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Glossary

This is the Skillswise Glossary, where you'll find the meaning of difficult words used on this website.

racism
radical
radio wave
radius
rally
ramifications
random
range
rap
rapport
ratification
ratify
ratings
rattle
ravages
realisation
Realplayer
real-time
reap
reap big dividends
rebuttal
recession
reclassification
recognition
recommend
record
redevelopment
redress
reduce
redundancy
reel (verb)
refer
reference
referendum
referendum
reflection
reflective
reflector
reform (noun)
reform (verb)
reformist
refurbishment
regatta
regime
registration number
reinforce
re-interpret
re-interpretation
reject (verb)
relegation
relent
relevant
relish
Renaissance
render
rendition
renegotiate
renovated
renowned
repetitive
replica
represent
repress
reprise
reproduction
research (noun)
residential care home
resolute
resolution
respiratory
respondent
restore profitability
resurgence
retain
retaliate
retiring
retractable
retreat
reveal
revelation
revenue
reverse
review
revitalise
rhythm
Richter scale
riddled
rife
rise
ritually
rivalry
robust
romp
rotate
rule of thumb
runner-up
rural
rural
ruthless


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