Gre Wordlist 40 : redolent - requite

1.redolent	odorous; fragrant; suggestive (of an odor); Ex. redolent of onions/mystery	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin redolent-, redolens, present participle of redolEre to emit a scent, from re-, red- + olEre to smell -- more at ODOR 1 : exuding fragrance : AROMATIC 2 a : full of a specified fragrance : SCENTED <air redolent of seaweed> b : EVOCATIVE, SUGGESTIVE <a city redolent of antiquity> synonym see ODOROUS - red·o·lent·ly adverb
2.redoubtable	formidable; causing fear	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English redoutable, from Middle French, from redouter to dread, from re- + douter to doubt 1 : causing fear or alarm : FORMIDABLE 2 : ILLUSTRIOUS, EMINENT; broadly : worthy of respect - re·doubt·ably /-blE/ adverb
3.redress	remedy; compensation; Ex. seek redress for the damage to your car; V: put right; remedy or rectify (a wrong); make amends for	Function: transitive verb Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French redresser, from Old French redrecier, from re- + drecier to make straight -- more at DRESS 1 a (1) : to set right : REMEDY <looked to charity, not to legislation, to redress social wrongs -- W.R. Inge> (2) : to make up for : COMPENSATE b : to remove the cause of (a grievance or complaint) c : to exact reparation for : AVENGE 2 archaic a : to requite (a person) for a wrong or loss b : HEAL synonym see CORRECT - re·dress·er noun
4.redundant	superfluous; more than is necessary; verbose; excessively wordy; repetitious	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin redundant-, redundans, present participle of redundare to overflow -- more at REDOUND 1 a : exceeding what is necessary or normal : SUPERFLUOUS b : characterized by or containing an excess; specifically : using more words than necessary c : characterized by similarity or repetition <a group of particularly redundant brick buildings> d chiefly British : no longer needed for a job and hence laid off 2 : PROFUSE, LAVISH 3 : serving as a duplicate for preventing failure of an entire system (as a spacecraft) upon failure of a single component - re·dun·dant·ly adverb
5.reek	emit (an unpleasant odor or smoke); give off an unpleasant odor; give out smoke; Ex. reeking chimney; N: unpleasant odor; stench	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English rek, from Old English rEc; akin to Old High German rouh smoke 1 chiefly dialect : SMOKE 2 : VAPOR, FOG 3 : a strong or disagreeable fume or odor
6.refectory	dining hall; room where meals are served (in a school)	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -ries Etymology: Late Latin refectorium, from Latin reficere : a dining hall (as in a monastery or college)
7.refraction	bending of a ray of light	Function: noun 1 : deflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (as air) into another (as glass) in which its velocity is different 2 : the change in the apparent position of a celestial body due to bending of the light rays emanating from it as they pass through the atmosphere; also : the correction to be applied to the apparent position of a body because of this bending 3 : the action of distorting an image by viewing through a medium; also : an instance of this [refraction illustration]
8.refractory	unmanageable; disobedient and stubborn; Ex. refractory horse	Function: adjective Etymology: alteration of refractary, from Latin refractarius, irregular from refragari to oppose, from re- + -fragari (as in suffragari to support with one's vote) 1 : resisting control or authority : STUBBORN, UNMANAGEABLE 2 a : resistant to treatment or cure <a refractory lesion> b : unresponsive to stimulus c : IMMUNE, INSUSCEPTIBLE <after recovery they were refractory to infection> 3 : difficult to fuse, corrode, or draw out; especially : capable of enduring high temperature synonym see UNRULY - re·frac·to·ri·ly /-t(&-)r&-lE; "rE-"frak-'tOr-&-lE, ri-, -'tor-/ adverb - re·frac·to·ri·ness /ri-'frak-t(&-)rE-n&s/ noun
9.refrain	abstain from; resist; forbear; N: chorus	Function: verb Etymology: Middle English refreynen, from Middle French refreiner, refrener, from Latin refrenare, from re- + frenum bridle -- more at FRENUM transitive senses, archaic : CURB, RESTRAIN intransitive senses : to keep oneself from doing, feeling, or indulging in something and especially from following a passing impulse - re·frain·ment /-m&nt/ noun
10.refulgent	effulgent; brilliant; brightly shining; gleaming; Ex. refulgent moon	Function: noun Etymology: Latin refulgentia, from refulgent-, refulgens, present participle of refulgEre to shine brightly, from re- + fulgEre to shine -- more at FULGENT : a radiant or resplendent quality or state : BRILLIANCE - re·ful·gent /-j&nt/ adjective
11.refurbish	renovate; make clean, bright, or fresh (make new) again; make bright by polishing; Ex. refurbish an old theater; CF. furbish: polish	Function: transitive verb : to brighten or freshen up : RENOVATE - re·fur·bish·er noun - re·fur·bish·ment /-bish-m&nt/ noun
