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The Prefix 're-'
A prefix comes at the beginning of a word. When you come across an unfamiliar word, there are two techniques that can
help you determine the new word's meaning:
- look at the word and see if you can get a basic understanding of its meaning by using your knowledge of word parts
- look for context clues by examining the sentence that contains the unfamiliar word, along with the sentence before and the
sentence after
rereact
Do you react when someone says untrue things about you?
reaction
The reaction by the police was both swift and powerful.
reactivate
The corporation's policy committee voted to reactivate the ban on political material in the workplace.
readdress
When the letter was returned as unreadable, I was forced to readdress the envelope using a typewriter.
realign
After hitting the huge pothole in the road, Juanita asked the mechanic to realign her vehicle.
reapportion
Following the lawsuit, the company was told to reapportion its employee common stock funds.
reappraise
If you are dissatisfied with the amount of taxes you owe, you can request that the taxing authority reappraise your property
for a fairer evaluation.
rearm
Time was needed so the military forces could rearm.
rearrangement
All parties were satisfied with the rearrangement of the financial assets.
rebate
The computer store had a rebate offer that was good for only three more days.
rebirth
Some religions believe in a rebirth whereby the believer becomes a person who is born again.
rebound
The medical staff did not expect her to rebound as quickly as she did.
rebroadcast
The network decided to rebroadcast the popular shows of that television season.
rebuild
Since the tornado had done so much damage, the owner decided to rebuild instead of repair.
rebuke
One rebuke led to another, and soon the fight was in full swing.
rebuttal
The attorney's rebuttal was so moving that everyone in the courtroom had wet eyes.
recalculate
It is wise to recalculate your tax figures before sending them to the IRS.
recall
California on several occasions instituted a recall election.
recant
The local newspaper asked the Mayor to recant her recent statement dealing with the homeless issue.
recap
(abbreviated form of recapitulate)
The speaker decided to recap the speech in order to better drive home his message.
recapitulate
(see recap)
recapture
Following the criminal's recapture, more information was discovered by the prosecution.
recast
The movie director met stiff opposition from the crew when she announced that the producer was to recast the leading part
in the film.
recede
The flood victims were forced to postpone the return to their homes until the waters were given time to recede from their
current high levels.
recharge
The mechanic suggested that we should recharge the car's battery.
recidivism
Criminal justice experts pay close attention to recidivism rates in judging the effectiveness of the justice system.
reciprocal
The leaders of the two nations signed the reciprocal trade paper in hopes of boosting both economies.
recite
The speaker was asked to recite her famous poem.
reclamation
There have been many successful land reclamation projects in the US.
recliner
Many people enjoy watching TV from their comfortable recliner.
recoil
You could see the person recoil after hearing the harsh insults thrown at her.
recollection
Some witnesses will begin their answer with something similar to: "To the best of my recollection . . . "
recompense
When the auditor discovered the salary error, a decision was made to recompense the worker for those six months.
recompose
The musician wanted to recompose the song, but his manager would not give him sufficient time.
reconcile
The two friends agreed to reconcile their political and religious differences.
recondition
He decided to recondition his old '57 Chevy in preparation for the upcoming Texas' Classic Auto Show.
reconnaissance
The reconnaissance team new full well the dangers they were about to face.
reconsider
She decided to reconsider her future plans once she became pregnant.
reconstitute
The instructions to reconstitute the frozen limejuice were on the side of the container.
reconstruct
The witness tried her best to reconstruct the details of the assault on that horrible night.
recount
If an election is very close, there is a likelihood that someone will ask for a recount.
recoup
The investor was fortunate since she was able to recoup her previous loss in only two months.
recover
He was worried whether he would be able to recover his stolen wallet.
recumbent
The nurse asked the patient to place herself in a recumbent position in order to administer the treatment.
recuperate
After the downturn in the stock market, Linda's main goal was to simply recuperate her losses.
recur
The manager assured the client that the added charge would not recur on the charge account statement.
recurved
We noticed that the winding road recurved to the left just before the intersection.
recycle
The city passed an ordinance that required all citizens to recycle at least 10% of their weekly garbage.
