Part 18 of the compilation of most important A- Z vocabulary (with synonyms, antonyms and its usage in a sentence) for SSC, Bank and other exams
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⚫Reprieve (n)
Meaning- temporary stay
Reprieve Synonyms - release, amnesty, suspension, remission
Reprieve Antonyms - punish, blame, charge, penalty
🔸Use reprieve in a sentence
Example- The lawyers got him reprieved when he was granted bail and released from jail.
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⚫Requisite (n)
Meaning- necessary requirement
Requisite Synonyms - essential, needed, mandatory, vital
Requisite Antonyms - optional, superfluous, irrelevant, inessential
🔸Use requisite in a sentence
Example- Hard work and honesty are requisite to success in life.
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⚫Rampart (n)
Meaning- defensive wall
Rampart Synonyms - barrier, defense, fence, security
Rampart Antonyms - hazard, risk, unfold, depression
🔸Use rampart in a sentence
Example- The Prime Minister declared from the ramparts of the Red Fort that sovereignty of India is inviolable.
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⚫Reciprocate (v)
Meaning- repay in kind
Reciprocate Synonyms - return, retaliate, exchange, alternate
Reciprocate Antonyms - deny, refuse, disagree, ignore
🔸Use reciprocate in a sentence
Example- It is our duty to reciprocate the love and regards of our children.
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⚫Rendezvous (n)
Meaning- meeting place
Rendezvous Synonyms - appointment, dating, gathering, engagement
Rendezvous Antonyms - separate, disperse, distribute, spread
🔸Use rendezvous in a sentence
Example- Once Coffee House in Connaught Place was a famous rendezvous for the writers and journalists.
⚫Realm (n)
Meaning- kingdom
Realm Synonyms - empire, province, territory, domain
Realm Antonyms - democracy, federation, cosmopolitan, estate
🔸Use realm in a sentence
Example- In recent years, India has made tremendous progress in the realm of nuclear weapons.
⚫Refurbish (v)
Meaning- make clean
Refurbish Synonyms - renovate, repair, restore, refresh
Refurbish Antonyms - destroy, ruin, deteriorate, interrupt
🔸Use refurbish in a sentence
Example- A person can refurbish his image by leading life dedicated to his vocation.
⚫Robust ( adj )
Meaning- vigorous, strong
Robust Synonyms - powerful, hard, persistent, durable
Robust Antonyms - weak, delicate, refined, fragile
🔸Use robust in a sentence
Example- Only robust players can withstand the stress and strain of sports in modern times.
⚫Renounce (v)
Meaning- abandon, give up
Renounce Synonyms - relinquish, quit, resign, reject
Renounce Antonyms - accept, adopt, embrace, allow
🔸Use renounce in a sentence
Example- Lord Buddha renounced material life in search of freedom from sufferings of life.
⚫Rudimentary ( adj )
Meaning- not developed, elementary
Rudimentary Synonyms - undeveloped, primitive, imperfect, immature
Rudimentary Antonyms - advanced, complex, perfect, additional
🔸Use rudimentary in a sentence
Example- If one wishes to learn the art of conversation, one must be aware of the rudimentary rules of grammar.
⚫Remonstrate (v)
Meaning- protest
Remonstrate Synonyms - disapprove, reprimand, dispute, complain
Remonstrate Antonyms - concede, confess, credit, empower
🔸Use remonstrate in a sentence
Example- The players remonstrated with the umpire about the run-out decision.
⚫Repudiate (v)
Meaning- disown
Repudiate Synonyms - deny, reject, discard, abandon
Repudiate Antonyms - accept, confess, confirm, approve
🔸Use repudiate in a sentence
Example- The Finance Minister repudiated his remarks by saying that he was quoted out of context.
⚫Rapprochement (n)
Meaning- reconciliation
Rapprochment Synonyms - approach, settlement, agreement, reunion
Rapprochment Antonyms - disagreement, trouble, upset, animosity
🔸Use rapprochement in a sentence
Example- There is hardly any possibility of rapprochement between India and China as long as boundary dispute between them exists.
