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

(used of decomposing oils or fats) having a rank smell or taste usually due to a chemical change or decomposition

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey

a relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people

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

any red eruption of the skin

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withdrawn from society; seeking solitude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

make (one thing) compatible with (another)

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

subject to refraction

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

make brighter and prettier

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

pour or rush back

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

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

tending or intended to rectify or improve

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

restore to a previous or better condition

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid

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

adroitness and cleverness in reply

the food served and eaten at one time

feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds

a remote or indirect consequence of some action

(followed by `with')deeply filled or permeated

freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

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

an instance of driving away or warding off

having a good reputation

the act of requiring; an authoritative request or demand, especially by a military or public authority that takes something over (usually temporarily) for military or public use

cancel officially

a large or extra supply of something

recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like

firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination

the trait of being resolute

serving to bring to mind; - Wilder Hobson

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

having great beauty and splendor

a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

impatient especially under restriction or delay

reluctant to draw attention to yourself

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

unrestrained merrymaking

American silversmith remembered for his midnight ride (celebrated in a poem by Longfellow) to warn the colonists in Lexington and Concord that British troops were coming (1735-1818)

feeling or showing profound respect or veneration

the mistake of not following suit when able to do so

recite a rhapsody

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)