7001 - 8000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 69

Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
resurrection noun Christians 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. to 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