⚫Raze (v)
Meaning- destroy completely
Raze Synonyms - demolish, ruin, devastate, erase
Raze Antonyms - construct, raise, build, compose
🔸Use raze in a sentence
Example- The whole village was razed to ground by constant shelling from across the border.
⚫Recrimination (n)
Meaning- counter charges
Recrimination Synonyms - accusation, blame, tit for tat, disapproval
Recrimination Antonyms - absolution, pep talk, buttering up
🔸Use recrimination in a sentence
Example- When her husband advised her not to neglect her domestic obligations, there were offensive recriminations from her.
⚫Repercussion (n)
Meaning- reaction
Repercussion Synonyms - effect, impact, consequence, outcome
Repercussion Antonyms - source, cause, reason, no results
🔸Use repercussion in a sentence
Example- Every Indian is afraid that Kashmir problem will have serious repercussions both on Indian polity and economy.
⚫Rectify (v)
Meaning- correct
Rectify Synonyms - redress, improve, repair, fix
Rectify Antonyms - worsen, falsify, damage, adulterate
🔸Use rectify in a sentence
Example- The accountant was able to find out the mistake and rectified it in time.
⚫Relinquish (v)
Meaning- abandon
Relinquish Synonyms - give up, surrender, quit, Renounce
Relinquish Antonyms - keep, retain, adopt, accept
🔸Use relinquish in a sentence
Example- Neither of the two brothers is ready to relinquish his claims to the paternal property.
⚫Retrograde (v)
Meaning- going backward
Retrograde Synonyms - fall back, retreat, retrogress, recede
Retrograde Antonyms - progress, advance, forward, improve
🔸Use retrograde in a sentence
Example- Although we claim to have progressed in every field, in fact we have retrograded in upholding human values.
⚫Retrospective ( adj )
Meaning- looking back on the past (from past effect)
Retrospective Synonyms - thoughtful, exhibition, retro, subsequent
Retrospective Antonyms - prospective, future, forward-looking, bright
🔸Use retrospective in a sentence
Example- When Shalu is in retrospective mood, she speaks high of halcyon days of her youth.
OR
You will get bonus with retrospective effect.
⚫Retaliate (v)
Meaning- hit back
Retaliate Synonyms - revenge, repay, retaliation, fight back
Retaliate Antonyms - forgive, pardon, sincere, excuse
🔸Use retaliate in a sentence
Example- The Defence Minister warned that India would retaliate, if attacked.
⚫Retinue (n)
Meaning- number of attendants
Retinue Synonyms - cortege, train, band , company
Retinue Antonyms - self, single, individual
🔸Use retinue in a sentence
Example- The Prime Minister arrived in the town with a retinue of officials.
⚫Ruthless (adj)
Meaning- pitiless
Ruthless Synonyms - merciless, brutal, savage, vicious
Ruthless Antonyms - kind, sympathetic, benevolent, humane
🔸Use ruthless in a sentence
Example- The landlady was not only robbed but also beaten ruthlessly.
⚫Ramification (n)
Meaning- far reaching effect
Ramification Synonyms - consequence, effect, divergence, result
Ramification Antonyms - reason, aggregate, unity, cause
🔸Use ramification in a sentence
Example- The interference of the President in the affairs of Central Government is fraught with dire ramifications.
⚫Relegate (v)
Meaning- put to lower position
Relegate Synonyms - demote, consign, deport, dismiss
Relegate Antonyms - promote, upgrade, advance, raise
🔸Use relegate in a sentence
Example- After the defeat of Indian Cricket team in the semifinals in the World Cup, it has been relegated to seventh position in ranking.
⚫Recant (v)
Meaning- Repudiate
Recant Synonyms - revoke, abjure, retract, withdraw
Recant Antonyms - declare, emphasize, confirm, affirm
🔸Use recant in a sentence
Example- Inspite of the advice of the party high command he did not recant his observation about the leader of the party.
