English Words Starting With R

• role conflict

  nounLow-frequency in everyday conversation; medium-frequency in professional/social science contexts.
  /ˈrəʊl ˌkɒn.flɪkt/A situation where a person experiences incompatible demands or expectations from two or more social roles they occupy.
• role model

  nounB2
  /ˈrəʊl ˌmɒd.əl/A person who serves as a positive example in behaviour, attitude, and achievements for others to emulate.
• role set

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈrəʊl ˌset/All the different social roles an individual holds or is expected to perform simultaneously (e.g., father, employee, friend).
• role strain

  nounLow
  /ˈrəʊl ˌstreɪn/The stress or tension a person experiences when they have difficulty meeting the various demands or expectations associated with a single social role.
• role-play

  nounverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /ˈrəʊl pleɪ/A learning or therapeutic activity in which participants act out specified roles, typically to simulate real-life situations for training, assessment, or psychological exploration.
• role-playing

  nounMedium
  /ˈrəʊl ˌpleɪ.ɪŋ/The activity of assuming and acting out the role of a character, either in a game or as an exercise.
• role-playing game

  nounB2
  /ˈrəʊl ˌpleɪ.ɪŋ ˌɡeɪm/A structured game in which participants assume the roles of fictional characters in an imaginary setting, following a system of rules.
• rolf

  nounverb-transitiveLow
  /rɒlf/To treat or massage using firm pressure to manipulate connective tissue and release chronic muscular tension.
• rolf kraki

  nounVery Low
  /ˌrɒlf ˈkrɑːki/A legendary figure from Norse mythology; a heroic Danish king known for his generosity, courage, and tragic end.
• rolfe

  nounExtremely Low / Proper Name
  /rɒlf/A surname of English origin, traditionally a given name.
• roll

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB1
  /rəʊl/To move by turning over and over or from side to side; a cylinder or ball formed by winding or coiling.
• roll bag

  nounC1
  /ˈrəʊl ˌbæɡ/A piece of luggage with wheels and a retractable handle designed for rolling along.
• roll bar

  nounB2
  /ˈrəʊl ˌbɑː/A rigid bar installed over a vehicle's cockpit, designed to protect occupants if the vehicle overturns.
• roll book

  nounC1
  /ˈrəʊl ˌbʊk/A bound book or official register used to record the attendance of members of a group, most commonly students in a class.
• roll cage

  nounLow in general language, but medium in technical domains such as motorsports and automotive engineering.
  /rəʊl keɪdʒ/A reinforced framework installed in a vehicle to protect occupants in the event of a rollover accident.
• roll call

  nounC1
  /ˈrəʊl ˌkɔːl/A process, especially in a formal group or institution, where the names of all members are read aloud to check who is present or absent.
• roll cloud

  nounLow
  /ˈrəʊl ˌklaʊd/A low, horizontal, tube-shaped cloud formation associated with the leading edge of a thunderstorm outflow or cold front.
• roll film

  nounC1
  /ˈrəʊl ˌfɪlm/A strip of light-sensitive photographic film wound around a spool and protected by a paper backing, used in cameras.
• roll in

  verbB2
  /ˌrəʊl ˈɪn/To arrive or appear in large quantities or amounts; to arrive casually or without ceremony.
• roll joint

  nounC2
  /ˈrəʊl ˈdʒɔɪnt/To assemble a cannabis cigarette by wrapping dried cannabis in rolling paper.

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