raw
(1) /rɔː/ - adj. - unprocessed, crude, rude
Ex: Raw materials were almost entirely concentrated in Northern mines.
(2) /rɔː/ - adj. - uncooked
Ex: Raw meat should be handled carefully to avoid contamination.
reject
/ridzékt/ - v. - renounce, refuse, decline, deny
Ex: The nation's highest court has rejected a request for the immediate release of a prominent human rights activist.
replenish
/riplénis/ - v. - restore, renew, refill
Ex: Mike worked hard to replenish his bank account, empty after his big shopping trip.
rot
/rát/ - v. - decay, corrupt, degenerate
Ex: Fruits and vegetables will rot quickly unless refrigerated.
ruin
/rü:in/ - v. - devastate, destroy, wreck
Ex: Members of the Temperance Movement feared alcohol would ruin the American way of life.
runoff
(1) /ˈrʌnˌɒf/ - n. - overflow, overspill
Ex: The main force of the tsunami's impact hit the shore, but a substantial runoff made its way into downtown Tokyo.
shorten
/ˈʃɔːrtn/ - v. - abbreviate, abridge, lessen, curtail, reduce
Ex: Working hours were shortened to give people more time for leisure activities.
spoil
/spɔɪl/ - v. - mar, hurt, damage, impair, harm
Ex: Violence from a few members of the crowd spoiled the soccer game.
standard
(1) /ˈstændərd/ - n. - criterion, gauge
Ex: Steuben set a standard that became universal in the army.
(2) /ˈstændərd/ - adj. - unexceptional, usual, average, mean
Ex: Critics contended that the book was too standard to merit attention from the reading public.
stipulation
/stipjəˈleɪʃən/ - n. - requirement, qualification, proviso
Ex: The business partners signed the contract with the stipulation that they would share the profits equally.
strikingly
/ˈstraɪkiŋli/ - adv. - remarkably, noticeably
Ex: Marilyn Monroe was a strikingly beautiful woman with her bleached blond hair, full lips, and shapely figure.
subtract
/səbˈtrækt/ - v. - deduct, discount
Ex: The company subtracted the cost of environmental degradation from the total cost.
thaw
/θɔː/ - v. - defrost
Ex: The ice doesn't thaw until June in Siberia.
unpin
/ʌnpɪn/ - v. - remove a pin or pinned object
Ex: After the parade, the officer unpinned the badge from his shirt.
profound
/prəfaund/ - adj. - deep, abysmal
Ex: Carson has a profound sense of responsibility for the zoo animals' welfare.
protect
/pratékt/ - v. - shield, defend, guard, harbor
Ex: The chief was the leader that the people counted on to protect them.
receive
/risi:v/ - v. - obtain, accept, acquire, get
Ex: Once an international student receives a letter of acceptance from an American university, he or she can apply for a student visa.
relevance
/réləvəns/ - n. - pertinence, germaneess
Ex: The 30-page research paper lacks relevance because it cites only two sources.
reliance
/riläiǝns/ - n. - dependence
Ex: The country's reliance on imported oil is becoming larger.
represent
(1) /rèprizént/ - v. - depict, portray, express
Ex: The report represents the current situation in our schools.
(2) /rèprizént/ - v. - stand for
Ex: Bill Cosby's comedy represents a common form of humor popular during the 1980s.
require
/rikwaiar/ - v. - demand, entail, call for
Ex: The book publishers required Mahfouz to be present.
resemble
/rizémbl/ - v. - be similar to, look like
Ex: The bar is designed to resemble a hotel lobby desk.
resolve
(1) /rizálv/ - v. - determine, decide
Ex: After losing thousands of dollars in the stock market, Peter resolved never to dabble in stocks again.
(2) /rizálv/ - v. - find a solution for
Ex: The American newcomers resolved some of their conflicts.
retard
/riˈtärd/ - v. - delay
Ex: Failing to obtain the necessary inputs on time can retard the production of the final product.
roster
/ˈroʊstər/ - n. - list, register, schedule
Ex: The baseball coach read the final roster of names listing all players who made the cut.
scenic
/ˈsiːnɪk/ - adj. - beautiful, picturesque
Ex: Many of Switzerland's tourists are attracted by the scenic views of the Alps.
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