⚫Restive (adj)-
Meaning- restless, unmanageable
Restive Synonyms - impatient, nervous, tense, obstinate
Restive Antonyms - calm, relaxed, obedient, amenable
🔸Use restive in a sentence
Example- The labourers working in this factory are restive on account of non-payment of bonus this year.
⚫Rampage(n)
Meaning- rush in sudden violent behaviour
Rampage Synonyms - rage, uproar, riot, fury
Rampage Antonyms - harmony, calm, restrain, lawfulness
🔸Use rampage in a sentence
Example- The demonstrators went on the rampage when the SP refused to listen to their grievances.
⚫Rapt ( adj )
Meaning- fully attentive
Rapt Synonyms - immersed, absorbed, engaged, lost
Rapt Antonyms - inattentive, bored, disinterested, dejected
🔸Use rapt in a sentence
Example- The speech of the Prime Minister was listened to with rapt attention by the audience.
⚫Renegade (n)
Meaning- turn coat in politics, religion
Renegade Synonyms - rebel, apostate, deserter, traitor
Renegade Antonyms - loyalist, patriot, obedient, follower
🔸Use renegade in a sentence
Example- Inspite of anti-defection law renegades in Indian politics are having a field day.
⚫Retard ( v)
Meaning- hinder, check
Retard Synonyms - delay, slow, obstruct, inhibit
Retard Antonyms - accelerate, expedite, hasten, excite
🔸Use retard in a sentence
Example- Population problem has retarded economic progress in every field.
⚫Reprisal (n)
Meaning- retaliation
Reprisal Synonyms - revenge, vengeance, retaliate, retort
Reprisal Antonyms - pardon, sympathy, mercy, kindness
🔸Use reprisal in a sentence
Example- Inspite of provocative policy of militancy pursued by Pakistan, India has done nothing by way of reprisal.
⚫Rancour (n)
Meaning- bitterness
Rancour Synonyms - spite, malevolence, hatred, animosity
Rancour Antonyms - benevolence, charity, amity, affection
🔸Use rancour in a sentence
Example- Though they had planned to marry, now there is feeling of rancour between them.
⚫Ravage (n)
Meaning- plunder, destroy
Ravage Synonyms - devastate, ruin, demolish, damage
Ravage Antonyms - protect, assist, improve, construct
🔸Use ravage in a sentence
Example- The flood this year have ravaged the crops severely.
⚫Regime (n)
Meaning- system of government
Regime Synonyms - rule, scheme, management, governance
Regime Antonyms - disorder, chaos, lawlessness, anarchy
🔸Use regime in a sentence
Example- Every regime in Pakistan has survived only by arousing animosity against India.
⚫Render (v)
Meaning- deliver, give
Render Synonyms - provide, interpret, furnish, submit
Render Antonyms - beg, remove, distort, conceal
🔸Use render in a sentence
Example- Sohan is always prepared to render help to the needy.
⚫Recipient ( n)
Meaning- receiver
Recipient Synonyms - beneficiary, acquirer, payee, heir
Recipient Antonyms - sender, donor, provider, lender
🔸Use recipient in a sentence
Example- The recipients of gallantry award will be honoured on the Republic day.
⚫Repartee (n)
Meaning- clever retort
Repartee Synonyms - banter, badinage, wit, response
Repartee Antonyms - argument, disagreement, fight
🔸Use repartee in a sentence
Example- The discussion in the Parliament on the reservation issue was replete with repartees.
⚫Reiterate (v)
Meaning- repeat
Reiterate Synonyms - renew, again, recapitulate, rehearse
Reiterate Antonyms - elapse, expose, secrete, refute
🔸Use reiterate in a sentence
Example- The Principal has reiterated that those students who are irregular will not be allowed to take examination.
⚫Rusticate (v)
Meaning- expel
Rusticate Synonyms - banish, retire, deport, leave
Rusticate Antonyms - chummy
🔸Use rusticate in a sentence
Example- Ramesh was caught copying in the examination hall and was rusticated from the university for two years.
⚫Replenish (v)
Meaning- fill up again
Replenish Synonyms - refill, supply, reconstruct, restock
Replenish Antonyms - drain, waste, empty, eradicate
🔸Use replenish in a sentence
Example- When the food ran out, it was replenished by the rescue team promptly.