redeem
The corporation issued a newspaper certificate that each reader could redeem at their local store.
redo
After receiving some helpful hints from the writing tutor, Mrs. Garza decided to redo her History essay.
reexamine
Because of the large financial loss, the company was forced to reexamine its investment strategy.
refill
As her supply of medication got lower and lower, she decided to refill the prescription.
refinance
The interest rate was so low, that many homeowners wanted to refinance their mortgages.
refit
The industrial manger wanted to refit the plumbing in the building in order to satisfy OSHA requirements.
reflect
College journal entries frequently force students to reflect on their academic experiences.
refluent
Following the storm there were refluent waters that created some health concerns for the public officials.
reflux
Thousands of people suffer from gastric reflux each day.
refrain
She wanted to respond to the criticism, but chose to refrain.
refresh
A long, warm bath is always the best way to refresh oneself after a tough day at work.
refuel
One should refuel the body after a strenuous workout at the gym.
refuge
Although there was great danger involved, the sympathizer never refused refuge to anyone in need.
refund
It was nice to receive a refund on our purchase.
refurbish
We had such an emotional attachment to the antique chair that we opted to refurbish it rather than buying something new.
regain
Through hard work and a little luck, the team was able to regain first place in the league.
regenerate
Some living things have a genetic code that allows them to regenerate injured or lost parts.
regression
The army's opposing forces showed much aggression at the start of the conflict, but soon started showing signs of
weakness and regression.
regroup
The military commander ordered her forces to regroup in order to preserve the limited ammunition.
regurgitate
The child was given the medicine so he would not regurgitate what little food remained in his stomach.
rehabilitate
The patient was given exercises to help rehabilitate her damage leg.
rehash
The emergency session had one purpose in mind: to rehash the proposed annual budget in hopes of an agreement.
rehear
Because of the juror's illness, the court decided to rehear the entire proceeding.
rehearsal
Their rehearsal went smoothly, and they were quite confident in their ability to perform well on opening night.
reheat
Most frozen dinners come with instructions on how you should reheat them.
rehydrate
Some military rations require you to rehydrate them in order for them to taste like 'regular' food.
reimburse
She agreed to reimburse the leader within six months.
reimpression
The first impression can be very different from a reimpression.
reincarnation
The Hindu religion teaches the philosophy of reincarnation.
reinforce
The order was given by the general to reinforce the stockade walls.
reinstate
Following the military conflict, the general promised to reinstate the former queen to a position of power.
reinterpret
The higher court was asked to reinterpret the lower court's ruling.
reiterate
Since there was some disagreement among the public, the politician wished to reiterate her previous statement.
reject
The voters clearly decided to reject one of the two political contestants.
rejoin
Frequently a musician will rejoin her/his band after several years of absence.
rejuvenate
Throughout the centuries people have claimed to have the product that will rejuvenate humans.
relapse
The surgeon warned the patient that there was always the possibility of a relapse.
relax
After a hard day, she usually scheduled about two hours to relax in front of the television set.
relent
The storm victims waited for the weather to relent before venturing out of the protective shelter.
relief
The religious community provided much relief to those who suffered the earthquake.
relieve
The church minister asked if there was anything she could do to help relieve their burden.
religion
For millions of people their religion is their philosophy of life.
reline
Because of the poor condition of our roadways, a driver has to reline the car's front-end in order to maintain safety.
relive
Many Floridians are being forced to relive the threats of earlier hurricanes this year.
relocate
Although the promotion required the family to relocate to Houston, the increases in salary and prestige made the situation
much less stressful.
remain
In preparation for the coming storm, only a few homeowners chose to remain in the area.
remake
The producer was attempting to secure funds for the remake of the movie.
remand
The judge signed the order to remand the defendant to the custody of the sheriff.
remedy
The new remedy has helped thousands of cancer patients.
remember
As college students, your goal is to remember the material that you study.
remind
In some cases I remind the class of an assignment's due date.
reminisce
At the school reunions we usually reminisce about the good times we had as students.
remit
The bill stated that I must remit payment within 10 days.
remodel
The couple wished to remodel their home, but was not certain they could afford the expense.
