Lesson 249
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Lesson 249 - Mask Toggle

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#7440
😔
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regretful
/rɪˈɡrɛtfəl/
adjective
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feeling or showing sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
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She gave him a regretful smile as she turned away.

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remorseful, apologetic, contrite, rueful, sorrowful
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unrepentant, shameless
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regretful smile, regretful tone, regretful expression
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#7441
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relapse
/rɪˈlæps/
noun/verb
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relapsed
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relapsed
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relapses
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relapsing
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to return to a worse condition, especially after improvement; a deterioration after recovery
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After months of progress, he suffered a relapse.

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relapse into bad habits

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to return to harmful or unhealthy behaviors
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deteriorate, backslide, regress, worsen
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recover, improve
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relapse into addiction, relapse after recovery, prevent relapse
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#7442
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rejuvenescence
/rɪˌdʒuːvəˈnɛsəns/
noun
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the action or process of becoming young or fresh again
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The forest showed signs of rejuvenescence after the rains.

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renewal, revival, regeneration, restoration
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decay, decline
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signs of rejuvenescence, process of rejuvenescence, natural rejuvenescence
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#7443
🌱
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rejuvenate
/rɪˈdʒuːvəˌneɪt/
verb
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rejuvenated
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rejuvenated
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rejuvenates
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rejuvenating
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to make someone or something look or feel younger, fresher, or more lively
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A good night's sleep can rejuvenate the body and mind.

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refresh, revive, renew, restore
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weaken, exhaust
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rejuvenate the skin, rejuvenate the economy, rejuvenate the body
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#7444
💬
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rejoinder
/rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/
noun
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a quick or witty reply; a response to a remark or argument
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His sharp rejoinder silenced the crowd.

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reply, retort, response, answer
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silence, agreement
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sharp rejoinder, witty rejoinder, quick rejoinder
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#7445
🔄
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rejoin
/riˈdʒɔɪn/
verb
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rejoined
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rejoined
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rejoins
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rejoining
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to join again or return to a group, place, or activity
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After a short break, she decided to rejoin the team.

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return, reunite, reenter, reconnect
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leave, quit
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rejoin the group, rejoin the team, rejoin the party
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#7446
🎉
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rejoice
/rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
verb
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rejoiced
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rejoiced
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rejoices
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rejoicing
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To feel or show great joy or delight.
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The fans rejoiced after their team won the championship.

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celebrate, delight, exult, cheer
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mourn, grieve
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rejoice at, rejoice in, rejoice over
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#7447
🔁
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reiterate
/riˈɪtəreɪt/
verb
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reiterated
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reiterated
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reiterates
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reiterating
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To say something again or repeatedly for emphasis or clarity.
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The teacher reiterated the importance of honesty.

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repeat, restate, emphasize, echo
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ignore, overlook
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reiterate importance, reiterate demand, reiterate request
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#7448
🔄
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reintegrate
/ˌriːɪnˈtɪɡreɪt/
verb
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reintegrated
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reintegrated
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reintegrates
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reintegrating
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To bring someone or something back into a group or society after being separated.
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The program helps prisoners reintegrate into society.

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rejoin, reunite, assimilate, restore
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exclude, separate
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reintegrate into society, reintegrate community, reintegrate members
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#7449
♻️
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reinstate
/ˌriːɪnˈsteɪt/
verb
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reinstated
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reinstated
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reinstates
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reinstating
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To restore someone or something to their former position or condition.
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The company decided to reinstate the suspended employee.

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restore, return, replace, reestablish
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dismiss, remove, suspend
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reinstate an employee, reinstate rights, reinstate privileges
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#7450
🐎
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rein
/reɪn/
noun/verb
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reined
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reined
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reins
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reining
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A strap used to control a horse; to control or guide something.
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The rider pulled the rein to stop the horse.

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rein in

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to control or limit something
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control, curb, restrain, guide, direct
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release, let go, liberate
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tight rein, loose rein, rein in, take the reins
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#7451
💵
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reimburse
/ˌriːɪmˈbɜːrs/
verb
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reimbursed
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reimbursed
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reimburses
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reimbursing
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to pay back money to someone who has spent it or lost it
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The company reimbursed him for travel expenses.

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fully reimbursed

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paid back in full
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repay, refund, compensate, return
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withhold, owe
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reimburse costs, reimburse expenses, reimburse employees
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#7452
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reign
/reɪn/
verb, noun
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reigned
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reigned
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reigns
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reigning
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to rule as a king or queen; the period during which a sovereign rules
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Queen Elizabeth II reigned for many decades.

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reign supreme

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to be the best or most powerful
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rule, govern, dominate, prevail
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serve, submit
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long reign, reign of terror, reign supreme
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#7453
🎭
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rehearsal
/rɪˈhɜːrsəl/
noun
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a practice or trial performance of a play, music, or other work for later public performance
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The actors had a final rehearsal before the play.

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dress rehearsal

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a full practice performance before the real event
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practice, drill, preparation, run-through
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performance, improvisation
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final rehearsal, dress rehearsal, rehearsal schedule
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#7454
🩺
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rehabilitate
/ˌriːhəˈbɪlɪteɪt/
verb
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rehabilitated
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rehabilitated
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rehabilitates
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rehabilitating
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to restore someone to health, normal life, or a good condition after illness, injury, or imprisonment
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The clinic helps rehabilitate injured athletes.

