SSAT Deck 5

recurrent

occurring often or repeatedly.

redundant

not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.

reef

a ridge of jagged rock, coral, or sand just above or below the surface of the sea.

reel

a cylinder on which film, wire, thread, or other flexible materials can be wound.

refined

with impurities or unwanted elements having been removed by processing./elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste.

reform

make changes in (something, especially an institution or practice) in order to improve it.

refurbish

renovate and redecorate (something, especially a building).

reincarnation

the rebirth of a soul in another body./a new version of something from the past.

rekindle

relight (a fire)./revive (something lost or lapsed).

relapse

(of a sick or injured person) deteriorate after a period of improvement.

relent

abandon or mitigate a severe or harsh attitude, especially by finally yielding to a request./become less severe or intense.

relinquish

voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up.

relish

great enjoyment.

reluctant

unwilling and hesitant; disinclined.

remembrance

the action of remembering something./a memory or recollection.

reminisce

indulge in enjoyable recollection of past events.

remorse

deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.

remote

(of a place) situated far from the main centres of population; distant.

rendezvous

a meeting at an agreed time and place.

renown

the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame.

reparation

the action of making amends for a wrong one has done, by providing payment or other assistance to those who have been wronged.

repel

drive or force (an attack or attacker) back or away.

reprimand

a formal expression of disapproval.

repulsion

a feeling of intense distaste or disgust.

reputable

having a good reputation.

reqlinquish

voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up.

requisite

made necessary by particular circumstances or regulations.

rescind

revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement).

resent

feel bitterness or indignation at (a circumstance, action, or person).

resignation

an act of resigning from a job or office./the acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable.

resilient

(of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

resuscitation

the action or process of reviving someone from unconsciousness or apparent death.

retaliation

the action of harming someone because they have harmed oneself; revenge.

retard

delay or hold back in terms of progress or development.

retraction

the action of drawing something back or back in.

retribution

punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act.

retrospect

a survey or review of a past course of events or period of time.

revamp

give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to.

revelation

a surprising and previously unknown fact that has been disclosed to others.

revision

a revised edition or form of something.

revolution

a forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favour of a new system.

rift

a crack, split, or break in something./a serious break in friendly relations.

rigorous

extremely thorough and careful.

romantic

conducive to or characterized by the expression of love./of, characterized by, or suggestive of an idealized view of reality.

ruminate

think deeply about something.

rural

in, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town.

sacrament

(in the Christian Church) a religious ceremony or ritual regarded as imparting divine grace, such as baptism, the Eucharist and (in the Roman Catholic and many Orthodox Churches) penance and the anointing of the sick.

salvage

rescue (a wrecked or disabled ship or its cargo) from loss at sea.

sanction

a threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule.

sarcastic

marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt.

saturate

cause (something) to become thoroughly soaked with water or other liquid so that no more can be absorbed.

scalding

very hot; burning.

scapegoat

a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency.

scarcity

the state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.

scathing

witheringly scornful; severely critical.

scoff

speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way.

scold

remonstrate with or rebuke (someone) angrily.

scorching

very hot./(of criticism) harsh; severe.

scorn

a feeling and expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something.

scrumptious

(of food) extremely tasty; delicious.

seize

take hold of suddenly and forcibly.

self-righteous

having or characterized by a certainty, especially an unfounded one, that one is totally correct or morally superior.

sensual

relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical, especially sexual, pleasure.

sentimental

of or prompted by feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia.

serene

calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.

sermon

a talk on a religious or moral subject, especially one given during a church service and based on a passage from the Bible.

sever

divide by cutting or slicing, especially suddenly and forcibly.

severe

(of something bad or undesirable) very great; intense./(of punishment of a person) strict or harsh.

shackle

a pair of fetters connected together by a chain, used to fasten a prisoner's wrists or ankles together.

sham

a thing that is not what it is purported to be.

shard

a piece of broken ceramic, metal, glass, or rock, typically having sharp edges.

shun

persistently avoid, ignore, or reject (someone or something) through antipathy or caution.

sickly

often ill; in poor health.

sift

examine (something) thoroughly so as to isolate that which is most important.

simmer

(of water or food that is being heated) stay just below boiling point while bubbling gently.

simulate

imitate the appearance or character of.

sincere

free from pretence or deceit; proceeding from genuine feelings.

skeptical

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.

skit

a short comedy sketch or piece of humorous writing, especially a parody.

slick

done or operating in an impressively smooth and efficient way./(of skin or hair) smooth and glossy.

slight

small in degree; inconsiderable./insult (someone) by treating or speaking of them without proper respect or attention.

slumber

sleep.

smirk

smile in an irritatingly smug, conceited, or silly way.

snobby

relating to, characteristic of, or like a snob.

sober

serious, sensible, and solemn.

somber

dark or dull in colour or tone./having or conveying a feeling of deep seriousness and sadness.

sow

plant (seed) by scattering it on or in the earth./disseminate or introduce (something undesirable).

speculation

the forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.

spite

a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone.

splendid

magnificent; very impressive.

sponsor

provide funds for (a project or activity or the person carrying it out)./introduce and support (a proposal) in a legislative assembly.

spontaneous

performed or occurring as a result of a sudden impulse or inclination and without premeditation or external stimulus.

sporadic

occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.

squander

waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner.

squat

unlawfully occupy an uninhabited building or settle on a piece of land.

squirm

wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort.

stagnant

showing no activity; dull and sluggish.

stamina

the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort.

stanza

a group of lines forming the basic recurring metrical unit in a poem; a verse.

stark

severe or bare in appearance or outline.