⚫Replete (adj)
Meaning- filled to capacity
Replete Synonyms - abundant, lavish, overflowing, loaded
Replete Antonyms - empty, greedy, barren, starving
🔸Use replete in a sentence
Example- There is no peace in the family though the home is replete with every modern comfort.
⚫Rowdy ( adj )
Meaning- disorderly, disobedient
Rowdy Synonyms - wild, tough, boisterous, turbulent
Rowdy Antonyms - calm, humble, chaste, placid
🔸Use rowdy in a sentence
Example- On the eve of the visit of the Chief Minister the rowdy elements in the city were rounded up by the police.
⚫Redundant ( adj )
Meaning- superfluous, surplus
Redundant Synonyms - unnecessary, excess, overflowing, gratuitous
Redundant Antonyms - essential, meager, niggardly, necessary
🔸Use redundant in a sentence
Example- The use of computers in the government offices has made thousands of workers redundant.
⚫Rift (n)
Meaning- opening, breach
Rift Synonyms - split, crack, gap, division
Rift Antonyms - connection, agreement, reunion, closing
🔸Use rift in a sentence
Example- The rift between the two friends has become irreconcilable.
⚫Renunciation (n)
Meaning- giving up, renouncing
Renunciation Synonyms - resignation, rejection, surrender, denial
Renunciation Antonyms - approval, assertion, confession, legacy
🔸Use renunciation in a sentence
Example- Life of renunciation contributes to both moral and physical health.
⚫Ruse (n)
Meaning- trick, strategy
Ruse Synonyms - artifice, deception, plot, scheme
Ruse Antonyms - loyalty, kindness, truth, integrity
🔸Use ruse in a sentence
Example- Heavy shelling by Pakistan Army was a ruse to help the militants enter Indian territory.
⚫Rampant ( adj )
Meaning- unrestrained, growth beyond control
Rampant Synonyms - wild, violent, furious, epidemic
Rampant Antonyms - controlled, limited, calm, minor
🔸Use rampant in a sentence
Example- Corruption is rampant in every section of Indian society.
⚫Replica (n)
Meaning- a copy, miniature
Replica Synonyms - duplicate, double, model, twin
Replica Antonyms - original, actual, factual, authentic
🔸Use replica in a sentence
Example- Replicas of world famous paintings are available these days.
⚫Rife ( adj )
Meaning- widespread, current
Rife Synonyms - common, plentiful, replete, prevalent
Rife Antonyms - scarce, deficient, bare, barren
🔸Use rife in a sentence
Example- The city is rife with rumours of communal riots.
⚫Redress (n)
Meaning- remedy, compensation
Redress Synonyms - Rectify, repair, mend, adjust
Redress Antonyms - worsen, hurt, injury, scratch
🔸Use redress in a sentence
Example- The victim of the police injustice sought legal redress.
⚫Retrieve (v)
Meaning- recover, bring back
Retrieve Synonyms - regain, restore, obtain, return
Retrieve Antonyms - lose, misplace, relinquish, resign
🔸Use retrieve in a sentence
Example- The government is trying to retrieve economy from recession.
⚫Redoubtable ( adj )
Meaning- formidable
Redoubtable Synonyms - dreadful, terrible, appalling, ghastly
Redoubtable Antonyms - sad, pathetic, cheap, disreputable
🔸Use redoubtable in a sentence
Example- India needs redoubtable politicians to build India strong.
⚫Resume (n/v)
Meaning- restart, summary
Resume Synonyms - renew, continue, proceed, reactivate
Resume Antonyms - stop, discontinue, shut off, desist
🔸Use resume in a sentence
Example- She narrated the resume of the day's events and I was shocked.
⚫Reticence (n)
Meaning- reserve, talking little
Reticence Synonyms - humbleness, silence, hesitance, taciturnity
Reticence Antonyms - alacrity, boldness, arrogance, candidness
🔸Use reticence in a sentence
Example- Her reticence makes her look mysterious.
