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Question 1

Repudiation

Answer 1

Noun

Rejection of a proposal or idea:

The repudiation of reformist policies.

Synonym: disapproval; renounce

Question 2

Rebuttal

Answer 2

Noun

A refutation or contradiction:

Rebuttal is a form of evidence that contradicts or nullifies other evidence.

Synonym: denial

Question 3

Regimented

Answer 3

adj

very strictly organized or controlled:

The regimented life of a long-term prisoner wears down even the toughest.

Synonym: disciplined, systematic

Question 4

Rebuke

Answer 4

Verb

Express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions.

She had rebuked him for drinking too much.

Synonym: reprimand, reproach

Question 5

Reprieve

Answer 5

Verb + Noun

Cancel or postpone the punishment:

…Suggesting either doom or a reprieve from doom.

Synonym: spare, pardon

Question 6

Reveries

Answer 6

Noun

A state of dreamy meditation or fanciful musing:

It is hard to spend time at Bostrom’s institute without drifting into reveries of the future.

Synonym: abstraction

Question 7

Raconteur

Answer 7

Noun

Witty, skillful storyteller:

The raconteur kept all the passengers entertained with his stories during the 6 hour flight.

Synonym: anecdotalist; monologist

Question 8

Rarefy

Answer 8

Verb

To make thinner or sparser:

Since the atmosphere rarefies as altitudes increase, the air at the top of very tall mountains is too thin to breathe.

Synonym: attenuate; thin; abate; enervate; flag

Question 9

Redress

Answer 9

Noun

Relief from wrong or injury:

Seeking redress for the injuries she had received in the accident, Doreen sued the driver.

Synonym: amends; indemnity; quittance; reparation; restitution

Question 10

Rejoinder

Answer 10

Response:

Patrick tried desperately to think of a clever rejoinder to Mary’s joke, but he couldn’t.

Synonym: retort; riposte

Question 11

Repast

Answer 11

Noun

meal or mealtime:

Ravi prepared a delicious repast of chicken tikka and naan.

Synonym: banquet; feast

Question 12

Replete

Answer 12

Adj

Abundantly supplied, completely:

The gigantic supermarket was replete with consumer products of every kind.

Synonym: abounding; full

Question 13

Repose

Answer 13

Noun

Relaxation, leisure:

After working hard every day in the busy city, Mike finds his repose on weekends playing golf with friends.

Synonym: calmness; tranquility

Question 14

Requite

Answer 14

Verb

To return or repay:

Thanks for offering to lend me $1000, but I know I’ll never be able to requite your generosity.

Synonym: compensate; reciprocate

Question 15

Restive

Answer 15

Adj

impatient; uneasy, restless:

The passengers became restive after having to wait in line for hours and began to shout complaints at the airline staff.

Synonym: agitated; anxious; fretful

Question 16

Reticent

Answer 16

Adj

Silent, reserved:

Physically small and verbally reticent, Joan often went unnoticed by those she was reporting upon.

Synonym: cool; pithy; introverted; laconic; taciturn

Question 17

Rhetoric

Answer 17

Noun

Effective writing or speaking:

Lincoln’s talent for rhetoric was evident in his beautifully expressed Gettysburg Address.

Synonym: eloquence; oratory

Question 18

Ribald

Answer 18

Adj

Humorous in a vulgar way:

The court jester’s ribald brand of humor delighted the rather uncouth king.

Synonym: coarse; gross; indelicate

Question 19

Rococo

Answer 19

Adj

Very highly ornamented; relating to an 18th century artistic style of elaborate ornamentation:

The ornate furniture in the house reminded Tatiana of the rococo style.

Synonym: intricate; ornate; florid

Question 20

Rustic

Answer 20

Adj

Rural:

The rustic cabin was an ideal setting for a vacation in the country.

Synonym: bucolic; pastoral

Question 21

remunerative

Answer 21

adj

financially rewarding; lucrative:

He is prepared to make a living by accepting any remunerative chores.

Synonym: well paid