Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Word List 40

requite : repay; revenge
requiem : dirge, mass for the dead
repugnance : loathing
repudiate : disown
reprove : rebuke, voice criticism

reprobation : severe disapproval
reprobate : person hardened in sin; one rejected by God
reproach : express disapproval usually with a feeling of sadness and disappointment
reprise : annual deduction,payment out of a estate; repeat performance
reprisal: retaliation

reprimand : strong rebuke/scolding
reprieve : temporary stay
reprehensible : deserving blame
replete : abundantly supplied
repine : fret/complain

repertoire : list of dramas, operas etc
repast : meal, feast
repartee : clever reply
repository : storehouse
remiss : negligent

reparation : compensation
rent : rip, split
renege : deny, go back on
renegade : traitor
rendition : interpretation of art

rend : split
renumerative : rewarding
remonstrance : protest
remission : moderation of disease symptoms
reminiscence : recollection

remediable : reparable
relent : give in
rejoinder : retort, reply
regimen : plan of therapy
regicide : murder of king/queen

regatta : boat race
regale : entertain
regal : royal
refurbish : renovate
refulgent : shining

refrain : resist ; chorus
refractory : stubborn
refectory : dinning hall
reek : emit odor
redoubtable : formidable

redolent : fragnant

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