| recycle |
When you recycle something, you don't throw it away after you have used it. Instead, you do something to it that makes it possible to use it again. If you recycle magazines, for example, the paper in the magazines can be used again to make new things like newspapers, envelopes, or new magazines. |
| red |
Red is the color of a strawberry when it is ready to eat. It is also one of the colors of the American flag. [2 definitions] |
| Red Sea |
The Red Sea is a large, long body of water in a part of the world called the Middle East. It lies between the continent of Africa and the continent of Asia, and it opens at one end into the Indian Ocean. At its other end, the Red Sea connects with the Mediterranean Sea. The Red Sea is actually connected to the Mediterranean Sea by a canal that people built many years ago in Egypt. The canal is called the Suez Canal. |
| reef1 |
A reef is something in the ocean made out of rock, sand, or coral. A reef is a structure that rises from the bottom of the sea and reaches close to the surface of the water. A reef can damage a boat if the boat hits against the reef in the water. Reefs are important, though. They support the life of many fish and other sea animals. |
| refreshment |
If there are refreshments, it means that there are things to eat and drink. Refreshments are often snacks or small things like sandwiches. When you eat refreshments, you are not eating a meal. |
| refrigerator |
A refrigerator is a large container that uses electricity and keeps food cold. Keeping food cold in a refrigerator helps the food stay fresh longer. You often see a refrigerator in a kitchen. |
| refuse1 |
If your older brother tells you to go home and you say "no," it means you refuse to go home. When you refuse to do something, it means you will not do it. [2 definitions] |
| region |
A region is a large area of land or space. Sometimes a region is one part of a country. Sometimes a region is one part of the whole world. A region can also be a part of outer space or the universe. |
| regular |
When something is regular, it is the usual thing. When you have lunch at your regular time, it means that you eat lunch at your usual time. [2 definitions] |
| reindeer |
A reindeer is a kind of deer. It is a mammal with short fur, long legs, and a long neck. Both male and female reindeer grow antlers on their heads. Reindeer live in cold, northern parts of the world. |
| related |
When two things are related, it means that they are connected in some way. [2 definitions] |
| relationship |
A relationship is some kind of connection. There is usually a relationship between the weather and carrying an umbrella, for example, because the two things are connected to each other. [2 definitions] |
| relative |
When someone is your relative, they are part of your family. People like your mother, father, sister, and brother are your very close relatives. Other relatives are people like your aunt, uncle, cousins, and grandparents. |
| relax |
When you relax, you do things that make you feel calm or less tired. Some people sit in a chair or lie down when they want to relax. Some people do things that are just fun for them to do like fishing or working in a garden. [2 definitions] |
| relief1 |
Relief is a type of good feeling. If something was hurting you very much, but now the pain is gone, you feel relief. If you were very scared about something, but now you know nothing bad will happen, you feel relief. |
| religion |
When you have a religion, you have a belief in a god or gods. People's religions help them answer questions such as who created the world and what happens to people after they die. Religions also contain beliefs about the right way for people to live. |
| religious |
When something is religious, it has to do with people's belief in a god or gods. A religious idea is an idea that has to do with religion in general or with a particular religion, such as Christianity, Islam, Judaism, or Hinduism. [2 definitions] |
| remain |
When you remain angry, it means that you don't stop being angry. If you remain in bed, it means that you stay in bed. [2 definitions] |
| remember |
When you remember something, it comes back into your mind. [3 definitions] |
| remind |
When you remind someone, you make them remember something, especially something that they need to do. [2 definitions] |
| remove |
When you remove something, you take it away. When you remove a dish from the table, you take the dish away from the table. [2 definitions] |