Lesson 16 Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
What is the definition of recant?
A
To withdraw or disavow a statement or opinion
2
Q
What is the definition of recapitulate?
A
To summarize; to repeat briefly
3
Q
What is the definition of recoil?
A
To retreat; to draw back
4
Q
What is the definition of recondite?
A
Difficult to understand; profound
5
Q
What is the definition of recreant?
A
A coward; a traitor
6
Q
What is the definition of redundant?
A
Repetitious; using more words than needed
7
Q
What is the definition of regale?
A
To delight with something pleasing or amusing
8
Q
What is the definition of regress?
A
To move in a backward direction
9
Q
What is the definition of sagacious?
A
Wise; having keen perception and sound judgement
10
Q
What is the definition of rebuke?
A
To scold; to blame