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Slow to reveal emotion or opinions; reticent and cautious in behavior.
“He is a quiet, reserved man who rarely speaks up in large meetings.”
To provide service, maintenance, or repair to something again, often after a period of use or inactivity.
“The technician had to reservice the cooling system after the initial repair failed to stabilize the temperature.”
A reservist; a member of a military reserve force who has completed active duty but remains available for recall.
“O reservista foi convocado para o treinamento anual de reciclagem.”
A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.
“The heavy rainfall helped fill the city's main water reservoir to capacity.”
A district or tract of land used primarily for housing and dwelling purposes rather than for commercial or industrial operations.
“The new housing development was built in a quiet residential area on the outskirts of the city.”
An area of a town or city that is zoned primarily for housing rather than for commercial or industrial use.
“The city council decided to limit new construction in the quiet residential district to single-family homes.”
To voluntarily leave a job or other position.
“She decided to resign from her position as CEO after five successful years.”
Accepting something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about; submissive, acquiescent, or yielding to fate.
“With a resigned sigh, she sat down to finish the mountain of tedious paperwork.”
The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
“Her emotional resilience carried her through hard times.”
Offering opposition or withstanding the effect of something; not easily affected, damaged, or influenced by a particular force or agent.
“The new smartphone features a screen that is highly resistant to scratches and cracks.”
The quality of being admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering in one's actions or beliefs.
“Her resoluteness in the face of intense opposition earned her the respect of her colleagues.”
A place that is frequented for vacations or relaxation or for a particular purpose.
“They spent their summer vacation at a luxury ski resort in the Alps.”
Regarded by society as being acceptable, good, or correct in character and behavior.
“She comes from a very respectable family in the neighborhood.”
A secondary or specialized manifestation of brilliant luster, dazzling beauty, or vibrant splendor.
“The second hall of the palace displayed a resplendence 2 that outshone even the grand entrance.”
To say something in reply; to answer or react to a stimulus, question, or situation.
“She responded to the email within minutes of receiving it.”