Vocab Lesson 27 & 28

Question 0

Repugnant

Answer 0

Disgusting, loathsome, objectionable, incompatible

Question 1

Repudiate

Answer 1

To reject, to refuse to recognize, acknowledge or pay, to divorce or discard

Question 2

Rescind

Answer 2

To cancel, to repeal, to set aside

Question 3

Residual

Answer 3

Left over, remaining

Question 4

Resilient

Answer 4

Getting back strength or spirits quickly, springing back into shape or position

Question 5

Respite

Answer 5

A temporary cessation or postponement usually of something disagreeable, interval of rest.

Question 6

Reticent

Answer 6

Not saying much, especially ones thoughts

Question 7

Retract

Answer 7

To draw back or draw in, to take back a statement. To promise or to offer.

Question 8

Ruthless

Answer 8

Merciless, cruel, heartless.

Question 9

Sagacious

Answer 9

Very wise or shrewd

Question 10

Salutary

Answer 10

Healthful, useful or helpful, remedial

Question 11

Sanction

Answer 11

Authorized approval or permission, support or encouragement, something that gives binding force to a law

Question 12

Saturate

Answer 12

To soak through and through, to fill completely

Question 13

Savory

Answer 13

Pleasing to the taste or smell, pleasant, morally attractive

Question 14

Scapegoat

Answer 14

One taking the blame for the mistakes and crimes of others

Question 15

Scoff

Answer 15

To mock or jeer at, to make fun of

Question 16

Scrupulous

Answer 16

Very honest and conscientious, careful about details, exact

Question 17

Scrutinize

Answer 17

To look at very carefully, to inspect minutely

Question 18

Sectarian

Answer 18

Pertaining to a group within a larger group that is limited by common beliefs or interests, narrow-minded

Question 19

Sequester

Answer 19

To hide or keep away from others, to withdraw into seclusion, to confiscate, to segregate