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food and drink that is served as a light meal; something that refreshes
"We served light refreshments after the meeting."
a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster
"The refugee camp provided temporary shelter for thousands of displaced families."
the act of saying no to something or not accepting something
"His refusal to cooperate made the project more difficult."
waste material; garbage; to decline or reject something
"Please put the refuse in the designated bins."
a particular area or part of a country or the world
"This region is famous for its wine production."
a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
"She felt deep regret about her harsh words."
the quality of being regular; occurring at fixed intervals or in a consistent pattern
"The regularity of his exercise routine helped him stay healthy."
a practice performance of a play, concert, or other work for later public performance
"The final rehearsal before opening night went perfectly."
the way in which two or more people or things are connected; a family member
"They have a strong business relation that has lasted for years."
death or something that causes death; a final settlement
"The hero received his quietus from the villain's sword."
a peculiar behavioral habit; an unexpected turn or twist
"Her quirk of always wearing mismatched socks made her unique."
a disorderly crowd; the common people regarded as socially inferior
"The politician dismissed the protesters as mere rabble."
a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way
"The old man was a gifted raconteur who entertained everyone with his stories."
a piece of old cloth used for cleaning; worn-out clothing
"She used an old rag to clean the dusty table."
a garden tool with a long handle and prongs for gathering leaves; to gather with a rake
"He used a rake to gather the fallen autumn leaves."
without pattern or predetermined order; happening by chance
"She selected a random book from the library shelf."
the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce
"The antique vase was a rarity worth thousands of dollars."
the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement
"The treaty required ratification by both countries' parliaments."
an action performed or a feeling experienced in response to a situation or event
"Her reaction to the surprise party was pure joy."
the state of things as they actually exist; the actual situation
"We need to face the reality of the situation."
comfort or confidence given to someone to remove their fears or doubts
"She needed reassurance that everything would be okay."
a person who resists authority or control
"The young rebel refused to follow the school rules."
an act of armed resistance to an established government or leader
"The rebellion against the king lasted for three years."
a person or thing that receives something; the part of a telephone containing the earpiece and mouthpiece
"She picked up the receiver to answer the phone call."
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