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1. rail (v.) – to scold, protest
– Example: The professor railed against the injustice of the college’s tenure policy.
– Synonyms: denounce, berate, criticize
– Antonyms: praise, commend
– Nepali Meaning: गाली गर्नु, विरोध गर्नु
– Nepali Example: प्राध्यापकले कलेजको टेन्युर नीतिको अन्यायको विरोध गरे।
2. rancid (adj.) – having a terrible taste or smell
– Example: Rob was double-dog-dared to eat the rancid egg salad sandwich.
– Synonyms: spoiled, foul, rotten
– Antonyms: fresh, pleasant
– Nepali Meaning: बिग्रिएको, दुर्गन्धित
– Nepali Example: रबले बिग्रिएको अण्डा स्यान्डविच खान चुनौति दिएको थियो।
3. rancor (n.) – deep, bitter resentment
– Example: When Eileen challenged me to a fight, I could see the rancor in her eyes.
– Synonyms: bitterness, hatred, malice
– Antonyms: goodwill, kindness
– Nepali Meaning: रिस, द्वेष
– Nepali Example: ईलीनले मलाई झगडा गर्न लाग्दा मैले उनको आँखामा रिस देखे।
4. rapport (n.) – mutual understanding and harmony
– Example: When Margaret met her paramour, they felt an instant rapport.
– Synonyms: connection, harmony, affinity
– Antonyms: discord, misunderstanding
– Nepali Meaning: मेलमिलाप, आत्मीयता
– Nepali Example: मार्गरेट र उनको प्रेमी बीच तत्काल मेलमिलाप भयो।
5. rash (adj.) – hasty, incautious
– Example: It’s best to think things over calmly rather than make rash decisions.
– Synonyms: impulsive, reckless
– Antonyms: careful, deliberate
– Nepali Meaning: हड़बड़ी, अविवेकी
– Nepali Example: हड़बड़ी निर्णय गर्नुभन्दा शान्तले विचार गर्नु राम्रो हो।
6. raucous (adj.) – loud, boisterous
– Example: Sarah’s neighbors called the cops when her party got too raucous.
– Synonyms: rowdy, noisy
– Antonyms: quiet, peaceful
– Nepali Meaning: कोलाहलपूर्ण, हल्लाफुल्ली
– Nepali Example: साराहको पार्टी धेरै कोलाहलपूर्ण भएपछि उनको छिमेकीले प्रहरी बोलाए।
7. raze (v.) – to demolish, level
– Example: The old tenement house was razed to make room for a store.
– Synonyms: destroy, flatten
– Antonyms: build, construct
– Nepali Meaning: ढाल्नु, ध्वस्त गर्नु
– Nepali Example: पुरानो अपार्टमेन्ट भवन ढालिएर पसलको लागि ठाउँ बनाइयो।
8. rebuke (v.) – to scold, criticize
– Example: The cops rebuked Sarah for disturbing the peace.
– Synonyms: reprimand, chastise
– Antonyms: praise, approve
– Nepali Meaning: डाँट्नु, गाली गर्नु
– Nepali Example: प्रहरीले साराहलाई शान्ति भंग गरेकोमा डाँटे।
9. recalcitrant (adj.) – defiant, unapologetic
– Example: The recalcitrant girl refused to finish her lima beans.
– Synonyms: stubborn, disobedient
– Antonyms: compliant, obedient
– Nepali Meaning: हठी, आज्ञा नमान्ने
– Nepali Example: हठी केटीले आफ्नो लिमा बीन्स खान अस्वीकार गरिन्।
10. recapitulate (v.) – to sum up, repeat
– Example: The teacher recapitulated the semester’s material before the exam.
– Synonyms: summarize, review
– Antonyms: elaborate, expand
– Nepali Meaning: सारांश दिनु, फेरि भन्नु
– Nepali Example: शिक्षकले परीक्षा अघि सेमेस्टरको पाठ्यक्रमको सारांश दिए।
11. reciprocate (v.) – to give in return
– Example: Samantha reciprocated Steve’s gift with a kiss.
– Synonyms: return, repay
– Antonyms: ignore, withhold
– Nepali Meaning: प्रतिदान गर्नु, बदला दिनु
– Nepali Example: सामन्थाले स्टिभको उपहारको प्रतिदानमा एउटा चुम्बन दिइन्।
12. reclusive (adj.) – solitary, shunning society
– Example: The reclusive author avoided media attention.