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⚫Reprieve (n)
Meaning- temporary stay
Reprieve Synonyms - release, amnesty, suspension, remission
Reprieve Antonyms - punish, blame, charge, penalty
🔸Use reprieve in a sentence
Example- The lawyers got him reprieved when he was granted bail and released from jail.
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⚫Requisite (n)
Meaning- necessary requirement
Requisite Synonyms - essential, needed, mandatory, vital
Requisite Antonyms - optional, superfluous, irrelevant, inessential
🔸Use requisite in a sentence
Example- Hard work and honesty are requisite to success in life.
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⚫Rampart (n)
Meaning- defensive wall
Rampart Synonyms - barrier, defense, fence, security
Rampart Antonyms - hazard, risk, unfold, depression
🔸Use rampart in a sentence
Example- The Prime Minister declared from the ramparts of the Red Fort that sovereignty of India is inviolable.
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⚫Reciprocate (v)
Meaning- repay in kind
Reciprocate Synonyms - return, retaliate, exchange, alternate
Reciprocate Antonyms - deny, refuse, disagree, ignore
🔸Use reciprocate in a sentence
Example- It is our duty to reciprocate the love and regards of our children.
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⚫Rendezvous (n)
Meaning- meeting place
Rendezvous Synonyms - appointment, dating, gathering, engagement
Rendezvous Antonyms - separate, disperse, distribute, spread
🔸Use rendezvous in a sentence
Example- Once Coffee House in Connaught Place was a famous rendezvous for the writers and journalists.
⚫Realm (n)
Meaning- kingdom
Realm Synonyms - empire, province, territory, domain
Realm Antonyms - democracy, federation, cosmopolitan, estate
🔸Use realm in a sentence
Example- In recent years, India has made tremendous progress in the realm of nuclear weapons.
⚫Refurbish (v)
Meaning- make clean
Refurbish Synonyms - renovate, repair, restore, refresh
Refurbish Antonyms - destroy, ruin, deteriorate, interrupt
🔸Use refurbish in a sentence
Example- A person can refurbish his image by leading life dedicated to his vocation.
⚫Robust ( adj )
Meaning- vigorous, strong
Robust Synonyms - powerful, hard, persistent, durable
Robust Antonyms - weak, delicate, refined, fragile
🔸Use robust in a sentence
Example- Only robust players can withstand the stress and strain of sports in modern times.
⚫Renounce (v)
Meaning- abandon, give up
Renounce Synonyms - relinquish, quit, resign, reject
Renounce Antonyms - accept, adopt, embrace, allow
🔸Use renounce in a sentence
Example- Lord Buddha renounced material life in search of freedom from sufferings of life.
⚫Rudimentary ( adj )
Meaning- not developed, elementary
Rudimentary Synonyms - undeveloped, primitive, imperfect, immature
Rudimentary Antonyms - advanced, complex, perfect, additional
🔸Use rudimentary in a sentence
Example- If one wishes to learn the art of conversation, one must be aware of the rudimentary rules of grammar.
⚫Remonstrate (v)
Meaning- protest
Remonstrate Synonyms - disapprove, reprimand, dispute, complain
Remonstrate Antonyms - concede, confess, credit, empower
🔸Use remonstrate in a sentence
Example- The players remonstrated with the umpire about the run-out decision.
⚫Repudiate (v)
Meaning- disown
Repudiate Synonyms - deny, reject, discard, abandon
Repudiate Antonyms - accept, confess, confirm, approve
🔸Use repudiate in a sentence
Example- The Finance Minister repudiated his remarks by saying that he was quoted out of context.
⚫Rapprochement (n)
Meaning- reconciliation
Rapprochment Synonyms - approach, settlement, agreement, reunion
Rapprochment Antonyms - disagreement, trouble, upset, animosity
🔸Use rapprochement in a sentence
Example- There is hardly any possibility of rapprochement between India and China as long as boundary dispute between them exists.
⚫Raze (v)
Meaning- destroy completely
Raze Synonyms - demolish, ruin, devastate, erase
Raze Antonyms - construct, raise, build, compose
🔸Use raze in a sentence
Example- The whole village was razed to ground by constant shelling from across the border.
