Essential Words "R" Flashcards
raconteur (n)
witty, skillful storyteller. hikayeci.
rail (v)
to scold with bitter or abusive language. sövmek, ağzına geleni söylemek.
raiment (n)
clothing. kılık kıyafet.
ramification (n)
implication, outgrowth, consequence. dallanup budaklanma.
The full ramification of the laser did not become apparent for many years; now it is used in a great variety of applications, DVD players-to surgery.
rarefied (adj)*
refined. özel, seçkin, güzide.
rebus (n)
puzzle in which pictures or symbols represent words.
recalcitrant (adj)*
resisting authority or control.
recant (b)*
to retract a statement or opinion. sözünü geri almak, fikrini değiştirmek.
recluse (n)
person who lives in seclusion and often in solitude. keşiş, toplumdan uzak yaşayan.
recondite (adj)*
abstruse; profound. anlaşılması güç, derin.
redoubtable (adj)
formidable, arousing fear, worthy of respect. çok saygı duyulan ve korkulan, güçlü ve gözü pek. heybetli.
refractory (adj)*
stubborn, unmanageable, resisting ordinary methods of treatment. inatçı, dayanaklı, karşı gelen.
-The general practitioner called in specialists to help determine the cause of the patient’s refractory ilness.
refulgent (adj)
brightly shining, resplendent (göz kamaştırıcı). pırıl pırıl.
refute (v)*
to contradict, disprove.
regale (v)
to entertain.
relegate (v)*
to consign to an inderior position. küme düşürmek, aşağı konuma indirmek.
remonstrate (v)
to object or protest.
-The conservative and liberal remonstrated with each other all night long.
renege (v)
to go back on one’s word
reparation (n)
amends, compensation (tazminat). özür, telafi.
repine (v)
fret, complain. şikayetçi olmak, söylenmek, yakınmak.
reprise (n)
repetition, especially of a piece of music.
-The standing ovation at the end of the set meant that the band had little choice but to reprise a few of their most popular tunes.
reproach (v)*
to find fault with, blame. serzenişte bulunmak, sitem etmek.
reprobate (n)
morally unprincipled person. namussuz
repudiate (v)*
to reject as having no authority. tanımamak, kabul etmemek.
-The gangster repudiate all his past associations with criminals.
rescind (v)*
to cancel.
-The salesperson said he rescinds his offer.
resolution (n)*
determination, resolve.
-Fred’s resolution to succeed is unshaken despite the many setbacks.
resolve (n)*
determination, firmness (sıkılık, istikrar) of purpose.
reticent (adj)*
not speaking freely, reserved, reluctant. suskun, ketum, ağzı sıkı.
reverent (adj)
expressing deep respect, worshipful. çok saygılı, hürmetkar.
riposte (n)
a retaliatory action or retort. karşı atak yapmak, karşılık vermek.
rococo (adj)
excessively ornate, highly decorated, style of architecture in 18th century.
rubric (n)
title or heading, category, established mode of procedure or conduct, protocol.
rue (v)
to regret.
ruse (n)
trick, crafty stratagem, subterfuge. üçkağıt, numara, katakulli. ruse of war.
