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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.