English to English Dictionary

rigorousness

The quality of being extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate.

ripple effect

A spreading effect or series of consequences caused by a single action or event.

rotary

Turning on an axis like a wheel; revolving.

rousing

Exciting, stirring, or inspiring enthusiasm.

row

A number of people or things arranged in a more or less straight line.

sabayon

A light, frothy dessert made by whipping egg yolks, sugar, and wine (usually Marsala) over heat.

sabotage

The deliberate destruction, damage, or obstruction of something, especially for political or military advantage.

safeguard

A measure taken to protect someone or something or to prevent something undesirable.

saga

A long story of heroic achievement, or a long, involved series of events or a documentary film series.

samba

A Brazilian dance of African origin with a duple meter, or the music associated with it.

sanction

A threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule.

sanitation

Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.