English Words Starting With R

• razorfish

  nounC2
  /ˈreɪzəfɪʃ/A small, slender marine fish with a sharp-edged, blade-like body.
• razz

  nounverbverb-transitiveC2
  /ræz/To tease or mock someone in a playful, light-hearted, or mildly annoying way, often by making derisive sounds or comments.
• razzberry

  nounLow
  /ˈrɑːzbəri/A derisive sound made by vibrating the tongue and lips; a sputtering, contemptuous noise, typically to show disapproval.
• razzia

  nounRare / Archaic
  /ˈrazɪə/A sudden, violent, and official search for or seizure of people or property, typically by authorities.
• razzie

  nounLow. Known primarily due to the cultural phenomenon of the Razzies, the extended/colloquial uses are very rare and non-standard.
  /ˈræzi/The primary meaning refers to the Golden Raspberry Award (Razzie), a humorous award given for the worst cinematic underachievements of the year.
• razzle

  nounC2
  /ˈræz(ə)l/A state of lively, noisy, and exciting enjoyment or activity; a boisterous celebration or spree.
• razzle-dazzle

  adjectivenounlow
  /ˌræz.əl ˈdæz.əl/A flashy, showy, or spectacular display intended to impress or confuse, often with a sense of chaotic excitement.
• razzmatazz

  nounC1
  /ˌrazməˈtaz/Exciting, showy, and energetic activity, display, or talk, often used to attract attention.
• re

  abbreviationnounC1
  /riː/Concerning; regarding; on the subject of.
• re-act

  verbverb-transitiveB2
  /ˌriːˈækt/To act or perform again; to act in response to a stimulus or event.
• re-ally

  verb-ambitransitiveC1
  /ˌriːˈæl.aɪ/To form a new alliance or connection, especially after a period of separation or conflict.
• re-cede

  verbB2/C1
  /rɪˈsiːd/to move back or further away from a previous position.
• re-claim

  verb-transitiveB2
  /rɪˈkleɪm/To take back or recover something that was lost, taken, or owed; to restore something to a better state.
• re-coil

  verb-ambitransitiveB2
  /rɪˈkɔɪl/to suddenly move backwards away from something because of fear, shock, or disgust
• re-collect

  verb-transitiveC1 (Low frequency, used in specific contexts)
  /ˌriː.kəˈlɛkt/To gather something again; to bring one's thoughts back to a subject or memory.
• re-collection

  nounLow (C2)
  /ˌriːkəˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/The act of gathering something again, or the state of being gathered again; a secondary or renewed collection.
• re-count

  nounverbverb-transitiveB2
  /riːˈkaʊnt/To count again.
• re-cover

  verbverb-transitiveLow
  /ˌriː ˈkʌvə/To put a new cover or covering onto something.
• re-create

  verbverb-transitiveC1
  /ˌriːkrɪˈeɪt/To make something exist again; to bring something back into existence.
• re-creation

  nounlow
  /ˌriː.kriˈeɪ.ʃən/The act of creating something again or anew.

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