noun

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Bad / Small

remnant - A small part of something that remains after the rest of it is gone.

Every once in a while a group of people somewhere in the world claims that it a remnant of the ten lost tribes of Israel.

verb

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Bad / Powerless

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relent - To surrender or agree after resisting or opposing, often due to persuasion, pressure, or changing circumstances.

Out of pride, he would always refuse to accept assitance, but when things hit rock bottom, he relented, and finally accepted help from others.

verb

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Bad / Disgusting

Url

repel - To cause someone or something to back away to a point of greater distance, usually as a result of a strong feeling of aversion or disgust.

His rude behavior seemed to repel new friends, making it difficult for him to form close relationships.

noun

See verb

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Bad / Hostile

ridicule - The subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior

Tommy was the object of ridicule after he revealed an embarrassing secret.

adjective

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Good / Friendly

Url

reliable - Referring to a person, object, or system that you can count on to function properly or deliver results without failure.

She was extremely reliable, and would always show up exactly on time.

adjective

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Bad / Disgusting

repugnant - Unpleasant and disgusting.

Mary found the use of curse words so repugnant, that she would pick herself up and leave the presence of anyone who started using them.

adjective

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Bad / Aggressive

relentless - To act intensely and continuously, usually negatively

The monsoon's relentless rain caused flooding that left the village partly under water

noun

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Good / Love

rendezvous - An arrangement to meet somebody at a particular time and place, especially between people who have great affection towards each other.

After Romeo and Juliet met at the masked ball, they arranged a rendezvous in the garden to continue their relationship.

verb

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Other / Inward

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repent - To express sincere remorse and ask for forgiveness, often in a religious or moral context.

He decided to repent for his past mistakes and bad behavior by asking others for forgiveness and working hard to be a better person.

adjective

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Good / Good

Url

remarkable - Referring to something that stands out due to its quality, achievement, or uniqueness.

The athlete’s remarkable recovery from injury amazed both doctors and fans alike, as he returned to the competition stronger than ever.

adjective

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Bad / Uncomfortable

Url

restless - Unwilling or unable to stay still or to be quiet and calm, because of worry or boredome.

On the spring day, the teacher found it hard to keep the class focused, because they seemed restless and kept looking out the window.

verb

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Other / Stop

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relinquish - To voluntarily let go of something, such as a right, possession, or responsibility.

After years of running the company, he decided to relinquish control and pass the leadership to his successor.

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