English words starting with R

The quality of being extremely thorough, careful, or strict, especially in academic or scientific work.

extremely thorough and careful

In an extremely thorough, careful, or strict way.

The quality of being extremely thorough and careful.

To make someone annoyed or irritated.

Annoyed or irritated.

A very small, narrow stream or channel, especially one formed by running water.

a long, narrow trench or valley on the surface of the moon or some other celestial body.

The outer, often curved or circular, edge of something, especially a wheel, cup, or geographic feature.

A narrow elongated opening or fissure, especially one on the surface of a planet or moon.

Frost, especially a white or hoary frost formed by the freezing of supercooled water droplets in fog onto solid surfaces.

(of an item of eyewear) having no frame or edge around the lenses.

Having a rim or border of a specified kind.

A prominent layer of resistant rock forming the top of a cliff or the edge of a plateau, especially in arid regions.

The thick, hard outer layer or skin of particular fruits and foods, such as oranges, lemons, or cheese.

A severe, often fatal, infectious viral disease of cattle and other ruminants, characterized by fever, dysentery, and inflammation of mucous membranes.

a small circular band of precious metal worn on a finger

Having the shape or form of a ring; circular or annular.

Having the form or shape of a ring; circular with a hollow center.

Having a ring or rings; marked with a circular band or bands.

A person or device that rings something, especially a bell.

A clear, resonant, or vibrating sound, especially one made by a bell or telephone.

A person who leads others in crime or in causing trouble; the main organizer of a group involved in unlawful or disruptive activities.

lacking a ring or rings; without a ring.

A long curl of hair, especially one that hangs down.

the person in charge of performances in a circus, who introduces the acts and speaks to the audience

the area immediately beside a boxing or wrestling ring, circus ring, or other performance area.

A contagious skin infection caused by a fungus, causing a circular, itchy rash.

A large, flat, enclosed area of ice for skating, hockey, or curling.

Small, cheap, or of poor quality; not impressive or important.

to wash something with clean water only, not using soap

Washed something with clean water to remove soap or dirt.

The act of washing something with clean water to remove soap or dirt.

A violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd

a person who takes part in a violent public disturbance

The violent and uncontrolled behavior of a large group of people in a public place.

involving or characterized by wild and uncontrolled behavior

In a wildly noisy, excited, or uncontrolled way.

To tear or pull something quickly or violently away from something else.

Something that is not worth what you pay for it; a bad deal.

Full of energy, excitement, or noisy fun; boisterous.

Relating to or situated on the bank of a river or stream.

A cord that is pulled to open a parachute after jumping from an aircraft.

(of fruit or crops) fully grown and ready to be eaten or used

To become ripe or to make something ripe.

(of fruit, grain, cheese, etc.) having become fully developed and ready to be eaten or used

The state or quality of being fully developed and ready to be eaten or used.

The process of becoming ripe or fully developed.

a quick and clever reply, especially to criticism

Having well-defined, prominent muscles, especially as a result of physical exercise.

A tool or machine used for tearing or cutting something

Excellent; splendid.

(of water) to form or flow with small waves on the surface

Having a surface or appearance marked by a series of small waves or folds.

Having or forming small waves or undulations on the surface.

A loose assemblage of broken stones or concrete blocks placed together to protect a structure or embankment from erosion by water or ice.

A strong, dangerous current that flows away from the shore, out to sea.

to move upwards

(past participle of 'rise') to have moved from a lower position to a higher one

A person or thing that rises, especially from bed.

Relating to or causing laughter; laughable.

Increasing in amount, number, or level

The possibility of something bad or unpleasant happening

Modified or calculated to account for the level of risk involved.

The process of identifying potential hazards and analyzing what could happen if a hazard occurs.

unwilling to take risks or wanting to avoid risks as much as possible

Using risk as the main factor or principle for making decisions, setting priorities, or designing systems.

Relating to or involving the weighing of potential risks against potential benefits.

Involving no possibility of danger, loss, or harm.

The process of identifying, assessing, and controlling threats to an organization's capital and earnings.

Serving to make a risk less likely to occur or less severe.

The action or process of making a risk less severe or likely.

The balance between the potential danger or loss (risk) and the potential benefit or gain (reward) in a situation, especially in finance or decision-making.

The practice of spreading or distributing the potential for loss or negative outcomes among multiple parties.

a person who is willing to do things that involve danger or risk in order to achieve a goal

The act of doing things that involve the possibility of danger, loss, or failure in order to achieve a goal.

The fact or quality of being full of risk or danger; the likelihood of something bad or unpleasant happening.

Involving no risk; safe.

involving the possibility of something bad or unpleasant happening; dangerous

A creamy Italian dish of rice cooked in stock with ingredients such as meat, seafood, or vegetables.

Referring to humor, stories, or performances that are slightly indecent or sexually suggestive, often in a way that is considered amusing or titillating.

A religious or other solemn ceremony or act performed in a prescribed manner.

A religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order.

Relating to or characteristic of rituals; done in a fixed and formal way like a ritual.

in a manner that is excessively or rigidly devoted to rituals or prescribed procedures.

The process of making something into a ritual or following a fixed pattern.

to make something into a ritual or to perform it as a ritual

Made into a ritual; done in a fixed, formal, and repeated way.

In a way that is done as part of a religious or solemn ceremony.

Expensive and fashionable in a way that is intended to attract attention and admiration.

A person, group, or organization that competes with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field.

characterized by competition or opposition, as between individuals or groups

Competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field.

To tear or split apart violently.

Split or torn apart violently

a natural wide flow of fresh water across the land into the sea, a lake, or another river

The ground at the bottom of a river; the riverbed.

The land at the side of a river.

the ground over which a river flows; the bottom of a river

a boat designed for use on a river

The land or area along the bank of a river.

Relating to or situated on a river or riverbank; riparian.

the ground or land along the bank of a river

A channel or watercourse for the flow of a river; a river's course or bed.

a short metal pin or bolt for holding together two pieces of metal or other thick material, its headless end being beaten out or pressed down when in place.

Completely engrossed or fascinated; having one's attention firmly fixed.

A person whose job is to fasten things together with rivets.

Extremely interesting and exciting, and holding your attention completely.

A very small stream or brook.

A substance in the cells of living things that carries information from DNA and is involved in making proteins.

a cockroach, an insect with a flat, oval body and long antennae, often considered a pest.

A long, hard surface built for vehicles to travel along.

a long journey made for pleasure in a car, especially one in which you visit several places

The foundation layer of earth, rock, or other material on which a road or railway track is laid.

A barrier or obstruction placed across a road to stop or slow traffic, especially as set up by the police or military.

A pub, restaurant, or hotel on a country road, especially one providing food, drink, and sometimes accommodation for travelers.

A person who is employed by a band or a musician to set up equipment and help while traveling on tour.

An animal or animals killed by being hit by a motor vehicle on a road.

Having no roads; not penetrated or served by roads.

A detailed plan or guide to show how something can be achieved, especially over a period of time.