Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
The existing state of affairs or situation, often used in the phrase 'status quo'.
"He wanted to maintain the status quo at work."
The minimum number of members needed to conduct official business in a meeting.
"The board meeting was postponed because there was no quorum."
A fixed share or amount of something that is officially allowed or required.
"Each country has a quota for exporting rice."
a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated exactly; an estimated price given for goods or services
"The article opened with a famous quotation from Shakespeare."
to repeat or copy the words of someone
"She quoted a famous line from the novel."
Ordinary or everyday, especially when mundane.
"He focused on the quotidian details of family life."
a small furry animal with long ears that lives in holes in the ground and moves by hopping
"The rabbit hopped quickly across the garden."
A disorderly crowd or mob; the common people regarded as noisy or unruly.
"A rabble gathered in the streets to protest the decision."
Having extreme or fanatical support for something; relating to or suffering from rabies.
"He was a rabid fan of the football team."
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."
a competition of speed, or a group of people with similar characteristics
"The race was very exciting, with many competitors."
relating to a race of people
"Racial equality is an important issue in many societies."
the belief that some races are superior to others, leading to unfair treatment or prejudice
"The organization works to eliminate racism in all forms."
showing or feeling discrimination or prejudice against people of other races
"He was accused of making racist comments."
a frame or stand used to hold or store things
"She placed her wet clothes on the drying rack."
A piece of equipment used to hit the ball in sports like tennis or badminton; also a loud noise or an illegal scheme.
"He bought a new tennis racket for the match."
A person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way.
"The professor was a brilliant raconteur who kept his audience entertained."
Lively, entertaining, or slightly shocking (especially in a sexual way).
"The novel was full of racy dialogues."
a system that uses radio waves to detect the position and speed of objects
"The plane was detected by the airport's radar system."
the quality of shining with bright light; a glowing or beaming quality
"Her face was filled with radiance after hearing the good news."
Shining brightly; expressing great happiness.
"She looked radiant in her wedding dress."
to emit energy or light; to spread out from a center
"The fireplace radiates warmth throughout the room."
the emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving particles
"The doctor explained the effects of radiation therapy to the patient."
relating to extreme or fundamental change; far-reaching in effect
"The new policy brought radical changes in education."
a device for receiving or transmitting radio signals, or the use of such signals for communication
"I listen to the radio every morning for the news."
The emission of ionizing radiation or particles caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.
"Radioactivity is used in medical treatments like cancer therapy."
a small pungent edible root vegetable with white or red skin
"The farmer harvested fresh radishes from the garden."
the base or root of something; the number on which a system of numeration is built
"In mathematics, the decimal system has a radix of ten."
unconventional and slightly disreputable but attractive
"He had a raffish charm that made him popular in the city."
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."
A flat structure made of logs or planks tied together, used as a boat or floating platform; to travel or transport on such a structure.
"They built a raft to cross the river."
One of the sloping beams that supports a roof.
"The old barn’s rafters were exposed."
A piece of old, torn cloth; to tease or scold someone in a playful way.
"She used an old rag to clean the table."
A person, typically a child, in ragged, dirty clothes.
"The little ragamuffin begged for food on the street."
intense anger or fury
"She shouted in a fit of rage after hearing the news."
torn, worn out, or in poor condition
"The homeless man wore a ragged coat."
To suddenly attack or enter a place, especially by force.
"The police raided the warehouse last night."
to complain or protest strongly about something
"He railed against the unfair decision."
good-humored teasing or joking
"Their friendship was full of light-hearted raillery."
a track or system of tracks made of steel rails along which trains run
"The railroad connects the city to several nearby towns."
a track made of steel rails along which trains run; a system of tracks with trains, stations, and other facilities
"The railway connects major cities across the country."
clothing, especially fine or formal wear
"The king wore royal raiment during the ceremony."
water droplets that fall from the sky as a result of condensation in the atmosphere
"The rain started pouring just as we reached the park."
the act of receiving something or someone; a formal social gathering
"We attended a wedding reception at the hotel."
a person or device that receives something such as a signal, message, or object
"The radio receiver picks up signals from distant stations."
having happened or started only a short time ago
"The recent developments have been quite exciting."
in the recent past; not long ago
"I recently visited the museum."
To get or be given something; to accept something offered.
"She received a letter from her friend."
Willing to listen to or accept new ideas, suggestions, or experiences.
"She was receptive to feedback from her colleagues."
The ability or willingness to receive something, especially signals or stimuli.
"Her receptivity to new ideas helped improve the project."
