English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
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."
an arch of colors formed in the sky by sunlight shining through rain
"After the storm, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky."
A luxuriant, dense forest rich in biodiversity, found typically in tropical areas with consistently heavy rainfall.
"The Amazon rainforest is home to millions of species."
characterized by rain; wet from rain; having much rain
"It was a rainy day, so we stayed indoors."
To lift or move something to a higher position; to increase; to bring up.
"She raised her hand to ask a question."
a dried grape, often eaten as a snack or used in cooking and baking
"She added raisins to the cake batter for extra sweetness."
dried grapes, often used in cooking and baking
"She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness."
to collect or gather with a rake; to scrape or smooth a surface
"He raked the leaves into a pile."
having a stylish, confident, and slightly disreputable appearance
"He walked in with a rakish smile and tilted hat."
to come together for a common purpose or to recover strength or spirit
"The team rallied after halftime and won the match."
to strike or push something with great force
"The truck rammed into the wall."
to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way; to walk for pleasure without a fixed route.
"He rambled on about his childhood for hours."
boisterous, energetic, and difficult to control.
"The rambunctious children filled the house with noise."
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."