English to English Dictionary

Redound

To have an effect or result, especially in a positive manner.

Reductionism

The practice of analyzing and describing a complex phenomenon in terms of its simple or fundamental constituents, especially when this is held to provide a sufficient explanation.

Reniform

Having the shape of a kidney; bean-shaped.

Repast

A meal or the food provided and eaten at a meal, often implying a substantial or formal gathering.

Repristination

The act of restoring something to its original state or condition.

Rereward

The rear guard of an army or military force.

Residuum

A substance that remains after a process, especially after the separation of a liquid from a solid.

Resplendence

The quality of being resplendent; brilliance or radiant beauty.

Resurgam

A pledge, motto, or expression signifying revival, resurrection, or rising again from defeat, ruin, or death.

Retrogress

To return to a former, worse, or less developed state.

Rhapsodical

Extravagantly emotional, ecstatic, or enthusiastic in expression or manner.

Rocinante

The name of the horse ridden by the character Don Quixote in the novel 'Don Quixote' by Miguel de Cervantes.