Alphabetical word directory
English words starting with R
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rhumba
na ballroom dance of cuban origin, or a similar dance performed to latin american music.
rhyme
nA short poem or song, especially for children, using words that end with the same sound
rhymed
v(of a word or line of verse) to have or end with a sound that corresponds to another.
rhyming
adjHaving or using the same or similar sounds, especially at the ends of words.
rhythm
nA strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound.
rhythmic
adjhaving a regular, repeated pattern of sounds or movements
rhythmical
adjhaving a regular, repeated pattern of sounds or movements
rhythmically
advin a way that has a regular, repeated pattern of sound or movement
rib
nOne of the curved bones that are connected to the spine and surround the chest.
rib-eye
nA cut of beef taken from the rib section, known for its tenderness and marbling of fat.
ribald
adjReferring to humor or language that is coarse, vulgar, or irreverent in a humorous way.
ribavirin
nAn antiviral drug used to treat severe respiratory syncytial virus infection and, in combination with other drugs, hepatitis C.
ribbed
adjHaving a pattern of raised lines or ridges.
ribbing
nThe act of making fun of someone in a good-natured way; teasing.
ribbon
nA long, narrow strip of fabric, used for tying things or for decoration.
ribbon-cutting
nA ceremony held to mark the official opening or completion of a new building, road, or other public facility.
ribbon-like
adjResembling a ribbon in form; long, thin, and flexible.
ribboned
adjAdorned or decorated with a ribbon or ribbons.
riboflavin
nA vitamin of the B complex, found in eggs, liver, vegetables, and milk, essential for energy production and cell function.
ribose
nA sugar that is a constituent of RNA and several vitamins and coenzymes.
ribosomal
adjRelating to or involving ribosomes, the cellular structures responsible for protein synthesis.
ribosome
nA minute particle consisting of RNA and associated proteins, found in large numbers in the cytoplasm of living cells. They bind messenger RNA and transfer RNA to synthesize polypeptides and proteins.
ribozyme
nAn RNA molecule capable of acting as a catalyst in biochemical reactions.
rice
nthe small white or brown grains from a southeast Asian plant, used as food
rice-growing
adjRelating to or involved in the cultivation of rice
ricefield
nA field where rice is grown.
ricer
nA kitchen utensil with small holes through which soft food is pressed to produce strings or grains resembling rice.
rich
adjhaving a lot of money or valuable possessions
rich-field
adjRelating to or denoting an area of land that is highly fertile or productive.
rich-poor
adjRelating to or characterized by the economic and social gap between wealthy and impoverished people.
rich-tasting
adjHaving a full, strong, and pleasant flavor, often due to high-quality or abundant ingredients.
riches
plural nounA large amount of money and valuable material possessions.
richly
advIn a rich, elaborate, or abundant manner.
richness
nthe quality of existing in large amounts; abundance
ricin
nA highly toxic protein obtained from the castor oil plant, used as a poison.
rickets
nA disease of children caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate, characterized by softening and deformity of the bones.
rickety
adj(of a structure or piece of equipment) poorly made and likely to collapse or break
rickshaw
na small, light vehicle with two wheels that is pulled by one person on foot or riding a bicycle, used especially in parts of Asia for carrying passengers.
ricochet
v(of a bullet, stone, or other projectile) to rebound off a surface one or more times.
ricocheting
v(of a bullet, stone, or other projectile) to rebound one or more times off a surface.
ricotta
nA soft, white Italian cheese with a mild, slightly sweet flavor, made from the whey left over from the production of other cheeses.
rictus
nA fixed grimace or grin, especially one that is unnaturally wide, as in an expression of pain or horror.
rid
vTo free someone or something from an unwanted or unpleasant thing or person
riddance
nthe action of getting rid of or freeing oneself from something unwanted or unpleasant.
riddle
nA question or statement intentionally phrased to require ingenuity in discovering its answer or meaning.
riddled
adjFull of many holes, especially ones made by bullets or decay.
ride
vTo sit on and control the movement of an animal, especially a horse, or a vehicle such as a bicycle or motorcycle.
ride-on
adjDesigned to be ridden on, typically by a child, as a toy or vehicle.
rider
na person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, etc.
riderless
adjhaving no rider; without a person riding on it.
ridership
nThe number of people who use a public transportation system regularly.
ridge
nA long, narrow raised part of a surface, especially along the top of a mountain
ridged
adjHaving a raised line or lines on the surface.
ridgeline
nA long, narrow stretch of high ground along the top of a ridge.
ridgepole
nA horizontal beam along the ridge of a roof, to which the rafters are attached.
ridgetop
nThe top or summit of a long, narrow hill or mountain range.
ridicule
nUnkind comments or actions that make someone or something look silly or stupid.
ridiculed
vto make someone or something seem silly or foolish, often in a cruel or mocking way
ridiculous
adjDeserving or inviting mockery; absurd and laughable.
