(adj) deeply malevolent.
The pro and anti-smoking protesters held a rancorous debate-- they really didn't like each other.
VocabSlam helps you learn new vocabulary by giving you the most frequently occurring SAT and GRE vocabulary words and letting YOU have fun using them! Click a word to make up your own sentence.
Showing posts with label R. Show all posts
Showing posts with label R. Show all posts
rarefied
(adj) of, relating to, or interesting to a select group : esoteric
Although some indeed rock bands have popular appeal, most are rarefied to only a select few.
Although some indeed rock bands have popular appeal, most are rarefied to only a select few.
recant
(v) to withdraw or repudiate
Seeing the error of her ways, Gina recanted and went back to being a nun.
Seeing the error of her ways, Gina recanted and went back to being a nun.
recondite
(adj) hidden from sight : concealed
Dick Cheney remained recondite during many months after 9/11-- no one knew where that crazy cat was.
Dick Cheney remained recondite during many months after 9/11-- no one knew where that crazy cat was.
redoubtable
(adj) formidable; worthy of respect.
The 1,000 page biography was redoubtable due to its size and quality of writing.
The 1,000 page biography was redoubtable due to its size and quality of writing.
refractory
(adj) unresponsive to stimulus
My fingers felt refractory after too much typing; only hot water got a reaction.
My fingers felt refractory after too much typing; only hot water got a reaction.
refulgent
(adj) a radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance
Madonna looked refulgent in her designer sequin dress.
Madonna looked refulgent in her designer sequin dress.
refute
(v) to deny the truth or accuracy of something
OJ refuted all the charges made against him and vowed to find the real killer.
OJ refuted all the charges made against him and vowed to find the real killer.
relegate
(v) to assign to a place of insignificance
After stumbling on three raps in a row, Jason was relegated as a background rapper in the rap-musical "Floss."
After stumbling on three raps in a row, Jason was relegated as a background rapper in the rap-musical "Floss."
renege
(v) to go back on a promise or commitment
Ned gave a gift to Ted; he later asked for it back; Ted asked Ned "why did you renege?"
Ned gave a gift to Ted; he later asked for it back; Ted asked Ned "why did you renege?"
reproach
(n) an expression of rebuke or disapproval
Bert was training his puppy so every time it pooed or peed on the floor Bert would reproach the puppy like a drill sergeant.
Bert was training his puppy so every time it pooed or peed on the floor Bert would reproach the puppy like a drill sergeant.
reprobate
(v) to condemn strongly as unworthy, unacceptable, or evil
"I shoplifted," said Winona, "it's not like a murdered someone. The judge's reprobate of my minor crime made it seem like I was OJ."
"I shoplifted," said Winona, "it's not like a murdered someone. The judge's reprobate of my minor crime made it seem like I was OJ."
rescind
(v) to take away
I voted for Bush but upon reflection wish I could have rescinded my vote because I no longer liked him.
I voted for Bush but upon reflection wish I could have rescinded my vote because I no longer liked him.
reticent
(adj) not talkative
The kid who sits in the way back of the room with his hood on is mad reticent.
The kid who sits in the way back of the room with his hood on is mad reticent.
reverent
(adj) expressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
The cult leader's followers expressed a reverence for him that made outside observers wonder "Hey, what's in that Kool-Aide?"
The cult leader's followers expressed a reverence for him that made outside observers wonder "Hey, what's in that Kool-Aide?"
rhetoric
(n) verbal communication : discourse.
Voters waited until after the election to see if their candidate would act upon his rhetorical promises.
Voters waited until after the election to see if their candidate would act upon his rhetorical promises.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)