rainforest |
a dense evergreen forest, mostly found in tropical areas, that receives a large amount of rain all year long. |
rainwater |
water that has come from falling rain. |
rainy |
having much rain. |
raise |
to move to a higher position; lift. [8 definitions] |
raisin |
a sweet grape that has been dried for eating. |
rake1 |
a tool that has a long handle and a row of teeth or prongs at one end. It is used to gather hay or fallen leaves or to smooth down soil. [4 definitions] |
rally1 |
to unite again or raise the spirits of after a disappointment or failure. [5 definitions] |
RAM |
the information a computer stores for a short time and can recall quickly. "RAM" stands for "random access memory." |
ram |
an adult male sheep. [5 definitions] |
Ramadan |
the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. [2 definitions] |
ramble |
to wander or stroll without any particular goal; roam. [3 definitions] |
ramp |
a sloping platform or other surface connecting two different levels. |
ramrod |
a rod that fits inside the barrel of a gun. A ramrod is used for pushing gunpowder into the barrel or for cleaning the barrel of the gun. |
ran |
past tense of "run." |
ranch |
a large farm where cattle, horses, or sheep are raised. There are many ranches in the plains of the United States and South America. [2 definitions] |
rancher |
a person who raises animals such as cattle, horses, or sheep over a wide area of land. |
random |
made or done without purpose or pattern; made or done by chance. |
rang |
past tense of "ring2." |
range |
the two points or limits between which something can vary, or the distance between the limits. [8 definitions] |
ranger |
a person whose work is looking after or patrolling a park, forest, or other natural area. [2 definitions] |
rank1 |
a position in society. [6 definitions] |