noun

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Bad / War

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renegade - A person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles

Benedict Arnold became an infamous renegade when he betrayed the Americans during the Revolutionary War.

verb

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Bad / Powerless

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relent - To surrender or agree after resisting or opposing, often due to persuasion, pressure, or changing circumstances.

Out of pride, he would always refuse to accept assitance, but when things hit rock bottom, he relented, and finally accepted help from others.

verb

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Other / Inward

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repent - To express sincere remorse and ask for forgiveness, often in a religious or moral context.

He decided to repent for his past mistakes and bad behavior by asking others for forgiveness and working hard to be a better person.

verb

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Other / Move

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revert - To go back to a previous behavior, situation, or form after a period of change.

After trying a new strategy for a while, the company decided to revert to its original marketing approach, which had worked better.

verb

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Good / Love

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revere - To feel deep respect or admiration for someone of something.

There are so many people who revere Shakespeare's plays and sonnets.

adjective

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Good / Strong

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resounding - Referring to something that is striking, definite, or leaves a strong impression, such as a victory or success.

The season concluded with a resounding victory, with the team winning by a margin so large it left no doubt about their superiority.

verb

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Bad / Dislike

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repudiate - To refuse to accept that something is valid.

As early as the 1960's, he repudiated the claims that cigarettes were good to smoke and relaxing.

noun

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Good / Calm

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reverie - A mental state where a person is lost in thoughts, often pleasant or imaginative, disconnected from the immediate surroundings.

She was lost in a reverie, staring out the window and remembering all the places she had travelled to on previous trips.

noun

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Bad / Mistake

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repercussions - The effects or results of an action, event, or decision, especially those that are unintended or negative.

His decision to suddently quit the company without notice had serious repercussions, hurting his reputation and making it hard to find another job.

verb

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Bad / Unfriendly

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relegate - To move someone or something to a less important role or status.

He felt unfairly relegated to simple accounting tasks, despite his superior and varied qualifications and experience.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

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resplendent - Shining brilliantly, having a very bright and beautiful appearance

At the kings coronation, the king's clothes and crown were resplendent.

verb

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Good / Strong

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replenish - To fill something or restore it to its original level, especially after it has been used or diminished.

The office staff took a break to replenish their energy with a healthy lunch before continuing their afternoon work.