Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun C2
/ˌræʃioʊsɪˈneɪʃən/

the process of reasoning or logical thinking

"His ratiocination impressed the judges during the debate."

noun C1
/ˈræʃən/

a fixed amount of something, especially food, officially allowed to each person

"During the war, each family received a weekly ration of rice."

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adjective B2
/ˈræʃənəl/

based on or in accordance with reason or logic

"She made a rational decision after considering all the facts."

noun C1
/ˌræʃəˈnæl/

the underlying reason or explanation for something

"The rationale behind his decision was clearly explained."

noun C2
/ˈræʃənəlɪzəm/

a belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than religious belief or emotion

"Rationalism emphasizes logic and reasoning over faith."

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noun C1
/ˌræʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

the action of attempting to explain or justify behavior or an attitude with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate

"His excuse was just a rationalization for his careless mistake."

verb C1
/ˈræʃənəlaɪz/

to attempt to explain or justify behavior or decisions with logical reasons, even if they are not true or appropriate

"She tried to rationalize her lateness by blaming the traffic."

verb C1
/ˈræʃənaɪz/

to justify or explain something with logical reasons, even if not appropriate or true

"He tried to rationlize his mistake by blaming the system."

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noun, verb B2
/ˈrætəl/

to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; a device or object that makes such a sound

"The loose window began to rattle in the strong wind."

adjective C1
/ˈrɔːkəs/

loud, harsh, and unpleasant sound or behavior

"The crowd became raucous after the team scored."

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ravage

verb C1
/ˈrævɪdʒ/

to cause severe and extensive damage or destruction

"The hurricane ravaged the coastal villages."

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rave

verb C1
/reɪv/

to speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration

"Critics rave about the new movie."

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ravel

verb C2
/ˈrævəl/

to tangle or complicate; to untangle or unravel depending on context

"She began to ravel the loose threads of the sweater."

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Raven

noun C1
/ˈreɪ.vən/

a large, black bird with a thick bill and harsh croaking voice

"The raven perched on the old oak tree and cawed loudly."

adjective C2
/ˈrævənɪŋ/

Extremely hungry and greedy; voracious.

"The ravening wolves circled the camp."

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ravenous

adjective C1
/ˈrævənəs/

Extremely hungry; famished.

"After the long hike, she was ravenous and ate quickly."

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ravine

noun C1
/rəˈviːn/

A deep, narrow valley with steep sides.

"The river carved a deep ravine through the mountains."

verb C2
/ˈrævɪʃ/

To fill with intense delight; to captivate or enchant.

"The beauty of the sunset ravished the travelers."

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Raw

adjective B1
/rɔː/

not cooked or processed; in its natural state

"She ate raw vegetables for lunch."

raw materials definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
rɔː mətɪˈrɪəlz

The basic material from which a product is made.

"The factory imports raw materials for production."

Raw Turmeric definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/rɔ ˈtɜrmərɪk/

fresh unprocessed root of the turmeric plant used as a spice and medicine

"Grate raw turmeric into the curry for authentic flavor."

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ray

noun B1
/reɪ/

a narrow beam of light, heat, or radiation

"A ray of sunlight broke through the clouds."

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raze

verb C1
/reɪz/

To completely destroy or demolish something, especially a building.

"The old factory was razed to make way for new apartments."

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Razor

noun B2
/ˈreɪ.zər/

a sharp-edged instrument used for shaving hair from the skin

"He shaved his beard with a sharp razor."

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re

preposition A2
/riː/

concerning or about (used in formal letters or emails)

"The letter was sent re your recent application."

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reach

verb A2
/riːtʃ/

to stretch out or extend to something or someone

"She reached for the book on the top shelf."

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react

verb B1
/riˈækt/

to respond or behave in a particular way to something

"She reacted angrily when she heard the news."

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reactant

noun C1
/riˈæktənt/

A substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a chemical reaction.

"Oxygen is a reactant in the process of combustion."

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noun B1
/riˈækʃən/

A response to a situation, event, or stimulus; also a chemical change involving reactants and products.

"Her reaction to the news was one of surprise."

adjective C1
/riˈækʃəˌneri/

Opposing political or social progress or reform; extremely conservative.

"The group took a reactionary stance against the new policies."

adjective C1
/riˈæk.tɪv/

responding to situations rather than initiating them; chemically active

"The company took a reactive approach to customer complaints."

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read

verb A1
/riːd/

to look at and comprehend the meaning of written or printed matter

"I like to read books before bed."

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noun A2
/ˈriːdər/

a person who reads or who is capable of reading

"She is a fast reader, finishing books in a day."

Readily definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˈrɛdəli/

Without hesitation or difficulty; willingly.

"She readily accepted the job offer."

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noun A2
/ˈriːdɪŋ/

the action or skill of reading

"Reading is one of my favorite hobbies."

verb C1
/ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/

To change or move something again in order to achieve a better fit, condition, or balance.

"He readjusted the chair to make it more comfortable."

noun C1
/ˌriː.əˈdʒʌst.mənt/

The act of changing or correcting something again to make it suitable or balanced.

"After moving to a new city, he went through a period of readjustment."

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adjective A1
/ˈrɛd.i/

Prepared or available for use or action.

"She was ready to leave for the airport."

verb C1
/ˌriːəˈfɜːrm/

To state again strongly; to confirm or strengthen a statement or belief.

"The president reaffirmed his commitment to education reform."

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Real

adjective A2
/riːəl/

actually existing or happening; true and not imagined

"This is the real deal, no gimmicks."

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noun B2
/ˈrɪə.lɪ.zəm/

The quality of representing things as they are; a practical or factual view.

"Her paintings are admired for their realism."

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adjective B1
/ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/

having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected

"She gave a realistic estimate of the project's cost."

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noun B1
/riˈæləti/

the state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or might be imagined

"The reality of the situation is more complicated than we thought."

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noun B2
/ˌrɪəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

the act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact

"Her realization of the problem helped solve the issue."

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verb A2
/ˈrɪəlaɪz/

to become fully aware of something as a fact; to understand clearly

"She suddenly realized that she had left her keys at home."

Really definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb A1
/ˈrɪəli/

used to emphasize a statement or description

"She really enjoyed the movie last night."

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realm

noun B2
/rɛlm/

A kingdom or domain; a field or area of activity or interest.

"He is well known in the realm of science."

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ream

noun C2
/riːm/

A large quantity of paper (typically 500 sheets); informally, a large amount of something.

"The office ordered ten reams of paper."

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reap

verb B2
/riːp/

to cut or gather a crop; to receive as a consequence of actions

"Farmers reap wheat in the late summer."

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reaper

noun C1
/ˈriːpər/

a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops

"The reaper moved slowly through the golden fields."