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qualifiernounA contestant who meets certain requirements and so qualifies to take part in the next stage of competition.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The tournament was won by a late qualifier.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

English word formation.

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qualifyverbMake more specific.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Qualify these remarks.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

qualitativeadjectiveInvolving distinctions based on qualities.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Qualitative change.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

qualitativelyadverbIn a qualitative manner.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

This discoloration qualitatively suggests that the substance is low in inorganic iron.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

English word formation.

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qualitynounAn essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The quality of mercy is not strained.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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quantifyverbExpress as a number or measure or quantity.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Can you quantify your results?

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Medieval Latin.

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quantitativeadjectiveExpressible as a quantity or relating to or susceptible of measurement.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Export wheat without quantitative limitations.

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quantitativelyadverbIn a quantitative manner.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

This can be expressed quantitatively.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

English word formation.

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quantitynounAn adequate or large amount.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He had a quantity of ammunition.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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quarrelnounAn angry dispute.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

They had a quarrel.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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quarrelsomeadjectiveGiven to quarreling.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Quarrelsome when drinking.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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quarrynounA surface excavation for extracting stone or slate.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A British term for `quarry' is `stone pit'.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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quarternounOne of four equal parts.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A quarter of a pound.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, French, Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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quarterlyadverbIn three month intervals.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Interest is compounded quarterly.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, French, Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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quartersnounHousing available for people to live in.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

I visited his bachelor quarters.

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quartetnounFour people considered as a unit.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He joined a barbershop quartet.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Italian. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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quaternaryadjectiveComing next after the third and just before the fifth in position or time or degree or magnitude.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The quaternary period of geologic time extends from the end of the tertiary period to the present.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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quaveringadjective(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The old lady's quavering voice.

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queennounSomething personified as a woman who is considered the best or most important of her kind.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The queen of ocean liners.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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queeradjectiveBeyond or deviating from the usual or expected.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Something definitely queer about this town.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Old Saxon.

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quelledadjectiveSubdued or overcome.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The quelled rebellion.

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quellingnounForceful prevention; putting down by power or authority.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The quelling of the rebellion.

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quenchverbSuppress or crush completely.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Quench a rebellion.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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questnounA search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A quest for wealth.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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questionnounAn instance of questioning.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

There was a question about my training.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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questionableadjectiveSubject to question.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Questionable motives.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old French, Old Northern French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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quibbleverbArgue over petty things.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Let's not quibble over pennies.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Old Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

quickadjectiveAccomplished rapidly and without delay.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Was quick to make friends.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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quickeningnounThe process of showing signs of life.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The quickening of seed that will become ripe grain.

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quicksilveradjectiveLiable to sudden unpredictable change.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A quicksilver character, cool and willful at one moment, utterly fragile the next.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: German, Middle English, Middle High German, Old English, Old High German. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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quiescentadjectiveNot active or activated.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The quiescent level of centimeter wave-length solar radiation.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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quietadjectiveCharacterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Quiet peace-loving people.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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quietlyadverbWith low volume.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She spoke quietly to the child.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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quintessentialadjectiveRepresenting the most typical or perfect example.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The scene captured a quintessential summer afternoon.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Latin elements, through English

Original teaching entry.

quitverbPut an end to a state or an activity.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Quit teasing your little brother.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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quiteadverbTo the greatest extent; completely.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

You're quite right.

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quitsadjectiveOn equal terms by payment or requital.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Finally quits with the loan.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

quixoticadjectiveNot sensible about practical matters; idealistic and unrealistic.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

As quixotic as a restoration of medieval knighthood.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French, Spanish. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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quizzicaladjectivePerplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know).advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He had a quizzical expression.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

English word formation.

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quotanounA prescribed number.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

All the salesmen met their quota for the month.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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quotableadjectiveAble or fit to be repeated or quoted.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He comes up with so many quotable phrases.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old French, Old Northern French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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quotationnounThe practice of quoting from books or plays etc.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Since he lacks originality he must rely on quotation.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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quoteverbRefer to for illustration or proof.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He said he could quote several instances of this behavior.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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rabidadjectiveMarked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Rabid isolationist.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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racenounA contest of speed.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The race is to the swift.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

racialadjectiveOf or characteristic of race or races or arising from differences among groups.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Racial differences.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

raciallyadverbWith respect to race.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Racially integrated.

