Difficult Words - R

Question 1

Ramification

Answer 1

a complex orunwelcomeconsequence of an action or event.

“any change is bound to have legal ramifications

Question 2

Rancor

Answer 2

feeling of hate and continuing anger about something in the past: They cheated me, but I feel no rancor toward/against them

Question 3

Rapacious

Answer 3

aggressivelygreedy or grasping.

“rapacious landlords”

Question 4

Rebuke

Answer 4

express sharpdisapprovalor criticism of (someone) because of their behaviour or actions.

“she hadrebukedhimfordrinking too much

Question 5

Rebut

Answer 5

claim or prove that (evidence or anaccusation) is false.

Question 6

Recalcitrant

Answer 6

having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline.

“a class of recalcitrant fifteen-year-olds”

Question 7

Recant

Answer 7

toannounceinpublicthatyourpastbeliefsorstatementswerewrongand that you nolongeragreewith them:

After ayearspentinsolitaryconfinement, hepubliclyrecanted (hisviews).

Question 8

Reciprocal

Answer 8

given, felt, or done in return.

“she was hoping for some reciprocal comment or gesture”

Question 9

Reclusive

Answer 9

avoiding the company of other people; solitary.

“he led a reclusive life”

Question 10

Recondite

Answer 10

difficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend:

Question 11

Recrimination

Answer 11

anaccusationin response to one from someone else.

“there are no tears, no recriminations”

Question 12

Redolent

Answer 12

smellingstronglyof something or havingqualities(especiallysmells) that make youthinkof somethingelse:

Thealbumis aheartfeltcry, redolentofatimebeforeradioandtelevision.

Question 13

Redundant

Answer 13

not or no longer needed or useful;superfluous.

“many of the old skills had become redundant

Question 14

Refute

Answer 14

prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.

“these claims have not been convincingly refuted

Question 15

Reiterate

Answer 15

say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.

“she reiterated that the government would remain steadfast in its support”

Question 16

Relegate

Answer 16

assign aninferiorrank or position to.

“they aim to prevent women from beingrelegated toa secondary role”

Question 17

Relentless

Answer 17

determined to do something and refuses to give up, even if what they are doing is unpleasant or cruel.

Question 18

Relinquish

Answer 18

to withdraw or retreat from
to give up something, such as a responsibility or claim

Question 19

Remonstrate

Answer 19

tocomplainto someone or about something:

I went to thebossto remonstrateagainstthe newrules.

Theeditorremonstratedwithhimabouttheinaccuraciesin thestory.

Question 20

Renaissance

Answer 20

a revival of or renewed interest in something

Question 21

Renounce

Answer 21

formallydeclare one’sabandonmentof (a claim, right, or possession).

“Isabella offered to renounce her son’s claim to the French Crown”

Question 22

Reparation

Answer 22

the action of making amends for a wrong one has done, by providing payment or other assistance to those who have beenwronged.

“the courts required a convicted offender tomakefinancialreparation tohis victim”

Question 23

Repercussion

Answer 23

anunintendedconsequence of an event or action, especially anunwelcomeone.

“the move would have grave repercussions for the entire region”

Question 24

Replenish

Answer 24

fill (something) up again.

“he replenished Justin’s glass with mineral water”

Restore

Question 25

Replete

Answer 25

filled or well-supplied with something. "sensational popular fiction, replete with adultery and sudden death"

Question 26

Reprehensible

Answer 26

deserving of reproof, rebuke, or censure; blameworthy.

Question 27

Reprisal

Answer 27

an act of retaliation. "three youths died in the reprisals which followed"

Question 28

Reproach

Answer 28

the expression of disapproval or disappointment. "he gave her a look of reproach"

Question 29

Reprove

Answer 29

to criticize or correct, especially gently: to reprove a pupil for making a mistake.

Question 30

Repudiate

Answer 30

refuse to accept; reject. "she has repudiated policies associated with previous party leaders.

Question 31

Requisite

Answer 31

made necessary by particular circumstances or regulations. "the application will not be processed until the requisite fee is paid"

Question 32

Resolute

Answer 32

admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering. "she was resolute and unswerving"

Question 33

Respite

Answer 33

a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant. "the refugee encampments will provide some respite from the suffering"

Question 34

Reticent

Answer 34

not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily. "she was extremely reticent about her personal affairs"

Question 35

Revere

Answer 35

feel deep respect or admiration for (something). "Cézanne's still lifes were revered by his contemporaries"

Question 36

Rhetoric

Answer 36

language designed to have a persuasive or impressive effect, but which is often regarded as lacking in sincerity or meaningful content. "all we have from the Opposition is empty rhetoric"

Question 37

Rigorous

Answer 37

extremely thorough and careful. "the rigorous testing of consumer products

Question 38

Robust

Answer 38

strong and healthy; vigorous. "the Caplan family are a robust lot"

Question 39

Rogue

Answer 39

verb remove inferior or defective plants or seedlings from (a crop). "the sowing has to be rogued to remove aberrant seedlings" noun 1. a dishonest or unprincipled person. "you are a rogue and an embezzler"

Question 40

Rudimentary

Answer 40

involving or limited to basic principles. "he received a rudimentary education" Basic form

Question 41

Ruminate

Answer 41

think deeply about something. "we sat ruminating on the nature of existence

Question 42

Rustic

Answer 42

relating to the countryside; rural.