12.refute	disprove; prove to be false; N. refutation	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): re·fut·ed; re·fut·ing Etymology: Latin refutare to check, suppress, refute 1 : to prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous 2 : to deny the truth or accuracy of <refuted the allegations> - re·fut·able /-'fyü-t&-b&l/ adjective - re·fut·ably /-blE/ adverb - re·fut·er noun
13.regal	royal; of a monarch; Ex. regal manner	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin regalis -- more at ROYAL 1 : of, relating to, or suitable for a king 2 : of notable excellence or magnificence : SPLENDID - re·gal·i·ty /ri-'ga-l&-tE/ noun - re·gal·ly /'rE-g&-lE/ adverb
14.regale	entertain	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): re·galed; re·gal·ing Etymology: French régaler, from Middle French, from regale, n. transitive senses 1 : to entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies 2 : to give pleasure or amusement to <regaled us with tall tales> intransitive senses : to feast oneself : FEED
15.regatta	boat or yacht race	Function: noun Etymology: Italian regata : a rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races
16.regeneration	spiritual rebirth; Ex. regeneration of the prisoners; V. regenerate: give or obtain new life; reform spiritually	Function: noun 1 : an act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated 2 : spiritual renewal or revival 3 : renewal or restoration of a body or bodily part after injury or as a normal process 4 : utilization by special devices of heat or other products that would ordinarily be lost
17.regicide	murder of a king or queen	Function: noun Etymology: Latin reg-, rex king + English -cide -- more at ROYAL 1 : one who kills a king 2 : the killing of a king - reg·i·ci·dal /"re-j&-'sI-d&l/ adjective
18.regime	method of system or government	Function: noun Etymology: French régime, from Latin regimin-, regimen 1 a : REGIMEN 1 b : a regular pattern of occurrence or action (as of seasonal rainfall) c : the characteristic behavior or orderly procedure of a natural phenomenon or process 2 a : mode of rule or management b : a form of government <a socialist regime> c : a government in power <predicted that the new regime would fall> d : a period of rule
19.regimen	prescribed course of diet or exercise; prescribed diet and habits; Ex. daily regimen of a dancer	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Latin regimin-, regimen rule, from regere to rule 1 a : a systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient b : a regular course of action and especially of strenuous training <the daily regimen of a top ballet dancer> 2 : GOVERNMENT, RULE 3 : REGIME 1c
20.regiment	military unit; V: subject to strict order; Ex. regimented society	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin regimentum, from Latin regere 1 archaic : governmental rule 2 : a military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions
21.rehabilitate	restore to proper condition (health or useful life); restore the former rank of	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -tat·ed; -tat·ing Etymology: Medieval Latin rehabilitatus, past participle of rehabilitare, from Latin re- + Late Latin habilitare to habilitate 1 a : to restore to a former capacity : REINSTATE b : to restore to good repute : reestablish the good name of 2 a : to restore to a former state (as of efficiency, good management, or solvency) <rehabilitate slum areas> b : to restore or bring to a condition of health or useful and constructive activity - re·ha·bil·i·ta·tion /-"bi-l&-'tA-sh&n/ noun - re·ha·bil·i·ta·tive /-'bi-l&-"tA-tiv/ adjective - re·ha·bil·i·ta·tor /-"tA-t&r/ noun
22.reimburse	repay; pay back	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -bursed; -burs·ing Etymology: re- + obsolete English imburse to put in the pocket, pay, from Medieval Latin imbursare, from Latin in- in- + Medieval Latin bursa purse -- more at PURSE 1 : to pay back to someone : REPAY <reimburse travel expenses> 2 : to make restoration or payment of an equivalent to <reimburse him for his traveling expenses> synonym see PAY - re·im·burs·able /-'b&r-s&-b&l/ adjective - re·im·burse·ment /-'b&rs-m&nt/ noun
23.reiterate	repeat	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -at·ed; -at·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Latin reiteratus, past participle of reiterare to repeat, from re- + iterare to iterate : to state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect - re·it·er·a·tion /(")rE-"i-t&-'rA-sh&n/ noun - re·it·er·a·tive /rE-'i-t&-"rA-tiv, -t(&-)r&-tiv/ adjective - re·it·er·a·tive·ly adverb
24.rejoinder	reply; retort; comeback; V. rejoin: say in reply	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English rejoiner, from Middle French rejoindre to rejoin 1 : the defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication 2 : REPLY; specifically : an answer to a reply