⚫Recrimination (n)
Meaning- counter charges
Recrimination Synonyms - accusation, blame, tit for tat, disapproval
Recrimination Antonyms - absolution, pep talk, buttering up
🔸Use recrimination in a sentence
Example- When her husband advised her not to neglect her domestic obligations, there were offensive recriminations from her.
⚫Repercussion (n)
Meaning- reaction
Repercussion Synonyms - effect, impact, consequence, outcome
Repercussion Antonyms - source, cause, reason, no results
🔸Use repercussion in a sentence
Example- Every Indian is afraid that Kashmir problem will have serious repercussions both on Indian polity and economy.
⚫Rectify (v)
Meaning- correct
Rectify Synonyms - redress, improve, repair, fix
Rectify Antonyms - worsen, falsify, damage, adulterate
🔸Use rectify in a sentence
Example- The accountant was able to find out the mistake and rectified it in time.
⚫Relinquish (v)
Meaning- abandon
Relinquish Synonyms - give up, surrender, quit, Renounce
Relinquish Antonyms - keep, retain, adopt, accept
🔸Use relinquish in a sentence
Example- Neither of the two brothers is ready to relinquish his claims to the paternal property.
⚫Retrograde (v)
Meaning- going backward
Retrograde Synonyms - fall back, retreat, retrogress, recede
Retrograde Antonyms - progress, advance, forward, improve
🔸Use retrograde in a sentence
Example- Although we claim to have progressed in every field, in fact we have retrograded in upholding human values.
⚫Retrospective ( adj )
Meaning- looking back on the past (from past effect)
Retrospective Synonyms - thoughtful, exhibition, retro, subsequent
Retrospective Antonyms - prospective, future, forward-looking, bright
🔸Use retrospective in a sentence
Example- When Shalu is in retrospective mood, she speaks high of halcyon days of her youth.
OR
You will get bonus with retrospective effect.
⚫Retaliate (v)
Meaning- hit back
Retaliate Synonyms - revenge, repay, retaliation, fight back
Retaliate Antonyms - forgive, pardon, sincere, excuse
🔸Use retaliate in a sentence
Example- The Defence Minister warned that India would retaliate, if attacked.
⚫Retinue (n)
Meaning- number of attendants
Retinue Synonyms - cortege, train, band , company
Retinue Antonyms - self, single, individual
🔸Use retinue in a sentence
Example- The Prime Minister arrived in the town with a retinue of officials.
⚫Ruthless (adj)
Meaning- pitiless
Ruthless Synonyms - merciless, brutal, savage, vicious
Ruthless Antonyms - kind, sympathetic, benevolent, humane
🔸Use ruthless in a sentence
Example- The landlady was not only robbed but also beaten ruthlessly.
⚫Ramification (n)
Meaning- far reaching effect
Ramification Synonyms - consequence, effect, divergence, result
Ramification Antonyms - reason, aggregate, unity, cause
🔸Use ramification in a sentence
Example- The interference of the President in the affairs of Central Government is fraught with dire ramifications.
⚫Relegate (v)
Meaning- put to lower position
Relegate Synonyms - demote, consign, deport, dismiss
Relegate Antonyms - promote, upgrade, advance, raise
🔸Use relegate in a sentence
Example- After the defeat of Indian Cricket team in the semifinals in the World Cup, it has been relegated to seventh position in ranking.
⚫Recant (v)
Meaning- Repudiate
Recant Synonyms - revoke, abjure, retract, withdraw
Recant Antonyms - declare, emphasize, confirm, affirm
🔸Use recant in a sentence
Example- Inspite of the advice of the party high command he did not recant his observation about the leader of the party.
⚫Restive (adj)-
Meaning- restless, unmanageable
Restive Synonyms - impatient, nervous, tense, obstinate
Restive Antonyms - calm, relaxed, obedient, amenable
🔸Use restive in a sentence
Example- The labourers working in this factory are restive on account of non-payment of bonus this year.
