Words 826 - 850 Flashcards
remedial
intended to repair gaps in students’ basic knowledge
adjective
After his teacher discovered he couldn’t read, Alex was forced to enroll in remedial English.
remiss
negligent, failing to take care
adjective
The burglar gained entrance because the security guard, remiss in his duties, forgot to lock the door.
renovate
- to restore, return to the original state
- to enlarge and beautify, especially a house
- The renovated antique candelabra looked as good as new.
- After getting renovated, the house was twice as big and much more attractive.
renown
honor, acclaim
noun
The young writer earned international renown by winning the Pulitzer Prize.
renunciation
the act of giving up, refusing, or resigning
noun
Fiona’s renunciation of red meat resulted in weight loss but confused those people who thought she’d been a vegetarian for years.
repentant
penitent, sorry
adjective
The repentant Dennis apologized profusely for breaking his mother’s vase.
replete
full, abundant
adjective
The unedited version was replete with naughty words.
repose
to rest, lie down
verb
The cat, after eating an entire can of tuna fish, reposed in the sun and took a long nap.
reprehensible
deserving rebuke
adjective
Jean’s cruel and reprehensible attempt to dump her boyfriend on his birthday led to tears and recriminations.
reprieve
a temporary delay of punishment
noun
Because the governor woke up in a particularly good mood, he granted hundreds of reprieves to prisoners.
reproach
to scold, disapprove
verb
Brian reproached the customer for failing to rewind the video he had rented.
reprobate
evil, unprincipled
adjective
The reprobate criminal sat sneering in the cell.
reprove
to scold, rebuke
verb
Lara reproved her son for sticking each and every one of his fingers into the strawberry pie.
repudiate
to reject, refuse to accept
verb
Kwame made a strong case for an extension of his curfew, but his mother repudiated it with a few biting words.
repulse
- to disgust
- to push back
verb
- Antisocial Annie tried to repulse people by neglecting to brush her teeth.
- With a deft movement of her wrist and a punch to the stomach, Lacy repulsed Jack’s attempt to kiss her.
reputable
of good reputation
adjective
After the most reputable critic in the industry gave the novel a glowing review, sales took off.
requisition
a demand for goods, usually made by an authority
noun
During the war, the government made a requisition of supplies.
rescind
to take back, repeal
verb
The company rescinded its offer of employment after discovering that Jane’s resume was full of lies.
reservoir
- reserves, a large supply
- a body of water used for storing water
noun
- Igor the Indomitable had quite a reservoir of strength and could lift ten tons, even after running 700 miles, jumping over three mountains, and swimming across an ocean.
- After graduation, the more rebellious members of the senior class jumped into the town reservoir used for drinking water.
resilient
able to recover from misfortune; able to withstand adversity
adjective
The resilient ballplayer quickly recovered from his wrist injury.
resolute
firm, determined
adjective
With a resolute glint in her eye, Catherine announced that she was set on going to college in New York City even though she was a little frightened of tall buildings.
resolve
- to find a solution
- to firmly decide
verb
- Sarah and Emma resolved their differences and shook hands.
- Lady Macbeth resolved to whip her husband into shape.
respite
a break, rest
noun
Justin left the pub to gain a brief respite from the smoke and noise.
resplendent
shiny, glowing
adjective
The partygoers were resplendent in diamonds and fancy dress.
restitution
restoration to the rightful owner
noun
Many people feel that descendants of slaves should receive restitution for the sufferings of their ancestors.