25.rejuvenate	make young again	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -nat·ed; -nat·ing Etymology: re- + Latin juvenis young -- more at YOUNG transitive senses 1 a : to make young or youthful again : give new vigor to b : to restore to an original or new state <rejuvenate old cars> 2 a : to stimulate (a stream) to renewed erosive activity especially by uplift b : to develop youthful features of topography in intransitive senses : to cause or undergo rejuvenescence synonym see RENEW - re·ju·ve·na·tion /ri-"jü-v&-'nA-sh&n, "rE-/ noun - re·ju·ve·na·tor /ri-'jü-v&-"nA-t&r/ noun
26.relegate	put into a lower or worse place; banish to an inferior position; delegate; assign; Ex. relegate the old furniture to the children's room; Ex. relegated to the second division	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -gat·ed; -gat·ing Etymology: Latin relegatus, past participle of relegare, from re- + legare to send with a commission -- more at LEGATE 1 : to send into exile : BANISH 2 : ASSIGN: as a : to assign to a place of insignificance or of oblivion : put out of sight or mind b : to assign to an appropriate place or situation on the basis of classification or appraisal c : to submit to someone or something for appropriate action : DELEGATE synonym see COMMIT - rel·e·ga·tion /"re-l&-'gA-sh&n/ noun
27.relent	become less severe; give in(surrender); ADJ. relentless: unyielding; continuously severe	Function: prefix Etymology: Middle English, from Old French, from Latin re-, red- back, again, against 1 : again : anew <retell> 2 : back : backward <recall> re·ac·cel·er·ate re·ac·cept re·ac·ces·sion re·ac·cli·ma·tize re·ac·cred·it re·ac·cred·i·ta·tion re·ac·quaint re·ac·quire re·ac·qui·si·tion re·ac·ti·vate re·ac·ti·va·tion re·ad·dress re·ad·just re·ad·just·ment re·ad·mis·sion re·ad·mit re·adopt re·af·firm re·af·fir·ma·tion re·af·fix re·al·lo·cate re·al·lo·ca·tion re·anal·y·sis re·an·a·lyze re·an·i·mate re·an·i·ma·tion re·an·nex re·an·nex·a·tion re·ap·pear re·ap·pear·ance re·ap·pli·ca·tion re·ap·ply re·ap·point re·ap·point·ment re·ap·prais·al re·ap·praise re·ap·pro·pri·ate re·ap·prove re·ar·gue re·ar·gu·ment re·arous·al re·arouse re·ar·range re·ar·range·ment re·ar·rest re·ar·tic·u·late re·as·cend re·as·cent re·as·sem·blage re·as·sem·ble re·as·sem·bly re·as·sert re·as·ser·tion re·as·sess re·as·sess·ment re·as·sign re·as·sign·ment re·as·sume re·at·tach re·at·tach·ment re·at·tain re·at·tempt re·at·tri·bute re·at·tri·bu·tion re·au·tho·ri·za·tion re·au·tho·rize re·awak·en re·bait re·bal·ance re·bap·tism re·bap·tize re·be·gin re·bid re·bind re·blend re·bloom re·board re·boil re·book re·boot re·bore re·bot·tle re·breed re·buri·al re·bury re·buy re·cal·cu·late re·cal·cu·la·tion re·cal·i·brate re·cal·i·bra·tion re·cen·tral·i·za·tion re·cen·tri·fuge re·cer·ti·fi·ca·tion re·cer·ti·fy re·chal·lenge re·chan·nel re·char·ter re·check re·cho·reo·graph re·chris·ten re-Chris·tian·ize re·chro·mato·graph re·chro·ma·tog·ra·phy re·cir·cu·late re·cir·cu·la·tion re·clad re·clas·si·fi·ca·tion re·clas·si·fy re·clothe re·cock re·cod·i·fi·ca·tion re·cod·i·fy re·col·o·ni·za·tion re·col·o·nize re·col·or re·com·bine re·com·mence re·com·mence·ment re·com·mis·sion re·com·pi·la·tion re·com·pile re·com·pu·ta·tion re·com·pute re·con·ceive re·con·cen·trate re·con·cen·tra·tion re·con·cep·tion re·con·cep·tu·al·i·za·tion re·con·cep·tu·al·ize re·con·
28.relevant	having importance; pertinent; referring to the case in hand; N. relevance, relevancy	Function: adjective Etymology: Medieval Latin relevant-, relevans, from Latin, present participle of relevare to raise up -- more at RELIEVE 1 a : having significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand b : affording evidence tending to prove or disprove the matter at issue or under discussion <relevant testimony> c : having social relevance 2 : PROPORTIONAL, RELATIVE - rel·e·vant·ly adverb synonyms RELEVANT, GERMANE, MATERIAL, PERTINENT, APPOSITE, APPLICABLE, APROPOS mean relating to or bearing upon the matter in hand. RELEVANT implies a traceable, significant, logical connection <found material relevant to her case>. GERMANE may additionally imply a fitness for or appropriateness to the situation or occasion <a point not germane to the discussion>. MATERIAL implies so close a relationship that it cannot be dispensed with without serious alteration of the case <facts material to the investigation>. PERTINENT stresses a clear and decisive relevance <a pertinent observation>. APPOSITE suggests a felicitous relevance <add an apposite quotation to the definition>. APPLICABLE suggests the fitness of bringing a general rule or principle to bear upon a particular case <the rule is not applicable in this case>. APROPOS suggests being both relevant and opportune <the quip was apropos>.
