Meaning
Usage

to scold, protest

Example: The professor railed against the injustice of the college’s tenure policy.

deep, bitter resentment

Example: When Eileen challenged me to a fight, I could see the rancor in her eyes.

hasty, incautious

Example: It’s best to think things over calmly and thoroughly, rather than make rash decisions.

to demolish, level

Example: The old tenement house was razed to make room for the large chain store.

defiant, unapologetic

Example: Even when scolded, the recalcitrant young girl simply stomped her foot and refused to finish her lima beans.

to give in return

Example: When Steve gave Samantha a sweater for Christmas, she reciprocated by giving him a kiss.

"Refurbish" - (verb) 

to restore, clean up

Example: The dingy old chair, after being refurbished, commanded the handsome price of $200.

to enjoy

Exmaple: Pete always relished his bedtime snack.

negligent, failing to take care

Example: The burglar gained entrance because the security guard, remiss in his duties, forgot to lock the door.

honor, acclaim

Example: The young writer earned international renown by winning the Pulitzer Prize.

penitent, sorry

Example: The repentant Dennis apologized profusely for breaking his mother’s vase.

to rest, lie down

Example: The cat, after eating an entire can of tuna fish, reposed in the sun and took a long nap.

a temporary delay of punishment

Example: Because the governor woke up in a particularly good mood, he granted hundreds of reprieves to prisoners.

evil, unprincipled

Example: The reprobate criminal sat sneering in the cell.

to reject, refuse to accept

Example: Kwame made a strong case for an extension of his curfew, but his mother repudiated it with a few biting words.

good reputation

Example: After the most reputable critic in the industry gave the novel a glowing review, sales took off.

to take back, repeal

Example: The company rescinded its offer of employment after discovering that Jane’s resume was full of lies.

able to recover from misfortune; able to withstand adversity

Example: The resilient ballplayer quickly recovered from his wrist injury.

a break, rest

Example: Justin left the pub to gain a brief respite from the smoke and noise.

restoration to the rightful owner

Example: Many people feel that descendants of slaves should receive restitution for the sufferings of their ancestors.