“R” Words Flashcards
Ridicule (noun, verb)
To make fun/laugh at someone in a mean way
I had many people ridicule me back in school, they saw me as an easy target
Relentless (adj)
Continuing in an intense or extreme way
This guy is relentless, he just won’t stop escaping no matter what we do
Recession (noun)
A widespread decline in economic activity
The UK is currently in a recession as it suffers with many problems
Redundant (adj)
Not useful/no longer needed
Nokia phones are pretty much redundant now compared to today’s technology
Radical (adj)
Very different/extremist from the usual, especially by change
Simpsons in the 80s was radical compared to the 90s
Revere (verb)
To feel deep respect and admiration for something
The citizens revere on superheroes more than the police
Revolution (noun)
A change in organisation, usually political*
These riots would cause a revolution in hopes for a better system
Receptive (adj)
Open to accept new ideas/changes
People aren’t as receptive, they don’t like change
Rampant (adj)
Something happening that is wild/out of control - rampage
Some wild animals are rampant in certain parts of the world
Reside (verb)
To live somewhere known as your own property
One day when I am stable enough, I want to reside somewhere peaceful
Reprieve (verb)
To stop or delay something, usually a punishment/consequence
His ban was reprieved as they felt empathetic about it
Repent (verb)
To feel regret/guilt over something that was wrong
I hope you repent for your horrible actions!
Recite (verb)
To say out loud from memory/in a formal way
I personally hate to recite everything during presenting so I just read off the screen
Reductive (adj)
To describe or deal with something complex in a simple or overly simple way
You’re making the story reductive by leaving out important parts and shortening it down
Resuscitate (verb)
To awaken/bring back someone from unconsciousness or death
The doctor tried to resuscitate him after he had passed out