– Synonyms: withdrawn, hermit-like
– Antonyms: sociable, outgoing
– Nepali Meaning: एकान्तप्रिय, समाजबाट दूर रहने
– Nepali Example: एकान्तप्रिय लेखकले मिडिया ध्यानबाट टाढा रहनुभयो।
13. reconcile (v.) – (1) to return to harmony (2) to make consistent
– Example 1: The neighbors reconciled after their feud.
– Example 2: She had to reconcile her beliefs with the new evidence.
– Synonyms: (1) reunite, (2) adjust
– Antonyms: (1) estrange, (2) conflict
– Nepali Meaning: (1) मेलमिलाप गर्नु, (2) मेल गराउनु
– Nepali Example 1: छिमेकीहरू झगडापछि फेरि मेलमिलाप भए।
– Nepali Example 2: उनले आफ्ना विश्वासहरू नयाँ प्रमाणसँग मेल गराउनुपर्यो।
14. rectitude (n.) – uprightness, extreme morality
– Example: The priest was known for his rectitude.
– Synonyms: integrity, righteousness
– Antonyms: dishonesty, corruption
– Nepali Meaning: ईमान्दारी, नैतिकता
– Nepali Example: पुजारी आफ्नो नैतिकताका लागि परिचित थिए।
15. redoubtable (adj.) – (1) formidable (2) commanding respect
– Example 1: The redoubtable fortress withstood many attacks.
– Example 2: The redoubtable professor earned students’ admiration.
– Synonyms: (1) mighty, (2) venerable
– Antonyms: (1) weak, (2) insignificant
– Nepali Meaning: (1) दुर्जेय, (2) आदरणीय
– Nepali Example 1: दुर्जेय किल्लाले धेरै आक्रमणहरू सहन सक्यो।
– Nepali Example 2: आदरणीय प्राध्यापकले विद्यार्थीहरूको प्रशंसा कमाउनुभयो।
16. refract (v.) – to distort, change (light)
– Example: The prism refracted light into a rainbow.
– Synonyms: bend, deflect
– Antonyms: straighten
– Nepali Meaning: अपवर्तन गर्नु, प्रकाशलाई मोड्नु
– Nepali Example: प्रिज्मले प्रकाशलाई इन्द्रेणीमा अपवर्तन गर्यो।
17. refurbish (v.) – to restore, clean up
– Example: They refurbished the old chair and sold it for $200.
– Synonyms: renovate, repair
– Antonyms: damage, ruin
– Nepali Meaning: जीर्णोद्धार गर्नु, सफा गर्नु
– Nepali Example: उनीहरूले पुरानो चेयर जीर्णोद्धार गरेर $200 मा बेचे।
18. refute (v.) – to prove wrong
– Example: Maria refuted the president’s argument on TV.
– Synonyms: disprove, rebut
– Antonyms: confirm, agree
– Nepali Meaning: खण्डन गर्नु, असत्य प्रमाणित गर्नु
– Nepali Example: मारियाले टिभीमा राष्ट्रपतिको तर्कको खण्डन गरिन्।
19. regurgitate (v.) – (1) to vomit (2) to repeat without understanding
– Example 1: The sick child regurgitated his food.
– Example 2: Students often regurgitate facts without analyzing them.
– Synonyms: (1) throw up, (2) repeat mechanically
– Antonyms: (1) digest, (2) comprehend
– Nepali Meaning: (1) वान्ता गर्नु, (2) बिनबुझे दोहोर्याउनु
– Nepali Example 1: बिरामी केटाले खाना वान्ता गर्यो।
– Nepali Example 2: विद्यार्थीहरूले प्रायः बिनबुझे कुराहरू दोहोर्याउँछन्।
20. relegate (v.) – (1) to assign to a proper place (2) to demote
– Example 1: Simon was relegated to the Scorpio room at the conference.
– Example 2: The waiter was relegated to a less lucrative shift.
– Synonyms: (1) classify, (2) downgrade
– Antonyms: (1) promote, (2) elevate
– Nepali Meaning: (1) उचित ठाउँमा राख्नु, (2) तल्लो पदमा सार्नु
– Nepali Example 1: सम्मेलनमा साइमनलाई स्कोर्पियो कोठामा पठाइयो।
– Nepali Example 2: वेटरलाई कम आम्दानी हुने शिफ्टमा सारियो।
21. relish (v.) – to enjoy
– Example: Pete always relished his bedtime snack.
