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resolve to decide (something) firmly or earnestly, or to cause (someone) to do so. [8 definitions]
resolved being of fixed or determined purpose.
resolvent capable of causing a breaking down into constituent parts; solvent. [2 definitions]
resolving power the ability of an optical system to yield separate images of close points. [2 definitions]
resonance the quality of having a full, rich, long-lasting or echoing sound; the quality of resounding. [5 definitions]
resonant resounding or reverberating; echoing. [4 definitions]
resonate to produce resonance; to produce a full, deep, clear sound that continues for some time. [5 definitions]
resonator any of various devices, often hollow, that produce sound through resonance, or that detect resonance.
resorb to absorb again.
resorcinol a colorless, crystalline compound, used in treating certain skin diseases, and in making dyes, celluloid, pharmaceuticals, and the like.
resorption the bodily process of breaking down a structure, such as bone or tooth.
resort to go or turn to for help or remedy, often as one's last recourse. [5 definitions]
re-sort to arrange or sort (things) anew.
resound to be full of sound. [5 definitions]
resounding producing or marked by a continuous sound or a series of echoes. [3 definitions]
resource a source of aid, support, or other reinforcement. [4 definitions]
resourceful capable of dealing with difficult situations quickly and imaginatively.
respect a detail, point, or aspect (usu. prec. by "in"). [8 definitions]
respectability the condition or quality of having a good reputation and social standing.
respectable displaying good breeding, manners, or character. [4 definitions]
respected held in honorable esteem or admiration. [2 definitions]