| republic |
a nation in which those who make the laws and run the government are elected by the people. [3 definitions] |
| republican |
having the nature of a republic. [4 definitions] |
| Republican Party |
one of the two major political parties in the United States. The Republican Party was founded in 1854 as part of a movement against slavery. |
| Republic of the Congo |
a country in Central Africa, north of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and south of Gabon. The capital of the Republic of the Congo is Brazzaville. |
| reputation |
the level of respect with which a person is thought of by others. [2 definitions] |
| request |
the act of asking for something. [3 definitions] |
| require |
to need. [3 definitions] |
| required |
having to be done; demanded; not optional. |
| requirement |
something that is needed or necessary. [2 definitions] |
| reread |
to read (something) again. |
| rerun |
to run again or show once more. [3 definitions] |
| rescue |
to free or save. [2 definitions] |
| research |
careful study of something in order to find out information about it. [2 definitions] |
| researcher |
one who does careful, dedicated study of something in order to gain information about it or solve a problem. |
| resemblance |
the condition of being or looking alike. |
| resemble |
to be similar to or to look like. |
| resent |
to feel anger or bitterness about or toward, especially when something is seen to be unfair. |
| reservation |
something that keeps one from completely accepting or believing something; doubt. [3 definitions] |
| reserve |
to hold back or save for later use. [6 definitions] |
| reserved |
put aside or saved for a particular purpose. [2 definitions] |
| reservoir |
a place where water is collected and stored. Towns and cities often have reservoirs for their water supply. [2 definitions] |