈrɛkluːsəri/
noun
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A place for seclusion or retreat, especially for a recluse or hermit.
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The monk spent years in the reclusory away from society.

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hermitage, retreat, cloister, cell
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community, society
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old reclusory, silent reclusory, religious reclusory
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#7351
📅
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reconvene
/ˌriː.kənˈviːn/
verb
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reconvened
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reconvened
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reconvenes
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reconvening
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to gather or assemble again, especially for a meeting
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The committee will reconvene after lunch.

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regather, reassemble, resume, restart, regroup
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adjourn, dismiss, disband
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reconvene a meeting, reconvene the committee, reconvene the session, reconvene parliament
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#7352
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reconstruct
/ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/
verb
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reconstructed
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reconstructed
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reconstructs
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reconstructing
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to build or form something again after it has been damaged or destroyed
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The city was reconstructed after the earthquake.

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rebuild, restore, renovate, repair, recreate
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demolish, destroy, ruin
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reconstruct a building, reconstruct a road, reconstruct history, reconstruct memory
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#7353
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reconstitute
/ˌriːˈkɒn.stɪ.tʃuːt/
verb
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reconstituted
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reconstituted
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reconstitutes
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reconstituting
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to restore something to its original form or state; to reassemble
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The group was reconstituted after the leader returned.

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restore, rebuild, reconstruct, reorganize, reform
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dismantle, destroy, dissolve
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reconstitute a committee, reconstitute a group, reconstitute a solution, reconstitute society
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#7354
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reconsider
/ˌriː.kənˈsɪd.ər/
verb
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reconsidered
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reconsidered
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reconsiders
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reconsidering
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to think about something again, especially to change a decision or opinion
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She decided to reconsider her decision about moving abroad.

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rethink, review, reevaluate, reexamine, revise
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confirm, affirm, uphold
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reconsider a decision, reconsider an offer, reconsider the plan, reconsider seriously
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#7355
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reconnoiter
/ˌriː.kəˈnɔɪ.tər/
verb
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reconnoitered
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reconnoitered
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reconnoiters
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reconnoitering
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to make a preliminary inspection or survey, especially of an area for military or strategic purposes
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The soldiers reconnoitered the area before advancing.

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scout, survey, inspect, explore, investigate
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ignore, overlook, neglect
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reconnoiter the area, reconnoiter enemy lines, reconnoiter position, reconnoiter territory
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#7356
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reconnaissance
/rɪˈkɒnɪsəns/
noun
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A survey or exploration, especially for military or strategic purposes.
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The soldiers conducted a reconnaissance of the enemy camp.

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scout out

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To explore or check something in advance.
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survey, exploration, inspection, scouting
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neglect, ignorance
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reconnaissance mission, aerial reconnaissance, reconnaissance patrol
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#7357
📚
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recondite
/ˈrɛkənˌdaɪt/ or /ˈrɛkəndaɪt/
adjective
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Little known or difficult to understand.
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The professor’s lecture was full of recondite theories.

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obscure, abstruse, complex, esoteric
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simple, obvious, clear
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recondite knowledge, recondite subject, recondite theory
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#7358
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reconciliation
/ˌrɛkənsɪliˈeɪʃən/
noun
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The restoration of friendly relations or agreement after conflict.
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The peace treaty marked a reconciliation between the two nations.

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make amends

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To compensate or apologize for a wrong.
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settlement, resolution, reunion, harmony
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conflict, discord, separation
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peace reconciliation, reconciliation process, reconciliation efforts
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#7359
🤝
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reconcile
/ˈrɛkənˌsaɪl/
verb
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reconciled
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reconciled
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reconciles
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reconciling
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To restore friendly relations or make consistent.
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They managed to reconcile after years of conflict.

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bury the hatchet

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To make peace and end a conflict.
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resolve, harmonize, unite, mend
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separate, disagree, conflict
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reconcile differences, reconcile accounts, reconcile with
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#7360
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reconcilable
/ˈrɛkənˌsaɪləbl̩/
adjective
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Capable of being resolved or made consistent.
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Their differences are reconcilable with honest communication.

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compatible, consistent, agreeable, harmonious
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irreconcilable, conflicting, incompatible
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reconcilable differences, reconcilable goals, reconcilable views
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#7361
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recollect
/ˌrɛkəˈlɛkt/
verb
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recollected
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recollected
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recollects
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recollecting
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To remember something; to bring a past event back to mind.
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I cannot recollect the exact date of the meeting.

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if I recollect correctly

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Used when recalling something with some uncertainty.
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remember, recall, reminisce, think back
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forget, ignore
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recollect memories, recollect details, recollect correctly
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#7362
😨
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recoil
/rɪˈkɔɪl/
verb
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recoiled
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recoiled
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recoils
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recoiling
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To suddenly spring back in fear, horror, or from force such as a gun's kickback.
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She recoiled at the sight of the snake.

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recoil in horror

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To move back suddenly in shock or fear.
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flinch, shrink, withdraw, cringe
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advance, approach
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recoil in fear, recoil from, recoil at
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#7363
👀
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recognize
/ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz/
verb
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recognized
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recognized
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recognizes
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recognizing
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To identify someone or something seen before; to acknowledge or accept.
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She did not recognize him in the crowd.

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recognize the importance

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To acknowledge the value or significance of something.
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identify, acknowledge, accept, admit, spot
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ignore, neglect, overlook
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recognize someone, recognize importance, recognize authority
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#7364
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recognizance
/rɪˈkɒɡnɪzəns/
noun
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A legal obligation or bond entered into before a court, especially to ensure future appearance.
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He was released on his own recognizance.

