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recusancy
nounC2
/ˈrɛkjʊzənsi/the refusal to submit to authority, especially in religious matters.
recusant
adjectivenounC2
/ˈrɛkjʊz(ə)nt/A person who refuses to submit to authority or comply with regulations, especially in religious matters.
recuse
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC2
/rɪˈkjuːz/To formally disqualify oneself from participating in a decision or proceeding, typically due to a conflict of interest or potential bias.
recycle
nounverbverb-intransitive+1High
/ˌriːˈsaɪ.kəl/To process used materials so they can be used again to make new products.
red
adjectivenounverbA1 (Extremely High)
/rɛd/The colour of blood, fire, or rubies; the first colour of the spectrum.
red admiral
nounC1
/ˌred ˈæd.mər.əl/a brightly coloured butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) with dark wings that have red bands and white spots
red alder
nounC1
/ˌred ˈɔːldə(r)/A species of alder tree native to western North America, characterized by its reddish-brown bark.
red alert
nounB2
/ˌred əˈlɜːt/A state of extreme readiness or warning, typically due to an immediate and serious threat.
red algae
plural-nounC1
/ˌred ˈæl.dʒiː/A large group of primarily marine algae characterised by their red colour due to the pigment phycoerythrin.
red and the black, the
nounLow
/ðə ˌred ən ðə ˈblæk/The title of Stendhal's 1830 French novel, referring literally to the protagonist's choice between military (red) and clerical (black) careers, and metaphorically to passion versus hypocrisy.
red angus
nounLow frequency (specialist/technical)
/ˌred ˈæŋ.ɡəs/A breed of beef cattle known for its solid red coat color, which is a purebred genetic variant of the Angus breed.
red ant
nounB1
/ˌred ˈænt/A type of ant, typically of the genus Formica, characterized by a reddish-brown coloration.
red army
nounC1/C2
/ˌred ˈɑː.mi/The armed forces of the Soviet Union (1917–1991).
red army faction
nounLow
/ˌred ˌɑː.mi ˈfæk.ʃən/A far-left militant group active in West Germany (and later unified Germany) from 1970 to 1998, which carried out bombings, assassinations, kidnappings, and robberies.
red badge of courage, the
nounC1/C2
/ðə ˌred ˌbædʒ əv ˈkʌr.ɪdʒ/The title of a classic American novel by Stephen Crane, published in 1895. It is a phrase referring to a wound received in battle, specifically in the context of the American Civil War, symbolizing proof of a soldier's courage.
red bag
nounB1 (Intermediate)
/ˌred ˈbæɡ/A bag that is red in color.
red bank
nounLow
/rɛd bæŋk/A bank or slope that is red in color, often due to clay or soil composition.
red bark
nounHigh
/bɑːk/the sharp, short, loud sound made by a dog; the tough protective outer covering of a tree trunk and branches.
red bay
nounLow
/ˌrɛd ˈbeɪ/An evergreen tree (Persea borbonia) native to the southeastern United States, noted for its aromatic leaves and reddish wood.
red beds
plural-nounC1/C2 (specialised academic/technical term)
/ˌred ˈbedz/A sequence of sedimentary rocks, typically sandstone, shale, and siltstone, that are reddish in colour due to the presence of iron oxides (hematite).

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