GRE Words Starting With R
33 words found
rambling
adjectiveLengthy and confused or inconsequential; sprawling
rampant
adjectiveFlourishing or spreading unchecked; unrestrained
rancorous
adjectiveCharacterized by bitterness or resentment
realistic
adjectiveHaving or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved
rebuke
verb/nounTo express sharp disapproval or criticism
rebut
verbTo claim or prove that evidence or an accusation is false
recalcitrant
adjectiveHaving an obstinately uncooperative attitude
recapitulate
verbTo summarize and state again the main points
reckless
adjectiveHeedless of danger or consequences; careless
recluse
nounA person who lives a solitary life and avoids other people
reconcile
verbTo restore friendly relations; to make compatible
recondite
adjectiveLittle known; abstruse; dealing with very profound, difficult, or specialized subject matter
redundant
adjectiveNot or no longer needed; superfluous; repetitive
refractory
adjectiveStubborn or unmanageable; resistant to treatment
refute
verbTo prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false
regress
verbTo return to a former or less developed state
reinforce
verbTo strengthen or support, especially with additional material or resources
rejuvenate
verbTo make someone or something look or feel younger, fresher, or more lively
remiss
adjectiveLacking care or attention to duty; negligent
reproach
verb/nounTo express disapproval or disappointment; censure
resentment
nounBitter indignation at having been treated unfairly
reserved
adjectiveSlow to reveal emotion or opinions; reticent
resilient
adjectiveAble to recover quickly from difficulties; tough and flexible
resolute
adjectiveAdmirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering
reticent
adjectiveNot revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved
revere
verbTo feel deep respect or admiration for something
reverence
nounDeep respect for someone or something
revert
verbTo return to a previous state, practice, or belief
revile
verbTo criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner
revitalize
verbTo give new life or vigor to
robust
adjectiveStrong and healthy; vigorous
roving
adjectiveConstantly moving; wandering
ruinous
adjectiveDisastrous; causing great damage or destruction
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