29.relic	surviving remnant (from an extinct culture); memento; keepsake; relics: corpse; Ex. ancient relics; Ex. relics of his travel; Ex. His relics are buried at X.	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English relik, from Old French relique, from Medieval Latin reliquia, from Late Latin reliquiae, plural, remains of a martyr, from Latin, remains, from relinquere to leave behind -- more at RELINQUISH 1 a : an object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr b : SOUVENIR, MEMENTO 2 plural : REMAINS, CORPSE 3 : a survivor or remnant left after decay, disintegration, or disappearance 4 : a trace of some past or outmoded practice, custom, or belief
30.relinquish	give up something (with reluctance); yield; release; Ex. relinquish power/the claim to the land/his hold on my arm	Function: transitive verb Etymology: Middle English relinquisshen, from Middle French relinquiss-, stem of relinquir, from Latin relinquere to leave behind, from re- + linquere to leave -- more at LOAN 1 : to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind 2 : GIVE UP <relinquish a title> 3 a : to stop holding physically : RELEASE <slowly relinquished his grip on the bar> b : to give over possession or control of : YIELD <few leaders willingly relinquish power> - re·lin·quish·ment /-m&nt/ noun synonyms RELINQUISH, YIELD, RESIGN, SURRENDER, ABANDON, WAIVE mean to give up completely. RELINQUISH usually does not imply strong feeling but may suggest some regret, reluctance, or weakness <relinquished her crown>. YIELD implies concession or compliance or submission to force <the troops yielded ground grudgingly>. RESIGN emphasizes voluntary relinquishment or sacrifice without struggle <resigned her position>. SURRENDER implies a giving up after a struggle to retain or resist <surrendered their claims>. ABANDON stresses finality and completeness in giving up <abandoned all hope>. WAIVE implies conceding or forgoing with little or no compulsion <waived the right to a trial by jury>.
31.relish	enjoy; savor; N: enjoyment; zest	Function: noun Etymology: alteration of Middle English reles taste, from Old French, something left behind, release, from relessier to release 1 : characteristic flavor; especially : pleasing or zestful flavor 2 : a quantity just sufficient to flavor or characterize : TRACE 3 a : enjoyment of or delight in something that satisfies one's tastes, inclinations, or desires <eat with great relish> b : a strong liking : INCLINATION <has little relish for sports> 4 a : something adding a zestful flavor; especially : a condiment (as of pickles or green tomatoes) eaten with other food to add flavor b : APPETIZER, HORS D'oeuvre
32.remediable	reparable	Function: adjective : capable of being remedied - re·me·di·abil·i·ty /ri-"mE-dE-&-'bi-l&-tE/ noun
33.reminiscence	recollection; V. reminisce: recollect the past	Function: noun 1 : apprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence 2 a : recall to mind of a long-forgotten experience or fact b : the process or practice of thinking or telling about past experiences 3 a : a remembered experience b : an account of a memorable experience -- often used in plural 4 : something so like another as to be regarded as an unconscious repetition, imitation, or survival synonym see MEMORY
34.remiss	negligent; careless about a duty	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin remissus, from past participle of remittere to send back, relax 1 : negligent in the performance of work or duty : CARELESS 2 : showing neglect or inattention : LAX synonym see NEGLIGENT - re·miss·ly adverb - re·miss·ness noun
35.remission	temporary moderation (of disease symptoms); remitting of a debt or punishment; cancelation of a debt; pardon; Ex. The disease went into remission; Ex. Christians pray for the remission of sins.	Function: noun 1 : the act or process of remitting 2 : a state or period during which something is remitted
36.remnant	remainder	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, contraction of remenant, from Middle French, from present participle of remenoir to remain, from Latin remanEre -- more at REMAIN 1 a : a usually small part, member, or trace remaining b : a small surviving group -- often used in plural 2 : an unsold or unused end of piece goods
37.remonstrate	protest; objection; V. remonstrate: say in protest	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -strat·ed; -strat·ing Etymology: Medieval Latin remonstratus, past participle of remonstrare to demonstrate, from Latin re- + monstrare to show -- more at MUSTER intransitive senses : to present and urge reasons in opposition : EXPOSTULATE -- usually used with with transitive senses : to say or plead in protest, reproof, or opposition - re·mon·stra·tion /"re-m&n-'strA-sh&n, ri-'man-/ noun - re·mon·stra·tive /ri-'män(t)-str&-tiv/ adjective - re·mon·stra·tive·ly adverb - re·mon·stra·tor /'re-m&n-"strA-t&r, ri-'män-/ noun
38.remorse	deep regret for wrongdoing; guilt; self-reproach	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French remors, from Medieval Latin remorsus, from Late Latin, act of biting again, from Latin remordEre to bite again, from re- + mordEre to bite -- more at MORDANT 1 : a gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : SELF-REPROACH 2 obsolete : COMPASSION synonym see PENITENCE
