R - Putnam's Word Book / A Practical Aid in Expressing Ideas Through the Use of an Exact and Varied Vocabulary - 25

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rabbit, n. hare, coney, bunny, cottontail.

rabbitry, n. warren.

rabble, n. [mob], rabblerout, [populace].

rabid, a. [violent], [raging], [furious]; [intolerant], [fanatical], [uncompromising], [rampant].

rabies, n. hydrophobia. Associated words: [rabid], rabietic, hydrophobic, antihydrophobic.

race, n. Associated words: ethnology, ethnography, ethnologist, ethnic, racial, ethnogeny, holethnos, holethnic, interracial.

race-course, n. race-track, [ring], circus, career, hippodrome, curriculum, stadium.

racer, n. courser.

rack, n. [pain], torture, agony; amble, pacing; [crib], manger; distaff; arrack.

rack, v. [stretch], [strain], torture, agonize; [harass], [persecute], [torment].

rack and ruin. (Colloq.) [destruction], [ruin].

racket, n. [din], [uproar], [clamor], babel, clangor, blare, [noise], [hullabaloo], hilarity, vociferation; (Slang) carouse, [revel], [dissipation].

racy, a. fine-flavored, [pungent], [rich]; [spirited], [piquant], fresh and [lively]. Antonyms: insipid, [vapid], [tasteless], [flavorless], [dull], prosaic.

radiance, n. effulgence, refulgence, [brilliancy], [brightness].

radiant, a. effulgent, refulgent, [brilliant]. See bright.

radiate, v. [shine], [beam], [gleam]; diverge.

radiated, a. [divergent].

radiation, n. irradiance, irradiation; [divergence]. Antonym: convergence.

radical, a. [original], [fundamental]; [extreme], thorough-going; [primitive]. Antonyms: conservative, [moderate], [slight], [trifling], derivative.

radical, n. [root], etymon, radix.

radically, adv. [fundamentally].

raff, n. [heap], [jumble].

raffle, n. lottery.

raft, n. [float], catamaran; (Slang) [lot], [multitude], [collection], [heap].

rag, n. tatter, flitter, [shred], [patch], [frazzle], [fragment].

ragamuffin, n. tatterdemalion, [scarecrow].

rag-baby, n. mopsey, moppet.

rage, n. [fury], [wrath], [passion]; (Colloq.) vogue, [mode], [fashion]. See [anger].

rage, v. [storm], [fume], [rave].

ragged, a. [rent], [torn], frazzled; [rough], [jagged]; [ragamuffin], tatterdemalion.

raging, a. [furious], [raving], infuriated, wroth, [frenzied], [flagrant], [rampant].

rag-picker, n. chiffonier.

raid, n. [foray], incursion.

rail, v. [upbraid], [reproach], [censure], [scoff].

railing, n. invective, vituperation, [reproach], [upbraiding], contumely. See abuse.

raillery, n. [banter], [pleasantry], [jesting], asteism.

railroad, n. railway.

railroad, v. (Colloq.) [hurry], [rush].

raiment, n. See clothes.

rain, n. (fine rain) [drizzle], mizzle, [mist], misle; shower. Antonym: [drought].

rainbow, n. [iris].

rain gauge. ombrometer, udometer, pluviometer, pluviograph, ombrograph, hyetometer.

rainy, a. showery, [wet], pluvious, pluvial.

raise, v. uplift, [lift]; hoist, heave; [erect], [build], [rear]; [elevate], [advance], [exalt]; enhance, augment; [excite], [arouse]; propagate, [grow], [cultivate]; [rear]; levy, [collect].

raising, n. uplifting, lifting, [elevation], hoisting; [erection], [rearing]; [exaltation], [elevation]; propagation, [growing], [cultivation].

rake, n. [libertine], [lecher], [debauchee], [roué], wencher, rakehell, satyr.

rakish, a. [licentious], [dissolute], [libertine], [immoral], lecherous, [lewd].

rally, v. [collect], reunite; [recover], recuperate; [assemble]; [banter], [satirize], [joke].

ram, n. [buck]; (Astron.) Aries.

ram, v. [cram], [stuff], compress.

ramble, v. [rove], [range], [stroll], [stray], straggle, [roam], [wander].

ramble, n. [stroll], [wandering], [rambling].

rambler, n. [rover], [wanderer], roamer, stroller.

rambling, a. roving, [wandering]; discursive, digressive, incoherent.

ramp, v. [spring], [leap], [bound], romp.

rampage, n. (Slang) [debauchery], [passion], [excess], [unrestraint].

rampageous, a. (Low) [rampant], [unrestrained], [unruly], [violent].

