resurrection |
a return to life after death. [4 definitions] |
resurrection plant |
any of several plants, such as the rose of Jericho, that curl up during dry periods and expand and become green again when they get water. |
resurvey |
combined form of survey. |
resuscitate |
to bring back to life or consciousness; revive. |
resuscitator |
a person or thing that brings back to life or consciousness. [2 definitions] |
resynthesis |
combined form of synthesis. |
resynthesize |
combined form of synthesize. |
resystematize |
combined form of systematize. |
ret |
to moisten or soak (flax or hemp) in water in order to separate the fibers. |
ret. |
abbreviation of "retired," having ceased work or active service. |
retablo |
a decorative painting on a vertical panel or area of wall behind an altar. [2 definitions] |
retackle |
combined form of tackle. |
retail |
the sale of items to those who will use them rather than resell them. (Cf. wholesale.) [6 definitions] |
retailer |
a person or business or who sells goods directly to the public. |
retain |
to maintain possession or use of. [4 definitions] |
retainer1 |
a domestic servant or household employee. [2 definitions] |
retainer2 |
a fee paid in advance to obtain professional advice, esp. legal advice. |
retaining wall |
a wall that is built to hold a mass of earth or water in place. |
retake |
to take back again; repossess; recapture. [5 definitions] |
retaliate |
to strike back; take revenge. [2 definitions] |
retaliation |
the act of striking back or taking revenge. |