– Synonyms: savor, delight in
– Antonyms: dislike, detest
– Nepali Meaning: आनन्द लिनु, रुचाउनु
– Nepali Example: पिटले सधैं आफ्नो सुत्ने समयको नाश्ताको आनन्द लिन्थे।
22. remedial (adj.) – intended to repair gaps in knowledge
– Example: Alex was placed in remedial English classes.
– Synonyms: corrective, therapeutic
– Antonyms: advanced, proficient
– Nepali Meaning: सुधारात्मक, कमी पूरा गर्ने
– Nepali Example: एलेक्सलाई सुधारात्मक अंग्रेजी कक्षामा राखियो।
23. remiss (adj.) – negligent, failing to take care
– Example: The guard was remiss in his duties.
– Synonyms: careless, neglectful
– Antonyms: diligent, careful
– Nepali Meaning: लापरवाह, कर्तव्यमा चुक्ने
– Nepali Example: गार्डले आफ्नो कर्तव्यमा लापरवाही गरेको थियो।
24. renovate (v.) – (1) to restore (2) to improve a building
– Example 1: They renovated the antique to its original state.
– Example 2: They renovated their house before selling it.
– Synonyms: refurbish, restore
– Antonyms: demolish, destroy
– Nepali Meaning: (1) जीर्णोद्धार गर्नु (2) सुधार गर्नु
– Nepali Example 1: उनीहरूले पुरानो वस्तु मूल अवस्थामा ल्याए।
– Nepali Example 2: उनीहरूले घर बेच्नु अघि यसको जीर्णोद्धार गरे।
25. renown (n.) – fame, acclaim
– Example: The writer earned international renown.
– Synonyms: prestige, distinction
– Antonyms: obscurity, anonymity
– Nepali Meaning: प्रसिद्धि, ख्याति
– Nepali Example: लेखकले अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय प्रसिद्धि कमाए।
26. renunciation (n.) – rejection, abandonment
– Example: Her renunciation of meat confused people.
– Synonyms: rejection, abandonment
– Antonyms: acceptance, adoption
– Nepali Meaning: त्याग, परित्याग – Nepali Example: उनले मासु छाड्ने निर्णयले मानिसहरूलाई भ्रममा पार्यो।
27. repentant (adj.) – feeling regret
– Example: The repentant child apologized.
– Synonyms: remorseful, contrite
– Antonyms: unrepentant, defiant
– Nepali Meaning: पश्चातापी, पछुतो लागेको
– Nepali Example: पछुतो लागेको केटाले माफी माग्यो।
28. replete (adj.) – fully stocked, abundant
– Example: The report was replete with errors.
– Synonyms: filled, abundant
– Antonyms: empty, lacking
– Nepali Meaning: भरिएको, प्रचुर
– Nepali Example: प्रतिवेदन गल्तीहरूले भरिएको थियो।
29. repose (v.) – to rest
– Example: The cat reposed in the sun.
– Synonyms: rest, relax
– Antonyms: work, exert
– Nepali Meaning: आराम गर्नु, विश्राम गर्नु
– Nepali Example: बिरालो घाममा आराम गर्दै थियो।
30. reprehensible (adj.) – deserving blame
– Example: His behavior was reprehensible.
– Synonyms: disgraceful, deplorable
– Antonyms: commendable, praiseworthy
– Nepali Meaning: निन्दनीय, गर्न नहुने
– Nepali Example: उनको व्यवहार निन्दनीय थियो।
31. reprieve (n.) – temporary relief from punishment
– Example: The governor granted the prisoner a last-minute reprieve.
– Synonyms: pardon, respite
– Antonyms: punishment, penalty
– Nepali Meaning: अस्थायी राहत, सजाय स्थगित
– Nepali Example: गभर्नरले कैदीलाई अन्तिम समयमा सजाय स्थगित गरे।
32. reproach (v.) – to express disapproval
– Example: She reproached him for being late.
– Synonyms: scold, rebuke
– Antonyms: praise, commend
– Nepali Meaning: गाली गर्नु, निन्दा गर्नु
– Nepali Example: उनले ढिलो आएकोमा उसलाई गाली गरिन्।
33. reprobate (adj.) – morally corrupt
– Example: The reprobate criminal showed no remorse.