rampancy, n. [exuberance], [luxuriance].

rampant, a. [exuberant], [luxuriant], [rank], [wanton], [excessive]; [uncontrollable], [violent], [raging], [furious], [unbridled].

rampart, n. [fortification], [bulwark], [security], vallum.

ramshackle, a. [dilapidated], [disjointed].

rancid, a. [musty], [tainted], [rank], [frowzy].

rancor, n. malignity, vindictiveness, [hatred], virulence, malevolence, [bitterness].

rancorous, a. malevolent, [vindictive], malignant, [hateful], [virulent], [bitter].

random, a. [haphazard], [chance], [stray], [aimless], hazarded.

range, v. [arrange], [rank], [class], classify; [rove], [roam], [ramble]; [correspond].

range, n. [extent], [reach], sweep, [compass], [scope], [latitude]; [order], [class], [kind], series, [rank]; [compass], [register].

rank, a. [exuberant], [luxuriant], [rampant], [vigorous]; [violent], [extreme], [excessive], [immoderate], [gross]; [rancid], [musty], [frowzy], [fetid], [stale]; [offensive], impalatable, [fulsome], [foul], [gross].

rank, n. [row], [line], [range], [order], tier, series; grade, [class], [order], [division]; [position], [station], degree; eminence, [distinction].

rank, v. classify, [arrange], dispose, [class], [group], be ranked.

rankling, n. [festering], [inflammation]; heart-burning, [resentment].

ransack, v. [rummage].

ransom, n. [release], [liberation], [redemption], [deliverance].

ransom, v. [redeem], [rescue], [liberate], deliver.

rant, v. declaim, [spout], [rave], vociferate.

rant, n. rodomontade, [ranting], vociferation, [bombast].

ranting, a. [bombastic].

rap, v. [knock].--n. [knock], thump, thwack.

rapacious, a. [predatory], predaceous, [ravenous]; [avaricious], [grasping], [extortionate], [voracious].

rapacity, n. [voracity], rapaciousness, [greediness], [avarice].

rape, n. constupration, defloration, [ravishment], [violation].

rape, v. [ravish], constuprate, [violate], deflower.

rapid, a. [swift], [fast], [fleet], expeditious, cursory, [quick], [speedy], [hasty], [furious].

rapidity, n. [swiftness], celerity, velocity, [haste], [speed], fleetness.

rapidly, adv. swiftly, [fast], post [haste].

rapine, n. plundering, [sack], [pillage], spoliation, [depredation].

rapscallion, n. (Colloq.) [rascal], [rogue], [scoundrel], [knave], miscreant.

rapt, a. enraptured, fascinated, transported, [spellbound]; absorbed, engrossed.

rapture, n. ecstasy, transport, delight, [bliss], beatitude.

rapturous, a. ecstatic, beatific, [delightful], [ravishing], transporting.

rare, a. [uncommon], [unusual], [strange], infrequent, [singular], [curious]; [exquisite], [fine], [incomparable], recherché; [sparse], dispersed; [subtile], [fine], [thin], rarefied, tenuous; underdone.

rare bird. rara avis.

rarebit, n. [delicacy], [tidbit], [dainty].

rarely, adv. infrequently, [seldom].

rascal, n. [rogue], [scoundrel], caitiff, [scamp], [knave], [villain], miscreant, varlet, [trickster], [renegade], [scapegrace], [rapscallion].

rascality, n. [chicanery], improbity. See badness.

rash, a. [incautious], precipitate, overhasty, [indiscreet], [inconsiderate], [impulsive], temerarious, [madcap], [headlong], [foolhardy], unwary, [reckless].

rash, n. exanthema, [eruption], efflorescence.

rashness, n. [temerity], precipitancy, [indiscretion], incaution, recklessness.

rasp, v. grate, [file]; [offend].

rasping, a. [grating].--n. pl. scobs.

rate, v. [estimate], [value], appraise; assess; [scold], [censure], [chide], [berate], [reprove].

ratification, n. [confirmation], [sanction], [substantiation], corroboration.

ratify, v. [confirm], [sanction], [substantiate], corroborate.

ration, n. [allowance], [portion], [allotment].

rational, a. [reasoning]; [intelligent], [sane], [sound], [judicious], [wise], [reasonable], equitable. Antonyms: irrational, [insane], injudicious, [unwise], [unreasonable].

rationale, n. [explanation], [exposition], [reason].

rattle, v. clatter; chatter, [prate], [babble], prattle; disconcert, [confuse], discompose.

rattle, n. clatter; chatter, [babble], prattle; crepitaculum; rale.

rattle-headed, a. [giddy], rattle-brained, [thoughtless].

