Words Starting with “R”

A decisive and disorderly defeat; the state of being overthrown and forced to retreat in confusion.

Done on a regular basis or as a normal course of procedure; ordinarily.

A person who supports a monarch or the principle of monarchical government, especially during a time of revolution or civil war.

A structural beam made of rolled steel, typically with an I-shaped or H-shaped cross-section, used in building construction to support heavy loads over openings or across spans.

A colloquial term referring to a seasoning blend or marinade applied to meat before cooking.

An unsophisticated person from a rural area; a naive or easily deceived individual.

The first principles or fundamental elements of a subject or skill; a basic or elementary stage of development.

A team game played with an oval ball that may be kicked or carried, and where handling and tackling are key components, existing primarily in two main codes: rugby union and rugby league.

A team sport played with an oval ball on a grass field, in which two teams try to score by carrying, passing, or kicking the ball across the opponent's goal line.

An informal term for the game of rugby football, or a player of the sport.

Reduced to a state of decay, collapse, or complete destruction; spoiled or destroyed beyond repair.

A principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, or arrangement.

Strictly adhering to or constrained by rules, regulations, or procedures, often to the detriment of flexibility or common sense.

Operating according to a predefined set of logical instructions, criteria, or regulations rather than through intuition, learning, or probabilistic models.

A straight strip of wood, plastic, or metal marked with units of measurement, used for drawing straight lines or measuring lengths.

An hoofed, even-toed mammal that chews the cud regurgitated from its rumen, including cattle, sheep, antelopes, deer, giraffes, and camels.

The act or practice of spreading rumors, gossip, or unverified information, often with the intent to cause mischief or damage reputations.

To move at a speed faster than a walk, never having both or all feet on the ground at the same time.