By Rachel Mitchell Text Copyright 2018 by Rachel Mitchell

LETTER R
Reluctant [Adjective] (unwilling and hesitant to do something because you do not want to do it).
Tom is reluctant to leave.
She seems reluctant to admit it.
Remind of [Verb] (to make somebody remember something that happened).
The picture reminds her of her school days.
This house reminds me of my old cottage where I lived 10 years ago.
Reckon [Verb] (to think or have an opinion about something).
I reckon that you are right.
I reckon that we'll have to leave early. I reckon it's time to go to the beach.
Removable [Adjective] (easily removed; able to be removed).
Because it's removable, the cable can be used anywhere. It's removable and reusable.
Recount [Verb] (to narrate; to tell someone about something that you experienced).
My uncle sometimes recounted to me stories of his time as a teenager. My friend recounted to me the tale of his first day at a new job.
Roughly [Adverb] (approximately).
In the IELTS writing task 2, I wrote roughly 300 words for my essay.
Run into difficulties [Expression] (to experience or get into a difficult situation).
We've run into difficulties with the new project.
Divorced couples might run into difficulties.
Regret [Verb] (to feel sorry, disappointed, or remorseful about something that has happened or been done).
She regretted not having attended the university earlier. I regret not speaking to him before he left.
Rival [Noun] (competitor).
Jack and Jill are rivals in the sportswear business. The two football clubs are rivals.
To rest [Verb] (to take a break or relax from some activity).
We needed to rest after a hard day at work. We had a short rest after lunch.
Review [Verb] (to look over, study, or examine again).
We need to review the case.
I need time to review the situation.
She attended this course to review her Japanese.
Rebellious [Adjective] (opposing the ideas or rules of authority).
Her son is a rebellious teenager. Tom is a rebellious boy.
This student is so rebellious. He never obeys the school rules. If the teacher tells him to wear his school uniform, he turns up in dirty jeans.