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SAT 100 IT Flashcards

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refractory

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stubborn; unmanageable

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refurbish

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renovate; make bright by polishing

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regal

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royal

Prince Albert had a regal manner.

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regale

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entertain

John regaled us with tales of his adventures in Africa.

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regeneration

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renewal or restoration (of a bodily part); spiritual rebirth

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regimen

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prescribed diet and habits

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rehabilitate

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restore to proper condition

We must rehabiliate theos whom we send to preson

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reimburse

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repay

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reiterate

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repeat

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rejoinder

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retort; comeback; reply.

When somebody has been rude to me, I find it particularly satisfying to come up with a quick rejoinder

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rejuvenate

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make young again

The charlatan claimed that his elixir would rejuvenate the aged and weary.

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relegate

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banish to an inferior position; delegate; assign
After Ralph dropped his second tray of drinks that week, the manager swiftly relegated him to a minor post cleaning up behind the bar.

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relic

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surviving remnant; memento

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relinquish

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give up something with reluctance; yield
Denise never realized how hard it would be of her to relinquish her newborn son to the care of his adoptive parents.
Once you get used to fringe benefits like expense account meals and a company car, it’s very hard to relinquish them.

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relish

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savor; enjoy (M)

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remedial

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curative; corrective

Because he was a slow reader, he decided to take a course in remedial reading.

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reminiscence

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recollection

Her reminiscences of her experiences are so fascinating that she ought ot write a book.

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remiss

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negligent

The guard was accused of being remiss in his duty when the prisoner escaped.

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remonstrance

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protest; objection

The authorities were deaf to the pastor’s remonstrances about the lack of police protection in the area

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remunerative

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compensating; rewarding

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rend

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split; tear apart

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rendition

A

translation; artistic interpretation of a song, etc.

The audience cheered enthusiastically as she completed her rendition of the aria.

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renegade

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deserter; traitor
Because he had abandoned his post and joined forces with Indians, his fellow officers considered the hero of “Dances with Wolves” a renegade.

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renege

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deny; go back on

He reneged on paying off his debt.

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renovate

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restore to good condition; renew

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renown

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fame

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rent (N.)

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rip; split

Kit did an excellent job of mending the rent in the lining of her coat/

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reparation

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amends; compensation

At the peace conference, the defeated country promised to pay reparations to the victors.

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repast

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meal; feast; banquet.

The caterers prepared a delicious repast for Fred and Judy’s wedding day.

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repeal

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revoke; annul
What would the effect on our society be if we decriminalized drug use by repealing the laws against the possession and sale of narcotics?

31
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repercussion

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result or impact (of an event, etc.); rebound; reverberation

The brothers’ quarrel had serious repercussions, for it led to their estrangement.

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repertoire

A

list o f works of music, drama, etc. a performer is prepared to present.
The opera company decided to include Madame Butterfly in its repertoire for the following season.

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repository

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storehouse

Libraries are constantly regarded as the repositories of knowledge.

34
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reprehensible

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deserving blame
Shocked by the viciousness of the bombing, poilitcians of every party uniformly condemned the terrorists’ reprehensible deed.

35
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reprieve

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temporary stay.

During the 24 hour reprieve, the lawyers sought to make the stay of execution permanent. also v.

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reprisal

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retaliation

I am confident that we are ready for any reprisals the enemy may undertake.

37
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reprise

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musical repetition; repeat performance; recurrent action

We enjoyed the soprano’s solo in Act I so much that we were delighted y its reprise in the finale.

38
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reprove

A

censure; rebuke

Though Aunt Bea at times had to reprove Opie for inattention in church she believed he was at heart a God-fearing lad.

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repugnant

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loathsome; hateful

Whereas some people like earthworms, others find them repugnant and view them with disgust

40
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requisite

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necessary requirement

Many colleges state that a student must offer three years of a language as a requisite for admission

41
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rescind

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cancel
Because of the public outcry against the new taxes, the senator proposed a bill to rescind the unpopular financial measure.

42
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reputed

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supposed

Though he is the reputed father of the child, no one can be sure.

43
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requiem

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mass for the dead; dirge

They played Mozart’s “Requiem” at the funeral.

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