ravage, v. [plunder], [pillage], [devastate], [sack], [desolate], despoil.

ravage, n. [plunder], [pillage], [devastation], spoliation, [sack], despoliation, [rapine].

rave, v. [rage], [rant], [storm].

ravel, v. [unravel].

ravening, a. [rapacious], [insatiable], [predatory], [ferocious].

ravenous, a. [voracious], [rapacious], [ravening], [insatiable].

ravine, n. [gorge], [defile], clough, lin, [gully], [gulch].

raving, a. irrational, [delirious], [maniacal], [wild], phrenetic.

ravish, v. transport, enrapture, [enchant]; [rape].

ravishing, a. [rapturous], ecstatic, transporting, beatific, [delightful].

ravishment, n. ecstasy, transport, [rapture]; [rape].

raw, a. uncooked; unprepared, [crude]; [immature], unripe; galled, [sore], [sensitive]; [inexperienced], [unskilled], [green].

rawboned, a. [gaunt], [skinny].

raw meat. Associated word: omophagic.

raw sugar. cassonade.

ray, n. [beam], [gleam].

raze, v. [erase], [efface], rase; [overthrow], subvert, [demolish].

reach, v. [attain].

reachable, a. [attainable], accessible.

reach the highest point. culminate.

react, v. [repeat]; [resist], [oppose]; [rebound], [recoil].

read, v. [peruse].

readable, a. [legible]. Antonyms: [unreadable], illegible.

reader, n. peruser.

readiness, n. promptness, facility, alacrity. Antonyms: unreadiness, [reluctance].

reading, n. [perusal]; [recitation], prelection.

reading desk. lecturn.

real, a. [genuine], veritable, [actual], [true]. Antonyms: fictitious, [unreal], [spurious], ostensible, [artificial], [feigned], [sham].

reality, n. [actuality], verity. Antonyms: unreality, phantasm, [simulation], [phantom].

realization, n. [fulfillment], effectuation.

realize, v. effectuate.

really, adv. actually, truly, indeed, veritably, verily.

realm, n. [kingdom], [dominion]; [domain], [region], [sphere], [department].

realty, n. real estate.

ream, n. twenty quires, 480 sheets.

rear, a. hindmost.

rear, v. [raise], [lift], [elevate]; [erect], [build]; [bring up].

rearing, n. [elevation], [raising]; [erection].

reason, n. [motive], [consideration], [design], [purpose], rationality, logic, [account]. Associated words: dialectics, logic, syllogism, premises, [conclusion].

reason, v. ratiocinate, syllogize; [argue], [remonstrate], [expostulate].

reasonable, a. [rational]; [logical], [just]; [conscionable], [fair], [moderate], equitable.

reasoner, n. logician.

reasoning, n. ratiocination, argumentation, syllogism, discursus; (sophistical or false) [sophistry], [fallacy], casuistry.

reata, n. [lariat], [lasso], riata.

rebate, n. [deduction], [discount], [allowance].

rebel, n. [insurgent], [revolter], turncoat.

rebel, v. [revolt], [mutiny].

rebellion, n. insurrection, [insurgency], [mutiny], [sedition], [revolt], insubordination.

rebellious, a. [insurgent], [seditious], [mutinous], insubordinate, [refractory]. Antonyms: [dutiful], [submissive], [docile], [compliant], deferential, [obedient].

rebound, v. [recoil], ricochet; [reverberate], [reëcho].

rebound, n. rebounding, resilience, repercussion, [recoil], ricochet.

rebuff, n. [repulse], [resistance], [opposition], [repellence], [check], [setback].

rebuff, v. [repulse], [resist], [repel], [oppose].

rebuke, v. [reprove], [upbraid], [censure], reprehend, [chide], admonish.

rebuke, n. [reproof], [censure]; [chastisement], [punishment].

recall, v. [revoke], [annul], [retract], [recant], rescind, [repeal], abjure; [remember], [recollect].

recall, n. [revocation], rescission, [repeal], [recantation], [retraction].

recalling, a. revocatory.

recant, v. [retract], abjure.

recantation, n. [retraction], abjuration, retractation.

recapitulate, v. summarize.

recapitulation, n. [summary], [résumé].

receipt, n. receiving, [reception]; [formula], [recipe], [formulary]; [voucher].

receive, v. [take], accept; [admit], [allow]; [welcome]; [hold], [contain].

receiver, n. [recipient], donee; beneficiary; [receptacle]; fence (receiver of stolen goods).

recent, a. [new], [late].

receptacle, n. [container], [repository].

reception, n. [receipt], receiving; levee, soirée, [function]; [acceptance], [welcome], [admittance].

