Vocabulary Cards
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A1 noun
rabbit
Meaning
A small mammal with long ears, long hind legs, and a short tail
Example
The rabbit ran quickly into the forest.
C2 noun
Rabble
Meaning
a disorderly crowd; the common people regarded as socially inferior
Example
The politician dismissed the protesters as mere rabble.
C1 adjective
rabid
Meaning
Having extreme or fanatical support for something; relating to or suffering from rabies.
Example
He was a rabid fan of the football team.
C1 noun
rabies
Meaning
A viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals, usually transmitted through animal bites.
Example
The dog was vaccinated against rabies.
A2 noun
race
Meaning
a competition of speed, or a group of people with similar characteristics
Example
The race was very exciting, with many competitors.
B2 adjective
racial
Meaning
relating to a race of people
Example
Racial equality is an important issue in many societies.
B2 noun
racism
Meaning
the belief that some races are superior to others, leading to unfair treatment or prejudice
Example
The organization works to eliminate racism in all forms.
B2 adjective
racist
Meaning
showing or feeling discrimination or prejudice against people of other races
Example
He was accused of making racist comments.
B2 noun
Rack
Meaning
a framework or structure for holding or storing things
Example
She hung her coat on the rack by the door.
B2 noun
racket
Meaning
A piece of equipment used to hit the ball in sports like tennis or badminton; also a loud noise or an illegal scheme.
Example
He bought a new tennis racket for the match.
C2 noun
Raconteur
Meaning
a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way
Example
The old man was a gifted raconteur who entertained everyone with his stories.
C1 adjective
racy
Meaning
Lively, entertaining, or slightly shocking (especially in a sexual way).
Example
The novel was full of racy dialogues.
B2 noun
Radar
Meaning
a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance of aircraft, ships by sending out radio waves
Example
The radar detected an unknown aircraft approaching the base.
C1 noun
radiance
Meaning
the quality of shining with bright light; a glowing or beaming quality
Example
Her face was filled with radiance after hearing the good news.
C1 adjective
radiant
Meaning
Shining brightly; expressing great happiness.
Example
She looked radiant in her wedding dress.
C1 verb
radiate
Meaning
to emit energy or light; to spread out from a center
Example
The fireplace radiates warmth throughout the room.
B2 noun
radiation
Meaning
The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles.
Example
Radiation from the sun can be harmful without protection.
B2 adjective
radical
Meaning
Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.
Example
The leader proposed radical economic reforms.
A1 adjective
radio
Meaning
Relating to radio waves or broadcasting.
Example
FAST is the largest radio telescope in the world.
B2 noun
radioactivity
Meaning
The emission of ionizing radiation or particles caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.
Example
Radioactivity is used in medical treatments like cancer therapy.
B2 noun
Radish
Meaning
a small pungent edible root vegetable with white or red skin
Example
The farmer harvested fresh radishes from the garden.
C2 noun
radix
Meaning
the base or root of something; the number on which a system of numeration is built
Example
In mathematics, the decimal system has a radix of ten.
C2 adjective
raffish
Meaning
unconventional and slightly disreputable but attractive
Example
He had a raffish charm that made him popular in the city.
C1 noun/verb
raffle
Meaning
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.
Example
The charity decided to raffle a bicycle to raise funds.