39.remunerative	(of work) compensating; rewarding; profitable; well-paid; V. remunerate: reward; pay (someone) for work or trouble	Function: adjective 1 : serving to remunerate 2 : providing remuneration : PROFITABLE - re·mu·ner·a·tive·ly adverb - re·mu·ner·a·tive·ness noun
40.rend	split; tear apart; N. rent; CF. heartrending: causing deep sorrow	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): rent /'rent/; also rend·ed /'ren-d&d/; rend·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Old English rendan; akin to Old Frisian renda to tear and perhaps to Sanskrit randhra hole transitive senses 1 : to remove from place by violence : WREST 2 : to split or tear apart or in pieces by violence 3 : to tear (the hair or clothing) as a sign of anger, grief, or despair 4 a : to lacerate mentally or emotionally b : to pierce with sound c : to divide (as a nation) into contesting factions intransitive senses 1 : to perform an act of tearing or splitting 2 : to become torn or split synonym see TEAR
41.render	give; deliver; provide; represent in verbal or artistic form; depict; perform; make; translate; Ex. render the song beautifully	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): ren·dered; ren·der·ing /-d(&-)ri[ng]/ Etymology: Middle English rendren, from Middle French rendre to give back, yield, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin rendere, alteration of Latin reddere, partly from re- + dare to give & partly from re- + -dere to put -- more at DATE, DO transitive senses 1 a : to melt down <render suet>; also : to extract by melting <render lard> b : to treat so as to convert into industrial fats and oils or fertilizer 2 a : to transmit to another : DELIVER b : GIVE UP, YIELD c : to furnish for consideration, approval, or information: as (1) : to hand down (a legal judgment) (2) : to agree on and report (a verdict) 3 a : to give in return or retribution b (1) : GIVE BACK, RESTORE (2) : REFLECT, ECHO c : to give in acknowledgment of dependence or obligation : PAY d : to do (a service) for another 4 a (1) : to cause to be or become : MAKE <enough rainfall... to render irrigation unnecessary -- P. E. James> <rendered him helpless> (2) : IMPART b (1) : to reproduce or represent by artistic or verbal means : DEPICT (2) : to give a performance of (3) : to produce a copy or version of <the documents are rendered in the original French> (4) : to execute the motions of <render a salute> c : TRANSLATE
42.rendezvous	meeting place; meeting at a set time or place; V.	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural ren·dez·vous /-"vüz/ Etymology: Middle French, from rendez vous present yourselves 1 a : a place appointed for assembling or meeting b : a place of popular resort : HAUNT 2 : a meeting at an appointed place and time 3 : the process of bringing two spacecraft together
43.rendition	rendering; translation; artistic interpretation of a song, etc	Function: noun Etymology: obsolete French, from Middle French, alteration of reddition, from Late Latin reddition-, redditio, from Latin reddere to return : the act or result of rendering : as a : SURRENDER b : TRANSLATION c : PERFORMANCE, INTERPRETATION
44.renegade	deserter; traitor; ADJ.	Function: noun Etymology: Spanish renegado, from Medieval Latin renegatus, from past participle of renegare to deny, from Latin re- + negare to deny -- more at NEGATE 1 : a deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another 2 : an individual who rejects lawful or conventional behavior
45.renege	break a promise; deny; go back on; Ex. renege on the contract/paying off the debt	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): re·neged; re·neg·ing Etymology: Medieval Latin renegare transitive senses : DENY, RENOUNCE intransitive senses 1 obsolete : to make a denial 2 : REVOKE 3 : to go back on a promise or commitment - re·neg·er noun
46.renounce	abandon; give up (by formal announcement); disown; repudiate; Ex. renounce one's claim to the property/one's religion; N. renunciation	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): re·nounced; re·nounc·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French renoncer, from Latin renuntiare, from re- + nuntiare to report, from nuntius messenger transitive senses 1 : to give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration <renounce his errors> 2 : to refuse to follow, obey, or recognize any further : REPUDIATE <renounce the authority of the church> intransitive senses 1 : to make a renunciation 2 : to fail to follow suit in a card game synonym see ABDICATE, ABJURE - re·nounce·ment /-'naun(t)s-m&nt/ noun - re·nounc·er noun
47.renovate	restore to good condition; renew	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -vat·ed; -vat·ing Etymology: Latin renovatus, past participle of renovare, from re- + novare to make new, from novus new -- more at NEW 1 : to restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding) 2 : to restore to life, vigor, or activity : REVIVE <the church was renovated by a new ecumenical spirit> synonym see RENEW - ren·o·va·tion /"re-n&-'vA-sh&n/ noun - ren·o·va·tive /'re-n&-"vA-tiv/ adjective - ren·o·va·tor /-"vA-t&r/ noun
48.renown	fame; ADJ. renowned	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French renon, from Old French, from renomer to celebrate, from re- + nomer to name, from Latin nominare, from nomin-, nomen name -- more at NAME 1 : a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : FAME 2 obsolete : REPORT, RUMOR
