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r  likeness  [laiknis]  n.
                   Likeness means the state of being like, or resemblance.

                   -♦Michelle bears a strong likeness to her older sister Kate.

                r   m o r e o v e r   [mo:r6uva:r]  adv.
                   Moreover means besides or in addition to something.
                   -*■t’s cold outside. Moreover,  the wind is very strong.
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                r   perspective  [p a rs p e k tiv ]  n.
                   A perspective is the way you think about something.
                   -* The man’s speech gave me a new perspective on our country.


                r  rational  [raefanl]  adj.
                   When something is rational, it is normal or practical.
                   ->It is hard to think in a rational way when you are scared.

                r   recover  [nkAve:r]  1/.
                   To recover is to go back to normal after something bad happens.

                    -+I hope the city will recover soon after the flood.

                r  rely tn v
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                    To rely on something or someone is to trust or depend on them.
                    -* The boy relied on his older brother to help him.
                r   shock  [Jak]  V.
                    To shock people is to surprise them.
                    -» The man was shocked by the news.


                r~  Shy  [Jai]  adj.
                    When people are shy, they are nervous around people strange to them.
                    -» The girl was too shy to try out for the play.


                r  stare  [stca:r]  v.
                    To stare at something is to look at it for a long time.
                      The young couple stared into each other’s eyes.

                r   thus  [Sas]  adv.
                    Thus means as a result or for that reason.
                    -» The sun was shining. Thus,  I wore my sunglasses.
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