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| Word | Type | Used in a Sentence | Synonym |
| 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 |