Confusing Words Clarified: Group R; Homonyms, Homophones, Homographs, Synonyms, etc.(lists of "R" sections that are organized into what for some people are confusing groups of words)If you have any problems understanding the pronunciation symbols, go to this Pronunciation Chart for clarifications.rappel, repel
rappel (ra PEL)
To descend a steep slope or vertical face using a rope that is secured at the top and passed through a series of coils or a harness around the body: "One of my hobbies was to rappel down a steep incline by using a double rope secured above and placed around my body, usually under my left thigh and over my right shoulder as I moved it out gradually in my descent."
repel (ri PEL)
1. To ward off or to keep away; to drive back: "While camping, we constantly had to repel insects; especially, mosquitoes."
2. To offer resistance to; to fight against: "Our troops were making efforts to repel an invasion by the terrorists. rapper, wrapper
rapper (RAP uhr)
Definition: "Sentence."
wrapper (RAP uhr)
Definition: "Sentence."
rare, scarce
rare (RAIR)
Definition: "Sentence."
scarce (SKAIRS)
Definition: "Sentence."
rational, rationale
rational (RASH uh nuhl)
Definition: "Sentence."
rationale (rash" uh NAL)
Definition: "Sentence."
ravage, ravish
ravage (RAV ij)
Definition: "Sentence."
ravish (RAV ish)
Definition: "Sentence."
read, red
read (RED)
Definition: "Sentence."
red (RED)
Definition: "Sentence."
read, reed
read (REED)
Definition: "Sentence."
reed (REED)
Definition: "Sentence."
readable, legible
readable (REE duh buhl)
Definition: "Sentence."
legible (LEJ uh buhl)
Definition: "Sentence."
real, reel
real (REEL)
Existing, factual, or genuine: "Her real name in this real world exists."
reel (REEL)
1. Noun: A cylindrical device on which something is wound; such as a reel of thread, string, or cord, etc. is wrapped around: "He bought a new rod and fishing reel."
2. Verb: To pull something in: "She wanted to reel in a fish that she caught by turning the reel of a fishing rod." 3. To be shocked, confused, and upset: "She could only reel and stagger from the sudden death of her husband." reality, realty
reality (ree AL i tee)
Definition: "Sentence."
realty (REE uhl tee)
Definition: "Sentence."
realize, know
realize (REE uh lighz")
Definition: "Sentence."
know (NOH)
Definition: "Sentence."
ream, reem
ream (REEM)
Definition: "Sentence."
reem (REEM)
Definition: "Sentence."
rebound, redound
rebound (ree BOUND)
Definition: "Sentence."
redound (ri DOUND)
Definition: "Sentence."
recede, reseed
recede (ri SEED)
Definition: "Sentence."
reseed (ri SEED)
Definition: "Sentence."
receipt, recipe, reseat
receipt (ri SEET)
Definition: "Sentence."
recipe (RES uh pee")
Definition: "Sentence."
reseat (ree SEET)
Definition: "Sentence."
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