recess, n. [retreat], [withdrawal], [retirement]; intermission; alcove, [niche], [nook], [retreat]; [seclusion], [privacy].

recipe, n. [formula], [receipt].

recipient, n. [receiver], beneficiary, donee, conferree.

reciprocity, n. reciprocation, [interchange].

recital, n. [recitation], [narration], [narrative].

recitation, n. reciting, rehearsal; cantillation (recitation with musical modulations).

recite, v. [relate], recount, [repeat], deliver; cantillate.

reckless, a. heedless, [inconsiderate], [unmindful], [thoughtless], temerarious, [rash], uncircumspect, [incautious], [hasty], [foolhardy].

reckon, v. [compute], [calculate], [count], enumerate; [esteem], [regard].

reckoning, n. computation, [calculation], enumeration; [settlement], [adjustment].

reclaim, v. [tame], domesticate; [reform].

reclamation, n. reclaiming, [recovery], [reformation].

reclining, a. recumbent, [leaning], [lying].--n. recumbence, reclination.

recluse, a. [solitary], eremitic.

recluse, n. [solitary], eremite, anchoret, [hermit].

reclusion, n. [seclusion], eremitism.

recoil, v. [rebound], [react]; [flinch], [shrink], [quail].

recollect, v. [remember].

recollection, n. [remembrance], [memory], reminiscence.

recommend, v. [commend], [praise].

recommendation, n. commendation.

recompense, v. See repay.

reconcile, v. conciliate, propitiate, [pacify]; [harmonize], adjust, [settle]. Antonyms: [estrange], disaffect, [alienate].

reconciliation, n. conciliation, pacification, [appeasement], reunion.

recondite, a. See abstruse.

record, n. [register], [memoir], diary, [chronicle], [minute], [memorandum], [note], [annals], document, muniment, cartulary; [testimony], [witness], [attestation].

recorder, n. [register], registrar; cartulary.

records, n. pl. [annals], [archives].

recover, v. [regain], [reclaim], retrieve, [repair], recoup, recruit, [rally], repossess, recuperate.

recoverable, a. retrievable.

recovery, n. retrieval, recuperation, regaining, [restoration], [convalescence].

recreancy, n. cowardliness, mean-spiritedness, pusillanimity, [apostasy].

recreant, a. mean-spirited, [pusillanimous], [cowardly], [craven], [faithless], [false], [apostate].

recreation, n. [pastime], [amusement], [relaxation], [diversion], [sport], [fun], divertisement.

rectify, v. [correct], amend.

rectitude, n. probity, integrity, [uprightness], [honesty], [virtue].

rector, n. [pastor], [clergyman], [priest].

rectorship, n. rectorate, pastorate.

rectory, n. [parsonage].

red, n. carmine, crimson, scarlet, cerise, garnet, vermilion. Associated words: rubefacient, rubefaction.

red, a. [florid], [blushing], flushed, ruby, [ruddy], [rubicund], blowzed, rubescent, auburn (reddish brown).

redeem, v. repurchase; [regain], [recover]; [ransom], [rescue], deliver.

redeemer, n. ransomer, deliverer, savior.

redemption, n. repurchase; [ransom], [salvation], [deliverance], [rescue].

red-letter, a. [fortunate], [auspicious], [happy].

redoubtable, a. formidable, [terrible]; [valiant], [courageous], [brave].

redound, v. contribute, [conduce], [react].

red pepper. cayenne [pepper].

redress, n. [reparation], [amends], indemnification, [relief].

reduce, v. [diminish], [lower], [degrade], minimize, depress, [debase]; [humble], [conquer], [subdue], [vanquish], subjugate, [subject].

reduction, n. [diminution], [abatement], minimization, decrement, [debasement]; subjugation, [subjection], [conquest], subdual, [overthrow].

redundance, n. [superabundance], [superfluity], [excess], [plethora].

redundant, a. [superabundant], [superfluous], [excessive], plethoric.

reëcho, n. [reverberation].--v. [reverberate], [resound], [peal].

reek, n. [fume], [vapor], exhalation, effluvium, [steam].

reeking, a. fumy, [vaporous], steaming, [smoky].

reel, v. [stagger].

refer, v. [allude].

referable, a. [attributable], [ascribable], traceable, assignable.

referee, n. [umpire], [judge], [arbitrator], arbiter.

refine, v. [purify], defecate, clarify, sublimate, subtilize, [sublime], devulgarize, decrassify.

refined, a. [exquisite], [polished], [fine], well-bred, [courtly], [cultured]; purified, sublimated, [subtle], subtilized.

