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1. rarefied (adj.) – of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature
Example: The professor moved in rarefied academic circles.
Synonyms: esoteric, lofty, refined
Antonyms: ordinary, common, vulgar
Nepali Meaning: उच्च बौद्धिक, उन्नत Nepali Example: प्राध्यापक उच्च बौद्धिक शैक्षिक गोष्ठीहरूमा सक्रिय थिए।
2. recalcitrant (adj.) – stubbornly resistant to authority or control
Example: The recalcitrant student refused to follow the rules.
Synonyms: defiant, unruly, obstinate
Antonyms: compliant, obedient, docile
Nepali Meaning: हठी, आज्ञा नमान्ने
Nepali Example: हठी विद्यार्थीले नियम मान्न अस्वीकार गर्यो।
3. recant (v.) – to formally withdraw or disavow a belief
Example: The scientist was forced to recant his controversial theory.
Synonyms: retract, renounce, abjure
Antonyms: affirm, maintain, uphold
Nepali Meaning: माफी माग्नु, त्याग्नु
Nepali Example: विज्ञानीले आफ्नो विवादास्पद सिद्धान्त त्याग्न बाध्य भए।
4. recondite (adj.) – difficult to understand; obscure
Example: The book contained recondite philosophical concepts.
Synonyms: abstruse, arcane, esoteric
Antonyms: simple, clear, obvious
Nepali Meaning: गहन, दुर्बोध
Nepali Example: पुस्तकमा गहन दार्शनिक अवधारणाहरू थिए।
5. refractory (adj.) – stubbornly resistant; hard to manage
Example: The refractory metal resisted all attempts to melt it.
Synonyms: unmanageable, obstinate, disobedient
Antonyms: compliant, obedient, malleable
Nepali Meaning: हठी, नियन्त्रण गर्न गाह्रो
Nepali Example: हठी धातुलाई पग्लाउने सबै प्रयास असफल भए।
6. refute (v.) – to prove wrong using evidence
Example: She refuted the false accusations with solid proof.
Synonyms: disprove, rebut, counter
Antonyms: confirm, verify, support
Nepali Meaning: खण्डन गर्नु
Nepali Example: उनले झूटा आरोपहरू ठोस प्रमाणले खण्डन गरिन्।
7. relegate (v.) – to assign to an inferior position
Example: The team was relegated to a lower division.
Synonyms: demote, downgrade, banish
Antonyms: promote, elevate, advance
Nepali Meaning: तल्लो स्तरमा पठाउनु
Nepali Example: टोली तल्लो डिभिजनमा पठाइयो।
8. reproach (n.) – an expression of disapproval
Example: His actions brought reproach from his colleagues.
Synonyms: blame, criticism, censure
Antonyms: praise, approval, commendation
Nepali Meaning: निन्दा, गाली
Nepali Example: उनको कार्यले सहकर्मीहरूबाट निन्दा ल्यायो।
9. reprobate (n.) – an unprincipled person
Example: The old reprobate was known for his shady dealings.
Synonyms: rogue, scoundrel, villain
Antonyms: saint, paragon, moralist
Nepali Meaning: नीतिहीन व्यक्ति
Nepali Example: बूढो नीतिहीन व्यक्ति आफ्ना संदिग्ध लेनदेनको लागि चिनिन्थ्यो।
10. repudiate (v.) – to reject as untrue or unjust
Example: The politician repudiated all corruption charges.
Synonyms: deny, disclaim, renounce
Antonyms: acknowledge, accept, admit
Nepali Meaning: अस्वीकार गर्नु
Nepali Example: राजनीतिज्ञले सबै भ्रष्टाचारको आरोप अस्वीकार गरे।
11. rescind (v.) – to revoke or cancel
Example: The company rescinded its controversial policy.
Synonyms: repeal, annul, reverse
Antonyms: enforce, uphold, maintain
Nepali Meaning: रद्द गर्नु
Nepali Example: कम्पनीले आफ्नो विवादास्पद नीति रद्द गर्यो।
12. resolution (n.) – a firm decision to do something
Example: She made a resolution to exercise daily.
Synonyms: determination, resolve, decision
Antonyms: indecision, hesitation, wavering
Nepali Meaning: संकल्प
Nepali Example: उनले दैनिक व्यायाम गर्ने संकल्प गरिन्।
13. reticent (adj.) – not revealing one’s thoughts readily
Example: He was reticent about his personal life.
Synonyms: reserved, taciturn, silent
Antonyms: talkative, communicative, forthcoming
Nepali Meaning: कम बोल्ने, मौन
Nepali Example: उनी आफ्नो व्यक्तिगत जीवनबारे कम बोल्ने गर्थे।
14. reverent (adj.) – showing deep respect
Example: The crowd was reverent during the ceremony.
Synonyms: respectful, devout, worshipful
Antonyms: disrespectful, irreverent, impious
Nepali Meaning: श्रद्धालु
Nepali Example: समारोहको समयमा भीड श्रद्धालु थियो।