SAT "R" words (Large collection)

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More than 100 "R" Words from SAT books
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  1. rail
    a horizontal bar, usually of wood or metal
  2. ramble
    move about aimlessly or without any destination
  3. rancid
    having an offensive smell or taste
  4. rancor
    a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
  5. rankle
    make resentful or angry
  6. rant
    talk at length in a noisy, excited, or angry manner
  7. rapacious
    living by preying on other animals
  8. rapport
    a relationship of mutual understanding between people
  9. rapt
    feeling great delight and interest
  10. rarefied
    of high moral or intellectual value
  11. rash
    imprudently incurring risk
  12. ratify
    approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation
  13. raucous
    unpleasantly loud and harsh
  14. raze
    tear down so as to make flat with the ground
  15. reactionary
    extremely conservative or resistant to change
  16. rebuke
    an act or expression of criticism and censure
  17. rebuttal
    the speech act of refuting by offering a contrary argument
  18. recalcitrant
    stubbornly resistant to authority or control
  19. recant
    formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief
  20. recapitulate
    summarize briefly
  21. receptive
    able to absorb liquid (not repellent)
  22. recidivism
    habitual relapse into crime
  23. reciprocate
    act, feel, or give mutually or in return
  24. recluse
    one who lives in solitude
  25. reclusive
    withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
  26. reconcile
    come to terms
  27. recount
    narrate or give a detailed account of
  28. recrimination
    mutual accusations
  29. rectify
    make right or correct
  30. rectitude
    righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest
  31. redoubtable
    inspiring fear
  32. redundant
    more than is needed, desired, or required
  33. refraction
    the change in direction of a propagating wave
  34. refractory
    stubbornly resistant to authority or control
  35. refurbish
    improve the appearance or functionality of
  36. refute
    overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
  37. regale
    occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
  38. regurgitate
    pour or rush back
  39. relegate
    assign to a lower position
  40. relevant
    having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
  41. relinquish
    turn away from; give up
  42. relish
    vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
  43. remedial
    tending or intended to rectify or improve
  44. remiss
    failing in what duty requires
  45. remission
    an abatement in intensity or degree
  46. remorse
    a feeling of deep regret, usually for some misdeed
  47. remuneration
    paying for goods or services or to recompense for losses
  48. renegade
    someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw
  49. renounce
    turn away from; give up
  50. renovate
    restore to a previous or better condition
  51. renown
    the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
  52. renunciation
    the act of sacrificing or giving up or surrendering
  53. repel
    force or drive back
  54. repent
    feel sorry for; be contrite about
  55. replete
    filled to satisfaction with food or drink
  56. repose
    freedom from activity
  57. reprehensible
    bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
  58. repress
    conceal or hide
  59. reprieve
    postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal
  60. reprimand
    an act or expression of criticism and censure
  61. reproach
    express criticism towards
  62. reprobate
    a person without moral scruples
  63. reprove
    reprimand, scold, or express dissatisfaction with
  64. repudiate
    refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid
  65. repulse
    force or drive back
  66. reputable
    held in high esteem and honor
  67. requite
    make repayment for or return something
  68. rescind
    cancel officially
  69. reserve
    hold back or set aside, especially for future use
  70. reservoir
    lake used to store water for community use
  71. resign
    accept as inevitable
  72. resilient
    recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like
  73. resolute
    firm in purpose or belief
  74. resolution
    a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner
  75. resolve
    find a solution or answer
  76. respite
    a pause from doing something
  77. resplendent
    having great beauty
  78. restitution
    the act of restoring something to its original state
  79. restive
    in a very tense state
  80. restraint
    the act of controlling by holding someone or something back
  81. reticent
    reluctant to draw attention to yourself
  82. retiring
    of a person who has held and relinquished a position
  83. retract
    formally reject or disavow
  84. retroactive
    affecting things past
  85. revel
    take delight in
  86. revere
    regard with feelings of respect
  87. reverent
    feeling or showing profound respect or veneration
  88. revile
    spread negative information about
  89. revive
    cause to regain consciousness
  90. revoke
    cancel officially
  91. rhapsodize
    say with great enthusiasm
  92. rhetoric
    study of the technique for using language effectively
  93. rhetorical
    relating to using language effectively
  94. ribald
    humorously vulgar
  95. rife
    excessively abundant
  96. rigorous
    strict; allowing no deviation from a standard
  97. robust
    sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
  98. rostrum
    a platform raised above the surrounding level
  99. rudimentary
    being in the earliest stages of development
  100. ruminate
    reflect deeply on a subject
  101. ruse
    a deceptive maneuver, especially to avoid capture
  102. ruthless
    without mercy or pity
Created on Sun Nov 18 15:27:11 EST 2012

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