Words Starting With R

any of numerous widely distributed small wading birds of the family Rallidae having short wings and very long toes for running on soft mud

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style; ; - Oliver Franks

disturbing the public peace; loud and rough

make a pillaging or destructive raid on (a place), as in wartimes

French composer and exponent of Impressionism (1875-1937)

devouring or craving food in great quantities

tear down so as to make flat with the ground

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

an act or expression of criticism and censure

stubbornly resistant to authority or control

formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

repeat stages of evolutionary development during the embryonic phase of life

act, feel, or give mutually or in return

withdrawn from society; seeking solitude

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge

reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities

righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest

inspiring fear; ; - G.H.Johnston

a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

lining consisting of material with a high melting point; used to line the inside walls of a furnace

overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof

provide with choice or abundant food or drink

(of taxes) adjusted so that the rate decreases as the amount of income increases

help to readapt, as to a former state of health or good repute

reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss

to say, state, or perform again

refer to another person for decision or judgment

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

do without or cease to hold or adhere to

failing in what duty requires

present and urge reasons in opposition

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

the period of European history at the close of the Middle Ages and the rise of the modern world; a cultural rebirth from the 14th through the middle of the 17th centuries

the mistake of not following suit when able to do so

give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations

(usually plural) compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors

adroitness and cleverness in reply

the food served and eaten at one time

a remote or indirect consequence of some action

(followed by `with')deeply filled or permeated

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime

a mild rebuke or criticism

deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good

take to task

refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid

offensive to the mind

cancel officially

recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like

firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination

serving to bring to mind; - Wilder Hobson

postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution

having great beauty and splendor

impatient especially under restriction or delay

reluctant to draw attention to yourself

feeling or showing profound respect or veneration

study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)

a ribald person; someone who uses vulgar and offensive language

most frequent or common

the quality of being valid and rigorous

strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity

fanciful but graceful asymmetric ornamentation in art and architecture that originated in France in the 18th century

being or involving basic facts or principles

leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy

reflect deeply on a subject

a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)