Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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Rush

verb
/rʌʃ/

to move or act with great speed or urgency

"She had to rush to the meeting to make it on time."

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Rusk

noun
/rʌsk/

a hard, dry biscuit or twice-baked bread; a type of crisp, sweet biscuit

"The baby enjoyed eating the soft rusk with milk."

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russian

adjective
/ˈrʌʃən/

relating to Russia, its people, or its language

"She is studying the Russian language at university."

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Rust

noun
/rʌst/

reddish-brown coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation; corrosion

"The old car was covered in rust after years of neglect."

adjective
/ˈrʌstɪk/

Relating to the countryside; simple and unsophisticated.

"The cottage had a rustic charm with its wooden beams and stone fireplace."

verb
/ˈrʌstɪkeɪt/

To go to the countryside or to suspend someone from university.

"He decided to rusticate in the village to escape the busy city life."

verb
/ˈrʌsl/

To make a soft, light sound like leaves or paper moving.

"The leaves rustled gently in the evening breeze."

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Rusty

adjective
/ˈrʌs.ti/

affected by rust; out of practice; impaired by lack of recent practice

"My piano skills are rusty after not playing for years."

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ruth

noun
/ruːθ/

A feeling of pity, compassion, or sorrow.

"He felt no ruth for the people he had betrayed."

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Ruthless

adjective
/ˈruːθləs/

Having or showing no pity or compassion for others.

"The ruthless leader crushed all opposition."

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noun
ˈruθləs ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən

Fierce and merciless rivalry or contest, without pity or compassion.

"Ruthless competition for power leads to societal issues."