English words starting with R

Describing a person's rise from a state of extreme poverty to one of great wealth and success.

Describing a group of people that is disorganized, untidy, and made up of a diverse mixture of types.

a style of jazz music characterized by a syncopated melodic line and regularly accented accompaniment, popular in the early 20th century.

A car with a folding fabric roof; a convertible.

a common North American plant whose pollen is a major cause of hay fever.

An expression of approval, encouragement, or triumph, often used to cheer someone on.

showing or expressing a lot of eager enthusiasm and support, especially for a sports team

A sudden short attack by soldiers, police, or aircraft, especially one made without warning.

a person who enters a place or attacks someone suddenly and unexpectedly, especially to cause damage or steal something.

The act of making a sudden, surprise attack on an enemy position or a place, especially to take something or cause damage.

A bar or series of bars fixed on upright supports or attached to a wall, used as a barrier, support, or for holding onto.

Extremely thin, as thin as a rail.

a railway vehicle for carrying passengers or goods, especially one that is self-propelled.

Past tense and past participle of 'rail': To complain or protest angrily and loudly.

The point at which a railway line ends, especially temporarily during construction.

A fence or barrier made of rails and upright posts, especially one along the edge of a staircase, balcony, or bridge.

Good-humoured teasing or ridicule.

a track made of steel rails along which trains run

A track made of steel rails along which trains run.

a yard or area where railway cars are stored, made up into trains, serviced, or repaired.

Clothing, especially of a fine or decorative kind; garments collectively.

Water that falls in drops from clouds in the sky.

thoroughly wet from rain; soaked by rain.

(of agriculture or land) watered primarily by natural rainfall rather than by irrigation.

Made wet and slippery by rain

Made wet and slippery by rain

Thoroughly wet or saturated by rain.

Marked with long, thin lines or marks caused by or resembling rain running down a surface.

(of a river, stream, etc.) made larger, fuller, or flooded by heavy rain

an arch of colors visible in the sky, caused by the refraction and dispersion of the sun's light by rain or other water droplets in the atmosphere.

having many different colors arranged in the order of a rainbow

Having the colors of a rainbow; multicolored or iridescent.

a long coat made from waterproof or water-resistant material, worn to protect against rain.

A single drop of rain.

The amount of rain that falls in a particular place during a specific period.

A dense forest found in tropical areas of heavy rainfall, characterized by high biodiversity and tall, broad-leaved evergreen trees.

characterized by an absence of rain; having little or no rainfall

a person who is believed to have the power to bring rain, especially in some indigenous cultures.

A cancellation or postponement of a sporting event or outdoor activity due to rain.

a storm with very heavy rain, often with strong winds

Water that has fallen as rain.

characterized by, or having a lot of rain

Relating to or intended for a future time of need, especially financial need

To lift or move something to a higher position or level.

elevated above the surrounding surface or level

A person or thing that raises something.

a dried grape, used in cakes and other food

The action of lifting or moving something to a higher position or level.

a south asian side dish consisting of yogurt mixed with chopped cucumber or other vegetables, and often seasoned with herbs and spices.

a king or prince in India, or a male ruler of some Southeast Asian countries

A king or prince in India, especially one who ruled a small state.

A garden tool with a long handle and a row of metal or plastic points at the end, used for gathering leaves, making soil level, etc.

Gathered, removed, or leveled with a rake.

A strong alcoholic spirit distilled from grapes or other fruits, flavored with aniseed, popular in Turkey and the Balkans.

the action of using a rake to gather, smooth, or clear an area.

Having a dashing, confident, and slightly disreputable appearance or manner.

In a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable manner.

A type of Japanese pottery traditionally used in the tea ceremony, characterized by low-temperature firing and rapid cooling, often resulting in a porous, glazed body.

To come together again in order to continue fighting or competing after a difficult period or defeat.

The action or process of coming together to support a common cause or person.

An adult male sheep.

The ninth month of the Islamic year, during which Muslims fast from dawn to sunset.

To walk for pleasure, especially in the countryside, with no particular route or aim.

A person who walks for pleasure in the countryside.

(of writing or speech) long and confused or inconsequential

Uncontrollably exuberant, noisy, and high-spirited.

A small dish for baking and serving an individual portion of food.

A strong, lustrous plant fiber used for making textiles such as linen and canvas.

A complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event.

To spread out or divide into many branches or parts.

a type of jet engine in which the air required for combustion is compressed solely by the forward motion of the engine at high speed.

To force something into place by hitting or pushing it with great force.

A sloping surface joining two different levels.

a significant increase in the rate, level, or amount of something.

A period of wild, violent, and destructive behavior

Acting violently or destructively; raging uncontrollably

(of something bad or unwelcome) flourishing or spreading unchecked

in a way that is spreading or growing quickly and in an uncontrolled manner

A wide bank of earth built for defense, especially around a castle or city, often with a wall or parapet on top.

a rod used for forcing the charge into a muzzle-loading gun.

Perfectly or rigidly straight in posture or form.

in a very bad condition and needing repair

A large farm, especially in North America or Australia, where cattle or other animals are bred and raised.

Describing a type of house, typically a single-story dwelling with a long, low profile and an open, informal layout, often associated with the architecture of the western United States.

A person who owns or works on a large farm, especially one for raising cattle, horses, or sheep in the western US and Canada.

a style of mexican folk music, traditionally performed by a mariachi band, often with themes of love, nature, and rural life.

A small Native American settlement or village, especially in the southwestern United States.

A rancher or cattleman in Mexico and the southwestern United States.

A small ranch, especially a small residential property in a rural or semi-rural area.

The activity or business of operating a large farm, especially one for raising cattle, horses, or sheep.

Extensive land used for raising livestock, especially cattle, on a ranch.

A hut or group of huts for housing ranch workers.

(Of foods containing fat, especially butter or oils) smelling or tasting unpleasant as a result of being old and stale.

A feeling of deep-seated and long-lasting bitterness or resentment.

Full of or showing deep-seated bitterness and resentment.

Happening, done, or chosen without method or conscious decision.

(of a memory device) permitting data to be read or written in any order, with access time independent of the data's location.

Arranged or done in a way that follows no predictable pattern or plan, often by chance.

The process of making something random; the use of chance in selecting items or arranging a sequence to avoid bias.

To arrange or select something in a way that has no specific pattern or plan, often by chance.

Arranged or done using a method involving chance, so that each element has an equal probability.

in a way that happens, is done, or is chosen without a definite plan, pattern, or purpose

The quality or state of lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern; the condition of being governed by chance.

Feeling or expressing strong sexual desire; lustful.

A number of different things of the same general type; a variety.

An instrument for estimating the distance of an object, especially one used in photography, surveying, or gunnery.

Land used for grazing livestock.

A person whose job is to protect a forest or natural park.

Guided or conducted by a ranger, especially a park or forest ranger.

Covering a wide area or a variety of things; extending over a specified scope.

Having long, thin limbs; slender and long-bodied.

A position in a hierarchy, especially in the armed forces or an organization.

Relating to the ordinary members of an organization, especially a political party or labor union, as opposed to its leaders or officials.

A system or method of arranging items in a sequence based on their relative position or importance.

Arranged in a sequence according to rank or a specific order of importance, value, or magnitude.

Arranged in a specific order, especially in a hierarchy.

A position in a scale of achievement, status, or importance.

(of a comment, event, or fact) to cause persistent annoyance or resentment

to search a place, making it untidy and causing damage, often looking for something to steal

Searched a place thoroughly and roughly, causing disorder and damage.