Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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noun B1
/ruːˈtiːn/

a sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program

"She follows a strict morning routine before work."

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adverb B2
/ruːˈtiːnli/

as part of a regular procedure; habitually

"The staff routinely checks the equipment for safety."

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rover

noun C1
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 A2
/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 C1
/ˈraʊdi/

Noisy and disorderly; rough and disruptive

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

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Royal

adjective B1
/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 C1
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 B2
/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 B1
/rʌb/

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

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

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noun B1
/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 B1
/ˈrʌbɪʃ/

Waste material or unwanted things; something worthless

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

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rubble

noun C1
/ˈrʌbəl/

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

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

adjective C2
/ˈruːbɪkənd/

Having a healthy reddish complexion.

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

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noun C1
/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 C1
/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 C1
/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 C2
/ˈrʌdi/

Having a healthy red color in the face.

"She had a ruddy complexion from working outdoors."

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Rude

adjective A2
/ruːd/

Not having or showing respect; impolite

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

Rudely definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ˈruːdli/

in an impolite or discourteous manner

"He rudely interrupted the speaker during the presentation."

Rudeness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈruːdnəs/

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

"His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party."

noun C1
/ˈruːdɪmənt/

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

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

adjective C1
/ˌruːdɪˈmɛntəri/

Involving or limited to basic principles; elementary or simple.

"The village school provided only a rudimentary education."

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rue

verb C2
/ruː/

To feel regret or sorrow about something.

"She will rue the day she trusted him."

adjective C1
/ˈruːfəl/

Expressing sorrow, regret, or pity.

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

Ruffian definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈrʌfiən/

A violent or lawless person; a bully.

"The ruffians vandalized the shop late at night."

verb C1
/ˈrʌf.l̩/

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

"The wind ruffled her hair."

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Rugged

adjective C1
/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 B2
/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 A2
/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 A2
/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 A2
/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 B1
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 B2
/ˈruːlɪŋ/

an official decision made by a judge or authority.

"The court’s ruling favored the defendant."

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rumble

verb B2
/ˈrʌm.bəl/

to make a continuous deep, resonant sound

"Thunder rumbled in the distance."

noun C2
/ˈruː.mɪ.nənt/

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

"Cows are ruminants that chew cud."

verb C1
/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 C1
/ˈrʌm.ɪdʒ/

to search through something in a disorderly way

"He rummaged through the drawer for his keys."

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rumor

noun B2
/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 B2
/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 C2
/rʌmp/

the hindquarters or buttocks; the lower back area

"The horse injured its rump during the fall."

verb C2
/ˈrʌmpəl/

to make something untidy or wrinkled by creasing or crumpling

"She accidentally rumpled her dress while packing."

Rumpus definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈrʌmpəs/

a noisy disturbance; an uproar or commotion

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

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run

verb A1
/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 B2
/ˈrʌn daʊn/

in a poor condition; worn out or neglected

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

adjective C2
/ˈruːnɪk/

relating to or consisting of runes; mysterious or magical

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

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noun B1
/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 A2
/ˈrʌnɪŋ/

the action or sport of running

"Running every morning keeps me healthy."

Rupture definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb C1
/ˈrʌptʃər/

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

"The pipe ruptured due to high pressure."

Rural definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Rural

adjective B1
/ˈrʊərəl/

relating to the countryside rather than the town

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

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Ruse

noun C1
/ruːz/

A trick or action intended to deceive someone.

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