– Synonyms: wicked, depraved
– Antonyms: virtuous, upright
– Nepali Meaning: दुराचारी, नीतिहीन
– Nepali Example: दुराचारी अपराधीले पछुतो देखाएन।
34. reprove (v.) – to criticize gently
– Example: The teacher reproved the student for talking in class.
– Synonyms: admonish, chastise
– Antonyms: approve, praise
– Nepali Meaning: हल्का डाँट्नु, फट्याउनु
– Nepali Example: शिक्षकले कक्षामा बोल्ने विद्यार्थीलाई फट्याउनुभयो。
35. repudiate (v.) – to reject as untrue
– Example: The scientist repudiated the flawed theory.
– Synonyms: deny, disavow
– Antonyms: accept, acknowledge
– Nepali Meaning: अस्वीकार गर्नु, खण्डन गर्नु
– Nepali Example: वैज्ञानिकले गलत सिद्धान्तलाई खण्डन गरे।
36. repulse (v.) – (1) to disgust (2) to drive back
– Example 1: His bad manners repulsed everyone.
– Example 2: The army repulsed the enemy attack.
– Synonyms: (1) revolt (2) repel
– Antonyms: (1) attract (2) welcome
– Nepali Meaning: (1) घृणा जगाउनु (2) पछाडि हटाउनु
– Nepali Example 1: उसको खराब बानीले सबैलाई घृणा जगायो।
– Nepali Example 2: सेनाले शत्रुको आक्रमणलाई पछाडि हटायो।
37. reputable (adj.) – having a good reputation
– Example: She works for a reputable law firm.
– Synonyms: respectable, honorable
– Antonyms: disreputable, shady
– Nepali Meaning: प्रतिष्ठित, विश्वसनीय
– Nepali Example: उनी प्रतिष्ठित कानून फर्ममा काम गर्छिन्।
38. requisition (n.) – official demand for supplies
– Example: The army made a requisition for food.
– Synonyms: request, order
– Antonyms: supply, provision
– Nepali Meaning: आधिकारिक माग, अनुरोध
– Nepali Example: सेनाले खानाको लागि आधिकारिक माग गर्यो।
39. rescind (v.) – to cancel officially
– Example: The policy was rescinded after protests.
– Synonyms: revoke, repeal
– Antonyms: enforce, uphold
– Nepali Meaning: रद्द गर्नु, खारेज गर्नु
– Nepali Example: विरोधपछि नीति रद्द गरियो।
40. reservoir (n.) – (1) storage for water (2) large supply
– Example 1: The town gets water from the reservoir.
– Example 2: He has a reservoir of knowledge.
– Synonyms: (1) tank (2) stockpile
– Antonyms: (1) drought (2) shortage
– Nepali Meaning: (1) जलाशय (2) भण्डार
– Nepali Example 1: शहरले जलाशयबाट पानी पाउँछ।
– Nepali Example 2: उसको ज्ञानको ठूलो भण्डार छ।
41. resilient (adj.) – able to recover quickly
– Example: Children are remarkably resilient.
– Synonyms: tough, adaptable
– Antonyms: fragile, vulnerable
– Nepali Meaning: लचिलो, सहनशील
– Nepali Example: बच्चाहरू धेरै लचिलो हुन्छन्।
42. resolute (adj.) – determined, firm
– Example: She was resolute in her decision.
– Synonyms: steadfast, unwavering
– Antonyms: indecisive, hesitant
– Nepali Meaning: दृढ, अटल – Nepali Example: उनी आफ्नो निर्णयमा दृढ थिइन्।
43. resolve (v.) – (1) to decide firmly (2) to solve
– Example 1: He resolved to quit smoking.
– Example 2: They resolved the dispute peacefully.
– Synonyms: (1) determine (2) settle
– Antonyms: (1) waver (2) complicate
– Nepali Meaning: (1) दृढ निश्चय गर्नु (2) समाधान गर्नु
– Nepali Example 1: उसले धुम्रपान छोड्ने दृढ निश्चय गर्यो।
– Nepali Example 2: उनीहरूले झगडा शान्तिपूर्वक समाधान गरे।
44. respite (n.) – short period of rest
– Example: The rain gave us a respite from the heat.
