recluse (adj.) or (noun) – someone who lives in seclusion Examples: The recluse man did not have many friends because he lived alone and was not very sociable. (adj.) The recluse lived by himself and had no contact with his family. (noun) Synonyms : Isolation, secluded, alone, solitude, solitary Antonyms : Open, social, involved, active

reconcile (verb) – to settle a problem Examples: The child tried to reconcile the problems he had with his step mother. When Corrine almost got into a fight, Tara tried to reconcile the problem. Synonyms : Solve, rectify, mitigate, make up Antonyms : Exacerbate, detrimental, instigate, provoke

redundant (adj.) – characterized by unnecessary repetition of words or ideas Examples: The students understood the poem because it was very redundant. The teacher was annoyed because the student was redundant when he asked about his grade 10 times. The boy had a bad habit of being redundant. Synonyms : Repetition, repeat, surplus, superfluous, unnecessary Antonyms : Once, necessary, required, needed, taciturn

reiteration (noun) – saying or doing something repeatedly (verb) - reiterate Examples: The teacher reiterated the direction numerous times for everyone to understand them. The people were annoyed because of the man’s constant reiteration of the events of 9/11. Synonyms : Redundant, repeat, trite

replete (adj.) – gorged with food, satiated Examples: The pelican’s mouth is usually replete. She delivered a speech replete with sentimentality. Synonyms : Binge, satisfy, full, hoard Antonyms : Empty, unfulfilled, unsatisfied

renounce (verb) – to give up or to put aside Examples: Catholics renounce a particular habit during the lent season. The president will renounce his position at the next election. Synonyms : To give up Antonyms :