remount
The soldier was ordered to remount his horse and continue the search for enemy forces.
renegade
The renegade was hunted by the soldiers who used to be his friends.
renege
The two poker players were no longer friends after one of them decided to renege on a bet.
renegotiate
When the interest dropped dramatically, the homebuyer asked to renegotiate the contract.
renew
It took almost 15 months of weekend work to renew the old '57 Chevy, but the final product was worth all the effort and
expense.
renovate
Sherry's friends warned her that if she decided to renovate the bedroom and kitchen, she should plan on having a store of
aspirin for the ordeal.
renown
Following three successful movie performances, she reached the level of great renown.
reopen
The children of the neighborhood were excited to hear that the playground would soon reopen.
reorder
The new merchandise was selling so fast, the manager placed an immediate reorder.
reorganization
The Chapter 11 reorganization was expected to take at least four months.
repair
After the tornado caused so much damage, many citizens went to the supply house to purchase materials in order to repair
their property.
reparation
The Congress voted on the bill that would establish reparation for those affected by the earlier governmental action.
repartee
Many comedians are experts when it comes to repartee.
repartition
The company will soon hire some construction workers to start on the repartition.
repatriate
The officials told the man that they were going to repatriate him for lack of proper documents.
repay
Henry promised to repay Linda the $20 she had loaned him.
repeal
The Congresswoman asked the legislature to repeal the 1990 law.
repeat
Many radio commercials repeat the telephone number of the company that is advertising a product or service
repel
The soldiers' goal was to repel the enemy's assault.
repetition
When preparing for a college exam, repetition is a very effective study method.
rephrase
The politician asked the interviewer to rephrase the question.
replace
After careful consideration, the homeowner decided to replace the lounge chair with a sofa.
replenish
In order to replenish her freezer, Tasha planned a trip to the supermarket.
reply
When sending an e-mail message, one can ask for a reply.
report
The account executive issued a financial report to her clients each quarter.
repose
After the hot day at the factory, Juanita only wished to repose herself on her soft, cool bed.
repository
Most homes have at least one repository where items are stored for later use.
repossess
As a property owner, you do not want to give someone the opportunity to repossess your land.
repress
As best he tried, Hassan was unable to repress the memory of that horrible night on Highway 34.
reprint
The museum could only afford a reprint of the famous document.
reproduction
The audience was quite pleased with the painting, even though it was only a reproduction of the artist's original
masterpiece.
republish
There was so much demand for the ancient letters, the company will soon republish them in a collector's edition.
repulsed
The first wave of attacking infantry was easily repulsed by the commandos.
reroute
After hearing the weather forecast, the trucking manager told the driver to reroute the delivery run through Dallas.
rerun
Sally was not able to see the original airing of the television show but planned on seeing the rerun in the spring.
resale
Great buys can be had at many resale shops.
rescind
The judge signed the order to rescind a previous ruling.
rescript
When the leading actress in the movie insisted the writers produce a rescript, the producer was called in to settle the
disagreement.
rescue
The first responders were able to rescue the woman from the ocean current.
reseated
When we arrived at the sporting arena we noticed a pole was blocking our view of the playing field and asked to be
reseated.
resend
Because of an improper mailing address, the company promised to resend the merchandise early the next day.
reserves
The US military depends heavily on its reserves to respond in case of global conflict.
reset
The doctor told the patient she must reset the broken bone immediately in order to prevent permanent disfigurement.
reshape
The artist was dissatisfied with the sculpture he had just formed and began to reshape it in hopes of correcting the problem.
reshipment
The letter informed us that the goods were scheduled for reshipment within one week.
residence
Because the homeless by definition have no permanent residence, they frequently have difficulty obtaining long-term
employment.
resilient
Maria's resilient attitude impressed each member of her healthcare team.
resist
The army colonel was certain her troops could resist the enemy's assault.
resole
The shoe store manager just lowered the price to resole a pair of shoes.
resolution
At times it seemed there was no possibility of ever reaching a resolution to the management-labor dispute.
resorption
The scientist analyzed the resorption rate in order to help farmers grow juicier vegetables.
resort
Some college students have to resort to their parents for financial help.
