| Term | Definition |
| refute | to prove a statement or person to be incorrect;to disprove |
| reiterate | to say over again |
| repartee | a quick, witty reply |
| repertoire | the stock of plays, stories, songs, or other pieces that a player or company is prepared to perform |
| repose | a rest; a peaceful state |
| reticent | of a silent nature; reserved in manner |
| ostensible | pretended; given as an excuse, to conceal the real reason |
| ostentatious | showy;intended to impress people |
| improvise | to make up something without preparation |
| visionary | existing only in imagination; fanciful;not practical |