remember [(1) to think about the past; (2) opposite forget] I still remember stories that my grandfather told me. (1) She told him to remember to call when he got home. (2)
remove [(1) to take away or take off; (2) to put an end to; (3) to take out of a position or office] She removed her shoes as soon as she sat down. (1) Doctors removed his gall bladder. (2) The dishonest judge was removed from office. (3)
repair [work done to fix something] His car is being repaired.
repeat [to say or do again] Please repeat what you said.
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) A report said 260 people were killed. (5)
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] He repressed his people.
request [(1) to ask for; (2) the act of asking for] She requested a glass of water. (1) No one heard her request for help. (2)
require [to need or demand as necessary] This job requires computer skills.
rescue [to free from danger or evil] He rescued a little boy floating in the sea.
research [a careful study to discover correct information] He made the discovery after many years of research.
resign [to leave a position, job or office] The President has resigned.
resist [(1) to oppose; (2) to fight to prevent] He resists all demands for new elections. (1) The baby resisted sleep for several hours. (2)
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] Our coal supplies are a great energy resource.