English Words Starting With R
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- rabia/ˈreɪbɪə/The name for the viral disease rabies.nounC1
- rabies/ˈreɪ.biːz/An acute, often fatal viral disease of the nervous system that can be transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected animal, characterized by symptoms such as agitation, hallucinations, fear of water, and paralysis.nounC1
- rabin/ˈræbɪn/A surname.nounVery low
- rabinowitz/ˈræbɪnəʊvɪts/A surname of Ashkenazi Jewish origin, typically of Polish or Eastern European descent.nounLow
- rabirubia/ˌræbɪˈruːbɪə/A playful, nonsensical word, often used to refer to something fanciful, imaginary, or of little consequence.nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete / Non-standard
- raborn/ˈreɪbɔːn/A proper noun, typically a surname of English origin.nounVery Low
- rabot/ˈrabəʊ/A French term, now obscure or historical in English, referring to a plane or tool used by stonemasons to smooth or dress stone.nounRare/Obsolete
- raccoon/rəˈkuːn/A medium-sized, nocturnal mammal native to the Americas, characterized by a black 'mask' around its eyes, a bushy tail with dark rings, and dexterous front paws.nounCommon
- raccoon dog/rəˈkuːn dɒɡ/A small to medium-sized wild canid native to East Asia, known for its raccoon-like facial mask and fur, scientifically named Nyctereutes procyonoides.nounC1+
- race/reɪs/A competition of speed, such as running, driving, or sailing.nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB1
- race meeting/reɪs ˈmiːtɪŋ/An event where multiple races, especially horse races, are held, often including social activities and betting.nounLow
- race music/ˈreɪs ˌmjuːzɪk/A historical term used in the early-to-mid 20th century United States to commercially categorize recordings made by and marketed primarily to African American audiences.nounVery Low / Historical
- race norming/ˈreɪs ˌnɔːmɪŋ/A practice, most commonly in psychological testing or medical assessment, where test scores or diagnostic criteria are adjusted or compared differently based on the test-taker's race or ethnicity.nounLow (Specialized)
- race off/ˈreɪs ɒf/To leave very quickly or in a hurry.verbB2-C1
- race relations/ˈreɪs rɪˌleɪ.ʃənz/The way in which people of different races or ethnic groups live together and behave towards each other, especially within a society or institution.nounC1
- race riot/ˈreɪs ˌraɪət/A violent outbreak of fighting and destruction between different racial groups in a community.nounMedium
- race suicide/ˈreɪs ˌsuː.ɪ.saɪd/The deliberate failure of a racial or ethnic group to reproduce at a rate sufficient to maintain its population, often due to social or ideological factors.nounVery Low
- race walking/ˈreɪs ˌwɔːkɪŋ/A competitive athletic discipline in which participants must walk as fast as possible while maintaining continuous contact with the ground and keeping the advancing leg straight from first ground contact until it passes under the body.nounB2-C1
- race-baiting/ˈreɪs ˌbeɪtɪŋ/The practice of intentionally arousing racial prejudice or hatred, especially for political advantage.nounC2 / Advanced
- race-walk/ˈreɪs wɔːk/To walk at a very fast, competitive pace where one foot must maintain contact with the ground at all times, as in the sport of racewalking.verb-intransitiveC2
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