English #37

1. Resumption-the act of beginning sth again after it has stopped
Ex: We are hoping for an early resumption of peace talks.

2. Resuscitate- to make sb start breathing again or become concious again after they almost died
Ex: He had a heart attack and all attempts to resuscitate him failed.

3. Retard- to make the development or progress of sth slower
Ex: The progression of the disease can be retarded by early surgery

4. Reticent- unwilling to tell people about things
Ex: She was shy and reticent

5. Rigmarole- a long and complicated process that is annoying and seems unnecessary
Ex: I couldn’t face the world rigmarole of getting a work permit again


No comments:

Post a Comment