| refrain2 |
a phrase or verse repeated at regular intervals in a poem or song, esp. at the end of each stanza. [2 definitions] |
| refresh |
to revive the energy or spirits of (a person), as with food, rest or a bath. [5 definitions] |
| refreshment |
(often pl.) something that refreshes or that is taken to refresh oneself, esp. food and drink. [2 definitions] |
| refrigerate |
to make cold or cool, esp. to preserve. |
| refrigerator |
a room, cabinet, or appliance where food or other substances are preserved in a cold environment. |
| refuge |
shelter, protection, or comfort. [3 definitions] |
| refugee |
a person forced to leave his or her home or native land to seek safe refuge, usu. as a result of war, persecution, or the like. |
| refund1 |
to return or restore (money). [3 definitions] |
| refusal |
the act or an instance of refusing. [2 definitions] |
| refuse1 |
to decline to accept or give. [3 definitions] |
| refuse2 |
material considered to be waste or otherwise worthless; garbage; rubbish. [2 definitions] |
| regain |
to win or gain back, as after loss. [2 definitions] |
| regard |
to consider with a particular attitude or feeling. [8 definitions] |
| regarding |
with respect to; concerning. |
| regardless |
lacking regard, heed, or mindfulness. [2 definitions] |
| regime |
a system of rule, government, or administration. [3 definitions] |
| regiment |
a troop of infantry consisting of at least two battalions. [4 definitions] |
| region |
a large continuous space or area. [4 definitions] |
| regional |
of or pertaining to a particular geographic area. [3 definitions] |
| register |
a book that officially records names, events, or other information. [15 definitions] |
| registered nurse |
a nurse who has completed extensive training and passed a state examination licensing him or her to practice nursing. |