49.rent	tear made by rending; rip; split	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): rent /'rent/; also rend·ed /'ren-d&d/; rend·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Old English rendan; akin to Old Frisian renda to tear and perhaps to Sanskrit randhra hole transitive senses 1 : to remove from place by violence : WREST 2 : to split or tear apart or in pieces by violence 3 : to tear (the hair or clothing) as a sign of anger, grief, or despair 4 a : to lacerate mentally or emotionally b : to pierce with sound c : to divide (as a nation) into contesting factions intransitive senses 1 : to perform an act of tearing or splitting 2 : to become torn or split synonym see TEAR
50.reparable	capable of being repaired	Function: adjective : capable of being repaired
51.reparation	compensation (for loss or wrong); amends; Ex. make reparation for the damage; CF. repair	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin reparation-, reparatio, from Latin reparare 1 a : a repairing or keeping in repair b plural : REPAIRS 2 a : the act of making amends, offering expiation, or giving satisfaction for a wrong or injury b : something done or given as amends or satisfaction 3 : the payment of damages : INDEMNIFICATION; specifically : compensation in money or materials payable by a defeated nation for damages to or expenditures sustained by another nation as a result of hostilities with the defeated nation -- usually used in plural
52.repartee	quick clever reply	Function: noun Etymology: French repartie, from repartir to retort, from Middle French, from re- + partir to divide -- more at PART 1 a : a quick and witty reply b : a succession or interchange of clever retorts : amusing and usually light sparring with words 2 : adroitness and cleverness in reply : skill in repartee synonym see WIT
53.repast	meal; feast; banquet	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Old French, from repaistre to feed, from re- + paistre to feed, from Latin pascere -- more at FOOD 1 : something taken as food : MEAL 2 : the act or time of taking food
54.repeal	revoke; annul	Function: transitive verb Etymology: Middle English repelen, from Middle French repeler, from Old French, from re- + apeler to appeal, call 1 : to rescind or annul by authoritative act; especially : to revoke or abrogate by legislative enactment 2 : ABANDON, RENOUNCE 3 obsolete : to summon to return : RECALL - repeal noun - re·peal·able /-'pE-l&-b&l/ adjective
55.repel	drive away; disgust; Ex. repel the attack/moisture; Ex. repelled by the dirty room; CF. repulsion	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): re·pelled; re·pel·ling Etymology: Middle English repellen, from Latin repellere, from re- + pellere to drive -- more at FELT transitive senses 1 a : to drive back : REPULSE b : to fight against : RESIST 2 : TURN AWAY, REJECT <repelled the insinuation> 3 a : to drive away : DISCOURAGE <foul words and frowns must not repel a lover -- Shakespeare> b : to be incapable of adhering to, mixing with, taking up, or holding c : to force away or apart or tend to do so by mutual action at a distance 4 : to cause aversion in : DISGUST intransitive senses : to cause aversion - re·pel·ler noun
56.repellent	driving away; disgusting; offensive; repulsive; unattractive; N.	Function: adjective Etymology: Latin repellent-, repellens, present participle of repellere 1 : serving or tending to drive away or ward off -- often used in combination <a mosquito-repellent spray> 2 : arousing aversion or disgust : REPULSIVE - re·pel·lent·ly adverb
57.repercussion	rebound; reaction; reverberation; Ex. serious repercussion	Function: noun Etymology: Latin repercussion-, repercussio, from repercutere to drive back, from re- + percutere to beat -- more at PERCUSSION 1 : REFLECTION, REVERBERATION 2 a : an action or effect given or exerted in return : a reciprocal action or effect b : a widespread, indirect, or unforeseen effect of an act, action, or event -- usually used in plural - re·per·cus·sive /-'k&-siv/ adjective
58.repertoire	list of works of music, drama, etc., a performer is prepared to present; CF. repertory	Function: noun Etymology: French répertoire, from Late Latin repertorium 1 a : a list or supply of dramas, operas, pieces, or parts that a company or person is prepared to perform b : a supply of skills, devices, or expedients <part of the repertoire of a quarterback>; broadly : AMOUNT, SUPPLY <an endless repertoire of summer clothes> c : a list or supply of capabilities <the instruction repertoire of a computer> 2 a : the complete list or supply of dramas, operas, or musical works available for performance <our modern orchestral repertoire> b : the complete list or supply of skills, devices, or ingredients used in a particular field, occupation, or practice <the repertoire of literary criticism>
59.repine	fret; complain; be annoyed; Ex. repine over the undone work	Function: intransitive verb 1 : to feel or express dejection or discontent 2 : to long for something - re·pin·er noun
60.replenish	fill up again	Function: verb Etymology: Middle English replenisshen, from Middle French repleniss-, stem of replenir to fill, from Old French, from re- + plein full, from Latin plenus -- more at FULL transitive senses 1 a : to fill with persons or animals : STOCK b archaic : to supply fully : PERFECT c : to fill with inspiration or power : NOURISH 2 a : to fill or build up again <replenished his glass> b : to make good : REPLACE intransitive senses : to become full : fill up again - re·plen·ish·able /-ni-sh&-b&l/ adjective - re·plen·ish·er noun - re·plen·ish·ment /-nish-m&nt/ noun
