raffia:

The leaf fibers of an African palm tree, used for mats, baskets, and other products.

rapacious:

Taking by force; plundering. Greedy or ravenous.

recitation:

The act of reciting memorized materials.

recite:

To repeat or speak aloud (something rehearsed or memorized), especially before an audience. Also, to relate in detail: describe.

reconcile:

To reestablish a close relationship between ideas or people; to settle or resolve.

redistributed:

Distributed again in a different way: reallocated.

reflectivity:

Characterized by meditation or contemplation; thoughtful.

refurbished:

To make clean, bright, or fresh again.

regalia:

The distinguishing symbols of a rank, office, order, or society. Also, magnificent dress or finery.

regent:

One acting as a ruler or governor, usually when the rightful leader is not yet old enough to take full responsibility.

reintegrate:

To restore to unity, bring back together.

reintegration:

To restore to a condition of unity.

reiterated:

Repeated.

reliquaries:

Containers for keeping or displaying important or sacred remains of the deceased.

reliquary:

Container for keeping or displaying important or sacred remains of the deceased.

rendered:

Given or or made available; provided. Surrendered or relinquished, yielded. Caused to become. Reduced or melted down by heating.

renowned:

Famous.

repertoire:

The range of skills or accomplishments of a person or group.

replicate:

To duplicate, copy, or repeat.

repositories:

Places where things are placed for safe keeping.

repousse:

Shaped or decorated with patterns formed by hammering and pressing on the reverse side. Used especially on metal.

reside:

To live in a place permanently or for an extended period. Also, to be present, exist.

resolution:

A course of action determined or decided on.

resonate:

To be filled with sound or meaning.

resonator:

Something that creates or vibrates sound.

restrained:

To hold back or keep in control.

revered:

Regarded with awe and devotion.

rigor(s):

Strictness or severity of temperament, action, or judgment. Also, a harsh or trying circumstance: hardship.

roulettes:

A small, toothed disk of tempered steel attached to a handle and used to make rows of dots, slits, or perforations.

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