refinement, n. [culture], [elegance], [polish], fastidiousness; [purification], sublimation, subtility, clarification, tenuity. Antonyms: [vulgarity], coarseness, crudity, [barbarity], Philistinism.

reflect, v. [mirror]; [rebound], revert; [meditate], [ruminate], [consider], contemplate.

reflection, n. [meditation], contemplation, [rumination]; [stricture], animadversion.

reforestization, n. reforesting, reafforestation, reboising.

reforestize, v. reafforest, reboise.

reform, v. [reclaim], regenerate, [convert], amend.

reformable, a. corrigible. Antonym: irreformable.

reformation, n. [reform], [reclamation], [betterment], [improvement].

refraction, n. deflection.

refractory, a. See unruly.

refrain, v. [restrain], [curb], [check]; [forbear], [abstain], desist.

refresh, v. [revive], enliven, reanimate; renovate, [renew], [restore].

refreshing, a. reviving, reanimating, [cooling], reinvigorating, refective.

refreshment, n. collation, [lunch], refection, regalement.

refuge, n. [stronghold], [asylum], [retreat], [covert]; [shelter], [protection], [security], [guard]; expedient, [device], [shift], resort.

refugee, n. [fugitive], [runaway].

refund, v. [repay], [return], [restore].

refusal, n. [dissent], [denial], non-acceptance, [negation]; [option], preëmption.

refuse, v. [deny], [decline]; [reject], [rebuff], [repulse].

refuse, n. [offal], [dregs], offscum, [garbage], fag-ends, recrement, riffraff, lees, [dross], draff, [offscouring], [rubbish], [waste], culls.

refutable, a. confutable. Antonym: irrefutable.

refutation, n. [confutation], [disproof].

refute, v. confute, [disprove].

regain, v. [recover], retrieve.

regal, a. [kingly], [royal].

regale, v. [feast], [entertain], [gratify].

regalia, n. pl. insignia.

regard, v. [heed], observe, [consider].

regard, n. [respect], [esteem], [estimation], [opinion]; [respect], reference, [relation]; [heed], [attention], observation, [notice]. Antonyms: [disregard], heedlessness. See disregard.

regardful, a. [mindful], [heedful], [attentive], observant.

regardless, a. heedless, [careless], [unmindful], [inattentive], [indifferent].

regards, n. pl. compliments, [respects].

region, n. [district], quarter, locality, [neighborhood], [vicinity].

register, n. [list], [roll], [schedule], roster; registrar, [recorder].

register, v. [record], [enroll], matriculate.

registration, n. registry, [enrollment], matriculation.

regret, n. [sorrow], [compunction], deprecation, [rue].

regret, v. [deplore], be sorry for, [rue], deprecate.

regular, a. [formal], [normal], conventional, [systematic]: [steady], [uniform], [methodical], [constant]; (Colloq.) unmitigated, [thorough], out-and-out.

regularity, n. [uniformity], [symmetry], shapeliness, [constancy], [order], [system], method. Antonyms: [irregularity], [inconstancy], unshapeliness, [disorder].

rehash, n. réchauffé.

reign, n. [sovereignty], [rule], [dominion]; regnancy, [sway], [power], [influence]; [kingdom], [realm].

reins, n. pl. [loins].

reject, v. cast [away], discard; [refuse], [decline], [rebuff], [repulse], contemn, [repudiate].

rejection, n. [refusal], declination, [rebuff], [repulse], discarding, [repudiation].

rejoice, v. [glory], exult; [gladden], [cheer], delight, [please], exhilarate.

rejoicing, n. [joy], [gladness], exultation, delight, [pleasure].

relate, v. recount, [narrate], [tell].

related, a. allied, cognate, [german], agnate, [akin], [kindred]; consanguineous; cognate; agnate; correlated, correlative.

relation, n. [connection], [bearing], [relationship], reference, correlation, [alliance], [correspondence], [relevancy]; affinity, consanguinity, [kindred], kinship, cognation, filiation; [telling], [account], [recital], [narration], [narrative], [detail], [report]. Antonyms: irrelation, alienage.

relationship, n. [kindred], affinity, [alliance], kinship, cognation.

relationship by blood. consanguinity; cognation; agnation.

relationship by marriage. affinity.

relative, a. relating, referring, respecting, pertaining; [particular], [definite], [specific], [pertinent].

relative, n. [relation], [kinsman], kinswoman, [connection]; cognate, agnate. Associated words: nepotism, nepotic, nepotist.

relax, v. [loosen], [slacken]; [abate], [diminish], [mitigate], [temper].

relaxation, n. loosening, slackening; [diversion], [recreation], [rest].