resource
Iraq's most valuable natural resource is petroleum.
respiration
Evaluating the patient's respiration characteristics is one of the vital signs that nurses place in the medical chart.
respite
After the strenuous workout, Nancy took a brief respite to regain her energy level.
respond
The e-mail stated that the owner of the home must respond to the request or be liable for an additional fine.
restate
The student asked the instructor to restate the theory.
restoration
The restoration committee planned a car wash in order to raise funds for the new project.
restrain
The man had to restrain himself for fear he would do something criminal.
restriction
The deed restriction prevented the homeowner from building a twelve-foot fence in her backyard.
restructure
The corporation authorized the restructure agreement in order to avoid bankruptcy proceedings.
resume
We were able to resume our conversation in the car only after the loud motorcycle turned down a side street.
resurface
The drivers were hoping the city budget would allow the construction crew to resurface the damaged roadway soon.
resurgent
The resurgent tide told the coastal dwellers that it was time to evacuate the bay area before the escape route was under
water.
resurrection
The resurrection of Christ is a major component of the Catholic faith.
resuscitation
The 'R' in CPR stands for resuscitation.
retain
The bottle was designed to retain heat so that the hot chocolate would stay hot.
retake
The movie director asked the case if they would be willing to perform for a retake.
retaliate
The invasion was to retaliate for the previous car bombings the nation had experienced over the last three months.
retardant
The firefighter quickly sprayed the burning chemical drums with a new retardant that not only put out the flames, but also
helped prevent toxic fumes from entering the atmosphere.
retention
Our college is very concerned with maintaining a high student retention level.
rethink
The business owner wanted to rethink her decision to declare bankruptcy.
reticent
The major is quite different from many politicians in that she possesses a rather reticent demeanor.
retire
After three parties and two speeches, the governor and her husband just wanted to retire for the evening.
retool
Because of so many improvements in computer technology, hundreds of companies retool each year.
retort
The comic responded with an hilarious retort.
retouching
The photo needed only slight retouching before it was ready for printing.
retraced
The investigating committee retraced each of the steps in order to find the missing document.
retractable
The space module was equipped with a retractable arm that could be used in a repair procedure during space flight.
retread
The police investigation discovered that the truck accident was due to a retread that had separated, causing the trailer to
swerve into the next lane of traffic.
retreat
The bugler was ordered by the captain to sound retreat.
retrieve
The dog was trained to retrieve a thrown Frisbee.
return
After the explosion, all residents were asked to not return to their homes until the area had been examined for dangerous
chemicals.
reunion
Many high school graduates look forward to their annual reunion.
revaluation
Our revaluation from the county appraisal district showed a 6% increase in the value of our home.
reveal
The company was unwilling to reveal the source of the tax information.
revenge
The victim was warned by the law enforcement officer to not consider exacting revenge on the attacker; that the legal
system would provide justice in this matter.
revenue
The revenue from Billi's second job was enough to allow her to continue with her college education.
reverberated
The soft music reverberated throughout the symphonic palace.
reverse
Joan took her truck to the dealership to see if the reverse gear needed repair.
revert
The management team suggested the corporation revert to a previous policy regarding employee health coverage.
revest
The council elected to revest the major with the authority to suspend overtime restrictions for city employees during times of
crisis.
review
After careful and lengthy review, the executive altered the company policy dealing with maternity leave.
revised
The author revised the original screenplay to include the romance scene.
revival
The religious revival was so successful that an additional two days were scheduled.
revoke
The petition asked the judge to revoke her prior visitation order.
revolves
The Earth revolves on its axis one complete time every 24 hours.
revulsion
Sharon's revulsion at the sight of the torture was very evident from her expression.
reward
There was a substantial reward for the capture of the dangerous criminal.
rewind
The fisherman took a few seconds to rewind the reel before his next cast.
rewire
The electrician had to rewire the entire building so that it would pass the safety inspection.
reword
The reading tutor suggested that the college student reword the second paragraph of the persuasive essay.
rework
The mechanic started to rework the electronics on the vehicle.
rewrite
The publisher wanted the two authors to rewrite the glossary of their textbook in order to better cover the terminology in
Chapter 14.