7001 - 8000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 34

Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
reiterate verb He once more reiterated his demands. to say or do again repeatedly
relent verb He finally relented and let her go. to become more lenient, compassionate
reliance noun He developed more reliance on his partner. to have faith, confidence or trust
relinquish verb He relinquished his control over the people. to desist or put aside
reluctant adj. We were reluctant to let them buy the house, unwilling; disinclined
reminiscent adj. It was an evening reminiscent of happier times. tending to recall or suggest things of the past
remission noun They told him his cancer was in remission. a lessening of intensity or degree; abatement
remit verb They asked us to remit our fee at once, to transmit money in payment
renaissance noun The renaissance in Europe originated in Italy. revival of classical art, literature and learning
rendezvous noun They decided the rendezvous would be by the river. a meeting at a prearranged time and place
renovate verb We needed to renovate the old home. to restore to an earlier condition
repertoire noun His repertoire included playing many instruments. the range or number of skills
replenish verb They need to replenish their supplies. to fill or make complete again
repress verb The government had to repress the rebellion. to put down by force
repudiate verb He repudiated their foolish accusations. to reject as untrue or unjust
repute noun He was reputed to have been a hero. to ascribe a particular fact
residue noun After the tornado only some residue remained. remains of after removal of parts
respiration noun His respiration finally became steady. the act or process of breathing
respite noun The soldiers needed a respite after the battle. a usually short interval of rest or relief
restitution noun The thieves had to make restitution to the victim. the act or restoring what was lost