Words 826 - 850

Question 1

remedial

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

remiss

Answer 2

negligent, failing to take care

adjective

The burglar gained entrance because the security guard, remiss in his duties, forgot to lock the door.

Question 3

renovate

Answer 3

1. to restore, return to the original state
2. to enlarge and beautify, especially a house

1. The renovated antique candelabra looked as good as new.
2. After getting renovated, the house was twice as big and much more attractive.

Question 4

renown

Answer 4

honor, acclaim

noun

The young writer earned international renown by winning the Pulitzer Prize.

Question 5

renunciation

Answer 5

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.

Question 6

repentant

Answer 6

penitent, sorry

adjective

The repentant Dennis apologized profusely for breaking his mother’s vase.

Question 7

replete

Answer 7

full, abundant

adjective

The unedited version was replete with naughty words.

Question 8

repose

Answer 8

to rest, lie down

verb

The cat, after eating an entire can of tuna fish, reposed in the sun and took a long nap.

Question 9

reprehensible

Answer 9

deserving rebuke

adjective

Jean’s cruel and reprehensible attempt to dump her boyfriend on his birthday led to tears and recriminations.

Question 10

reprieve

Answer 10

a temporary delay of punishment

noun

Because the governor woke up in a particularly good mood, he granted hundreds of reprieves to prisoners.

Question 11

reproach

Answer 11

to scold, disapprove

verb

Brian reproached the customer for failing to rewind the video he had rented.

Question 12

reprobate

Answer 12

evil, unprincipled

adjective

The reprobate criminal sat sneering in the cell.

Question 13

reprove

Answer 13

to scold, rebuke

verb

Lara reproved her son for sticking each and every one of his fingers into the strawberry pie.

Question 14

repudiate

Answer 14

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.

Question 15

repulse

Answer 15

1. to disgust
2. to push back

verb

1. Antisocial Annie tried to repulse people by neglecting to brush her teeth.
2. With a deft movement of her wrist and a punch to the stomach, Lacy repulsed Jack’s attempt to kiss her.

Question 16

reputable

Answer 16

of good reputation

adjective

After the most reputable critic in the industry gave the novel a glowing review, sales took off.

Question 17

requisition

Answer 17

a demand for goods, usually made by an authority

noun

During the war, the government made a requisition of supplies.

Question 18

rescind

Answer 18

to take back, repeal

verb

The company rescinded its offer of employment after discovering that Jane’s resume was full of lies.

Question 19

reservoir

Answer 19

1. reserves, a large supply
2. a body of water used for storing water

noun

1. 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.
2. After graduation, the more rebellious members of the senior class jumped into the town reservoir used for drinking water.

Question 20

resilient

Answer 20

able to recover from misfortune; able to withstand adversity

adjective

The resilient ballplayer quickly recovered from his wrist injury.

Question 21

resolute

Answer 21

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.

Question 22

resolve

Answer 22

1. to find a solution
2. to firmly decide

verb

1. Sarah and Emma resolved their differences and shook hands.
2. Lady Macbeth resolved to whip her husband into shape.

Question 23

respite

Answer 23

a break, rest

noun

Justin left the pub to gain a brief respite from the smoke and noise.

Question 24

resplendent

Answer 24

shiny, glowing

adjective

The partygoers were resplendent in diamonds and fancy dress.

Question 25

restitution

Answer 25

restoration to the rightful owner

noun

Many people feel that descendants of slaves should receive restitution for the sufferings of their ancestors.