English Words Starting With R

• realignment

  nounC1-C2
  /ˌriː.əˈlaɪn.mənt/The act of changing the arrangement or position of things so that they are properly aligned again, often after a change in circumstances or to achieve a new goal.
• realism

  nounC1
  /ˈrɪə.lɪ.zəm/the attitude or practice of accepting a situation as it is and being prepared to deal with it accordingly; also, in art and literature, the accurate, unembellished depiction of nature or contemporary life.
• reality

  adjectivenounHigh
  /riˈæl.ə.ti/The state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to how they are imagined, wished for, or believed to be; that which is true, factual, or genuine.
• reality check

  nounMedium-High
  /riˈæləti ˌtʃek/An event, fact, or piece of information that makes you understand the true nature of a situation, especially when it is different from what you believed or hoped.
• reality fiction

  nounC2
  /riˈæl.ə.ti ˈfɪk.ʃən/A genre of fictional writing that incorporates real-world events, settings, or people, blending factual elements with invented narrative.
• reality principle

  nounLow
  /riˈæləti ˌprɪnsəpl/In psychoanalytic theory, the mental mechanism that modifies the pleasure principle by delaying gratification and considering the constraints of the external world.
• reality show

  nounB1/B2
  /riˈæl.ə.ti ˌʃəʊ/A television or online programme featuring unscripted, real-life situations and interactions between non-actors, often placed in a contrived environment or performing specific tasks.
• reality testing

  nounLow frequency
  /rɪˈæl.ə.ti ˌtes.tɪŋ/The psychological process of objectively evaluating and distinguishing external, real events from one's own internal thoughts, fantasies, and perceptions.
• reality tv

  nounHigh
  /riˈæl.ə.ti ˌtiːˈviː/A television genre featuring unscripted, real-life situations, often with ordinary people or celebrities in contrived environments.
• realization

  nounB2
  /ˌrɪə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/The act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact; understanding clearly.
• realize

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
  /ˈrɪə.laɪz/to become completely aware of something as a fact; to understand clearly.
• realized

  adjectiveverbHigh
  /ˈrɪə.laɪzd/To become fully aware of a fact or understand a situation clearly.
• reallocate

  verbB2
  /ˌriːˈæləkeɪt/To assign or distribute something (like resources, money, time) again or differently.
• reallocation

  nounC1
  /ˌriːˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/The act of allocating something again or differently; redistribution of resources, funds, or personnel.
• realm

  nounB2
  /rɛlm/A formal term for a kingdom, or a general area of activity, interest, or knowledge.
• realpolitik

  nounC2
  /reɪˈɑːlpɒlɪˌtiːk/Politics based on practical and material factors, rather than on ideological, moral, or ethical objectives.
• realtor

  nounB2
  /ˈriːəltɔː/a person who acts as an agent for the sale and purchase of buildings and land; a real estate agent.
• realty

  nounB2/C1
  /ˈrɪəlti/The business of buying, selling, or renting land, buildings, or housing; real estate.
• ream

  nounLow
  /riːm/A standard quantity of paper, typically consisting of 500 sheets.
• reamer

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈriːmə/A rotating cutting tool with a spiral or straight fluted head, used for enlarging, shaping, or finishing holes in material such as wood or metal.

Showing 1241–1260 of 5802 words.