Word Selection

rambunctious adj. difficult to control or handle; wildly boisterous; turbulently active and noisy..

recidivism n. repeated or habitual relapse, as into crime; the chronic tendency toward repetition of criminal or antisocial behavior patterns..

relict n. a species that has changed from that which is typical for it; a remnant or survivor; a widow..

repartee n. a quick, witty reply; conversation full of such replies; skill in making such replies..

ribald adj. vulgar or indecent in speech, language, etc.; coarsely mocking, abusive, or irreverent; scurrilous..