Word List 40 Flashcards
Refractory (adj)
stubborn; unmanageable
Rejoinder (n)
retort; comeback; reply
I find it particularly satisfying to come up with a quick rejoinder
Remiss (adj)
negligent
When the prisoner escaped, the guard was accused of being remiss in his duty
Remonstrance (n)
protests objection
The authorities were deaf to the pastor’s remonstrances about the lack of police protection in the area
Renege (v)
deny; go back on
He reneged on paying off his debt
Reparation (n)
amends; compensation
At the peace conference, the defeated country promised to pay reparations to the victors
Repartee (n)
clever reply
He was famous for his witty repartee and his sarcasm
Reprobate (n)
person hardened in sin, devoid of sense of decency
Repugnance (n)
loathing
She looked at the snake with repugnancy
Repulsion (n)
distaste; act of driving back
Hating bloodshed, she viewed war with repulsion
