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refining influence

reflective habits


refractory temper


refreshing novelty


regal countenance


regretful melancholy


regular recurrence


relatively mild


relaxed discipline


relentless justice


religious scruples


reluctant tolerance


remarkable sagacity [sagacity = wisdom]


remedial measure


remorseless logic


remote epoch


renowned achievement


repeated falsification


repelling vices


repentant sense


reprehensible action


repressed ardor


reproachful misgiving


repulsive spectacle


reputed disposition


requisite expertness


resentful flame


resilient spirit


resistless might


resolute daring


resonant gaiety


resounding blare


resourceful wickedness


respectful condescension


resplendent brightness


responsive throb


restless inquisitiveness


restorative influence


restricted meaning

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