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19,295 words · meanings, pronunciation and origins · ranked by use

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  • rabble/ˈɹæbəl/nounC1A disorderly crowd, spoken of with contempt.
  • rack/ɹæk/nounB24 meaningsA frame or set of bars for holding, drying or storing things.
  • racket/ˈɹækɪt/nounB13 meaningsA bat with a stringed frame, used in tennis and similar games.
  • rackingnounC1The shelving system a warehouse stores goods on.
  • radiance/ˈɹeɪdi.əns/nounC12 meaningsA warm steady shining outward.
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The slotted panel at the front that lets air to the cooling water.
  • radical/ˈɹædɪkəl/adjectiveB24 meaningsReaching the deepest, most basic parts of something; complete and far-reaching.
  • radiographernounC1The technician who takes images inside the body.
  • radiology/ˌɹeɪdiˈɒlədʒi/nounC1The branch of medicine that uses images of the inside of the body.
  • radius/ˈɹeɪ.di.əs/nounB23 meaningsThe straight line from the centre of a circle or sphere to its edge; half the diameter.
  • raft/ɹɑːft/nounB12 meaningsA flat floating platform of logs or planks.
  • rail/ɹeɪ(ə)l/nounB24 meaningsOne of the steel bars that a train's wheels run along.
  • rally/ˈɹæli/nounB24 meaningsA large public meeting held to show support for something.
  • ram/ɹæm/nounB24 meaningsA male sheep.
  • ramble/ˈɹæmbəl/verbC13 meaningsTo walk a long way for pleasure through the countryside, without hurrying and without a fixed route.
  • ramekin/ˈɹæm(ɪ)kɪn/nounC1A small round dish for baking one portion.
  • ramification/ɹæmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/nounC1A consequence that branches out from a decision.
  • rampage/ˈɹæmpeɪd͡ʒ/nounC1A period of violent, uncontrolled and destructive behaviour.
  • rampart/ˈɹæm.pɑː(ɹ)t/nounC1A broad defensive bank of earth or stone.
  • rank/ˈɹæŋk/nounB24 meaningsA position in an order or hierarchy, especially in the armed forces or the police.
  • ranking/ˈɹæn.kɪŋ/nounC1A position in an ordered list of the best.
  • rap/ɹæp/verbB23 meaningsTo knock sharply and quickly.
  • rapport/ɹæˈpɔɹ/nounC1An easy, understanding connection between people.
  • rarity/ˈɹɛəɹəti/nounC12 meaningsThe state of being seldom found.
  • rasher/ˈɹæʃə(ɹ)/nounC1A thin slice of bacon.
  • rashnessnounC1Acting boldly without thinking of the risk.
  • rasp/ɹɑːsp/nounC1A coarse file with raised teeth, for shaping wood.
  • rat/ɹæt/nounA22 meaningsA long-tailed rodent larger than a mouse.
  • rate limitnounC1A cap on how often you may call a service.
  • ratification/ˌɹætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/nounC1The formal approval that makes an agreement binding.
  • ratio/ˈɹeɪ.ʃi.əʊ/nounC1The relationship between two amounts, as a comparison.
  • rationale/ˌɹæʃ.əˈnɑːl/nounC1The set of reasons behind a decision or study.
  • rationalism/ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəlɪzəm/nounC1The view that reason rather than faith should guide us.
  • rationality/ˌraʃəˈnalɪti/nounC1The quality of being guided by reason.
  • rattan/ɹəˈtan/nounC1A tough climbing palm stem woven into furniture.
  • rattle/ˈɹæ.təl/nounB24 meaningsA baby's toy that makes a sharp noise when it is shaken.
  • ravage/ˈɹævɪd͡ʒ/verbB2+2 meaningsTo sweep through and destroy.
  • razor burnnounC1Sore red skin left by shaving.
  • reactantnounC1A substance that goes into a reaction.
  • reactor/ɹiˈæktɚ/nounB2+2 meaningsThe vessel in which a nuclear reaction is controlled.
  • reagent/ɹiˈeɪ.d͡ʒənt/nounC1A substance used to bring a reaction about.
  • realism/ˈɹi.əlɪzəm/nounC1Dealing with things as they really are, in life or in art.
  • realist/ˈɹɪəlɪst/nounC1Somebody who deals with things as they actually are.
  • realization/ˌɹɪə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/nounC12 meaningsThe moment of suddenly understanding something.
  • realm/ɹɛlm/nounC12 meaningsA kingdom.
  • reaper/ˈɹiːpɚ/nounC1Somebody or something that cuts and gathers grain.
  • reasonable adjustmentnounC1A change an employer must make so a worker can do the job.
  • reassurancenounC1Words or acts that settle somebody's fear.
  • rebate/ˈɹiːbeɪt/nounC1Money given back after a purchase.
  • rebuttal/ɹɪˈbʌt.əl/nounC12 meaningsA reply that argues against a criticism or claim by giving reasons.
  • recall/ɹɪˈkɔːl/verbB24 meaningsTo bring something back into your mind.
  • recess/ɹɪˈsɛs/nounB13 meaningsThe short break between lessons.
  • reciprocity/ˌrɛsəˈprɑsəti/nounC1The practice of exchanging things for mutual benefit.
  • recital/ɹɪˈsaɪtl̩/nounB22 meaningsA performance of music or poetry.
  • reclamation/(ˌ)ɹɛkləˈmeɪʃn̩/nounC1The winning back of land or material for use.
  • recoil/ɹɪˈkɔɪl/verbC12 meaningsTo draw back suddenly in fear or disgust.
  • recollection/ɹɛkəˈlɛkʃən/nounB2+2 meaningsSomething you remember; a memory of a past event as you hold it now.
  • recompense/ˈɹɛkəmˌpɛns/nounC1Payment made for trouble or loss.
  • reconnaissance/ɹɪˈkɒnɪsəns/nounC1Going out to see where the enemy is.
  • reconstruction/ˌɹiːkənˈstɹʌkʃən/nounC12 meaningsBuilding again what was destroyed.