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Showing 14 of 194 words/ˈruː.ɪnd/ [ruined]
[adjective] Reduced to a state of decay, collapse, or complete destruction; spoiled or destroyed beyond repair.
/ruːl/ [rule]
[noun] A principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, or arrangement.
/ˈruːl baʊnd/ [rule bound]
[adjective] Strictly adhering to or constrained by rules, regulations, or procedures, often to the detriment of flexibility or common sense.
/ˈruːl.beɪst/ [rule-based]
[adjective] Operating according to a predefined set of logical instructions, criteria, or regulations rather than through intuition, learning, or probabilistic models.
/ˈruː.lər/ [ruler]
[noun] A straight strip of wood, plastic, or metal marked with units of measurement, used for drawing straight lines or measuring lengths.
/ˈruː.mɪ.nənt/ [ruminant]
[noun] An hoofed, even-toed mammal that chews the cud regurgitated from its rumen, including cattle, sheep, antelopes, deer, giraffes, and camels.
/ˈruːmərˌmɒŋɡərɪŋ/ [rumormongering]
[noun] The act or practice of spreading rumors, gossip, or unverified information, often with the intent to cause mischief or damage reputations.
/rʌn/ [run]
[verb] To move at a speed faster than a walk, never having both or all feet on the ground at the same time.
/rʌn əˈweɪ/ [run away]
[verb] To leave a place or person suddenly and without permission; to escape or flee.
/ˌrʌn ˈdaʊn/ [run down]
[adjective] In a poor or neglected state, often referring to buildings or neighborhoods; also used to describe a person who is tired or slightly unwell.
/ruːˈpiː/ [rupee]
[noun] The basic monetary unit of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and several other countries, typically issued as a coin or banknote.
/rʌʃt/ [rushed]
[adjective] Done or completed with great haste; lacking sufficient time or care.
/ˈrʌs.tɪk/ [rustic]
[adjective] Relating to the countryside; rural; or having a simplicity and charm that is considered typical of the countryside.
/raɪ/ [rye]
[noun] A hardy cereal grass widely grown for its grain, used to make flour, bread, beer, and whiskey, and as livestock feed.