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A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made known in a dramatic way.
“His confession was a shocking revelation to his family.”
Lively and noisy festivities, especially when these involve drinking a large amount of alcohol.
“The sounds of midnight revelry drifted from the ballroom into the quiet garden.”
Regarded with deep respect, love, and awe; highly respected and venerated.
“The revered spiritual leader was welcomed by thousands of devoted followers.”
Worthy of reverence or respect; deserving of deep honor.
“Ele é um homem reverendo, admirado por toda a comunidade.”
A formal assessment or examination of something, typically to improve it or provide a critical evaluation.
“The committee conducted a thorough review of the company's financial policies.”
Having been altered or corrected, typically to improve accuracy, update information, or reflect a change in opinion.
“The publisher released a revised edition of the textbook to include the latest scientific discoveries.”
The act of re-examining, altering, or amending something, typically written material, to improve it or bring it up to date.
“She spent the entire weekend revising her thesis to incorporate the new research findings.”
Imbued with new life, energy, vigor, or freshness.
“After a long vacation, she returned to work feeling fully revitalized.”
Restored to life, consciousness, vigor, or popularity.
“Paramedics successfully revived the patient after his heart stopped.”
A legal proceeding or bill used to restore or continue a lawsuit that has been suspended or abated, typically due to the death or change in status of one of the parties.
“The attorney filed a bill of revivor to ensure the litigation could proceed after the original plaintiff passed away.”
To revoke, annul, repeal, or officially cancel a law, decree, order, or authorization.
“O juiz decidiu revocar a sentença anterior.”
Moved in a circular orbit around a central point or axis.
“The Earth revolved around the sun once every 365 days.”
A person who is skilled in the art of rhetoric, especially one who uses eloquent or persuasive language, sometimes implying an emphasis on style over substance.
“The seasoned rhetorician captivated the assembly with his carefully crafted arguments and rhythmic delivery.”
A phrase used to describe a word that shares the same ending sound as the word 'me' (the /iː/ phoneme), or more broadly, a self-referential way to identify words that share a phonetic ending with the speaker.
“The word 'glee' rhymes with me, making it a perfect choice for the final line of my poem.”
Having a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound.
“She danced to the rhythmic beat of the drums.”