relay, n. reinforcement.

release, v. [liberate], [loose], [discharge], [free], [acquit], extricate, [disengage], [relinquish], [absolve], remit, [relieve], exonerate, disencumber.

release, n. [liberation], [discharge], [deliverance], acquittance, extrication, exoneration, disengagement, [freedom].

relentless, a. [ruthless], [implacable], [unrelenting], [inexorable], [unmerciful].

relevancy, n. pertinency, applicability, relevance.

relevant, a. [pertinent], [germane], apposite.

reliability, n. trustworthiness.

reliable, a. trustworthy, [trusty], [dependable].

reliance, n. [dependence], [confidence], [trust].

reliant, a. [confident], trusting.

relics, n. pl. [leavings], [remains], reliquiæ, remnants; [memorial], [souvenir], [memento], trophy, [keepsake]. Associated words: reliquary, [confession], hierotheca.

relict, n. [widow].

relief, n. [alleviation], [mitigation], [comfort], [ease], [succor], [palliation], assuagement, [help]; [redress], [remedy]; [relay], reinforcement; prominence, projection.

relieve, v. assuage, [alleviate], [allay], [lessen], [remedy], [ease], [mitigate], [palliate], [succor], extricate, disentangle, disburden, [redress], [disengage].

relieving, a. [mitigative], assuasive, [palliative], remedial, emollient, lenitive, comforting.

religious, a. [pious], [godly], [devout], [righteous], [devotional]; [strict], [exact], [scrupulous], [conscientious].

relinquish, v. [surrender], [waive], [forego], [renounce], [cede], [abandon], [desert].

relinquishment, n. [surrender], [abandonment], [renunciation].

relishable, a. palatable, gustable.

reluctance, n. unwillingness, disinclination, [aversion].

reluctant, a. disinclined, [unwilling], [averse], loath, [indisposed].

remain, v. See stay.

remainder, n. [residue], remnant, [balance], [rest], [surplus], surplusage, residuum.

remaining, a. residual, remanent, [remainder].

remains, n. pl. [relics], debris, remnants; [corpse].

remand, v. recommit, send [back].--n. recommitment.

remark, v. [notice], observe, [heed], [see], [note]; [say], [state], [assert].

remark, n. [comment], observation.

remarkable, a. [noteworthy], [striking], [extraordinary], [wonderful], [notable].

remediless, a. irremediable, [incurable], [desperate], irreparable, insanable.

remedy, v. [heal], [cure], [repair], [relieve], [redress], [alleviate], assuage, [palliate].

remedy, n. [medicine], [cure], [antidote], [corrective], [specific], restorative, [panacea], alterant, carminative, medicament, arcanum, prescription, nostrum, elixir, [balm]; [reparation], [cure], [redress], [aid], [relief].

remember, v. [recollect], [recall].

remembrance, n. [recollection], [memory], reminiscence; [souvenir], [keepsake], [memento], [memorial], trophy, [reminder]. Antonyms: [forgetfulness], amnesia, amnesty, oblivion.

remembrancer, n. [memento], [souvenir], [keepsake], trophy, [memorial].

reminder, n. [remembrancer].

remiss, a. [negligent], [derelict], [careless], [slack], heedless, [neglectful].

remission, n. [surrender], [relinquishment]; [discharge], acquittance; [abatement], assuagement, [mitigation], [subsidence]; [absolution], exculpation, [forgiveness].

remmnant, n. [remainder], [residue], [rest]; [fragment], [piece].

remonstrance, n. [expostulation], protest, protestation.

remonstrant, a. expostulatory, [remonstrative].

remonstrate, v. [expostulate], protest.

remonstrative, a. expostulatory, [remonstrant].

remorse, n. self-reproach, [sorrow], [regret], [penitence]; [pity], [compassion], [sympathy].

remorseless, a. [implacable], [ruthless], [merciless], [unmerciful].

remote, a. [distant].

remoteness, n. [distance].

removal, n. displacement, dislodgement, transference, [expulsion], elimination, [dismissal], [discharge], [ejection], [dispossession], divestiture, extraction.

remove, v. [move], [displace], transfer, dislodge; [dismiss], [discharge], divest, [dispossess], [eject]; [extract], [isolate], [abstract], [withdraw].

remuneration, n. See pay.

remunerative, a. [profitable], [lucrative].

rend, v. [tear], rive, [lacerate], [cleave], sunder.

render, v. [repay], [restore]; [translate], [interpret], construe; [extract], try [out]; yield up, contribute.

rendering, n. [repayment], [restoration]; contribution, [surrender]; [translation], [version]; extraction.

rending, n. tearing asunder, [laceration], riving.

