English R-S Vocab

Remorseful

Guilt-ridden, regretful.

Repercussions

Unintended consequences.

Repressing

Subdue by force, to restrain or to inhibit.

Reprimand

To punish, to chastise, to lecture.

Resignation

To give up, a feeling that something bad will happen.

Resigned

To quit.

Resolute

Incredibly determined.

Rhetorical

To speak and write effectively

Revulsion

A strong dislike or disgust.

Rhyme

Words or phrases that sound similar

Rhythm

A pattern of syllables

Rotundity

Round or fat

Salve (v)

A soothing influence

Sanctuary

A place of shelter, a haven.

Sarcasm

Words intended to cut or hurt

Sardonic

Showing disapproval or dislike

Satire

To make fun of something for political change.

Scathing

Harsh, severe

Scoffed

Object of mockery

Shrewd

Clever

Skepticism

Disbelief