100 R words you need to know

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  1. rabble
    a disorderly crowd of people
  2. rabid
    marked by excessive enthusiasm for a cause or idea
  3. rack
    a framework for holding objects
  4. raconteur
    a person skilled in telling anecdotes
  5. raffle
    a lottery in which the prizes are goods rather than money
  6. ragamuffin
    a dirty shabbily clothed urchin
  7. rail
    a horizontal bar, usually of wood or metal
  8. raillery
    light teasing
  9. raiment
    especially fine or decorative clothing
  10. rake
    a long-handled tool with a row of teeth at its head
  11. rakish
    marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
  12. ramble
    move about aimlessly or without any destination
  13. ramification
    a consequence, especially one that causes complications
  14. rampant
    occurring or increasing in an unrestrained way
  15. rancid
    having an offensive smell or taste
  16. rancor
    a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
  17. rancor
    a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
  18. rant
    talk at length in a noisy, excited, or angry manner
  19. rapacious
    living by preying on other animals
  20. rapacity
    reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth
  21. rapine
    the act of despoiling a country in warfare
  22. rapt
    feeling great delight and interest
  23. rapturous
    feeling great delight
  24. ratify
    approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation
  25. ratiocination
    the proposition arrived at by logical reasoning
  26. rational
    consistent with or based on or using reason
  27. raucous
    unpleasantly loud and harsh
  28. ravage
    cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
  29. ravenous
    extremely hungry
  30. ravine
    a deep narrow steep-sided valley
  31. ravish
    hold spellbound
  32. rebuff
    a deliberate discourteous act
  33. rebuke
    an act or expression of criticism and censure
  34. recalcitrant
    stubbornly resistant to authority or control
  35. recant
    formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief
  36. recherche
    lavishly elegant and refined
  37. recidivist
    someone who lapses into undesirable patterns of behavior
  38. recluse
    one who lives in solitude
  39. recondite
    difficult to understand
  40. recreant
    having deserted a cause or principle
  41. rectitude
    righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest
  42. rectitude
    righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest
  43. recumbent
    lying down; in a position of comfort or rest
  44. recusant
    someone who refuses to conform to standards of conduct
  45. redress
    make reparations or amends for
  46. refractory
    stubbornly resistant to authority or control
  47. refulgent
    radiating or as if radiating light
  48. refute
    overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
  49. regale
    occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
  50. regalia
    paraphernalia indicative of royalty or other high office
  51. regiment
    army unit smaller than a division
  52. regress
    go back to a previous state
  53. regurgitate
    pour or rush back
  54. rejoinder
    a quick reply to a question or remark
  55. relegate
    assign to a lower position
  56. relent
    give in, as to influence or pressure
  57. relinquish
    turn away from; give up
  58. remonstrance
    the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
  59. rendition
    a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role
  60. renegade
    someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw
  61. renege
    fail to fulfill a promise or obligation
  62. repartee
    adroitness and cleverness in reply
  63. repeal
    cancel officially
  64. repel
    force or drive back
  65. repine
    express discontent
  66. repository
    a facility where things can be deposited for safekeeping
  67. reprehend
    express strong disapproval of
  68. reprehensible
    bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
  69. repress
    conceal or hide
  70. reprieve
    postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal
  71. reprisal
    a retaliatory action against an enemy
  72. reprobate
    a person without moral scruples
  73. reproof
    an act or expression of criticism and censure
  74. reprove
    reprimand, scold, or express dissatisfaction with
  75. repudiate
    refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid
  76. repugnance
    intense aversion
  77. requite
    make repayment for or return something
  78. rescind
    cancel officially
  79. rescind
    cancel officially
  80. resplendent
    having great beauty
  81. retribution
    a justly deserved penalty
  82. revelry
    unrestrained merrymaking
  83. revile
    spread negative information about
  84. ribald
    humorously vulgar
  85. rife
    excessively abundant
  86. rigamarole
    a long, complicated, and confusing procedure
  87. rile
    disturb, especially by minor irritations
  88. risible
    arousing or provoking laughter
  89. rive
    tear or be torn violently
  90. rodomontade
    vain and empty boasting
  91. roisterer
    an especially noisy and unrestrained merrymaker
  92. rostrum
    a platform raised above the surrounding level
  93. rote
    memorization by repetition
  94. rout
    an overwhelming defeat
  95. rubble
    the remains of something that has been destroyed
  96. rubric
    category name
  97. runic
    relating to characters from an ancient alphabet
  98. ruse
    a deceptive maneuver, especially to avoid capture
  99. rustic
    characteristic of rural life
  100. rusticate
    live in the country and lead a pastoral life
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