– Synonyms: break, pause
– Antonyms: continuation, persistence
– Nepali Meaning: अल्प विश्राम, फुर्सद
– Nepali Example: वर्षाले गर्मीबाट केही समयको विश्राम दियो।
45. resplendent (adj.) – shining brilliantly
– Example: The bride looked resplendent in her dress.
– Synonyms: dazzling, glorious
– Antonyms: dull, ordinary
– Nepali Meaning: चम्किलो, उज्ज्वल
– Nepali Example: दुलही आफ्नो लुगामा चम्किँदै थिइन्।
46. restitution (n.) – restoration of something lost
– Example: The court ordered restitution of stolen property.
– Synonyms: compensation, reparation
– Antonyms: loss, deprivation
– Nepali Meaning: क्षतिपूर्ति, फिर्ती
– Nepali Example: अदालतले चोरी भएको सम्पत्ति फिर्ता गर्न आदेश दियो।
47. restive (adj.) – impatient, restless
– Example: The crowd grew restive during the delay.
– Synonyms: uneasy, agitated
– Antonyms: calm, patient
– Nepali Meaning: अधीर, चाबिएको
– Nepali Example: ढिला हुँदा भीड अधीर भयो।
48. retract (v.) – to take back
– Example: The newspaper retracted the false story.
– Synonyms: withdraw, recant
– Antonyms: assert, maintain
– Nepali Meaning: फिर्ता लिनु, माफ गर्नु
– Nepali Example: अखबारले गलत खबर फिर्ता लियो।
49. revel (v.) – to enjoy greatly
– Example: They reveled in their victory.
– Synonyms: celebrate, delight
– Antonyms: mourn, lament
– Nepali Meaning: धूमधाम गर्नु, आनन्द लिनु
– Nepali Example: उनीहरूले आफ्नो विजयको धूमधाम गरे।
50. revere (v.) – to respect deeply
– Example: The professor is revered by his students.
– Synonyms: venerate, honor
– Antonyms: disrespect, scorn
– Nepali Meaning: सम्मान गर्नु, पूजा गर्नु
– Nepali Example: प्राध्यापकलाई उनका विद्यार्थीहरूले गहिरो सम्मान गर्छन्।
51. revoke (v.) – to cancel officially
– Example: His license was revoked for drunk driving.
– Synonyms: annul, cancel
– Antonyms: approve, authorize
– Nepali Meaning: रद्द गर्नु, खारेज गर्नु
– Nepali Example: मदिरा पिई गाडी चलाएकोमा उसको इजाजतपत्र रद्द गरियो।
52. rhapsodize (v.) – to speak with enthusiasm
– Example: She rhapsodized about her new job.
– Synonyms: rave, enthuse
– Antonyms: criticize, disparage
– Nepali Meaning: उत्साहसाथ बोल्नु, प्रशंसा गर्नु
– Nepali Example: उनले आफ्नो नयाँ जागिरको बारेमा उत्साहसाथ बताइन्।
53. ribald (adj.) – humorously vulgar
– Example: The comedian told ribald jokes.
– Synonyms: coarse, bawdy
– Antonyms: decent, refined
– Nepali Meaning: अश्लील हाँसो उठाउने
– Nepali Example: हास्य कलाकारले अश्लील हाँसो उठाउने किसिमका प्रसङ्गहरू सुनाए।
54. rife (adj.) – widespread
– Example: Corruption was rife in the government.
– Synonyms: abundant, prevalent
– Antonyms: scarce, rare
– Nepali Meaning: व्यापक, धेरै पाइने
– Nepali Example: सरकारमा भ्रष्टाचार व्यापक थियो।
55. ruminate (v.) – to think deeply
– Example: He ruminated on his past mistakes.
– Synonyms: ponder, contemplate
– Antonyms: ignore, disregard
– Nepali Meaning: गहिरो सोच्नु, विचार गर्नु
– Nepali Example: उसले आफ्ना भूतकालका गल्तीहरूबारे गहिरो सोच्यो।
56. ruse (n.) – trick, deception
– Example: His injury was just a ruse to avoid work.
– Synonyms: ploy, stratagem
– Antonyms: honesty, truth
– Nepali Meaning: छल, चाल
– Nepali Example: उसको चोट कामबाट बच्नको लागि एउटा छल मात्र थियो।