Vocabulary-Classical Roots-#9

to prove a statement or person to be wrong; to disapprove

refute

The stock of plays, stories, songs or other pieces that a player or company is prepared to perform.

repertoire

The skills or accomplishments of a particular person or group

repertoire

To say over and over

reiterate

Conversation characterized by quick and witty remarks.

repartee

A quick, witty reply

repartee

Showy; intended to impress people

ostentatious

Pretended; given as an excuse, to conceal the real reason

ostensible

reticent

of a silent nature; reserved in manner

repose

a rest; a peaceful state.

To make up something without preparation; to make with materials on hand

improvise

visionary

existing only in imagination; fanciful and not practical