⚫Rampage(n)
Meaning- rush in sudden violent behaviour
Rampage Synonyms - rage, uproar, riot, fury
Rampage Antonyms - harmony, calm, restrain, lawfulness
🔸Use rampage in a sentence
Example- The demonstrators went on the rampage when the SP refused to listen to their grievances.
⚫Rapt ( adj )
Meaning- fully attentive
Rapt Synonyms - immersed, absorbed, engaged, lost
Rapt Antonyms - inattentive, bored, disinterested, dejected
🔸Use rapt in a sentence
Example- The speech of the Prime Minister was listened to with rapt attention by the audience.
⚫Renegade (n)
Meaning- turn coat in politics, religion
Renegade Synonyms - rebel, apostate, deserter, traitor
Renegade Antonyms - loyalist, patriot, obedient, follower
🔸Use renegade in a sentence
Example- Inspite of anti-defection law renegades in Indian politics are having a field day.
⚫Retard ( v)
Meaning- hinder, check
Retard Synonyms - delay, slow, obstruct, inhibit
Retard Antonyms - accelerate, expedite, hasten, excite
🔸Use retard in a sentence
Example- Population problem has retarded economic progress in every field.
⚫Reprisal (n)
Meaning- retaliation
Reprisal Synonyms - revenge, vengeance, retaliate, retort
Reprisal Antonyms - pardon, sympathy, mercy, kindness
🔸Use reprisal in a sentence
Example- Inspite of provocative policy of militancy pursued by Pakistan, India has done nothing by way of reprisal.
⚫Rancour (n)
Meaning- bitterness
Rancour Synonyms - spite, malevolence, hatred, animosity
Rancour Antonyms - benevolence, charity, amity, affection
🔸Use rancour in a sentence
Example- Though they had planned to marry, now there is feeling of rancour between them.
⚫Ravage (n)
Meaning- plunder, destroy
Ravage Synonyms - devastate, ruin, demolish, damage
Ravage Antonyms - protect, assist, improve, construct
🔸Use ravage in a sentence
Example- The flood this year have ravaged the crops severely.
⚫Regime (n)
Meaning- system of government
Regime Synonyms - rule, scheme, management, governance
Regime Antonyms - disorder, chaos, lawlessness, anarchy
🔸Use regime in a sentence
Example- Every regime in Pakistan has survived only by arousing animosity against India.
⚫Render (v)
Meaning- deliver, give
Render Synonyms - provide, interpret, furnish, submit
Render Antonyms - beg, remove, distort, conceal
🔸Use render in a sentence
Example- Sohan is always prepared to render help to the needy.
⚫Recipient ( n)
Meaning- receiver
Recipient Synonyms - beneficiary, acquirer, payee, heir
Recipient Antonyms - sender, donor, provider, lender
🔸Use recipient in a sentence
Example- The recipients of gallantry award will be honoured on the Republic day.
⚫Repartee (n)
Meaning- clever retort
Repartee Synonyms - banter, badinage, wit, response
Repartee Antonyms - argument, disagreement, fight
🔸Use repartee in a sentence
Example- The discussion in the Parliament on the reservation issue was replete with repartees.
⚫Reiterate (v)
Meaning- repeat
Reiterate Synonyms - renew, again, recapitulate, rehearse
Reiterate Antonyms - elapse, expose, secrete, refute
🔸Use reiterate in a sentence
Example- The Principal has reiterated that those students who are irregular will not be allowed to take examination.
⚫Rusticate (v)
Meaning- expel
Rusticate Synonyms - banish, retire, deport, leave
Rusticate Antonyms - chummy
🔸Use rusticate in a sentence
Example- Ramesh was caught copying in the examination hall and was rusticated from the university for two years.
⚫Replenish (v)
Meaning- fill up again
Replenish Synonyms - refill, supply, reconstruct, restock
Replenish Antonyms - drain, waste, empty, eradicate
🔸Use replenish in a sentence
Example- When the food ran out, it was replenished by the rescue team promptly.
