Vocabulary List

1. Resolve Resolute Resilient Reservoir Rescind Requisition Reputable Salient Sanctimonious Ruse Vocabulary List

2. Resolve V. = verb - a word (such as jump, think, happen, or exist) that is usually one of the main parts of a sentence and that expresses an action, an occurrence, or a state of being Definition 1 (v.)to find a solution Example 1 Joanna and Alejandra resolved their differences and shook hands. Definition 2 (v.)to find a solution Example 2 Lady Macbeth resolved to whip her husband into shape.

3. Resolute Adj. =An adjective modifies a noun or a pronoun by describing, identifying, or quantifying words. An adjective usually precedes the noun or the pronoun which it modifies Definition (adj.)firm, determined Example With a resolute glint in her eye, Sara announced that she was set on going to college in New York City even though she was a little frightened of tall buildings.

4. Resilient Adj. =An adjective modifies a noun or a pronoun by describing, identifying, or quantifying words. An adjective usually precedes the noun or the pronoun which it modifies Definition (adj.)able to recover from misfortune; able to withstand adversity Example The resilient ballplayer quickly recovered from his wrist injury.

5. Reservoir Definition 1 (n.)reserves, large supply (n.) A noun is a word used to name a person, animal, place, thing, and abstract idea. Example 1 Igor had quite a reservoir of strength, even after running 700 miles. Definition 2 (n.)location where something (often water) is kept Example 2 After graduation, the more rebellious members of the senior class jumped into the town reservoir used for drinking water.

6. Rescind V. = verb - a word (such as jump, think, happen, or exist) that is usually one of the main parts of a sentence and that expresses an action, an occurrence, or a state of being Definition (v.)to take back, repeal Example The company rescinded its offer of employment after discovering that Jane’s resume was full of lies.

7. Requisition (n.) A noun is a word used to name a person, animal, place, thing, and abstract idea. Definition (n.)a demand for goods, usually made by an authority Example During the war, the government made a requisition of supplies.

8. Reputable Adj. =An adjective modifies a noun or a pronoun by describing, identifying, or quantifying words. An adjective usually precedes the noun or the pronoun which it modifies. Definition (adj.)of good reputation Example After the most reputable critic in the industry gave the novel a glowing review, sales took off.

9. Salient Adj. =An adjective modifies a noun or a pronoun by describing, identifying, or quantifying words. An adjective usually precedes the noun or the pronoun which it modifies. Definition (adj.)significant, conspicuous Example One of the salient differences between Alison and Nancy is that Alison is a foot taller.

10. Sanctimonious Adj. =An adjective modifies a noun or a pronoun by describing, identifying, or quantifying words. An adjective usually precedes the noun or the pronoun which it modifies. Definition (adj.)giving a hypocritical appearance of piety Example The sanctimonious Bertrand delivered stern lectures on the Ten Commandments to anyone who would listen, but thought nothing of stealing cars to make some cash on the side.

11. Ruse (n.) A noun is a word used to name a person, animal, place, thing, and abstract idea. Definition (n.) a trick Example Alex concocted an elaborate ruse for sneaking out of the house to meet his girlfriend while simultaneously giving his mother the impression that he was asleep in bed.