Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˌræm.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

a consequence of an action or event, often complex or unwelcome.

"The new law has serious social ramifications."

verb
/ˈræm.ɪ.faɪ/

to spread or branch out into divisions or subdivisions.

"The river ramifies into several smaller streams."

adjective
/ˈreɪ.moʊs/

having many branches.

"The ramose tree shaded the entire garden."

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ramp

noun, verb
/ræmp/

a sloping surface joining two different levels; as a verb, to increase or rise sharply

"The car drove up the ramp into the parking garage."

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rampant

adjective
/ˈræmpənt/

existing or spreading unchecked, often in an undesirable way

"Corruption was rampant in the city administration."

noun
/ˈræmpɑːrt/

a defensive wall of a castle or fort

"The soldiers stood on the rampart, watching the enemy approach."

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ramshackle

adjective
/ˈræmʃækəl/

poorly built or maintained; in a state of disrepair

"They lived in a ramshackle old house on the edge of town."

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ranch

noun
/ræntʃ/

a large farm where animals such as cattle or sheep are raised

"They own a huge cattle ranch in Texas."

adjective
/ˈrænsɪd/

having a bad taste or smell due to being old or spoiled (especially fats or oils)

"The butter had gone rancid after being left out too long."

noun
/ˈræŋ.kər/

A feeling of deep and bitter anger or resentment.

"There was a rancor between the two rivals that never faded."

adjective
/ˈræŋ.kər.əs/

Characterized by bitterness or resentment.

"Their rancorous debate lasted for hours."

adjective
/ˈræn.dəm/

Made, done, or happening without method or conscious decision.

"He made a random choice from the menu."

verb
/ˈræn.də.maɪz/

To make something happen in a random order or manner.

"The software can randomize the order of questions."

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range

noun, verb
/reɪndʒ/

The extent or scope of something; to vary between limits.

"The mountains range from north to south across the country."

noun
/ˈreɪn.dʒər/

A person responsible for protecting and managing forests, parks, or natural areas.

"The park ranger guided the tourists through the forest trail."

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ranging

verb
/ˈreɪn.dʒɪŋ/

Extending or varying between limits.

"The temperatures are ranging from 15 to 30 degrees this week."

noun
/ræŋˈɡuːn ˈkriːpər/

A climbing vine with fragrant flowers that change color from white to pink to red

"The Rangoon creeper covered the entire fence with its sweet-smelling flowers."

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rank

noun, verb, adjective
/ræŋk/

A position in a hierarchy; to place in order according to importance or quality.

"She quickly rose to a senior rank in the company."

noun
/ˈræŋkɪŋ/

a position in a list or hierarchy, especially in terms of performance or importance

"His ranking in the competition improved after each round."

verb
/ˈræŋ.kəl/

To cause continuing annoyance or resentment.

"His unfair criticism continued to rankle her for days."

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ranks

noun, verb
/ræŋks/

Positions within a group, especially in a hierarchy or organization.

"He quickly moved up the ranks of the army."

verb
/ˈræn.sæk/

to search a place roughly and steal or damage things

"Burglars ransacked the house while the family was away."

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rant

verb
/rænt/

to speak or shout in an angry, uncontrolled way

"He ranted about the unfair treatment at work."

adjective
/rəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

having an extreme desire to take things for oneself, greedy

"The rapacious landlord raised the rent without reason."

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rape

verb
/reɪp/

to force someone to have sexual intercourse without their consent

"The law strictly punishes those who commit rape."

adjective
/ˈræp.ɪd/

happening quickly or in a short time

"The company experienced rapid growth last year."

noun
/rəˈpɪdəti/

The quality of moving or happening quickly; swiftness or speed.

"The rapidity of technological change is astonishing."

adverb
/ˈræpɪdli/

occurring quickly and with speed

"The car moved rapidly through the crowded streets."

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rapine

noun
/ˈræp.aɪn/

the violent seizure of someone's property

"The war was marked by rapine and destruction."

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noun
/ræˈpɔːr/

A close and harmonious relationship where people understand each other well.

"The teacher quickly built a strong rapport with her students."

noun
/ˌræproʊʃˈmɑːn/

The establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.

"The two countries signed an agreement that marked a new rapprochement."

noun
/ræpˈskæliən/

A mischievous or cheeky person; a rascal.

"The little rapscallion hid his brother’s shoes as a prank."

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Rapt

adjective
/ræpt/

Completely absorbed or fascinated by something.

"She listened with rapt attention to the speaker’s words."

adjective
/ræpˈtɔːriəl/

Relating to birds of prey or predatory behavior.

"The eagle is a raptorial bird with sharp talons."

noun
/ˈræp.tʃər/

A feeling of intense joy, delight, or ecstasy.

"She listened to the music in rapture."

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Rare

adjective
/reər/

Unusual or uncommon; not occurring often.

"This species of bird is extremely rare."

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adjective
/ˈreə.rɪ.faɪd/

Of high moral, intellectual, or cultural value; distant from ordinary life.

"He works in the rarefied world of classical music."

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rarefy

verb
/ˈreə.rɪ.faɪ/

To make something less dense or more refined.

"The air rarefies as you climb higher into the mountains."

adverb
/ˈrɛə(r)li/

not often, infrequently

"She rarely eats sweets because of her diet."

noun
/ˈrerəti/

the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce

"The antique vase was a rarity worth thousands of dollars."

rash

adjective
/ræʃ/

Acting quickly without careful consideration; reckless.

"It was a rash decision to invest without research."

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rasp

verb
/ræsp/

to speak in a rough, harsh voice or to scrape with a coarse sound

"He rasped out a warning before collapsing."

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raspy

adjective
/ˈræspi/

having a harsh, rough, or grating sound

"His raspy voice revealed years of smoking."

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Rat

noun
/ræt/

a small rodent that resembles a large mouse, often considered a pest

"A rat ran across the kitchen floor last night."

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rate

noun
/reɪt/

the cost or price of something, or the amount at which something happens

"The rate of inflation is increasing every year."

adverb
/ˈræðər/

to a certain extent or degree

"I would rather stay home than go out."

noun
/ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement

"The treaty required ratification by both countries' parliaments."

verb
/ˈrætɪfaɪ/

to approve or confirm something officially, usually by law or formal consent

"The government ratified the trade agreement."

noun
/ˈreɪtɪŋ/

an evaluation or assessment, usually numerical

"The movie received a high rating from critics."

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ratio

noun
/ˈreɪʃoʊ/

a relationship between two numbers showing how many times the first number contains the second

"The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 2:1."