English to English Dictionary

Reticence

The quality of being reserved or restrained in expression, especially in speech.

Reticent

Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved.

Reticulation

The arrangement or formation of a network or net-like structure.

Retire

Leave one's job and cease to work, typically upon reaching the normal age for leaving service.

Retiree

A person who has retired from their occupation or profession.

Retirement

The action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work permanently, typically upon reaching a certain age.

Retort

A quick, witty, or sharp reply, especially one that counters a previous statement.

Retraction

The act of taking back or withdrawing a statement or opinion.

Retreat

An act of moving back, especially in order to get away from danger or an enemy.

Retribution

Punishment that is considered to be morally right and fully deserved in response to a wrong or crime.

Retrievable

Capable of being retrieved or recovered.

Retrieval

The action or process of recovering or regaining something lost or stolen.