GRE words starting with R

holding or expressing an opinion with extreme and uncompromising zeal

a person skilled at telling entertaining anecdotes and stories

to complain bitterly or protest in harsh, abusive language

to talk or write at length in a confused, aimless way

spreading or flourishing unchecked, especially of something harmful

loosely held together and on the verge of collapse from neglect

bitter, long-lasting resentment or ill will

marked by deep-seated bitterness or hostility

to speak or shout at length in an angry, impassioned way

aggressively greedy or grasping, especially for money or possessions

a relationship of mutual understanding and easy communication

belonging to a select, exclusive group; lofty or esoteric

to confirm or approve something formally, making it officially valid

making or characterized by a harsh, loud, and disorderly noise

to tear down or demolish completely, leveling to the ground

opposing political or social progress in favor of a former order

to reject bluntly or refuse abruptly

to express sharp, formal disapproval of someone

to argue against and disprove a claim or accusation

stubbornly resistant to authority, control, or guidance

to formally withdraw or renounce a former belief or statement

to summarize and restate the main points concisely

rare, exotic, or obscure in a way that suggests studied refinement

the tendency of a convicted offender to relapse into criminal behavior

to respond to an action or gesture with a corresponding one

a person who lives in solitary retirement and avoids society

avoiding the company of other people; solitary

dealing with profound, obscure subject matter beyond ordinary understanding

to restore something to good condition by repairing or renovating it

to regain or recover something lost, especially money

cowardly or unfaithful, betraying a duty, cause, or belief

an accusation made in response to one received; mutual blame

breaking out again after a period of dormancy or suppression

moral uprightness and honesty of character

brought back to life, revived (used postpositively after a noun)

strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something; fragrant

a stronghold or secure refuge, especially a defensive fortification

commanding respect or fear because of formidable strength or ability

to have an effect or consequence, especially contributing to someone's credit or discredit

compensation or remedy for a wrong or grievance

exceeding what is necessary; superfluous or needlessly repetitive

a renewed blossoming or a second flowering

stubbornly resistant to control, authority, or treatment

shining brilliantly; radiant

to prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false

to entertain or delight, especially with talk or lavish hospitality

a quick, sharp reply or retort

to assign to a lower or less important position

a surviving remnant of something that has largely vanished or become extinct

to voluntarily give up or surrender something

to take keen pleasure in or enjoy greatly

capable of being corrected or cured

intended to correct or improve a skill or knowledge deficiency, or providing a remedy for a fault

negligent or careless in performing a duty

to protest or argue in objection to something

to pay or compensate someone for work or services

a revival or rebirth, a fresh flowering after a period of dormancy

springing up again into fresh life or vigor

to tear something apart with force or violence

to cause something to be in a particular state, or to provide or give something in return

to go back on a promise, agreement, or commitment

to formally give up or reject a claim, belief, or possession

able to be repaired or made good

the making of amends for a wrong, often through compensation

quick, witty, and pointed reply or exchange of remarks

a meal or the food eaten at a meal

to fill up or restore a supply that has been depleted

filled or well-supplied with something in abundance

a state of rest, tranquility, or freedom from activity

to express disapproval of or reprove someone

deserving strong criticism or blame; morally unacceptable

a temporary relief from or postponement of trouble or punishment

to rebuke someone formally and sharply for a fault

an act of retaliation in response to a perceived injury or wrong

to express disapproval or disappointment toward someone

expressing disapproval, blame, or disappointment

an unprincipled person of thoroughly bad character

an expression of blame or disapproval

to scold or correct someone, usually gently

to reject or disown formally and firmly

to return or repay a favor, kindness, or wrong in kind

to officially cancel or revoke a law, order, or agreement

able to recover quickly from difficulty or adapt to hardship

firmly determined and unwavering in purpose

a short period of rest or relief from something difficult

attractive and impressive through being richly colorful or magnificent

restless and impatient, especially under restraint or control

increasing or reviving after a period of decline or inactivity

reluctant to speak or reveal one's thoughts and feelings

looking back on or dealing with past events or situations

to echo or resound repeatedly; to have continuing effects

to regard with deep respect, awe, or devotion

feeling or showing deep respect and admiration

to criticize abusively or speak about with hatred and contempt

to bring back to life or restore vigor and freshness to

to speak or write about something with extravagant enthusiasm

the art of effective persuasive speaking or writing, sometimes lacking substance

a person skilled in the art of persuasive or eloquent speech

referring to sexual matters in a coarse, irreverently humorous way

widespread and abundant, especially of something undesirable

a serious break in friendly relations, or a crack in rock or the earth

deserving or provoking laughter; absurdly ridiculous

having a strengthening or restorative effect on vigor

strong, vigorous, and able to withstand demanding conditions

extravagantly ornate and elaborate in style

boastful, vainglorious talk or bragging behavior

exuberantly lively and high-spirited

a list of people's names, often with their assigned duties or order

mechanical repetition of something to be learned, without real understanding

to defeat decisively and force into disorderly retreat

an established set of rules or criteria used to evaluate or categorize

involving only basic principles; undeveloped or elementary

to bitterly regret something and wish it had not happened

to think deeply and at length about something

a clever trick or scheme intended to deceive

characteristic of the countryside; plain and unsophisticated