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Showing 18 of 194 words/ˈrɪð.mɪk dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/ [rhythmic gymnastics]
[noun] A sport in which individual gymnasts or teams of women perform acrobatic and dance movements to music using hand-held apparatus such as a hoop, ball, clubs, ribbon, or rope.
/ˈrɪd.ɪ.kjuːl/ [ridicule]
[noun] The subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior.
/raɪt ˈtræp.ə.zɔɪd ˌkær.ɪk.təˈrɪs.tɪks/ [right trapezoid characteristics]
[noun] The defining geometric properties of a four-sided polygon (trapezoid) that possesses at least one pair of parallel sides and contains two adjacent right (90-degree) angles.
/ˌraɪt.æŋ.ɡəld ˈtræp.ə.zɔɪd ˈprɒp.ə.tiz/ [right-angled trapezoid properties]
[noun] The specific geometric characteristics of a trapezoid that contains two adjacent right angles, including the fact that its non-parallel sides are of unequal length and its height is equal to the length of the side perpendicular to the parallel bases.
/ˈrɪɡər/ [rigor]
[noun] The quality of being extremely thorough, exhaustive, and accurate.
/rɪm/ [rim]
[noun] The outer edge of something, typically of something circular or more or less circular.
/rɪmd/ [rimd]
[adjective] Having a border, edge, or margin of a specified kind.
/rɪŋ/ [ring]
[noun] A small circular band, typically of precious metal, worn on a finger as an ornament or a token of marriage.
/ˈrɪŋˌstreɪkt/
[adjective] Marked with circular bands or streaks of color; specifically used to describe domestic animals with ring-like markings.
/roʊd/ [road]
[noun] A wide way, typically with a hard surface, leading from one place to another, especially one that allows vehicles to pass.
/roʊd ˈmeɪn.tən.əns/ [road maintenance]
[noun] The systematic process of repairing, preserving, and managing public roads and highways to ensure their structural integrity, safety, and operational efficiency.
/ˈroʊd.ʃoʊ/ [roadshow]
[noun] A series of presentations or events held in different locations, typically used to promote a product, service, political candidate, or financial offering to potential clients or investors.
/ˈroʊd.weɪ/ [roadway]
[noun] The part of a road or highway over which vehicles travel, typically excluding the shoulders or sidewalks.
/rɒk/
[noun] The solid mineral material forming part of the surface of the earth, exposed or underlying the soil.
/ˈrɒk.ɪt/ [rocket]
[noun] A cylindrical projectile that can be propelled into the upper atmosphere or space by the combustion of its contents.
/ˈroʊ.lɪŋ ˌroʊd/ [rolling road]
[noun] A chassis dynamometer with rotating drums embedded in the floor, allowing a stationary motor vehicle to be driven at speed for performance testing, diagnostics, or tuning.
/roʊˈmæntɪk ˈpɑːrtnər/ [romantic partner]
[noun] A person with whom one shares a close, affectionate, and mutually committed romantic or intimate relationship.
/ˈroʊ.mi.oʊ/ [romeo]
[noun] A man who is considered a passionate, romantic, or amorous lover, often one who pursues women persistently.