Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ruːˈtiːn/

a sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program

"She follows a strict morning routine before work."

adverb
/ruːˈtiːnli/

as part of a regular procedure; habitually

"The staff routinely checks the equipment for safety."

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rover

noun
ˈrəʊvə

A vehicle for driving over rough terrain, especially one driven by remote control over extraterrestrial terrain.

"The rover landed on Mars to begin its exploration."

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row

noun, verb
/raʊ/ (argument), /roʊ/ (line of things)

A line of things or people; also, a noisy quarrel; to propel a boat with oars.

"They had a loud row about money."

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Rowdy

adjective
/ˈraʊdi/

Noisy and disorderly; rough and disruptive

"The rowdy crowd made it hard to hear the speaker."

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Royal

adjective
/ˈrɔɪəl/

relating to a king, queen, or other member of a royal family

"They attended a royal ceremony at the palace."

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noun
ˈrɔɪəl ˈbɛŋɡəl ˈtaɪɡər

A subspecies of tiger found primarily in India and Bangladesh, known for its distinctive orange coat with black stripes.

"The Royal Bengal Tiger is an iconic species of the Sundarbans."

noun
/ˈrɔɪəlti/

Members of a royal family or payment made to the owner of a patent, copyright, or natural resource.

"The author receives a royalty for every book sold."

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rub

verb
/rʌb/

to move something over the surface of another thing using pressure and friction

"She rubbed her hands together to keep them warm."

noun
/ˈrʌbər/

a tough elastic substance made from the latex of tropical plants or synthetically, used for making tires, boots, and other products.

"The tires are made of natural rubber."

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Rubbish

noun
/ˈrʌbɪʃ/

Waste material or unwanted things; something worthless

"He threw the broken toys into the rubbish bin."

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rubble

noun
/ˈrʌbəl/

Broken stone, bricks, or debris from a collapsed building or structure.

"The rescue team searched through the rubble after the earthquake."

adjective
/ˈruːbɪkənd/

Having a healthy reddish complexion.

"The old man’s rubicund face showed he was in good health."

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noun
/ˈruːbrɪk/

A set of instructions, rules, or a heading in a document, often used for grading criteria.

"The teacher provided a grading rubric for the assignment."

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Ruby

noun
/ˈruː.bi/

a precious red gemstone; a deep red variety of corundum

"The ruby ring was her most treasured possession."

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Ruck

noun
/rʌk/

a situation where a crowd of people are pushing against each other; a disorderly crowd

"There was a ruck at the football match."

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ruddy

adjective
/ˈrʌdi/

Having a healthy red color in the face.

"She had a ruddy complexion from working outdoors."

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Rude

adjective
/ruːd/

Not having or showing respect; impolite

"It was rude of him to interrupt the conversation."

adverb
/ˈruːdli/

in an impolite or discourteous manner

"He rudely interrupted the speaker during the presentation."

noun
/ˈruːdnəs/

the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech

"His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party."

noun
/ˈruːdɪmənt/

A basic principle, element, or fundamental part of something.

"He learned the rudiments of music before joining the band."

adjective
/ˌruːdɪˈmɛntəri/

Involving or limited to basic principles; elementary or simple.

"The village school provided only a rudimentary education."

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rue

verb
/ruː/

To feel regret or sorrow about something.

"She will rue the day she trusted him."

adjective
/ˈruːfəl/

Expressing sorrow, regret, or pity.

"He gave a rueful smile after losing the match."

noun
/ˈrʌfiən/

A violent or lawless person; a bully.

"The ruffians vandalized the shop late at night."

verb
/ˈrʌf.l̩/

to disturb the smoothness of something; to annoy or upset someone

"The wind ruffled her hair."

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Rugged

adjective
/ˈrʌɡ.ɪd/

rough and uneven; having a rough irregular surface; tough and strong

"The hikers crossed the rugged mountain terrain."

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ruin

verb
/ˈruːɪn/

to destroy or severely damage something so that it no longer works or is of no use.

"Heavy rain ruined the wedding decorations."

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rule

noun
/ruːl/

an accepted principle or instruction that states what is allowed or what must be done.

"There are strict rules about safety in the lab."

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ruler

noun
/ˈruːlər/

A person who governs or controls a country; a straight-edged tool used for measuring or drawing lines

"The ruler drew a straight line on the paper while the king was a powerful ruler of his kingdom."

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rules

noun
/ruːlz/

explicit principles or regulations governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity

"The teacher reminded the students to follow the classroom rules."

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noun
ruːlz ənd ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənz

Official orders and laws that control how something is done.

"Rules and regulations alone cannot change attitudes."

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ruling

noun
/ˈruːlɪŋ/

an official decision made by a judge or authority.

"The court’s ruling favored the defendant."

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rumble

verb
/ˈrʌm.bəl/

to make a continuous deep, resonant sound

"Thunder rumbled in the distance."

noun
/ˈruː.mɪ.nənt/

a cud-chewing mammal, such as a cow or sheep

"Cows are ruminants that chew cud."

verb
/ˈruː.mɪ.neɪt/

to think deeply about something; to chew cud (for animals)

"She sat alone to ruminate on her decision."

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rummage

verb
/ˈrʌm.ɪdʒ/

to search through something in a disorderly way

"He rummaged through the drawer for his keys."

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rumor

noun
/ˈruːmər/

a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.

"There’s a rumor that the company will merge next year."

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Rumour

noun
/ˈruːmər/

a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth; gossip

"There's a rumour that the company will close next month."

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Rump

noun
/rʌmp/

the hindquarters or buttocks; the lower back area

"The horse injured its rump during the fall."

verb
/ˈrʌmpəl/

to make something untidy or wrinkled by creasing or crumpling

"She accidentally rumpled her dress while packing."

noun
/ˈrʌmpəs/

a noisy disturbance; an uproar or commotion

"The children caused quite a rumpus in the playground."

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run

verb
/rʌn/

to move swiftly on foot by taking steps faster than walking

"He runs every morning to stay fit."

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run-down

adjective
/ˈrʌn daʊn/

in a poor condition; worn out or neglected

"They live in a run-down house at the edge of town."

adjective
/ˈruːnɪk/

relating to or consisting of runes; mysterious or magical

"The old stone had strange runic carvings on it."

noun
/ˈrʌnər/

a person who runs, especially in races or for exercise

"The runner crossed the finish line with a big smile."

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running

noun
/ˈrʌnɪŋ/

the action or sport of running

"Running every morning keeps me healthy."

noun/verb
/ˈrʌptʃər/

to break or burst suddenly; a crack, split, or break in something

"The pipe ruptured due to high pressure."

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Rural

adjective
/ˈrʊərəl/

relating to the countryside rather than the town

"He prefers the peaceful life of a rural village."

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Ruse

noun
/ruːz/

A trick or action intended to deceive someone.

"She used a clever ruse to get into the party unnoticed."