Recrement, n. Scoria, dross, spume, scum, refuse, dregs.
Recriminate, v. n. Return an accusation, retort a charge.
Recrimination, n. Counter-accusation, counter-charge, retort.
Recriminatory, a. Recriminating, retorting, accusing.
Recruit, v. a.
- 1. Repair, replenish, supply, lack.
- 2. Refresh, revive, restore, renovate, renew, recover, reinvigorate, regain, retreive.
- 3. (Mil) Reinforce, supply with new men.
Recruit, v. n.
- 1. Raise new soldiers, get supplies men, enlist troops.
- 2. Revive, recover, regain health, be restored to health, get well.
Rectangular, a. Right-angled.
Rectify, v. a.
- 1. Correct, redress, mend, amend, emend, better, improve, reform,adjust, regulate, straighten, set right,
make right.
- 2.(Chem.) Refine, purify.
Rectilineal, Right-lined,a.Right-lined, Straight, straightlined.
Rectitude, n.
- 1. Right, uprightness, integrity, probity, honesty, justice, equity, virtue, goodness, righteousness, principle,
conscientiousness, straightforwardness.
- 2. Correctness.
Rector, n. Pastor, clergyman.
Rectorate, Rectorship, n. Office of rector.
Rectory, n. Parsonage, rector’s mansion.