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repˈtilian
adjectivenounC1
/repˈtɪl.i.ən/relating to or characteristic of reptiles; cold-blooded, scaly, crawling
request
nounverbverb-transitiveB1
/rɪˈkwest/to ask for something politely or formally
request stop
nounLow
/rɪˈkwɛst stɒp/A designated bus or tram stop where the vehicle will only halt if a passenger signals, typically by pressing a button or raising a hand.
requiem
nounC1
/ˈrɛk.wi.em/A Mass for the repose of the souls of the dead, especially in the Roman Catholic Church.
requiem shark
nounLow
/ˈrɛkwɪəm ʃɑːk/Any shark of the family Carcharhinidae, a large family of medium-to-large, typically active, and often migratory sharks.
requiescat
nounVery Low
/ˌrɛkwɪˈɛskæt/A prayer or wish for the repose of the dead, especially in the Latin phrase 'requiescat in pace' (may he/she rest in peace).
require
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
/rɪˈkwaɪə(r)/To need or demand something as necessary.
requirement
nounC1
/rɪˈkwaɪəmənt/Something that is necessary or demanded as a condition.
requisite
adjectivenounC1
/ˈrɛkwɪzɪt/Something that is necessary or required for a particular purpose, condition, or activity.
requisition
nounverbverb-transitiveC1
/ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃ(ə)n/An official, formal, or written demand or request for something, especially supplies or services.
requital
nounC2
/rɪˈkwaɪt(ə)l/Something given or done in return for something else, especially in repayment for a wrong or injury; retribution or repayment.
requite
verbverb-transitiveC2
/rɪˈkwaɪt/to repay or return something, especially a favour, injury, or affection
reradiation
nounLow
/ˌriː.reɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/The process of radiating energy (e.g., electromagnetic waves) again, especially after absorption or scattering.
rerailing
nounC1
/ˌriːˈreɪ.lɪŋ/The process of placing a derailed train back onto its tracks.
reread
nounverbverb-transitiveB1
/ˌriːˈriːd/To read something again, often for deeper understanding or clarification.
rerebrace
nounVery Low
/ˈrɪəbreɪs/A piece of plate armour for the defence of the upper arm.
rerecording
nounB2
/ˌriːrɪˈkɔːdɪŋ/The action of recording something again; a new recording made to replace an earlier one.
reredorter
nounExtremely Low (Specialist/Historical)
/ˌrɪə ˈdɔː.tər/A latrine or privy located behind a building, especially the dormitory of a monastery, accessible from the rear.
reredos
nounVery Low
/ˈrɪə.rɪ.dɒs/A decorative screen or wall structure behind an altar in a church.
rerelease
nounverb-transitiveC1
/ˌriːrɪˈliːs/To issue or make available again; a new issuance of something previously released.

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