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reminiscence bump
nounLow
/ˌrɛm.ɪˈnɪs.əns ˌbʌmp/A cognitive phenomenon where people have a disproportionately high number of vivid autobiographical memories from adolescence and early adulthood (roughly ages 10-30).
reminiscing
adjectivenounC1
/ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsɪŋ/The process of indulging in enjoyable recollection of past events.
remiped
adjectivenounVery Low (Technical/Scientific)
/ˈrɛmɪpɛd/An aquatic arthropod, typically a crustacean, having oar-like appendages used for swimming.
remise
nounverbverb-transitiveRare
/rɪˈmiːz/A repeated attack in fencing; a second thrust made immediately after the first has been parried. Alternatively, a building for housing carriages, vehicles, or equipment.
remission
nounC1
/rɪˈmɪʃ.ən/A temporary reduction in the severity of a disease or its symptoms.
remit
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2/C1
/rɪˈmɪt/To send money, usually as payment for goods or services; also, to refer a matter to an authority for consideration.
remittal
nounLow
/rɪˈmɪt(ə)l/The act of sending or transferring something (like a case or payment) back to a previous authority or state; remission.
remittance
nounC1
/rɪˈmɪt(ə)ns/A sum of money sent, especially by a person working abroad to their family back home.
remittance man
nounVery Low Frequency (Historical)
/rɪˈmɪt(ə)ns mæn/A person living abroad who depends on regular payments (remittances) sent from their home country, often family money.
remitted
adjectiveverbC1-C2
/rɪˈmɪtɪd/to send payment, or to refer or send back (a matter) for reconsideration, judgment, or action.
remittee
nounRare / Technical
/ˌrɛmɪˈtiː/The person or entity to whom a payment (especially a remittance) is sent.
remittent
adjectivenounVery low
/rɪˈmɪt(ə)nt/Having periods of abating and returning, especially of a fever.
remitter
nounC1/C2 (Low Frequency)
/rɪˈmɪtə(r)/A person who sends a payment, especially by post or bank transfer. (Most common, from finance/business)
remix
nounverbverb-transitiveB2
/ˈriːmɪks/To mix again; specifically in music, to create a new version of a recording by altering or adding elements.
remnant
adjectivenounC1
/ˈrɛmnənt/A small remaining quantity or part of something that is no longer whole or has been largely used up.
remnants
nounB2
/ˈrɛmnənts/Small parts or amounts of something that are left after most of it has been used, removed, or destroyed.
remodel
nounverbverb-transitiveB2
/ˌriːˈmɒd.əl/To change the structure, form, or appearance of something, especially a building.
remonetize
verbverb-transitiveC2 (Extremely Rare)
/riːˈmʌn.ɪ.taɪz/To restore (a metal, commodity, or currency) to its former status as legal tender or official currency.
remonstrance
nounC2 / Very Low Frequency
/rɪˈmɒn.strəns/A formal, strong, and often angry statement of protest or complaint against something.
remonstrant
adjectivenounC2
/rɪˈmɒnstrənt/A person who forcefully protests, objects, or argues against something.

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