Q-S SSAT Vocabulary Upper Level

Quarry

a place from which stone or materials are extracted; hunted prey; target or object of pursuit

Quixotic

idealistic to a foolish or impractical degree; extravagantly chivalrous or romantic

Recant

to retract or renounce; to withdraw or repudiate, especially a belieft or statement

Recondite

obscure or difficult to understand; requiring deep or specialized knowledge; abstruse or arcane

Redoubtable

worthy of respect or admiration; formidable or impressive; commanding or evoking respect

Remiss

negligent in duty or responsibility; lacking care or attention; lax or careless

Reprobate

morally unprincipled; depraved or wicked; a morally corrupt or irredeemable person; to express disapproval of something

Reticent

reserved or reluctant to speak; not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily; taciturn

Ruffian

a violent or lawless person; a thug or hooligan; a rough or disorderly person

Ruminate

to contemplate deeply; to think over or reflect on something; to ponder or mull over

Rustic

relating to rural life; simple or unsophisticated; characteristic of the countryside or country life

Savor

to enjoy or relish; to appreciate fully; to taste or smell with pleasure; a characteristic taste, flavor, or smell, especially a pleasant one

Scathing

severely critical or scornful; bitterly harsh or vitriolic; cutting or caustic in criticism

Serendipity

fortunate discovery by chance; the occurrence of events by happy chance; a pleasant surprise

Solicitous

showing concern or care; attentive or eager to help; manifesting care or concern