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on one's own recognizance

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Released from custody without bail, with a promise to return to court.
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bond, pledge, obligation, undertaking
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freedom, discharge
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own recognizance, bail recognizance, release on recognizance
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#7365
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recidivism
/rɪˈsɪdɪˌvɪzəm/
noun
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The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend or relapse into criminal behavior.
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The government introduced new programs to reduce recidivism among former inmates.

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relapse, reoffending, regression, backsliding, recurrency
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rehabilitation, reform, recovery
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reduce recidivism, high recidivism rate, prevent recidivism, recidivism studies
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#7366
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recluse
/rɪˈkluːs/
noun
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A person who lives alone and avoids other people; someone who lives a solitary life.
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The old man lived as a recluse in the mountains.

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hermit, loner, solitary, ascetic, introvert
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socialite, extrovert, companion
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live as a recluse, recluse lifestyle, virtual recluse
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#7367
🛋️
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recline
/rɪˈklaɪn/
verb
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reclined
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reclined
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reclines
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reclining
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To lean or lie back in a relaxed position.
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She reclined on the sofa with a book.

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recline in comfort

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To rest or lie back in a relaxed and comfortable way.
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lie back, lean, lounge, relax
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sit upright, stand, rise
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recline seat, recline on, reclining chair, recline comfortably
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#7368
♻️
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reclaim
/rɪˈkleɪm/
verb
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reclaimed
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reclaimed
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reclaims
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reclaiming
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To take back or recover something; to restore to a usable state.
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The farmer worked to reclaim the barren land.

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reclaim one's time

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To take back control over how one spends their time.
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recover, regain, retrieve, restore, rescue
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lose, abandon, surrender
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reclaim land, reclaim rights, reclaim money, reclaim time
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#7369
🤔
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reckon
/ˈrɛkən/
verb
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reckoned
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reckoned
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reckons
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reckoning
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To think, believe, or expect something; to calculate or estimate.
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I reckon it will rain later today.

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reckon with

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To deal with or consider seriously.
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think, believe, consider, calculate, suppose
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ignore, disregard, neglect
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reckon that, reckon with, I reckon, reckon up
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#7370
🚗
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reckless
/ˈrɛkləs/
adjective
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Acting without thinking or caring about the consequences.
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His reckless driving caused a serious accident.

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reckless abandon

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To act carelessly or without concern for the outcome.
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careless, rash, irresponsible, thoughtless, impulsive
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cautious, careful, prudent
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reckless behavior, reckless driving, act recklessly, reckless abandon
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#7371
⚠️
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reck
/rɛk/
verb (archaic/rare)
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recked
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recked
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recks
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recking
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To care about or be concerned with (something); to have regard for.
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He does not reck the dangers of his actions.

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reck not

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To be unconcerned or careless about something.
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care, heed, regard, mind
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ignore, neglect
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reck the consequences, reck the danger, reck the cost
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#7372
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recite
/rɪˈsaɪt/
verb
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recited
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recited
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recites
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reciting
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To say aloud something learned, especially poetry or text, from memory.
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The child recited a poem in front of the class.

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recite by heart

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To say something from memory without reading.
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repeat, recount, declaim, deliver, narrate
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forget, silence
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recite a poem, recite by heart, recite a prayer, recite lines
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#7373
📖
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recitation
/ˌrɛsɪˈteɪʃən/
noun
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The act of reading or repeating something aloud, especially poetry or passages.
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The student won the prize for her poetry recitation.

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reading, declamation, recital, narration, delivery
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silence, muteness
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poetry recitation, recitation contest, recitation competition, recitation class
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#7374
🎶
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recital
/rɪˈsaɪtl/
noun
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A performance of music, dance, or poetry, usually by a soloist.
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She gave a piano recital at the concert hall.

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performance, concert, show, presentation, exhibition
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silence, inactivity
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piano recital, dance recital, poetry recital, music recital
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#7375
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reciprocity
/ˌrɛsɪˈprɒsɪti/
noun
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The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit.
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Friendships are often based on reciprocity and trust.

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law of reciprocity

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The principle that positive actions will be returned with positive responses.
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mutuality, exchange, cooperation, give-and-take, interchange
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selfishness, one-sidedness, imbalance
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principle of reciprocity, reciprocity agreement, reciprocity law, social reciprocity
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#7376
🤗
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reciprocate
/rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪt/
verb
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reciprocated
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reciprocated
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reciprocates
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reciprocating
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To respond to an action or gesture by making a corresponding one.
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She smiled at him, and he reciprocated with a warm hug.

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reciprocate feelings

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To return the same feelings that someone shows you.
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return, respond, repay, exchange, match
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ignore, withhold
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reciprocate feelings, reciprocate kindness, reciprocate gesture, reciprocate love
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#7377
🔁
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reciprocal
/rɪˈsɪprəkəl/
adjective
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Given, felt, or done in return; mutual.
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Their relationship is based on reciprocal respect and trust.

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reciprocal agreement

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An agreement where both parties give and receive equally.
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mutual, shared, corresponding, complementary
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one-sided, unilateral
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reciprocal relationship, reciprocal respect, reciprocal arrangement, reciprocal obligations
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#7378
🎁
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recipient
/rɪˈsɪpiənt/
noun
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A person who receives something, such as an award, gift, or message.
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She was the recipient of the award for best performance.

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receiver, beneficiary, awardee, addressee
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giver, donor, sender
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award recipient, gift recipient, message recipient, email recipient
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#7379
🚔
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recidivist
/rɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/
noun
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A person who repeatedly commits crimes, especially after having been punished.
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The police identified him as a recidivist who had been arrested several times before.

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repeat offender, habitual criminal, relapser, offender
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law-abider, rehabilitated person
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habitual recidivist, known recidivist, recidivist criminal
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