R 7 In Literature: • Relashio is a spell for conjuring heat or sparks from a wand in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling (2000). Release In Literature: • "Now, say a magic word, such as 'release,' and watch the cards fall to the table." -- Colin Francome and Simon Frost, Magic (2002) Resurgam Origins: Resurgam is a Latin word meaning "I shall rise again." In Literature: • "From the Potomac to the Rio Grande, from the grass-covered prairies of the West to the Atlantic shores, over every desolate hill and valley, on every wasted homestead, upon every ruined hearthstone, is written as with an angel's pen, in letters of fire, the magic word resurgam!" -- Sallie Brock Putnam, Richmond During the War (1867) Rethgual Facts: "Remember that 'Laughter' spelled backwards is 'rethgual.' It means absolutely nothing, but it just might cheer you up." In Literature: • "Now I shall release you by saying the magic word, 'Rethgual,' backwards. And that word is 'Laughter!' And, zap, the minute he said 'Laughter,' the magic word spelled backwards, the spell was broken and the golden goose and the farmer and the fisherman and the old lady went on their way." -- Stan Paregien, "The Magic Word" (199 ) Rhubarb Mystique: In Easy to Remember (2000), William Zinsser counts rhubarb among his list of "magical words" with powerful connotations. George Gilbert, "Originally Speaking" (2004)