| 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. |
| ramshackle |
of a building or other structure, poorly built or having fallen into a bad condition. |
| 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] |
| rank2 |
having a strong and very bad smell or taste. [3 definitions] |
| ransom |
the payment demanded in return for setting a kidnapped person free, or the act of setting someone free by paying the price demanded. [2 definitions] |
| rap1 |
to hit with a quick, hard stroke. [4 definitions] |
| rap3 |
a kind of popular music in which verses that rhyme are spoken and accompanied by a strong beat. |
| rapid |
happening in a short or brief time. [4 definitions] |
| rapidly |
quickly; at a fast pace or in a short time. |
| rapids |
a fast-moving part of a river or stream that flows over rocks and can be difficult or dangerous to navigate through. |
| rapture |
great happiness, joy, or ecstasy; bliss. |
| rare1 |
not often found or seen; not common. [4 definitions] |
| rare2 |
cooked for a short period of time. |