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recoverable error
nounC1-C2 / Mid-Low
/rɪˈkʌv.ər.ə.bəl ˈer.ər/A computing error that does not cause a program to terminate; the system can handle it and continue operation, often by retrying or using fallback logic.
recovered memory
nounMedium in academic/psychological contexts, low in general usage.
/rɪˈkʌvəd ˈmeməri/A memory that has been brought back to consciousness after being forgotten or repressed, often through therapeutic techniques.
recovery
nounHigh
/rɪˈkʌv.ər.i/The process of returning to a normal state of health, mind, strength, or operation after a period of illness, difficulty, or damage.
recovery room
nounC1
/rɪˈkʌv.ə.ri ˌruːm/A hospital room where patients are monitored immediately after surgery, before being transferred to a regular ward or discharged.
recovery stock
nounB2/C1
/rɪˈkʌv.ər.i stɒk/A publicly traded company whose share price has fallen significantly but is expected to rebound due to improving business fundamentals.
recreant
adjectivenounLow
/ˈrek.ri.ənt/Cowardly or disloyal; a person who is cowardly or betrays their duty.
recreate
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
/ˌriːkriˈeɪt/To create something again or anew.
recreation
nounB1
/ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən/Leisure activity done for enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure when not working.
recreation ground
nounC1
/ˌrekriˈeɪʃn ɡraʊnd/A public area of land, often in a town or city, designed and equipped for outdoor sports, games, and general leisure activities.
recreation room
nounMedium
/ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən ˌruːm/A room within a building designated for leisure activities and entertainment, often equipped with games, comfortable seating, or media devices.
recreational vehicle
nounC1
/ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən.əl ˈviː.ə.kəl/a motor vehicle or trailer equipped with living space and amenities for temporary accommodation, used for travel and leisure.
recreationalist
nounLow
/ˌrɛkrɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n(ə)lɪst/A person who engages in activities for enjoyment, leisure, or relaxation, especially outdoors.
recreationist
nounLow
/ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən.ɪst/A person who regularly participates in recreational activities or sports for enjoyment, leisure, and personal satisfaction, rather than professionally.
recrement
nounVery Low (Technical/Historical)
/ˈrɛkrɪmənt/A substance separated from another substance but retaining some of its properties; specifically, waste matter or dregs.
recriminate
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC2 (Very Low Frequency)
/rɪˈkrɪm.ɪ.neɪt/To accuse someone of wrongdoing in return when they have made an accusation against you; to counter-accuse.
recrimination
nounMedium
/rɪˌkrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/An accusation made in response to another accusation.
recross
verbLow (C2)
/ˌriːˈkrɒs/To cross (a space, boundary, or obstacle) again or back to a previous position.
recrudesce
verbverb-intransitiveC2
/ˌriːkruːˈdes/to break out again; to become active or severe again after a period of quiescence
recrudescence
nounC2
/ˌriːkruːˈdes(ə)ns/A renewed outbreak or recurrence of something undesirable, especially a disease, conflict, or problem.
recruit
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
/rɪˈkruːt/to find new people to join an organization, especially the armed forces, a company, or a club.

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