Lesson 16 Flashcards

(10 cards)

1
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What is the definition of recant?

A

To withdraw or disavow a statement or opinion

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2
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What is the definition of recapitulate?

A

To summarize; to repeat briefly

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3
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What is the definition of recoil?

A

To retreat; to draw back

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4
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What is the definition of recondite?

A

Difficult to understand; profound

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5
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What is the definition of recreant?

A

A coward; a traitor

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6
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What is the definition of redundant?

A

Repetitious; using more words than needed

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7
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What is the definition of regale?

A

To delight with something pleasing or amusing

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8
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What is the definition of regress?

A

To move in a backward direction

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9
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What is the definition of sagacious?

A

Wise; having keen perception and sound judgement

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10
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What is the definition of rebuke?

A

To scold; to blame

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