7001 - 8000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 35

Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
resurrection noun Christains believe in the resurrection of Jesus. the act of rising from the dead
reticence noun His reticence in discussing his family was well-known. the state of being reluctant; unwillingness
retribution noun Prison served as retribution for his crimes. something justly deserved; recompense
retrieve verb The boys climbed the fence to retrieve their ball. to get back; regain
retrospect noun In retrospect we should not have gone there. looking backward or reviewing the past
revert verb The property will revert back to the first family. to return to the former owner
revile verb She continued to revile her former husband. ti assail with abusive language
rhetoric noun His offers of compromise were just rhetoric. language that is elaborate or insincere
rigorous adj. Rigorous exercise can help your heart. characterized by acting with vigor
rinse verb After washing, rinse to remove the soap. to wash lightly with water
ritual noun Brushing the teeth was a morning ritual. a practice faithfully followed
robust adj. He gave the appearance of a robust man. full of health and strength
rudimentary adj. At first they took just rudimentary care, relating to basic facts; elementary
ruminate verb He needed to ruminate about the situation. to turn it over and over in his mind
verb Cows after eating will ruminate for hours. chew their cud
ruthless adj. History records many ruthless tyrants. having no mercy, compassion or pity
sagacity noun Plato was well-known for his sagacity. the quality of being discerning; wisdom
salient adj. The salient crags made a pleasant scene. projecting or jutting beyond the surface
noun The salient became the area of fiercest fighting. the military defense closest to the enemy
saliva noun Fear can stop the flow of saliva. natural watery fluid in mouth

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