R Flashcards
RANCOROUS
Marked by deep ill-will
Synonym: bitter, viscious
Example: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl
RAIL
To scold in harsh language.
Synonym: upbraid, berate
Example: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline
RAUCOUS
Noisy, rowdy.
Synonym: boisterous, disorderly
Example: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the raucous party
RECRIMINATION
A retaliatory accusation.
Synonym: counterclaim
Example: Frank, who was wounded by Sally’s remark, made a bitter recrimination
REDOUBLE
To make twice as great.
Synonym: intensify, strengthen
Example: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubles her effort to fund the necklace she had dropped in the field
REFURBISH
To brighten or freshen.
Synonym: renovate, renew
Example: Leeanne cleaned and mended sll weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment
REGALE
To amuse.
Synonym: entertain, delight
Example: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled dinner guests with tales of his adventures
REGURGITATE
To pour out or throw back.
Synonym: spew, disgorge
Example: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
REHASH
To discuss again.
Synonym: review
Example: “Sandra,” said her mother, “I am tired of rehashing the same topic over and over.”
REPENTANT
Feeling regret.
Synonym: contrite, penitent
Example: The repentant Diana admitted to cheating on the test
RETROACTIVE
Effective as of a prior time or condition.
Synonym: retrogate
Example: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable
REVIVE
To bring back to life.
Synonym: reanimate, quicken
Example: Hank tried to revive Claire’s interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired
REVOKE
To cancel by taking back.
Synonym: rescind, annul
Example: After Kal’s father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies
RHAPSODY
State of great happiness.
Synonym: ecstacy, rapture
Example: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepted to the college of her dreams
