English words starting with R

An effect in recorded or amplified sound where a series of echoes are produced so quickly that they seem to blend together, creating a sense of space or depth.

(of a sound) loud and echoing, as if resounding repeatedly.

(of a sound) to be repeated several times as it is reflected off different surfaces; to echo.

(of a sound) echoing repeatedly; resounding.

A sound or series of sounds that are repeated as they are reflected off a surface; an echo.

To feel or show deep respect and admiration for someone or something, especially of a sacred or exalted nature.

deeply respected and admired

a feeling of profound respect and admiration mixed with awe or fear.

(used as a title or form of address for members of the christian clergy)

feeling or showing deep and solemn respect.

showing a lot of respect and admiration

in a way that shows deep respect and admiration

in a way that shows deep respect and admiration

a state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream.

A change to an opposite direction, position, or course of action.

To change something, such as a decision, process, or direction, to its opposite.

The process of analyzing a finished product or system in detail to understand its design, function, and operation, often to create a copy or a compatible product.

Turned the other way around or changed to the opposite.

a device or mechanism that causes something to move or operate in the opposite direction.

the ability of a process or change to be reversed so that the original state is restored.

Able to be changed back to a previous state or condition.

(gerund or present participle) moving backwards

a return to a previous state, practice, or belief.

to return to a previous state, condition, or subject

A state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream.

A retaining wall or facing of masonry or other material, supporting or protecting a rampart, wall, or bank of earth.

to look at or examine something again, especially in order to consider it carefully and form an opinion about it

able to be reviewed, examined, or considered again.

to examine or assess something again or a second time

a person who writes reviews, especially of books, films, or products

Looking at or examining something again or carefully.

To criticize someone or something in an angry and insulting way.

Subjected someone or something to abusive and scornful language; criticized in an angry and insulting manner.

to look at or consider again an idea, piece of writing, etc., in order to correct or improve it

changed or corrected, especially after further thought or new information

the act of changing, improving, or making additions to something such as a plan, law, or piece of writing

relating to or characterized by revision, especially of accepted ideas or theories.

the practice of revising or re-examining accepted theories, doctrines, or historical interpretations, especially in a way that challenges the established or orthodox view.

a person who re-examines and alters accepted historical accounts or theories, often in a way that challenges the established view.

To go to a place again or for a second time.

the process of making something stronger, more active, or more healthy again

To give new life, energy, or strength to something; to make something active, healthy, or successful again.

Having been given new life, energy, or activity; made strong, active, or healthy again.

Giving new life, energy, or strength to something; making something active, healthy, or successful again.

The process of something becoming or being made popular, strong, or active again

A tendency or movement seeking to revive a previous cultural practice, style, or religious fervor.

a person who seeks to revive or promote something, especially a particular style, tradition, or practice from the past.

to become, or to make someone or something become, conscious, healthy, or strong again

brought back to life, consciousness, or activity; restored to vigour or importance.

to give new life or vigor to; to revive.

(present participle or gerund). To make something active, healthy, or successful again

Able to be cancelled, withdrawn, or annulled.

the official cancellation of a law, order, or agreement.

to officially cancel the effect of a decision, law, or document so that it no longer has any legal force

to officially cancel or annul (a law, order, agreement, or privilege).

To take violent action against an established government or ruler; to rebel.

Feeling strong disgust or shock

causing a feeling of extreme disgust or shock; repulsive

A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.

involving or causing a complete or dramatic change

Relating to or characteristic of the period during which a revolution takes place.

a person who advocates or takes part in a revolution, especially a political one.

to completely change the way people do something or think about something, so that it is much better.

To completely change something, making it much better or more modern.

to move in a circular path around a central point

a type of handgun with a revolving cylinder that allows several bullets to be fired before reloading.

moving around a central point or axis

describing a situation characterized by a rapid and repeated exchange or movement of people between positions, especially between jobs in government and the private sector.

To vote again on the same proposal or for the same position.

a theatrical show consisting of a series of short sketches, songs, and dances, often satirizing current events or personalities.

A strong feeling of disgust and disapproval

Very excited, energetic, or full of intense activity.

Something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement

Giving a feeling of satisfaction or pleasure; worthwhile.

To warm again; to heat something that has become cold.

To make a recording go backwards.

To put new electrical wires into a building, piece of equipment, or system.

To express something again in different words, especially to make it clearer or more suitable.

To make changes to something in order to improve it or correct a problem.

To work on something again in order to change or improve it.

The process of working on something again to change or improve it.

(of a storage medium or device) able to have new data recorded on it after previous data has been erased.

to write something again, especially in a different or improved form

The process or result of writing something again in a different form, typically in order to improve it or to change its emphasis.

the act or process of changing the official classification of a piece of land, especially by a local government, to allow for different types of use or development.

A rare and aggressive type of cancer that develops from skeletal muscle cells.

expressing great enthusiasm or intense feeling in an ecstatic way.

to speak or write about someone or something with great enthusiasm and delight.

A piece of music that is full of feeling and is not regular in form.

a large flightless bird of south american grasslands, resembling an ostrich but smaller and with three-toed feet.

Relating to the Rhine River or the region surrounding it.

an electrical instrument used to control the current in a circuit by varying the amount of resistance.

A small, pale brown macaque monkey native to South and Southeast Asia.

the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.

Relating to or concerned with the art of rhetoric.

In a way that is intended to produce a dramatic or persuasive effect, rather than to be answered literally.

a person who is skilled in the art of rhetoric or public speaking.

Relating to or suffering from rheumatism, a disease causing pain in the joints, muscles, or fibrous tissue.

any disease marked by inflammation and pain in the joints, muscles, or fibrous tissue, especially rheumatoid arthritis.

relating to or suffering from rheumatoid arthritis

A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating rheumatic diseases, which are conditions affecting the joints, muscles, and connective tissues.

the medical study of diseases that cause pain and swelling in the muscles and joints, such as arthritis.

(of the eyes) watery, especially as a result of illness, cold, or old age.

An imitation diamond, made of glass, plastic, or paste, that is cut to sparkle.

Decorated or covered with many rhinestones.

inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose.

A large, heavy mammal with thick skin and one or two horns on its nose.

a large, thick-skinned animal of africa and asia with one or two horns on its nose

a surgical operation to reconstruct or reshape the nose.

a condition in which the nasal cavity is filled with a significant amount of mucus fluid, commonly known as a runny nose.

Any of a group of viruses that cause infections of the nose, throat, and sinuses, often involved in the common cold.

(of a plant) having or growing from a rhizome (a continuously growing horizontal underground stem).

a thick underground plant stem that grows horizontally and produces roots and shoots.

The 17th letter of the Greek alphabet (Ρ, ρ)

Of or relating to the former British colony of Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe and Zambia) or its inhabitants.

a hard, silvery-white metallic element that is very resistant to corrosion and is used in alloys and as a catalyst.

A type of large bush that produces bright flowers and has leaves that stay green all year.

A reddish light-sensitive pigment in the retina of the eye, essential for vision in dim light.

Shaped like a rhombus or diamond.

A plant with long, thick, reddish stems that are cooked and eaten as a fruit.