GRE Words Starting With R

Lengthy and confused or inconsequential; sprawling

Flourishing or spreading unchecked; unrestrained

bitter, long-lasting resentment or ill will

Characterized by bitterness or resentment

to make less dense or thinner; to refine or make more esoteric

Having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved

To express sharp disapproval or criticism

To claim or prove that evidence or an accusation is false

Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude

to formally retract or disavow a previously held belief or statement

To summarize and state again the main points

Heedless of danger or consequences; careless

A person who lives a solitary life and avoids other people

avoiding the company of others; seeking solitude

To restore friendly relations; to make compatible

Little known; abstruse; dealing with very profound, difficult, or specialized subject matter

formidable, especially as an opponent; commanding respect or fear

Not or no longer needed; superfluous; repetitive

Stubborn or unmanageable; resistant to treatment

To prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false

To return to a former or less developed state

To strengthen or support, especially with additional material or resources

To make someone or something look or feel younger, fresher, or more lively

to assign to a lower or less important position; to banish

Lacking care or attention to duty; negligent

to formally give up or reject a claim, right, or belief

deserving of strong condemnation or blame

To express disapproval or disappointment; censure

an unprincipled, morally depraved person

to reject or disown as invalid or unauthorized

to revoke or cancel (a law, order, or agreement)

Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly

Slow to reveal emotion or opinions; reticent

Able to recover quickly from difficulties; tough and flexible

Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering

firmness of purpose; determination

Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved

To feel deep respect or admiration for something

Deep respect for someone or something

feeling or showing deep respect and awe

To return to a previous state, practice, or belief

To criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner

To give new life or vigor to

Strong and healthy; vigorous

Constantly moving; wandering

Disastrous; causing great damage or destruction

to think deeply and at length; to ponder