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Words Starting with "R"

Ruinous
C1adjective
English Meaning:

Ruinous

Disastrous or destructive, causing great physical or financial damage.

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Ruminant
C1noun
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Ruminant

An hoofed herbivorous mammal that digests its food in two steps, first by swallowing and then by regurgitating the semi-digested food to chew it again.

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Rumination
C1noun
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Rumination

Deep or considered thought about something, or the action of chewing the cud.

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Rumor
B2noun
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Rumor

A currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.

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Runny
B2adjective
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Runny

Tending to flow or liquefy; more liquid than is usual or desirable.

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Runway
B2noun
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Runway

A narrow, elevated platform that fashion models walk along to display clothing and accessories.

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Rural outpost
B2noun
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Rural outpost

A small, remote settlement or military post located far away from cities and towns in the countryside.

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Ryukyu
C1noun
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Ryukyu

A chain of Japanese islands extending southwest from Kyushu to Taiwan.

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radiotelescope
B2noun
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radiotelescope

An instrument used to detect radio emissions from the sky, consisting of a directional antenna and a receiver.

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ramifications
C1noun
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ramifications

A complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event.

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rascal
B2noun
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rascal

A mischievous person, animal, or child.

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rasterizer
B2noun
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rasterizer

A software component or hardware device that converts vector graphics or 3D models into a set of pixels or dots for display on a screen or printer.

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