Lesson 45   -   edHelper.com

Word List reprehensible reprieve reprimand repugnant repulse rescind residual resigned resolution resonant respiration respite resplendent resurgence retain retaliate reticent retract retroactive retrospect revelation revere revert revitalize revive

Definitions

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reprehensible (rpr-hns-bl) adjective    deserving of blame or reproof; condemnable; blameworthy.

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reprieve (r-prv) verb    a. to delay the impending punishment or sentence of (a condemned person). b. to relieve temporarily from any evil. c. a respite from impending punishment, as from execution of a sentence of death.

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reprimand (rpr-mnd) noun    a. a severe reproof or rebuke, esp. a formal one by a person in authority. b. to reprove or rebuke severely, esp. in a formal way.

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repugnant (r-pgnnt) adjective    a. distasteful, objectionable, or offensive b. making opposition; averse. c. opposed or contrary, as in nature or character.

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repulse (r-pls) verb    a. to drive back; repel b. to repel with denial, discourtesy, or the like; refuse or reject. c. to cause feelings of repulsion in

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rescind (r-snd) verb    a. to abrogate; annul; revoke; repeal. b. to invalidate (an act, measure, etc.) by a later action or a higher authority.

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residual (r-zj-l) adjective    a. pertaining to or constituting a residue or remainder; remaining; leftover. b. Math. formed by the subtraction of one quantity from another c. of or pertaining to the payment of residuals.

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resigned (r-znd) adjective    a. submissive or acquiescent. b. characterized by or indicative of resignation.

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resolution (rz-lshn) noun    a. mental firmness, determination, or resolve. b. a statement, decision, or course of action decided upon by a group or organization, esp. one formally adopted by a legislature. c. a solution or satisfactory end to a quarrel, conflict, or legal dispute.

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resonant (rz-nnt) adjective    a. resounding or echoing, as sounds b. deep and full of resonance c. pertaining to resonance.

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respiration (rsp-rshn) noun    a. the act of breathing. b. in animals and plants, the process by which oxygen is taken in and used and carbon dioxide is emitted.

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respite (rspt) noun    a. a delay or cessation for a time, esp. of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief b. temporary suspension of the execution of a person condemned to death; reprieve. c. to relieve temporarily, esp. from anything distressing or trying; give an interval of relief from.

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resplendent (r-splndnt) adjective    full of splendor; radiant; shining.

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resurgence (r-sû) adjective    surging or rising once again; coming back.

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retain (r-tn) verb    a. to keep possession of. b. to continue to use, practice, etc. c. to continue to hold or have

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retaliate (r-tl-t) verb    a. to return like for like, esp. evil for evil b. to requite or make return for (a wrong or injury) with the like.

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reticent (rt-snt) adjective    a. disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved. b. reluctant or restrained.

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retract (r-trkt) verb    a. to draw back or in b. to draw back within itself or oneself, fold up, or the like, or to be capable of doing this c. to withdraw (a statement, opinion, etc.) as inaccurate or unjustified, esp. formally or explicitly; take back.

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retroactive (rtr-ktv) adjective    a. operative with respect to past occurrences, as a statute; retrospective b. pertaining to a pay raise effective as of a past date.

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retrospect (rtr-spkt) noun    a. contemplation of the past; a survey of past time, events, etc. b. "in retrospect,"in looking back on past events; upon reflection c. to look back in thought; refer back (often fol. by to)

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revelation (rv-lshn) noun    a. the act of revealing. b. something that is revealed, esp. something not realized or understood before. c. in Christianity, the making known of God to the world; divine manifestation.

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revere (r-vî) verb    a. to regard with respect tinged with awe; venerate b. revers.

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revert (r-vû) verb    a. to return to a former habit, practice, belief, condition, etc. b. Law. to go back to or return to the former owner or to his or her heirs. c. Biol. to return to an earlier or primitive type.

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revitalize (r-vtl-z) verb    a. to give new life to. b. to give new vitality or vigor to.

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revive (r-vv) verb    a. to update or bring back into use. b. to infuse with new health, vigor, or vitality. c. to restore (a person or animal) to consciousness.