Difficult Words - R Flashcards
Ramification
a complex orunwelcomeconsequence of an action or event.
“any change is bound to have legal ramifications
Rancor
feeling of hate and continuing anger about something in the past: They cheated me, but I feel no rancor toward/against them
Rapacious
aggressivelygreedy or grasping.
“rapacious landlords”
Rebuke
express sharpdisapprovalor criticism of (someone) because of their behaviour or actions.
“she hadrebukedhimfordrinking too much
Rebut
claim or prove that (evidence or anaccusation) is false.
Recalcitrant
having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline.
“a class of recalcitrant fifteen-year-olds”
Recant
toannounceinpublicthatyourpastbeliefsorstatementswerewrongand that you nolongeragreewith them:
After ayearspentinsolitaryconfinement, hepubliclyrecanted (hisviews).
Reciprocal
given, felt, or done in return.
“she was hoping for some reciprocal comment or gesture”
Reclusive
avoiding the company of other people; solitary.
“he led a reclusive life”
Recondite
difficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend:
Recrimination
anaccusationin response to one from someone else.
“there are no tears, no recriminations”
Redolent
smellingstronglyof something or havingqualities(especiallysmells) that make youthinkof somethingelse:
Thealbumis aheartfeltcry, redolentofatimebeforeradioandtelevision.
Redundant
not or no longer needed or useful;superfluous.
“many of the old skills had become redundant
Refute
prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.
“these claims have not been convincingly refuted
Reiterate
say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.
“she reiterated that the government would remain steadfast in its support”
Relegate
assign aninferiorrank or position to.
“they aim to prevent women from beingrelegated toa secondary role”