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boisterous, energetic, and difficult to control.
"The rambunctious children filled the house with noise."
a consequence of an action or event, often complex or unwelcome.
"The new law has serious social ramifications."
poorly built or maintained; in a state of disrepair
"They lived in a ramshackle old house on the edge of town."
the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement
"The treaty required ratification by both countries' parliaments."
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."
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."
to justify or explain something with logical reasons, even if not appropriate or true
"He tried to rationlize his mistake by blaming the system."
fresh unprocessed root of the turmeric plant used as a spice and medicine
"Grate raw turmeric into the curry for authentic flavor."
Opposing political or social progress or reform; extremely conservative.
"The group took a reactionary stance against the new policies."
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."
resisting authority or control; showing a desire to rebel
"The rebellious teenager refused to follow the school rules."