⚫Replete (adj)
Meaning- filled to capacity
Replete Synonyms - abundant, lavish, overflowing, loaded
Replete Antonyms - empty, greedy, barren, starving
🔸Use replete in a sentence
Example- There is no peace in the family though the home is replete with every modern comfort.
⚫Rowdy ( adj )
Meaning- disorderly, disobedient
Rowdy Synonyms - wild, tough, boisterous, turbulent
Rowdy Antonyms - calm, humble, chaste, placid
🔸Use rowdy in a sentence
Example- On the eve of the visit of the Chief Minister the rowdy elements in the city were rounded up by the police.
⚫Redundant ( adj )
Meaning- superfluous, surplus
Redundant Synonyms - unnecessary, excess, overflowing, gratuitous
Redundant Antonyms - essential, meager, niggardly, necessary
🔸Use redundant in a sentence
Example- The use of computers in the government offices has made thousands of workers redundant.
⚫Rift (n)
Meaning- opening, breach
Rift Synonyms - split, crack, gap, division
Rift Antonyms - connection, agreement, reunion, closing
🔸Use rift in a sentence
Example- The rift between the two friends has become irreconcilable.
⚫Renunciation (n)
Meaning- giving up, renouncing
Renunciation Synonyms - resignation, rejection, surrender, denial
Renunciation Antonyms - approval, assertion, confession, legacy
🔸Use renunciation in a sentence
Example- Life of renunciation contributes to both moral and physical health.
⚫Ruse (n)
Meaning- trick, strategy
Ruse Synonyms - artifice, deception, plot, scheme
Ruse Antonyms - loyalty, kindness, truth, integrity
🔸Use ruse in a sentence
Example- Heavy shelling by Pakistan Army was a ruse to help the militants enter Indian territory.
⚫Rampant ( adj )
Meaning- unrestrained, growth beyond control
Rampant Synonyms - wild, violent, furious, epidemic
Rampant Antonyms - controlled, limited, calm, minor
🔸Use rampant in a sentence
Example- Corruption is rampant in every section of Indian society.
⚫Replica (n)
Meaning- a copy, miniature
Replica Synonyms - duplicate, double, model, twin
Replica Antonyms - original, actual, factual, authentic
🔸Use replica in a sentence
Example- Replicas of world famous paintings are available these days.
⚫Rife ( adj )
Meaning- widespread, current
Rife Synonyms - common, plentiful, replete, prevalent
Rife Antonyms - scarce, deficient, bare, barren
🔸Use rife in a sentence
Example- The city is rife with rumours of communal riots.
⚫Redress (n)
Meaning- remedy, compensation
Redress Synonyms - Rectify, repair, mend, adjust
Redress Antonyms - worsen, hurt, injury, scratch
🔸Use redress in a sentence
Example- The victim of the police injustice sought legal redress.
⚫Retrieve (v)
Meaning- recover, bring back
Retrieve Synonyms - regain, restore, obtain, return
Retrieve Antonyms - lose, misplace, relinquish, resign
🔸Use retrieve in a sentence
Example- The government is trying to retrieve economy from recession.
⚫Redoubtable ( adj )
Meaning- formidable
Redoubtable Synonyms - dreadful, terrible, appalling, ghastly
Redoubtable Antonyms - sad, pathetic, cheap, disreputable
🔸Use redoubtable in a sentence
Example- India needs redoubtable politicians to build India strong.
⚫Resume (n/v)
Meaning- restart, summary
Resume Synonyms - renew, continue, proceed, reactivate
Resume Antonyms - stop, discontinue, shut off, desist
🔸Use resume in a sentence
Example- She narrated the resume of the day's events and I was shocked.
⚫Reticence (n)
Meaning- reserve, talking little
Reticence Synonyms - humbleness, silence, hesitance, taciturnity
Reticence Antonyms - alacrity, boldness, arrogance, candidness
🔸Use reticence in a sentence
Example- Her reticence makes her look mysterious.
Part 18 of the compilation of most important A- Z vocabulary (with synonyms, antonyms and its usage in a sentence) for SSC, Bank and other exams
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