Raw - Sheer

Question 1

raw

Answer 1

1. not in a finished form
2. not cooked

adjective

1. He’s got raw talent as a singer, but he needs to work on his performance skills.
2. In some countries, such as Japan, it is normal to eat raw fish.

Question 2

readily

Answer 2

without much difficulty

adverb

Water was readily available at different points in the race.

Question 3

reconsider

Answer 3

to carefully think about again

noun

The judges’ reconsideration of her performance resulted in her victory.

Question 4

reform

noun

Answer 4

improvement in what is bad

noun

The reform made it so that only those eighteen and older can legally drive.

Question 5

reform

verb

Answer 5

to improve one’s behavior

verb

The government reformed its vague policies on marijuana use.

Question 6

refute

Answer 6

to show to be false

verb

The student refuted the professor’s claim in class.

Question 7

reinforce

Answer 7

to strengthen by additional support

verb

We can use these pipes to reinforce the structure.

Question 8

reluctantly

Answer 8

with hesitation

adverb

Max reluctantly agreed to see the horror movie with his friends.

Question 9

renounce

Answer 9

1. to resign
2. to refuse to recognize any further

verb

1. Our CEO renounced her position yesterday.
2. He renounced his friend after he caught her stealing money from him.

Question 10

reproach

verb

Answer 10

to find fault with

verb

The mother reproached her daughter’s school for making students come in during a blizzard.

Question 11

repudiate

Answer 11

1. to refuse to accept
2. to refuse to have anything to do with

verb

1. The father repudiated his son’s marriage.
2. She repudiated her son once she found out he’d married someone without telling her.

Question 12

retention

Answer 12

the act of keeping in possession

noun

Water retention can make you weigh more on certain days.

Question 13

satiate

Answer 13

to satisfy fully

adjective

I felt satiated after eating a snack

Question 14

savvy

Answer 14

having a practical understanding of something

adjective

My brother is not very savvy when it comes to using public transportation.

Question 15

scandalous

Answer 15

harmful to one’s reputation

adjective

The scandalous politician decided it was best to resign from office.

Question 16

scorn

Answer 16

to show a feeling of disgust for

verb

It’s difficult for me not to scorn those who use improper grammar.

Question 17

scrupulous

Answer 17

being very exact

adjective

I am a scrupulous proofreader and never miss an error.

Question 18

scrutinize

Answer 18

to examine very closely

verb

The teacher scrutinized her students’ essays.

Question 19

secrete

Answer 19

to produce and give off a secretion

verb

Trees secrete a sticky substance called sap.

Question 20

sentiment

Answer 20

1. a certain notion
2. tender feelings of affection

noun

1. I am of the sentiment that you should never give out your passwors to anyone.
2. Even though I’m not a big fan of porcelain dolls, I appreciated the sentiment.

Question 21

sheer

Answer 21

very thin or transparent

adjective

The curtains on the window were so sheer you could clearly see inside the house.