Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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rod

noun
/rɒd/

a thin straight bar, especially of metal or wood

"He used an iron rod to support the structure."

noun
/ˈroʊdənt/

a small mammal such as a mouse, rat, or squirrel, characterized by constantly growing incisors

"The farmer set traps to catch the rodents in his barn."

adjective
/ˈroʊ.ɡɪʃ/

mischievous; playfully dishonest

"His roguish smile suggested he was up to some mischief."

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roil

verb
/rɔɪl/

to make a liquid muddy or disturbed; to cause agitation or disorder

"The constant protests roiled the city streets."

verb
/ˈrɔɪstər/

to revel noisily; to engage in loud, boisterous celebration

"The fans roistered in the streets after the victory."

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role

noun
/roʊl/

a part or function of something

"Her role in the project was crucial."

Roles definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Roles

noun
rəʊlz

A person's or thing's function in a particular situation.

"Defined roles improve team performance."

roll

verb
/roʊl/

to move by turning over and over on an axis

"She rolled the ball down the hill."

adjective
/ˈroʊlɪŋ/

moving in gentle undulations; moving forward by turning over and over

"They drove through the rolling hills of the countryside."

noun
/ˈroʊ.lɪŋ bɔːrd/

a flat wooden or marble surface used for rolling out dough

"She placed the dough on the rolling board."

noun
/ˈroʊ.lɪŋ pɪn/

a cylindrical tool used for rolling out dough or pastry

"Roll the dough flat with a rolling pin."

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roman

adjective, noun
/ˈroʊmən/

relating to Rome or its people; a citizen of ancient Rome

"The Roman Empire influenced much of modern civilization."

noun
/roʊˈmæns/

a feeling of love, especially one that is exciting and mysterious

"Their romance began during a summer trip to Paris."

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Romantic

adjective
/rəʊˈmæntɪk/

related to or involving love or feelings of love

"He wrote her a romantic letter for their anniversary."

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romp

verb
/rɒmp/

to play or move in a lively, carefree, and energetic way

"The children romped happily in the garden."

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rondo

noun
/ˈrɒndoʊ/

a musical composition with a recurring leading theme

"The pianist ended the recital with a lively rondo."

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rood

noun
/ruːd/

a crucifix, especially one positioned above the entrance to the chancel of a church

"The old church displayed a carved rood above the altar."

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roof

noun
/ruːf/

the top covering of a building or vehicle

"The roof of the house needs to be repaired."

noun
/ˈrʊkəri/

a place where rooks or other birds breed and nest in colonies

"We saw a rookery full of noisy birds near the forest."

noun
/ˈrʊki/

a person who is new to an activity or organization; a beginner

"The rookie policeman made a few mistakes on his first day."

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room

noun
/ruːm/

A space within a building enclosed by walls, floor, and ceiling

"She decorated her room with bright colors."

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Roomy

adjective
/ˈruː.mi/

spacious; having a lot of room

"The apartment is very roomy with spacious bedrooms."

noun
/ˈruːstər/

A male domestic chicken, especially one that crows.

"The rooster crowed at dawn, waking up the whole village."

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Root

noun
/ruːt/

the part of a plant that attaches it to the ground and absorbs nutrients

"The tree's roots are deep in the soil."

adjective
/ˈruː.tɪd/

deeply established; firmly fixed

"His beliefs are deeply rooted in tradition."

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rope

noun
/roʊp/

a strong, thick cord made of twisted fibers or strands

"The climbers used a rope to scale the mountain."

ropes definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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ropes

noun
roʊps

A length of thick strong cord made by twisting together strands of hemp, sisal, nylon, or similar material.

"The ropes were tied securely to lift the heavy load."

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Rose

noun
/roʊz/

a type of flowering plant, known for its beautiful and fragrant blooms

"She gave me a rose on my birthday."

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Rose berry

noun
/roʊz ˈber.i/

a type of berry with rose-like characteristics or flavor

"The rose berry has a delicate floral taste that reminds me of roses."

noun
/ˈroʊz ˈwɔː.tər/

a flavored water made by steeping rose petals in water, used in cooking and cosmetics

"She added a few drops of rose-water to the dessert."

adjective
/ˈroʊziət/

Having a pink color; optimistic or idealistic.

"She looked at the future with roseate optimism."

noun
/ˈrɑːstər/

A list or plan showing people’s duties or times when they are scheduled.

"The manager updated the staff roster for next week."

noun
/ˈrɒstrəm/

A raised platform for speakers, performers, or leaders.

"The politician delivered a speech from the rostrum."

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rot

verb
/rɒt/

to decay or decompose; to become corrupt

"The fruit will rot if left in the sun."

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rotary

adjective
/ˈroʊtəri/

Relating to or characterized by rotation; revolving around an axis.

"The machine uses a rotary engine to function efficiently."

verb
/ˈroʊ.teɪt/

to turn around a central point or axis

"The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours."

noun
/rəʊˈteɪʃən/

the action of rotating or turning something around a center or axis

"The rotation of the earth around the sun causes seasons."

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rote

noun
/roʊt/

mechanical or habitual repetition, often without understanding

"He learned the poem by rote without understanding its meaning."

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Rotten

adjective
/ˈrɒt.ən/

decayed; spoiled; bad

"The apple is rotten and should be thrown away."

adjective
/roʊˈtʌnd/

round or plump in shape; full in sound

"The rotund cat struggled to climb the fence."

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rotunda

noun
/roʊˈtʌn.də/

a large circular building or hall, often with a dome

"Tourists gathered inside the grand rotunda of the capitol."

noun
/roʊˈtʌn.də.ti/

the quality of being round or plump

"The rotundity of the balloon made it float gracefully."

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roue

noun
/ruːˈeɪ/

A man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure; a debauched man.

"The old roue squandered his fortune on gambling and women."

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Rough

adjective
/rʌf/

having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level

"The road was rough and difficult to drive on."

adverb
/ˈrʌfli/

in a manner that is not precise or exact; approximately

"He roughly estimated the cost of the project."

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round

adjective
/raʊnd/

having a circular shape; shaped like a sphere or disk

"The table was round and had a smooth surface."

verb
/raʊz/

To awaken from sleep or to stir into action.

"The loud alarm roused him from his deep sleep."

adjective
/ˈraʊzɪŋ/

Exciting, inspiring, or stirring.

"The speaker delivered a rousing speech that moved the audience."

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rout

noun, verb
/raʊt/

A decisive defeat; to defeat completely.

"The army routed the enemy forces in the battle."

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route

noun
/ruːt/

a way or course taken to get from one place to another

"The best route to the airport is through the highway."