Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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ream

noun
/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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realm

noun
/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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ranging

verb
/ˈreɪn.dʒɪŋ/

Extending or varying between limits.

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

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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."

rash

adjective
/ræʃ/

Acting quickly without careful consideration; reckless.

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

noun
/ˈrerəti/

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

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

adverb
/ˈrɛə(r)li/

not often, infrequently

"She rarely eats sweets because of her diet."

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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."

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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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Rare

adjective
/reər/

Unusual or uncommon; not occurring often.

"This species of bird is extremely rare."

noun
/ˈræp.tʃər/

A feeling of intense joy, delight, or ecstasy.

"She listened to the music in rapture."

adjective
/ræpˈtɔːriəl/

Relating to birds of prey or predatory behavior.

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

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Rapt

adjective
/ræpt/

Completely absorbed or fascinated by something.

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

noun
/ræpˈskæliən/

A mischievous or cheeky person; a rascal.

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

noun
/ˌræproʊʃˈmɑːn/

The establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.

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

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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."

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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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adverb
/ˈræpɪdli/

occurring quickly and with speed

"The car moved rapidly through the crowded streets."

noun
/rəˈpɪdəti/

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

"The rapidity of technological change is astonishing."

adjective
/ˈræp.ɪd/

happening quickly or in a short time

"The company experienced rapid growth last year."

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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
/rəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

having an extreme desire to take things for oneself, greedy

"The rapacious landlord raised the rent without reason."

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rant

verb
/rænt/

to speak or shout in an angry, uncontrolled way

"He ranted about the unfair treatment at work."

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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ranks

noun, verb
/ræŋks/

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

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

verb
/ˈræŋ.kəl/

To cause continuing annoyance or resentment.

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

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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."

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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
/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."

adjective
/ˈreɪ.moʊs/

having many branches.

"The ramose tree shaded the entire garden."

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Rainy

adjective
/ˈreɪ.ni/

characterized by rain; wet from rain; having much rain

"It was a rainy day, so we stayed indoors."

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verb
/reɪz/

To lift or move something to a higher position; to increase; to bring up.

"She raised her hand to ask a question."

noun
/ˈreɪ.zən/

a dried grape, often eaten as a snack or used in cooking and baking

"She added raisins to the cake batter for extra sweetness."

noun
/ˈreɪ.zɪnz/

dried grapes, often used in cooking and baking

"She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness."

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Rake

verb
/reɪk/

to collect or gather with a rake; to scrape or smooth a surface

"He raked the leaves into a pile."

adjective
/ˈreɪ.kɪʃ/

having a stylish, confident, and slightly disreputable appearance

"He walked in with a rakish smile and tilted hat."

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rally

verb
/ˈræl.i/

to come together for a common purpose or to recover strength or spirit

"The team rallied after halftime and won the match."

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ram

verb
/ræm/

to strike or push something with great force

"The truck rammed into the wall."

verb
/ˈræm.bəl/

to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way; to walk for pleasure without a fixed route.

"He rambled on about his childhood for hours."

adjective
/ræmˈbʌŋk.ʃəs/

boisterous, energetic, and difficult to control.

"The rambunctious children filled the house with noise."

noun
/ræmˈbuːtən/

a tropical fruit with red spiky skin and white translucent sweet flesh similar to litchi

"The rambutan looks scary with its hairy skin but tastes very sweet inside."

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."

verb
/ˈræn.də.maɪz/

To make something happen in a random order or manner.

"The software can randomize the order of questions."

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."

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."

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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."