renegade, n. [deserter], [recreant], [backslider], turncoat; [rebel], traitor; [vagabond], [outcast].

renew, v. renovate, rejuvenate, [restore], rebuild, remodel, reconstruct, revamp, redintegrate, [repair]; regenerate, [transform].

renewal, n. [renovation], [repair], [restoration], redintegration, reconstruction, rejuvenation, regeneration.

renounce, v. [disclaim], [disown], [repudiate], [reject]; [forswear], abjure, [forsake].

renouncement, n. [renunciation], abnegation, [repudiation], abdication, [rejection].

renovation, n. [restoration], [renewal], rehabilitation, reconstruction.

renown, n. [celebrity], [repute], [fame], [notoriety], [note].

renowned, a. [famous], [celebrated], [eminent], far-famed, illustrious. Antonyms: unrenowned, [obscure], inglorious, [unknown].

rent, v. [lease], [let], [hire].

renter, n. lessee, tenant.

renunciation, n. abjuration, [denial], disownment, disclaimer, abnegation.

repair, v. [mend], [restore], [patch], tinker, revamp, darn, cobble, remodel; indemnify, [redress], atone for, retrieve, [regain].

repair, n. [renovation], [restoration], reconstruction, [reparation], rehabilitation.

reparable, a. restorable, retrievable. Antonyms: irreparable, irretrievable.

reparation, n. [restoration], rehabilitation, instauration, [renovation]; [atonement], [restitution].

repartee, n. bon mot.

repay, v. [refund], [restore], reimburse; [recompense], [requite]; [revenge], avenge, [retaliate].

repayment, n. [restoration], reimbursement; [recompense], [requital]; [retaliation], [revenge].

repeal, v. [revoke], rescind, [abrogate].

repeal, n. [revocation], rescission, [abrogation].

repeat, v. iterate, reiterate, verbigerate.

repeating, n. [repetition], iteration, reiteration; verbigeration.

repel, v. [repulse], [rebuff], [resist], [oppose].

repellence, n. repulsion, [rebuff], [opposition].

repellent, a. [repulsive], repelling.

repentance, n. [penitence], [contrition], [compunction], [remorse]. Antonym: [impenitence].

repentant, a. [contrite], [penitent]. Antonyms: [unrepentant], [impenitent].

repetition, n. iteration, reiteration, recurrence; verbigeration; tautology; [echo], rote; [recapitulation]; [reverberation].

repine, v. [complain], [murmur].

replace, v. [restore], [refund], [repay].

replacement, n. [restoration], reinstatement.

repletion, n. [excess], [superabundance], [surfeit]; [plethora].

reply, v. [answer], respond, rejoin, retort.

reply, n. [answer], [response], rejoinder; retort, [repartee].

report, n. [rumor], on dit, [hearsay], [bruit]; [account], [statement], communication; [fame], [repute], [reputation]; [sound], [noise], repercussion, detonation, [discharge], [explosion]; cahier; [description], [narrative], [narration], [recital].

report, v. [announce], communicate, [describe]; [bruit], [circulate], promulgate, [publish]. Antonyms: [suppress], [withhold], [reserve].

repose, n. [rest], [inactivity], motionlessness; [composure], tranquillity.

repository, n. [depository], [storehouse], [depot], [magazine].

represent, v. [show], [typify], [symbolize]; [personate], [impersonate]; [portray], delineate, [depict].

representative, a. delegated, vicarious; [typical], [figurative], symbolical, emblematic.

representative, n. deputy, [delegate], [vicar], proxy, [agent], [substitute], vicegerent, surrogate, regent, commissioner, envoy, emissary, [ambassador], exponent.

repress, v. [quell], [subdue], [suppress], [overpower], [restrain], [curb], stifle.

repression, n. [suppression], [restraint], [quelling], [check].

reproach, v. [censure], [upbraid], [rebuke], reprimand, [revile], [chide], [vilify].

reproach, n. [censure], scurrility, contumely, invective, [odium], obloquy, [shame], [disgrace].

reproachful, a. [upbraiding], opprobrious, [abusive]; [shameful], [disgraceful], [scandalous].

reprobate, a. [abandoned], depraved, profligate, incorrigible.--n.castaway, [outcast], [wretch].

reprobate, v. [condemn], denounce, [reject], [abandon].

reprobation, n. [condemnation], [denunciation], censure [abandonment].

reproduce, v. [portray], [duplicate], [imitate]; [generate], [beget], propagate.

reproduction, n. duplication, [copy], [imitation]; [generation], procreation, propagation.

reproof, n. See censure.

reprovable, a. culpable, [censurable], reprehensible, [blamable], reproachable.

