RE





This KEY is the Prefix RE which means BACK & AGAIN. It is a very simple key and here it is used with simple root words. The only word in the list which is a bit difficult is NO: 8 and that is analyzed for complete understanding. You will meet RE again later with more difficult words. Just now, remember that RE means BACK; AGAIN.


1. rebuild- RE build (re bild’) v.

Build again..


2. recall- RE call (re kal’) v.

To bring back to mind; remember.


3. recede- RE cede (re sede;) v.

Go back, as the tide will recede at 4 P.M.


4. redye- RE dye (re die’) v.

Color again.


5. reflect- RE flect (re flekt’) v.

Throw back, as a mirror will reflect an image.


6. refold- RE fold (re fold’) v.

Fold again, as refold a letter.


7. regain- Re gain (re gane’) v.

Get back, as regain health.


8. reiterate- RE iterate (re it’ er ate) v.

Say again: repeat.


9. rejoin- RE joion (re join’) v.

Come together again, as rejoin the company.


10. relate- RE late (re late’) v.

Tell again, as relate a story.


11. relive- RE live (re liv’) v.

Live over again, as relive a happy moment.


12. remarry- RE marry (re ma’ ree) v.

Marry again.


13. remind- RE mind (re minde’) v.

Mention again, as remind me to buy bread.


14. repay- Re pay (re pay’) v.

Pay back, as repay a loan.


15. repeat- RE peat (re pete’) v.

Say again; reiterate (See No. 8)


16. resell- RE sell (re sel’) v.

Sell again, as buy a house and resell it.


17. return- RE turn (re turn’) v.

Come back, as return home.


18. reverse- RE verse (re vers’) v.

Turn about; make a complete change, as, reverse judgment.


19. rewarm- RE warm (re warn’) v.

Head again, as rewarm supper.


20. rewrite- RE write (re rite’) v.

Write again, as rewrite a story.


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