Vocabulary: R
32 words starting with R at the advanced level
Ratify
To sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid.
Raucous
Making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise.
Rebuke
To express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions.
Rebut
To claim or prove that (evidence or an accusation) is false.
Recalcitrant
Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.
Recant
To say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief, especially one considered heretical.
Redolent
(1) Strongly reminiscent or suggestive of (something). (2) Fragrant or sweet-smelling.
Redoubtable
(Of a person) formidable, especially as an opponent.
Refractory
Stubborn or unmanageable.
Refute
To prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.
Reinforce
To strengthen or support, especially with additional personnel or material.
Relentless
Oppressively constant; incessant.
Relic
An object surviving from an earlier time, especially one of historical or sentimental interest.
Reminiscent
Tending to remind one of something.
Remnant
A small remaining quantity of something.
Renounce
To formally declare one's abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession).
Repeal
To revoke or annul (a law or congressional act).
Reproach
To address (someone) in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment.
Rescind
To revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement).
Residual
Remaining after the greater part or quantity has gone.
Resilient
(Of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
Resonant
(Of sound) deep, clear, and continuing to sound or ring.
Resonate
(Of an idea or action) meet with someone's agreement; produce or be filled with a deep, full, reverberating sound.
Restive
(Of a person) unable to keep still or silent and becoming increasingly difficult to control, especially because of impatience, dissatisfaction, or boredom.
Reticent
Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily.
Retract
To draw or pull (something) back or back in; withdraw (a statement or accusation) as untrue or unjustified.
Reverberate
(Of a loud noise) be repeated several times as an echo.
Revere
To feel deep respect or admiration for (something).
Revile
To criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner.
Revoke
To put an end to the validity or operation of (a decree, decision, or promise).
Robust
Strong and healthy; vigorous.
Ruffle
To disorder or disarrange (someone's hair), typically by running one's hands through it; to disconcert or upset the composure of.