ridiculously
advIn a manner that is so foolish, unreasonable, or extreme as to be amusing or absurd.
ridiculousness
nThe quality or state of being absurd, laughable, or deserving mockery.
riding
nThe sport or activity of riding horses
ridley
na marine turtle of the genus *Lepidochelys*, especially the kemp's ridley or the olive ridley, which are among the smallest sea turtles.
rifampin
nAn antibiotic drug used in the treatment of tuberculosis and other bacterial infections.
rife
adj(especially of something undesirable) very common or widespread
riff
nA short repeated phrase in popular music or jazz, typically used as an introduction or refrain.
riffle
vTo turn over papers, pages, or the leaves of a book quickly and casually.
riffraff
npeople who are considered to be disreputable or worthless.
rifle
nA gun with a long barrel that is designed to be fired from the shoulder, with a spiral pattern (rifling) cut inside the barrel to make the bullet spin and travel more accurately.
rifled
adjHaving long, spiral grooves cut into the inner surface of the barrel of a gun to make a bullet spin and travel more accurately.
rifleman
na soldier, especially in the infantry, whose main weapon is a rifle.
riflery
nthe skill or practice of shooting with a rifle.
riflescope
nAn optical sighting device, typically a telescope, mounted on a rifle to assist in aiming.
rifling
nThe process of cutting spiral grooves on the inside of a gun barrel.
rift
nA crack, split, or break in something
rig
vTo arrange or control something in a dishonest or unfair way for a particular purpose.
rigatoni
nA type of pasta in the form of short, wide tubes with ridges.
rigged
adjArranged or set up in a dishonest or unfair way to produce a particular result.
rigger
nA person who rigs or sets up equipment, especially the ropes and sails on a ship or the cables and structures for lifting heavy loads.
rigging
nThe system of ropes, chains, and other gear used to support and control the masts, sails, and yards of a sailing vessel.
right
adjCorrect or true; in accordance with fact or reason.
right-angle
nan angle of 90°, as in a corner of a square
right-angled
adjhaving an angle of 90°.
right-brain
adjRelating to or involving the right hemisphere of the brain, often associated with intuitive, creative, and holistic thought processes.
right-brained
adjusing or involving the right hemisphere of the brain more than the left, typically associated with creativity, intuition, and holistic thinking.
right-center
nThe part of a political spectrum or group that is between the center and the right wing; moderate conservatives.
right-click
vTo press the right-hand button on a computer mouse or similar pointing device, typically to open a contextual menu.
right-field
nThe part of the outfield to the right of the batter as they face the pitcher in baseball or softball.
right-hand
adjlocated on or relating to the right side
right-handed
adjUsing the right hand more skillfully or in preference to the left hand.
right-hander
nA person who uses their right hand more skillfully than their left, especially for writing or sports.
right-leaning
adjhaving political views that support traditional or conservative ideas and policies
right-minded
adjhaving sound principles and good judgement; thinking in a morally correct way.
right-of-center
adj(in politics) holding views that are between the center and the right, but not extremely conservative; moderately conservative.
right-of-way
nthe legal right to proceed ahead of other traffic or pedestrians
right-side
nThe side or part that is on the right.
right-sided
adjLocated on or affecting the right side.
right-thinking
adjHaving or showing opinions or beliefs that are considered morally good and acceptable.
right-to-die
adjrelating to or advocating for the legal right of a terminally ill person to refuse life-sustaining treatment
right-to-life
adjSupporting the belief that a fetus has a right to be born, and opposing abortion and often euthanasia.
right-to-lifer
nA person who strongly opposes abortion and advocates for the legal protection of the rights of the unborn, typically on moral or religious grounds.
right-to-work
adjrelating to or denoting a US state law that prohibits union security agreements between employers and labor unions, meaning employees cannot be compelled to join a union or pay union dues as a condition of employment.
right-wing
adjSupporting or relating to the political right; conservative or reactionary.
right-winger
na person who supports the political right; a conservative or reactionary.
righteous
adjmorally good; acting in a way that is considered morally right or justifiable.
righteously
advin a way that is morally right or justifiable
righteousness
nthe quality of being morally right or justifiable.
rightfield
nThe part of the outfield in baseball that is to the right of the batter as they face the pitcher.
rightful
adjhaving a legal or moral claim to something, such as a title or property.
rightfully
advIn accordance with what is just, proper, or legally correct.
rightist
na person who supports the political views or policies of the right; a conservative or reactionary.
rightly
advin accordance with what is correct, true, or just
rightmost
adjfarthest to the right
rightness
nthe quality or state of being morally or ethically correct.
rights-based
adjFounded on or derived from the concept of rights, especially human rights.
rightward
adjOn or toward the right side
rigid
adjnot able to be changed or adapted; inflexible
rigidity
nThe inability to be changed or adapted; a lack of flexibility.
rigidly
advIn a strict, severe, or inflexible way.
rigmarole
nA long, complicated, and annoying process or description.