Vocabulary 27 Intro.
Sentence
Word
Both sons sought to repudiate their
Repudiate
father’s will on the basis of the fact that
v.
he was a recluse who had lost touch
with reality.
Bigotry is repugnant to the tradition of
Repugnant
our nation.
adj.
The people danced with joy when the
government agreed to rescind the rule
of apartheid.
After the product had been distilled,
there was a residual substance that
baffled the chemist.
Blanca was so resilient that she was
back on the field two weeks after the
accident.
The condemned man was filled with
rancor over the governor’s refusal to
grant him a respite from the severe
sentence.
Dominick was reticent about revealing
his role in the robbery.
The drop in orders forced the company
to retract the offer of an across-theboard raise for all the employees.
Judge Randall imposed the maximum
sentence on the ruthless killer.
Glen turned to his father for advice, for
he knew him to be sagacious and
understanding.
Rescind
v.
Definition
To reject; to refuse to
recognize, acknowledge
or pay; to divorce or
discard
Disgusting; loathsome;
objectionable;
incompatible
To cancel; to repeal; to
set aside
Residual
adj.
Left over; remaining
Resilient
adj.
Getting back strength or
spirits quickly; springing
back into shape or
position
A temporary cessation or
postponement, usually of
something disagreeable;
interval of rest
Not saying much,
especially about one’s
thoughts
To draw back or draw in;
to take back a statement;
to promise or to offer
Merciless; cruel; heartless
Respite
n.
Reticent
adj.
Retract
v.
Ruthless
adj.
Sagacious
adj.
Very wise or shrewd (the
noun sage refers to one
who is distinguished for
wisdom, rich in
experience, and sound in
judgment.)