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raise, refine, and elevate

rapid, robust, and effective


rapt, emotional, and mystic


raptures, transports, and fancies


rash, violent, and indefinite


readiness, skill, and accuracy


reading, reflection, and observation


reaffirmed, amplified, and maintained


real, earnest, and energetic


regard, esteem, and affection


relaxation, recreation, and pleasure


religion, politics, and literature


reminiscences, associations, and impressions


remote, careless, and indifferent


reparations, restitutions, and guarantees


repress, curb, and correct


reproach, shame, and remorse


reproof, correction, and instruction


resentment, hatred, and despair


resolute, patient, and fervent


resourceful, steadfast, and skilful


respect, admiration, and homage


rest, respite, and peace


restless, discontented, and rebellious


restraint, self-denial, and austerity


reticent, restrained, and reserved


reverie, contemplation, and loneliness


rich, thoughtful, and glowing


ridicule, sarcasm, and invective [invective = abusive language]


rights, powers, and privileges


rise, flourish, and decay


robustness, elasticity, and firmness


romance, adventure, and passion


rough, barren, and unsightly


rude, sulky, and overbearing


rush, roar, and shriek

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