61.replete	fully filled; filled to the brim or to the point of being stuffed; abundantly supplied; Ex. report replete with errors	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French replet, from Latin repletus, past participle of replEre to fill up, from re- + plEre to fill -- more at FULL 1 : fully or abundantly provided or filled <a book replete with... delicious details -- William Safire> 2 a : abundantly fed b : FAT, STOUT 3 : COMPLETE synonym see FULL - re·plete·ness noun
62.replica	copy	Function: noun Etymology: Italian, repetition, from replicare to repeat, from Late Latin, from Latin, to fold back -- more at REPLY 1 : an exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist <a replica of this was painted... this year -- Constance Strachey> 2 : a copy exact in all details <DNA makes a replica of itself> <sailed a replica of the Viking ship>; broadly : COPY <this faithful, pathetic replica of a Midwestern suburb -- G. F. Kennan> synonym see REPRODUCTION
63.replicate	reproduce; duplicate	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -cat·ed; -cat·ing Etymology: Late Latin replicatus, past participle of replicare transitive senses : DUPLICATE, REPEAT <replicate a statistical experiment> intransitive senses : to undergo replication : produce a replica of itself <virus particles replicating in cells>
64.repository	storehouse	Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -ries 1 : a place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : DEPOSITORY 2 : a side altar in a Roman Catholic church where the consecrated Host is reserved from Maundy Thursday until Good Friday 3 : one that contains or stores something nonmaterial <considered the book a repository of knowledge> 4 : a place or region richly supplied with a natural resource 5 : a person to whom something is confided or entrusted
65.reprehensible	deserving blame; blameworthy; V. reprehend: blame	Function: adjective : worthy of or deserving reprehension : CULPABLE - rep·re·hen·si·bil·i·ty /-"hen(t)-s&-'bi-l&-tE/ noun - rep·re·hen·si·ble·ness /-'hen(t)-s&-b&l-n&s/ noun - rep·re·hen·si·bly /-blE/ adverb
66.repress	hold back (the natural expression of); restrain; crush; oppress; Ex. repressed child; Ex. repress a laugh/rebellion	Function: verb Etymology: Middle English, from Latin repressus, past participle of reprimere to check, from re- + premere to press -- more at PRESS transitive senses 1 a : to check by or as if by pressure : CURB <injustice was repressed> b : to put down by force : SUBDUE <repress a disturbance> 2 a : to hold in by self-control <repressed a laugh> b : to prevent the natural or normal expression, activity, or development of <repressed her anger> 3 : to exclude from consciousness 4 : to inactivate (a gene or formation of a gene product) by allosteric combination at a DNA binding site intransitive senses : to take repressive action - re·press·ibil·i·ty /-"pre-s&-'bi-l&-tE/ noun - re·press·ible /-'pre-s&-b&l/ adjective - re·pres·sive /-'pre-siv/ adjective - re·pres·sive·ly adverb - re·pres·sive·ness noun
67.reprieve	postponement or cancelation of a punishment; temporary stay; V: postpone or cancel the punishment of	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): re·prieved; re·priev·ing Etymology: alteration of earlier repry, perhaps from Middle French repris, past participle of reprendre to take back 1 : to delay the punishment of (as a condemned prisoner) 2 : to give relief or deliverance to for a time
68.reprimand	reprove severely; rebuke; N.	Function: noun Etymology: French réprimande, from Latin reprimenda, feminine of reprimendus, gerundive of reprimere to check -- more at REPRESS : a severe or formal reproof
69.reprisal	retaliation	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English reprisail, from Middle French reprisaille, from Old Italian ripresaglia, from ripreso, past participle of riprendere to take back, from ri- re- (from Latin re-) + prendere to take, from Latin prehendere -- more at GET 1 a : the act or practice in international law of resorting to force short of war in retaliation for damage or loss suffered b : an instance of such action 2 obsolete : PRIZE 3 : the regaining of something (as by recapture) 4 : something (as a sum of money) given or paid in restitution -- usually used in plural 5 : a retaliatory act
70.reprise	musical repetition; repeating of a piece of music; repeat performance; recurrent action; Ex. reprise in the finale; Ex. constant reprises	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, literally, action of taking back, from Old French, from reprendre to take back, from re- + prendre to take, from Latin prehendere 1 : a deduction or charge made yearly out of a manor or estate -- usually used in plural 2 : a recurrence, renewal, or resumption of an action 3 a : a musical repetition: (1) : the repetition of the exposition preceding the development (2) : RECAPITULATION b : a repeated performance : REPETITION
