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28 Cards in this Set
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Hidden, concealed, difficult to understand,obscure
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Recondite (adj)
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To engage in reconnaissance, make a preliminary inspection of
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Reconnoiter (v)
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Leaning, resting, prone
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Recumbent (adj)
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Fragrant, suggestive or evocative
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Redolent (adj)
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Awe-inspiring; worth of honor
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Redoubtable (adj)
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Radiant; shiny; brilliant
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Refulgent (adj)
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To disprove, successfully argue against
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Refute (v)
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To delight or entertain, feast
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Regale (v)
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To forcibly assign, especially to a lower place or positions
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Relegate (v)
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To protest, object
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Remonstrate (V)
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Objections
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Rmonstrations or remonstrances (n)
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To fail to honor a commitment, go back on a promise
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Renege (v)
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Torn, split apart, pierced as by a sound
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Rent (v)
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To feel or express dejection or discontent, long for
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Repine (v)
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To refuse to have anything to do with, disown
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Repudiate (v)
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To invalidate, repeal, retract
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Rescind (v)
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Adamant, steadfast, determined
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Resolute (adj)
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Opposite of resolute
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Irresolute
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Quiet, reserved, reluctant to express thoughts and feelings
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Reticent (adj)
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Marked by, feeling, or expressing a feeling of profound awe and respect
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Reverent (adj)
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Strong feeling of awe or respect
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Reverence
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Lack of feeling or awe
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Irreverence
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The art or study of effective use of language for communciation and persuasion
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Rhetoric (n)
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Pretentious or insincere language
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Rhetoric (negative)
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Persuasive effect
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Rhetorical
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Authoritative rule, heading, title, or category
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Rubric (n)
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Regret, feel remorse
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Rue (v)
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Expressing sorrow
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Rueful
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