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rico
nounLow
/ˈriː.kəʊ/rich, wealthy, abundant, or flavourful (as a dish).
ricochet
nounverbverb-intransitiveC1
/ˈrɪk.ə.ʃeɪ/The motion of a projectile (e.g., a bullet, stone, or ball) that rebounds, bounds, or skips off a surface.
ricoeur
nounC2 / Very Low Frequency
/ʁi.kœʁ/ (Approximated as /ˈriː.kɜːr/ or /ri.ˈkɜːr/)A proper noun referring to the influential 20th-century French philosopher Paul Ricoeur (1913–2005).
ricotta
nounMedium
/rɪˈkɒt.ə/A soft, white Italian cheese made from the whey left over from the production of other cheeses, with a slightly grainy texture and mild, creamy flavor.
rictal bristle
nounC2 (Very Rare)
/ˈrɪk.təl ˈbrɪs.əl/A stiff, hair-like feather found at the base of the beak in many birds, particularly insect-eating birds, believed to function as a tactile sensor or to help protect the eyes from prey.
rictus
nounC2 (Very Rare/Low Frequency)
/ˈrɪk.təs/A wide, fixed grimace or grin, especially one that reveals the teeth and appears forced, unnatural, or grotesque.
rid
verbverb-transitiveB2
/rɪd/To free oneself or someone/something else from an unwanted, troublesome, or unpleasant person, thing, or condition.
riddance
nounLow
/ˈrɪd(ə)ns/The action or fact of getting rid of something or someone undesirable.
ridden
adjectiveverbMedium
/ˈrɪd.ən/Past participle of 'ride', meaning having traveled on or controlled a vehicle, animal, etc.; as an adjective, meaning dominated or afflicted by something, especially negative.
riddle
nounverbverb-intransitiveB2
/ˈrɪd.l̩/A question, puzzle, or statement intentionally phrased to require ingenuity or clever thinking to find its answer or meaning.
riddled
adjectiveverbB2
/ˈrɪdld/Perforated or damaged with many holes, or figuratively, thoroughly pervaded by something, typically undesirable.
ride
nounverbverb-intransitive+1High
/raɪd/To sit on and control the movement of a vehicle, animal, or amusement device; to travel in or on something.
ride down
verbC1
/ˌraɪd ˈdaʊn/To pursue and overtake someone or something, especially on horseback or in a vehicle; to chase until caught.
ride out
verbB2
/ˌraɪd ˈaʊt/To survive or endure a difficult or dangerous period, especially without suffering major damage or making major changes.
ride up
verbB2
/ˌraɪd ˈʌp/(of clothing, fabric) To move upward out of its proper position, typically becoming tight, bunchy, or uncomfortable.
rideau canal
nounLow
/ˈriːdəʊ kəˈnæl/A historic canal in eastern Ontario, Canada, connecting Ottawa to Kingston.
rideau hall
nounLow-Frequency (C1/C2)
/ˈrɪdəʊ hɔːl/The official residence of the Governor General of Canada, the monarch's representative, located in Ottawa, Ontario. It is the primary workplace and ceremonial centre for the Governor General and the Canadian viceregal establishment.
rider
nounB1
/ˈraɪdə(r)/A person who rides an animal (especially a horse), vehicle (especially a bicycle, motorcycle), or other means of transport.
ridership
nounC1
/ˈraɪ.də.ʃɪp/The number of people who ride a particular form of public transportation over a given period.
ridesharing
adjectivenounHigh
/ˈraɪdˌʃeə.rɪŋ/The arrangement in which multiple passengers traveling in the same direction share a single vehicle for a journey, typically coordinated via a digital platform or app.

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