Word Book R-3 (3/4)
repeat [to say or do again]
report [(1) to tell about; (2) to give the results of a study or investigation; (3) the story about an event; (4) the results of a study or investigation; (5) a statement in which the facts may not be confirmed]
She reported about her holiday in Europe. (1)
The scientist reported the results of his experiment. (2)
Did you read the newspaper report about the accident？ (3)
The director said he was pleased with our budget report. (4)
represent [(1) to act in the place of someone else; (2) to substitute for; (3) to serve as an example]
She represents the people who could not be here. (1)
On this map, X represents where the treasure is buried. (2)
This statue represents the skills of the ancient artists. (3)
repress [to control or to restrict freedoms by force]
request [(1) to ask for; (2) the act of asking for]
require [to need or demand as necessary]
rescue [to free from danger or evil]
research [a careful study to discover correct information]
resign [to leave a position, job or office]
resist [(1) to oppose; (2) to fight to prevent]
resolution [an official statement of agreement by a group of people, usually reached by voting]
The United Nations Security Council approved a joint cease-fire resolution.
resource [anything of value that can be used or sold]
responsible [(1) having a duty or job to do; (2) being the cause of]
rest [(1) to sit, lie down or sleep to regain strength; (2) that which remains; (3) the others]
You should rest after your long walk. (1)
restrain [(1) to keep controlled; (2) to limit action by a person or group]
restrict [(1) to limit; (2) to prevent from increasing or becoming larger]
result [(1) to happen from a cause; (2) that which follows or is produced by a cause; (3) effect]
The accident resulted from the thick fog. (1)
retire [to leave a job or position because one is old or in poor health]
return [(1) to go or come back; (2) to bring, give, take or send back]
revolt [(1) to protest violently; (2) to fight for a change, especially of government]
Demonstrators will revolt if police try to arrest them. (1)
Protesters revolted and seized several government buildings. (2)