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rehabilitate one's reputation

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to restore respect or trust in someone's character
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restore, recover, reform, heal, reintegrate
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damage, harm, destroy
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rehabilitate patients, rehabilitate prisoners, rehabilitate buildings
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#7455
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refutation
/ˌrɛfjʊˈteɪʃən/
noun
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The act of proving a statement or argument to be false or incorrect.
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Her essay was a strong refutation of the opposing theory.

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disproof, rebuttal, denial, contradiction, counterargument
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confirmation, validation, support
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strong refutation, direct refutation, complete refutation
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#7456
🔙
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regress
/rɪˈɡrɛs/
verb
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regressed
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regressed
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regresses
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regressing
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To return to a former or less developed state.
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Without proper guidance, the child's progress began to regress.

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regress to the mean

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A statistical concept where extreme results tend to move closer to the average over time.
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revert, relapse, backslide, decline, deteriorate
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progress, advance, improve
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regress to childhood, regress to the mean, regress behavior
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#7457
👑
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regnant
/ˈrɛɡnənt/
adjective
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Reigning; currently holding power, authority, or dominance.
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The regnant queen introduced several reforms during her reign.

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reigning, ruling, dominant, prevailing
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subordinate, powerless
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regnant queen, regnant monarch, regnant authority
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#7458
📝
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register
/ˈrɛdʒɪstər/
verb
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registered
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registered
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registers
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registering
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To enter or record officially on a list or in a book.
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You must register for the conference before the deadline.

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register concern

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To express worry or dissatisfaction about something.
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enroll, record, list, file, sign up
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deregister, ignore
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register online, register complaint, register user, register interest
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#7459
🎖️
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regiment
/ˈrɛdʒɪmənt/
noun
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A permanent unit of an army, typically commanded by a colonel and divided into several companies.
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The regiment marched proudly through the streets after returning from the mission.

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whole regiment

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Used to emphasize a large group of people.
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battalion, unit, division, troop, company
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individual, civilian
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army regiment, infantry regiment, cavalry regiment, entire regiment
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#7460
🩺
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regimen
/ˈrɛdʒɪmən/
noun
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A prescribed course of medical treatment, diet, or exercise for the promotion or restoration of health.
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She followed a strict fitness regimen to recover after surgery.

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routine, program, plan, schedule, system
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chaos, disorder
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diet regimen, fitness regimen, strict regimen, daily regimen
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#7461
🏛️
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regime
/reɪˈʒiːm/
noun
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a system or form of government, often authoritarian
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The military regime controlled the country for decades.

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under the regime

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during the rule of a particular government system
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government, administration, rule, authority, system
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anarchy, disorder
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military regime, authoritarian regime, regime change, political regime
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#7462
🗡️
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regicide
/ˈrɛdʒɪsaɪd/
noun
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the act of killing a king
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The conspirators were executed for committing regicide.

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king-killing, assassination, monarch murder
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loyalty, allegiance
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commit regicide, accused of regicide, punished for regicide
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#7463
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regent
/ˈriːdʒənt/
noun
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a person who rules in place of a monarch when the monarch is absent or too young
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The prince acted as regent until the king came of age.

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ruler, governor, administrator, monarch
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subject, commoner
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act as regent, regent council, regent period
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#7464
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regeneration
/rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/
noun
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the process of regrowing, renewing, or restoring
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Urban regeneration transformed the old city center.

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spiritual regeneration

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a profound renewal of faith or spirit
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renewal, revival, rebirth, restoration, recovery
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decay, destruction, decline
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urban regeneration, tissue regeneration, economic regeneration
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#7465
🌱
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regenerate
/rɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/
verb
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regenerated
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regenerated
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regenerates
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regenerating
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to grow or produce again; to renew or restore
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The lizard can regenerate its lost tail.

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regenerate hope

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to restore a sense of hope again
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renew, restore, revive, rejuvenate, regrow
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destroy, ruin, damage
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regenerate cells, regenerate tissue, regenerate energy, regenerate hope
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#7466
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regatta
/rɪˈɡætə/
noun
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A sporting event consisting of a series of boat or yacht races.
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The annual regatta attracted competitors from around the world.

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boat race, yacht race, sailing competition
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land race, footrace
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annual regatta, yacht regatta, rowing regatta
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#7467
🎉
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regale
/rɪˈɡeɪl/
verb
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regaled
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regaled
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regales
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regaling
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To entertain or amuse someone with stories, food, or drink.
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He regaled us with stories of his travels around the world.

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entertain, amuse, delight, charm
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bore, tire
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regale someone, regale guests, regale with stories
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#7468
👑
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regal
/ˈriːɡəl/
adjective
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Resembling or fit for a king; majestic or royal.
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The queen entered the hall with a regal presence.

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regal bearing

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a dignified and majestic appearance
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royal, majestic, grand, noble, stately
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humble, ordinary, common
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regal presence, regal bearing, regal attire
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#7469
🚫
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refute
/rɪˈfjuːt/
verb
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refuted
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refuted
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refutes
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refuting
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To prove a statement, argument, or theory to be false or invalid.
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The lawyer refuted the witness's testimony with solid evidence.

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disprove, contradict, counter, deny
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prove, confirm, validate
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refute claims, refute arguments, refute evidence
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