verb

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Good / Successful

rebound - To recover from a bad situation.

The company's stock did badly at first, but it rebounded when it hired a new president.

verb

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Good / Smart

Url

rectify - To make something right, especially by removing errors or mistakes made previously.

At the scene of the accident, he tried to rectify the result of his careless driving by apologizing, but the owner of the other car was too upset to listen.

adjective

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Good / Strong

raging - Happening with a lot of force

The group was having a nice picnic when they suddenly had to find shelter from the raging thunderstorm.

verb

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Bad / War

Url

ransom - To release someone or something in exchange for a payment or other form of compensation.

The ancient artifacts were ransomed back to the museum after being stolen and held by black-market dealers.

noun

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Good / Calm

Url

refuge - A place of safety or retreat that is well-designed, cultured, and comfortable, offering both peace and style.

After a long week of work, they retreated to cabin that was a quiet refuge, with only simple furniture and located near a lake.

noun

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Bad / Mistake

Url

reckoning - A time when someone's actions will be judged to be right or wrong.

He broke and stole many things when he was drunk, and now his day of reckoning would happen in front of a judge.

adjective

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Bad / Dirty

ramshackle - (especially of a house or vehicle) in a state of severe disrepair

The ramshackle house was in such poor shape that nobody was allowed to live there anymore.

adjective

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Other / Light

radiant - Shining, full of light, glowing brightly

New York City at night looks radiant with its buildings full of light.

adjective

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Bad / Strange

Url

radical - Extremely different from the norm, often in a way that challenges established systems, beliefs, or practices.

Her radical approach to education focused on hands-on learning and rejecting traditional teaching methods.

noun

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Bad / Unfriendly

Url

rebuttal - A counterargument or response meant to refute or contradict an opposing argument or claim.

The senator’s rebuttal to his opponent’s argument was clear and persuasive, leaving little room for further dispute.

noun

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Other / Shape

Url

recess - A short break or pause, especially in the context of meetings, classes, or work, where activities are temporarily suspended.

The children were excited when recess began, eagerly running outside to play after hours of studying.

noun

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Good / Happy

rapture - extreme pleasure and happiness or excitement

After a tense week, Lenny looked forward to his Friday afternoon massage, when he felt himself float almost into a state of rapture.