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risk the possibility of suffering injury or loss; dangerous chance. [6 definitions]
risky full of or involving risk; potentially dangerous; hazardous.
ritual an established and prescribed procedure for a ceremony, esp. a religious one. [4 definitions]
rival the person with whom one is competing; competitor. [5 definitions]
river a large natural stream of water flowing in a definite course or channel toward a lake, ocean, or other body of water. [2 definitions]
rivet a metal pin that has a head at one end and is hammered flat at the other end after the shank has been passed through holes in the metal plates or other objects to be pinned together. [3 definitions]
Rn symbol of the chemical element radon.
roach1 a cockroach.
road a long, narrow course, often with a smooth and paved surface, made for the passage of vehicles and people. [3 definitions]
road map a motorist's map that shows the routes, road types, mileage between towns, and the like for a specified region.
roadrunner a ground-dwelling, swift North American cuckoo with a long tail, a crest, and streaked plumage.
roadside the side or edge of a road. [2 definitions]
roam to proceed or travel without a fixed course or destination; wander. [3 definitions]
roan having a dark coat thickly sprinkled with white (used esp. of horses). [3 definitions]
roar to utter a prolonged cry or shout that is both deep and loud. [8 definitions]
roast to cook or bake (meat) with dry heat, as in an oven or over an open fire. [12 definitions]
rob to steal money or property from unlawfully and with the use or threat of force. [4 definitions]
robber a person who steals by using or threatening to use force.
robbery the act or practice or an instance of robbing, esp. with the threat or use of force.
robe a long, loose gown or outer garment, such as one worn by certain officials or during certain ceremonies. [4 definitions]
robin a large North American songbird related to the thrush, with an orange-red breast, dark brown head and back, and a bright yellow bill. [2 definitions]