ISEE/SSAT Vocabulary BuilderWordsR
ISEE & SSAT vocabulary words starting with R
86 words from the 1,500-word ISEE and SSAT deck, each with its meaning. Open a word for example sentences, synonyms and antonyms.
- ramble verb — to talk for a long time without staying on one subject
- rapacious adjective — aggressively greedy for wealth, power, or possessions
- rapport noun — a harmonious relationship marked by mutual understanding
- ravenous adjective — extremely hungry
- rearrange verb — to put things in a different order or position
- reason verb — to reach a conclusion through careful thinking
- reassure verb — to help someone feel less worried or uncertain
- rebuff verb — to reject sharply
- rebuke verb — to express sharp disapproval
- recalcitrant adjective — stubbornly uncooperative; defiant
- recall verb — to bring a fact or experience back to mind
- recede verb — to move back or become smaller and less noticeable
- recent adjective — happening or beginning not long ago
- recite verb — to say something aloud from memory
- reclusive adjective — avoiding the company of others; solitary
- recognize verb — to know someone or something from prior experience
- recondite adjective — difficult to understand or known only by people with special knowledge
- recount verb — to tell about an event or experience in detail
- rectify verb — to put right; to correct
- recur verb — to happen again
- redoubtable adjective — formidable and worthy of respect or fear
- reduce verb — to make something smaller in amount, size, or degree
- redundant adjective — more than necessary; repeating
- reflect verb — to think carefully about something for some time
- refractory adjective — stubbornly resistant to control, authority, or treatment
- refuse verb — to say no to something or choose not to do it
- refute verb — to prove a statement or claim wrong
- regress verb — to return to an earlier, less advanced state
- rehearse verb — to practice before a performance
- reiterate verb — to say something again for clarity or emphasis
- relevant adjective — closely connected to the topic or matter being discussed
- relieved adjective — glad because a worry or problem has ended
- relinquish verb — to give up or let go of something, often reluctantly
- reluctant adjective — unwilling or hesitant to do something
- remiss adjective — careless or negligent in performing a duty
- remorse noun — deep regret for a wrong one has committed
- renaissance noun — a revival of interest, activity, or growth after a decline
- renounce verb — to formally give up
- repeal verb — to officially revoke or cancel a law or policy
- replenish verb — to fill something up again after it has been used or emptied
- replete adjective — filled or abundantly supplied with something
- repose noun — a state of rest, relaxation, or peaceful stillness
- reprimand verb — to scold formally
- reproach verb — to express disapproval or disappointment toward someone
- reprobate noun — an immoral person who deserves strong disapproval
- repudiate verb — to reject or refuse to accept as valid or true
- repugnant adjective — extremely offensive, distasteful, or unacceptable
- rescind verb — to officially cancel or revoke a law, decision, or agreement
- resentful adjective — upset because something seems unfair
- resilience noun — the ability to recover quickly from difficulties
- resilient adjective — able to recover quickly from difficulties
- resolute adjective — firm and determined in purpose
- resource noun — something useful that helps complete a task
- respective adjective — belonging or relating separately to each person or thing already mentioned
- responsible adjective — trusted to complete duties and make good choices
- restless adjective — unable to relax or stay still
- restore verb — to bring something back to an earlier or proper condition
- restrained adjective — controlled and not excessive
- resume verb — begin again after a pause
- resurrect verb — to bring something back into use or existence after it faded
- rethink verb — to think about something again
- reticent adjective — not revealing one's thoughts or feelings
- retort noun — a quick reply that often sounds annoyed
- retract verb — to pull back or withdraw something previously stated or extended
- retrench verb — to reduce expenses or operations in order to save money
- retrieve verb — to go and bring something back
- revere verb — to deeply respect or honor
- review verb — to study something again
- revise verb — to improve something by changing it
- revulsion noun — a sudden or intense feeling of disgust
- rhapsodic adjective — expressing intense enthusiasm or delight
- rhetorician noun — person skilled in persuasive or formal public speaking
- rickety adjective — poorly built and likely to shake or fall apart
- riddle noun — a tricky question that requires thought to answer
- risible adjective — so absurd or foolish as to deserve laughter
- roam verb — to travel around without a fixed route
- robust adjective — strong and healthy; vigorous
- rococo adjective — excessively ornate or elaborate in style
- rouse verb — to wake someone up or stir them into action
- routine noun — a usual pattern or way of doing things
- rudimentary adjective — basic, undeveloped, or limited to first principles
- rugged adjective — rough, rocky, and uneven
- ruminate verb — to think deeply and repeatedly about something
- rummage verb — to search through things in a hurried way
- rupture noun — a sudden and severe break or split
- ruthless adjective — without pity or compassion; merciless