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reciprocate
reciprocating engine
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recitation
recitative (1)
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recitativo
recite
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reckless
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recitation

rec·i·ta·tion [ rèssə táysh'n ] (plural rec·i·ta·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. reading aloud: the public reading aloud of something or reciting of something from memory, especially poetry

2. matter read aloud: material read aloud or recited from memory in public, especially poetry

3. act of reporting something: the act of listing or reporting something

4. U.S. education student's oral response: the oral response by a student to questions on previously taught material

5. U.S. education review class: a class period during which previously taught material is reviewed

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