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racinessnounA strong odor or taste property.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The raciness of the wine.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

racknounA support for displaying various articles.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The newspapers were arranged on a rack.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle Dutch, Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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racyadjectiveFull of zest or vigor.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A racy literary style.

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radialadjectiveRelating to or near the radius.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The radial aspect of the forearm.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Medieval Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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radiallyadverbIn a radial manner.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

An imaginative dispersal of the pews radially from the central focus of the pulpit.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Medieval Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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radiancenounAn attractive combination of good health and happiness.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The radiance of her countenance.

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radiateverbExtend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Spokes radiate from the hub of the wheel.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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radicaladjective(used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Radical opinions on education.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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radicallyadverbIn a radical manner.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She took a radically different approach.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

radioactiveadjectiveExhibiting or caused by radioactivity.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Radioactive isotope.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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raffishadjectiveMarked by a carefree unconventionality or disreputableness.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A cocktail party given by some...raffish bachelors.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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ragenounA feeling of intense anger.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

His face turned red with rage.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

raggedadjectiveBeing or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Clothes as ragged as a scarecrow's.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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ragingadjectiveCharacterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The river became a raging torrent.

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railnounShort for railway.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He traveled by rail.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, French, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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railroadnounA line of track providing a runway for wheels.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He walked along the railroad track.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, French, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

rainingadjectiveFalling in drops or as if falling like rain.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Watched the raining apple blossoms.

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raiseverbCultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

We raise hogs here.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle Dutch, Middle English, Old Dutch, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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raisedadjectiveIncreased in amount or degree.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Raised temperature.

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raisingadjectiveIncreasing in quantity or value.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A cost-raising increase in the basic wage rate.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Middle Dutch, Middle English, Old Dutch, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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rallynounThe feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He singled to start a rally in the 9th inning.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin, Middle French, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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rallyingnounThe act of mobilizing for a common purpose.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The bell was a signal for the rallying of the whole neighborhood.

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ramverbStrike or drive against with a heavy impact.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Ram the gate with a sledgehammer.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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ramblingadjectiveOf a path e.g.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Rambling forest paths.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

ramifyverbGrow and send out branches or branch-like structures.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

These plants ramify early and get to be very large.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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rampantadjectiveUnrestrained and violent.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Rampant aggression.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Frankish, French, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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ramshackleadjectiveIn deplorable condition.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A ramshackle old pier.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English.

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randomizeverbArrange in random order.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Randomize the order of the numbers.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Frankish, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

randomlyadverbIn a random manner.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The houses were randomly scattered.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Frankish, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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rangeverbChange or be different within limits.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

My students range from very bright to dull.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Frankish, Latin, Middle English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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rangingadjectiveWandering freely.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

At night in bed...his slowly ranging thoughts...encountered her.

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ranknounRelative status.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

His salary was determined by his rank and seniority.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Frankish, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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rapverbStrike sharply.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Rap him on the knuckles.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English.

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rapaciousadjectiveDevouring or craving food in great quantities.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A rapacious appetite.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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rapedadjectiveHaving been robbed and destroyed by force and violence.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The raped countryside.

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rapidadjectiveDone or occurring in a brief period of time.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A rapid rise through the ranks.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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raptorialadjectiveRelating to or characteristic of birds of prey.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Raptorial claws and bill for seizing prey.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

rapturenounA state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Listening to sweet music in a perfect rapture.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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rareadjectiveNot widely distributed.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Rare patches of green in the desert.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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rarefiedadjectiveHaving low density.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Lightheaded from the rarefied mountain air.

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rashnounA series of unexpected and unpleasant occurrences.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A rash of bank robberies.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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ratenounA magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The rate of change was faster than expected.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old French, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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ratheradverbOn the contrary.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He didn't call; rather (or instead), he wrote her a letter.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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ratificationnounMaking something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The ratification of the treaty.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle French.

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rationaladjectiveConsistent with or based on or using reason.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A process of rational inference.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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rationalenoun(law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature).intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The rationale for capital punishment.

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rationalizeverbDefend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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rationallyadverbIn a rational manner.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

We must act rationally.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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rationedadjectiveDistributed equitably in limited individual portions.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Got along as best we could on rationed meat and sugar.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

rattlingadjectiveQuick and energetic.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Traveling at a rattling rate.

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rattyadjectiveShowing signs of wear and tear.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A ratty old overcoat.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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ravagingadjectiveRuinously destructive and wasting.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A ravaging illness.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

ravenousadjectiveDevouring or craving food in great quantities.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Ravenous as wolves.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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