Vokabulare

Englisches Vokabelwörterbuch | Wortbedeutungen, Definitionen & Beispiele

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rabid

adjective C1
/ˈræb.ɪd/

Having extreme or fanatical support for something; relating to or suffering from rabies.

"He was a rabid fan of the football team."

noun C1
/ˈreɪ.biːz/

A viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals, usually transmitted through animal bites.

"The dog was vaccinated against rabies."

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racy

adjective C1
/ˈreɪ.si/

Lively, entertaining, or slightly shocking (especially in a sexual way).

"The novel was full of racy dialogues."

noun C1
/ˈreɪdiəns/

the quality of shining with bright light; a glowing or beaming quality

"Her face was filled with radiance after hearing the good news."

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radiant

adjective C1
/ˈreɪdiənt/

Shining brightly; expressing great happiness.

"She looked radiant in her wedding dress."

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radiate

verb C1
/ˈreɪdieɪt/

to emit energy or light; to spread out from a center

"The fireplace radiates warmth throughout the room."

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raffle

noun/verb C1
/ˈræfəl/

A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets, one or more of which are drawn at random for a prize; to sell something in such a lottery.

"The charity decided to raffle a bicycle to raise funds."

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rafter

noun C1
/ˈræftər/

One of the sloping beams that supports a roof.

"The old barn’s rafters were exposed."

adjective C1
/ˈræɡɪd/

torn, worn out, or in poor condition

"The homeless man wore a ragged coat."

adjective C1
/ˈreɪ.kɪʃ/

having a stylish, confident, and slightly disreputable appearance

"He walked in with a rakish smile and tilted hat."

adjective C1
/ræmˈbʌŋk.ʃəs/

boisterous, energetic, and difficult to control.

"The rambunctious children filled the house with noise."

Rambutan definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ræmˈbuːtən/

a tropical fruit with red spiky skin and white translucent sweet flesh similar to litchi

"The rambutan looks scary with its hairy skin but tastes very sweet inside."

noun C1
/ˌræm.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

a consequence of an action or event, often complex or unwelcome.

"The new law has serious social ramifications."

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rampant

adjective C1
/ˈræmpənt/

existing or spreading unchecked, often in an undesirable way

"Corruption was rampant in the city administration."

noun C1
/ˈræmpɑːrt/

a defensive wall of a castle or fort

"The soldiers stood on the rampart, watching the enemy approach."

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ramshackle

adjective C1
/ˈræmʃækəl/

poorly built or maintained; in a state of disrepair

"They lived in a ramshackle old house on the edge of town."

adjective C1
/ˈrænsɪd/

having a bad taste or smell due to being old or spoiled (especially fats or oils)

"The butter had gone rancid after being left out too long."

verb C1
/ˈræn.də.maɪz/

To make something happen in a random order or manner.

"The software can randomize the order of questions."

verb C1
/ˈræn.sæk/

to search a place roughly and steal or damage things

"Burglars ransacked the house while the family was away."

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rant

verb C1
/rænt/

to speak or shout in an angry, uncontrolled way

"He ranted about the unfair treatment at work."

noun C1
/rəˈpɪdəti/

The quality of moving or happening quickly; swiftness or speed.

"The rapidity of technological change is astonishing."

rapport definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ræˈpɔːr/

A close and harmonious relationship where people understand each other well.

"The teacher quickly built a strong rapport with her students."

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Rapt

adjective C1
/ræpt/

Completely absorbed or fascinated by something.

"She listened with rapt attention to the speaker’s words."

noun C1
/ˈræp.tʃər/

A feeling of intense joy, delight, or ecstasy.

"She listened to the music in rapture."

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rasp

verb C1
/ræsp/

to speak in a rough, harsh voice or to scrape with a coarse sound

"He rasped out a warning before collapsing."

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raspy

adjective C1
/ˈræspi/

having a harsh, rough, or grating sound

"His raspy voice revealed years of smoking."

Ratification definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement

"The treaty required ratification by both countries' parliaments."

verb C1
/ˈrætɪfaɪ/

to approve or confirm something officially, usually by law or formal consent

"The government ratified the trade agreement."

noun C1
/ˈræʃən/

a fixed amount of something, especially food, officially allowed to each person

"During the war, each family received a weekly ration of rice."

noun C1
/ˌræʃəˈnæl/

the underlying reason or explanation for something

"The rationale behind his decision was clearly explained."

rationalization definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌræʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

the action of attempting to explain or justify behavior or an attitude with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate

"His excuse was just a rationalization for his careless mistake."

verb C1
/ˈræʃənəlaɪz/

to attempt to explain or justify behavior or decisions with logical reasons, even if they are not true or appropriate

"She tried to rationalize her lateness by blaming the traffic."

verb C1
/ˈræʃənaɪz/

to justify or explain something with logical reasons, even if not appropriate or true

"He tried to rationlize his mistake by blaming the system."

adjective C1
/ˈrɔːkəs/

loud, harsh, and unpleasant sound or behavior

"The crowd became raucous after the team scored."

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ravage

verb C1
/ˈrævɪdʒ/

to cause severe and extensive damage or destruction

"The hurricane ravaged the coastal villages."

rave

verb C1
/reɪv/

to speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration

"Critics rave about the new movie."

Raven definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Raven

noun C1
/ˈreɪ.vən/

a large, black bird with a thick bill and harsh croaking voice

"The raven perched on the old oak tree and cawed loudly."

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ravenous

adjective C1
/ˈrævənəs/

Extremely hungry; famished.

"After the long hike, she was ravenous and ate quickly."

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ravine

noun C1
/rəˈviːn/

A deep, narrow valley with steep sides.

"The river carved a deep ravine through the mountains."

Raw Turmeric definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/rɔ ˈtɜrmərɪk/

fresh unprocessed root of the turmeric plant used as a spice and medicine

"Grate raw turmeric into the curry for authentic flavor."

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raze

verb C1
/reɪz/

To completely destroy or demolish something, especially a building.

"The old factory was razed to make way for new apartments."

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reactant

noun C1
/riˈæktənt/

A substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a chemical reaction.

"Oxygen is a reactant in the process of combustion."

adjective C1
/riˈækʃəˌneri/

Opposing political or social progress or reform; extremely conservative.

"The group took a reactionary stance against the new policies."

adjective C1
/riˈæk.tɪv/

responding to situations rather than initiating them; chemically active

"The company took a reactive approach to customer complaints."

verb C1
/ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/

To change or move something again in order to achieve a better fit, condition, or balance.

"He readjusted the chair to make it more comfortable."

noun C1
/ˌriː.əˈdʒʌst.mənt/

The act of changing or correcting something again to make it suitable or balanced.

"After moving to a new city, he went through a period of readjustment."

verb C1
/ˌriːəˈfɜːrm/

To state again strongly; to confirm or strengthen a statement or belief.

"The president reaffirmed his commitment to education reform."

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reaper

noun C1
/ˈriːpər/

a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops

"The reaper moved slowly through the golden fields."

noun C1
/ˈriːbeɪt/

a partial refund given to someone who has paid too much money for something

"The store offered a rebate on bulk purchases."

adjective C1
/rɪˈbɛljəs/

resisting authority or control; showing a desire to rebel

"The rebellious teenager refused to follow the school rules."