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roadmap
nounMedium
/ˈrəʊd.mæp/A detailed plan or strategy to achieve a goal, often visualized as a map showing steps or milestones.
roadroller
nounLow
/ˈrəʊdˌrəʊlə/A heavy vehicle with a large, heavy roller used for flattening and compacting surfaces, particularly roads, during construction.
roadrunner
nounB1
/ˈrəʊdˌrʌn.ər/A fast-running ground bird (genus Geococcyx) found in arid regions of North America, known for its distinctive appearance and speed.
roadside
adjectivenounHigh
/ˈrəʊd.saɪd/The area immediately adjacent to a road.
roadstead
nounLow
/ˈrəʊdstɛd/A sheltered area of water near the shore where ships can anchor safely.
roadster
nounlow
/ˈrəʊdstə(r)/A two-seater open-top sports car, designed for leisure driving.
roadway
nounMedium (Less frequent than "road", but common in specific technical and official contexts)
/ˈrəʊdweɪ/The part of a road used by vehicles; the surface or central section designated for vehicular traffic.
roadwork
nounB2
/ˈrəʊd.wɜːk/Construction, maintenance, or repair work carried out on roads, streets, or highways.
roadworks
plural-nounB1
/ˈrəʊd.wɜːks/Repair, maintenance, or construction work being carried out on a road, typically involving temporary traffic restrictions.
roadworthy
adjectivenounC1
/ˈrəʊdˌwɜː.ði/In a condition that is safe and legal to be driven on public roads.
roam
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
/rəʊm/To move about, wander, or travel freely, often without a fixed direction or purpose.
roan
adjectivenounLow
/rəʊn/An animal, especially a horse, with a coat consisting of a mixture of coloured and white hairs, giving a flecked appearance.
roanoke
nounC2
/ˈrəʊ.ə.nəʊk/A proper noun referring primarily to a historical settlement in North America or the related lost colony, and subsequently a place name in several US states.
roanoke island
nounC2
/ˌrəʊ.əˌnəʊk ˈaɪ.lənd/A specific geographic place name: an island located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, USA, historically significant as the site of the first English settlement attempts in North America in the 1580s and the mysterious disappearance of the 'Lost Colony'.
roanoke rapids
nounVery Low (Geographical Name)
/ˌrəʊ.ə.nəʊk ˈræp.ɪdz/The proper name of a specific city in North Carolina, USA, located on the Roanoke River. It refers uniquely to that geographical location.
roar
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
/rɔː(r)/A full, deep, prolonged cry or sound made by a large wild animal, especially a lion.
roar up
verbC1
/ˈrɔːr ʌp/To move or travel somewhere quickly, loudly, or with great energy and force, often implying sudden, aggressive, or conspicuous motion.
roaring
adjectiveadverbnounB2
/ˈrɔːrɪŋ/Making or characterized by a loud, deep, prolonged sound, like that of a lion or strong wind.
roaring forties
plural-nounC1 - Proficient User
/ˌrɔːrɪŋ ˈfɔːtiz/A nautical/meteorological term for the area of strong westerly winds in the Southern Hemisphere between approximately 40° and 50° latitude south.
roaring twenties
plural-nounC1
/ˌrɔːrɪŋ ˈtwentiz/The decade of the 1920s, especially in the United States, characterized by economic prosperity, cultural dynamism, and social change.

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