71.reproach	blame (not angrily but sadly); express disapproval or disappointment; N. ADJ. reproachful	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English reproche, from Middle French, from Old French, from reprochier to reproach, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin repropiare, from Latin re- + prope near -- more at APPROACH 1 : an expression of rebuke or disapproval 2 : the act or action of reproaching or disapproving <was beyond reproach> 3 a : a cause or occasion of blame, discredit, or disgrace b : DISCREDIT, DISGRACE 4 obsolete : one subjected to censure or scorn - re·proach·ful /-f&l/ adjective - re·proach·ful·ly /-f&-lE/ adverb - re·proach·ful·ness noun
72.reprobate	morally disapproved person; person hardened in sin, devoid of a sense of decency; CF. disapproved by God ?	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -bat·ed; -bat·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin reprobatus, past participle of reprobare -- more at REPROVE 1 : to condemn strongly as unworthy, unacceptable, or evil <reprobating the laxity of the age> 2 : to foreordain to damnation 3 : to refuse to accept : REJECT synonym see CRITICIZE - rep·ro·ba·tive /'re-pr&-"bA-tiv/ adjective - rep·ro·ba·to·ry /-b&-"tOr-E, -"tor-/ adjective
73.reprobation	severe disapproval; CF. approbation	Function: noun : the act of reprobating or the state of being reprobated
74.reprove	censure; rebuke; N. reproof	Function: verb Inflected Form(s): re·proved; re·prov·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French reprover, from Late Latin reprobare to disapprove, condemn, from Latin re- + probare to test, approve -- more at PROVE transitive senses 1 : to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent 2 : to express disapproval of : CENSURE <it is not for me to reprove popular taste -- D. W. Brogan> 3 obsolete : DISPROVE, REFUTE 4 obsolete : CONVINCE, CONVICT intransitive senses : to express rebuke or reproof - re·prov·er noun - re·prov·ing·ly /-'prü-vi[ng]-lE/ adverb synonyms REPROVE, REBUKE, REPRIMAND, ADMONISH, REPROACH, CHIDE mean to criticize adversely. REPROVE implies an often kindly intent to correct a fault <gently reproved my table manners>. REBUKE suggests a sharp or stern reproof <the papal letter rebuked dissenting clerics>. REPRIMAND implies a severe, formal, often public or official rebuke <reprimanded by the ethics committee>. ADMONISH suggests earnest or friendly warning and counsel <admonished by my parents to control expenses>. REPROACH and CHIDE suggest displeasure or disappointment expressed in mild reproof or scolding <reproached him for tardiness> <chided by their mother for untidiness>.
75.repudiate	disown; disavow; deny	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): -at·ed; -at·ing Etymology: Latin repudiatus, past participle of repudiare, from repudium rejection of a prospective spouse, divorce, probably from re- + pudEre to shame 1 : to divorce or separate formally from (a woman) 2 : to refuse to have anything to do with : DISOWN 3 a : to refuse to accept; especially : to reject as unauthorized or as having no binding force b : to reject as untrue or unjust <repudiate a charge> 4 : to refuse to acknowledge or pay synonym see DECLINE - re·pu·di·a·tor /-"A-t&r/ noun
76.repugnance	disgust; strong dislike; loathing; ADJ. repugnant: arousing disgust; repulsive	Function: noun 1 a : the quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent b : an instance of such contradiction or inconsistency 2 : strong dislike, distaste, or antagonism
77.repulsion	distaste; disgust; act of driving back; ADJ. repulsive: causing disgust; tending to drive away; V. repel (not `repulse')	Function: noun 1 : the action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed 2 : the action of repelling : the force with which bodies, particles, or like forces repel one another 3 : a feeling of aversion : REPUGNANCE
78.reputable	respectable; having a good reputation	Function: adjective 1 : enjoying good repute : held in esteem 2 : employed widely or sanctioned by good writers - rep·u·ta·bil·i·ty /"re-py&-t&-'bi-l&-tE/ noun - rep·u·ta·bly /'re-py&-t&-blE/ adverb
79.reputed	supposed; Ex. reputed father of the child; V. repute: consider; N. repute: reputation; esteem	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): re·put·ed; re·put·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French reputer, from Latin reputare to reckon up, think over, from re- + putare to reckon : BELIEVE, CONSIDER
80.requiem	mass for the dead; dirge	Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Latin (first word of the introit of the requiem mass), accusative of requies rest, from re- + quies quiet, rest -- more at WHILE 1 : a mass for the dead 2 a : a solemn chant (as a dirge) for the repose of the dead b : something that resembles such a solemn chant 3 a : a musical setting of the mass for the dead b : a musical composition in honor of the dead
81.requisite	necessary requirement; something required; ADJ: required; necessary	Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin requisitus, past participle of requirere : ESSENTIAL, NECESSARY - requisite noun - req·ui·site·ness noun
82.requite	make return for; repay; reciprocate; revenge; N. requittal	Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): re·quit·ed; re·quit·ing Etymology: re- + obsolete quite to quit, pay, from Middle English quiten -- more at QUIT 1 a : to make return for : REPAY b : to make retaliation for : AVENGE 2 : to make suitable return to for a benefit or service or for an injury synonym see RECIPROCATE - re·quit·er noun