SAT 7 vocab

english II honors

9 cards·by apierc4381

repudiate

(v.) to reject; to refust to recognize, acknowledge, or pay; to divorce or discard

repugnant

(adj.) disgusting; loathsome; objectional; incompatible

rescind

(v.) to cancel; to repeal; to set aside

residual

(adj.) left over; remaining

resilient

(adj.) getting back strength or spirits quickly; springing back into shape or position

respite

(n.) a temporary cessation or postponment, usually of something dissagreeable; interval of rest

reticent

(adj.) not saying much, especially about ones thoughts

retract

(v.) to draw back or draw in; to take back a statement, a promise, or offer

ruthless

(adj.) merciless; cruel; heartless