Set R

Question 1

raiment (noun)

an Old English word rarely used today

Answer 1

clothing, garment:

Coloured clothing, gold ornaments and silken raiment were worn on days of celebration.

Question 2

ramble (noun)

Answer 2

a walk without a definite route:

In the summer, Honor and her friends enjoyed to ramble through the countryside.

Question 3

ramble (verb)

Answer 3

to wander or talk aimlessly:

My Grandpa tends to ramble on about his childhood.

Question 4

rank (noun)

Answer 4

status, level:

Hugo’s ambition is to reach the rank of major in the army.

Question 5

rare (adjective)

Answer 5

unusual, uncommon

Question 6

recite (verb)

Answer 6

chant:

Claire encouraged her pupils to recite their times tables.

Question 7

refuse (noun)

Answer 7

rubbish, litter

Question 8

refuse (verb)

Answer 8

deny, decline

Question 9

release (verb)

Answer 9

free, let go

Question 10

repent (verb)

Answer 10

apologise, show regret:

If you repent after a thoughtless act, you will be forgiven.

Question 11

reserve (noun 1)

Answer 11

shyness:

Despite his reserve, Ben put his hand up to answer the question.

Question 12

reserve (noun 2)

Answer 12

nature or wildlife park:

Amelia’s family visited the Amakhala Game Reserve.

Question 13

reserve (verb)

Answer 13

keep:

Please reserve a seat for me at the concert.

Question 14

residence (noun)

Answer 14

home

Question 15

resign (verb)

Answer 15

leave, quit:

John decided to resign from his job in London as he wanted to become a teacher.

Question 16

resolve (noun)

Answer 16

determination, courage:

Katie showed great resolve when she completed the twenty mile hike despite having twisted her ankle.

Question 17

resolve (verb)

Answer 17

settle:

The three friends were relieved to resolve their argument.

Question 18

restore (verb)

Answer 18

renew, repair, bring back:

1. Claire had to restore order when a wasp entered the room and caused the class to panic.
2. They had to restore the damage caused by the fire.

Question 19

restrain (verb)

Answer 19

control, prevent

Question 20

retain (verb)

Answer 20

keep

Question 21

retreat (verb)

Answer 21

withdraw, move back

Question 22

reveal (verb)

Answer 22

show

Question 23

revive (verb)

Answer 23

refresh, bring back to life:

The wilting flowers were revived by the rain.

Question 24

roam (verb)

Answer 24

wander

Question 25

robust (adjective)

Answer 25

strong

Question 26

rogue (noun)

Answer 26

scoundrel, villain

Question 27

rowdy (adjective)

Answer 27

noisy

Question 28

rural (adjective)

Answer 28

rustic, of the countryside:

It is pleasant to live in a rural area, away from the hustle and bustle of the town.