reprove, v. See censure.

repudiate, v. [reject], [renounce], disavow, abjure, [disclaim].

repudiation, n. disavowal, [rejection], abjuration, disclaimer, [disowning].

repugnance, n. [aversion], [reluctance], unwillingness, [hostility], [antipathy].

repugnant, a. [hostile], [contrary], [refractory], adverse, [offensive], [antagonistic], opposed.

repulse, v. [repel], [reject].

repulse, n. repulsion, repelling, [rejection], [refusal], [rebuff].

repulsive, a. [repellent], [offensive], [forbidding], [revolting].

reputation, n. [repute], [name], [credit], [esteem], [honor].

repute, n. [reputation], [esteem], [credit].

reputed, a. putative.

request, n. [asking], [solicitation], [demand], [instance], [prayer], [petition], entreaty, [suit], [quest].

request, v. [ask], supplicate, [petition], [beg], entreat, importune, [beseech].

require, v. [demand], [claim], [exact], [need], [want], necessitate, enjoin.

requirement, n. [demand], requisition, [requisite]; [command], [essential], [need].

requisite, a. [necessary], required, [essential], indispensable.

requital, n. [recompense], [remuneration], [retribution], recaliation, reprisal.

requite, v. compensate, remunerate, [repay], [pay], [retaliate], avenge, reciprocate.

rescue, n. [deliverance], [liberation], [salvation], [ransom], extrication, disentanglement.

rescue, v. [release], deliver, [liberate], recapture, [redeem], [save], extricate, disenthrall.

resemblance, n. [likeness], similitude, [similarity], [analogy], parity, semblance.

resentment, n. [dudgeon], [umbrage], [displeasure], [grudge].

reserve, n. [reticence], [constraint], uncommunicativeness, taciturnity, [restraint].

reserved, a. retained, withheld, excepted; [uncommunicative], [reticent], taciturn, restrained.

residence, n. [dwelling], domiciliation, [abode], habitancy, habitation, domicile, [home].

resident, n. denizen, [inhabitant], [dweller], residentiary.

residue, n. [remainder], remnant, residuum, [rest], [balance]; [surplus], [excess].

resign, v. demit, abdicate, [withdraw], [surrender], [relinquish], [submit].

resignation, n. [surrender], abdication, demit; [forbearance], fortitude, [long-suffering], [patience].

resigned, a. surrendered; [uncomplaining], [submissive], [patient].

resist, v. [oppose], withstand, impugn, oppugn, [defy], [baffle], [contravene], [rebuff].

resistance, n. [opposition], renitence, recalcitration, oppugnation, antagonism, [rebuff].

resistant, a. resisting, [opposing], renitent.

resistless, a. irresistible.

resolute, a. determined, [unwavering], [unflinching], [steadfast], [firm], [pertinacious].

resolution, n. firmness, determination, [pertinacity], persistence, steadfastness, [constancy]; [resolve], [purpose], determination; decomposition, [solution], [dissolution].

resolvable, a. solvable, resoluble, [dissolvable].

resolve, v. determine; [dissolve], liquefy.

resolve, n. [resolution], determination, [intention], [purpose], [design].

resonance, n. [reverberation].

resonant, a. [resounding], reverberating.

resound, v. [reverberate], [reëcho], [peal].

resound, n. [echo], [reverberation].

resounder, n. resonator, reverberator.

resounding, a. [resonant].

resource, n. resort, expedient, [device], [shift].

resources, n. pl. [assets], [means].

respect, n. [care], [caution], [regard]; [esteem], [veneration], deference, [reverence], [homage], obeisance; reference, [regard]; [particular], [feature]. Antonyms: See disrespect.

respect, v. [esteem], [venerate], [revere], [honor], [reverence].

respectable, a. reputable, [honorable], [estimable]; [moderate], [fair], [average].

respectful, a. deferential, [courteous], [polite], obeisant, [reverent]. Antonyms: [disrespectful], [discourteous], [defiant], irreverent.

respective, a. [relative]; [particular], [own].

respect of persons. [partiality], [favoritism].

respects, n. pl. compliments, [regards], devoirs.

response, n. [reply], [answer], rejoinder, retort, [repartee], antiphon, antiphone, antiphony.

responsibility, n. [accountability], [liability]; [duty], [trust].

responsible, a. [accountable], [answerable], [amenable]. Antonyms: [irresponsible], [unaccountable], [independent].

responsive, a. responding, antiphonal.

responsory, n. antiphone, antiphony, antiphonary.

rest, n. [quiet], [quietness], [inactivity], [repose], [ease], tranquillity, quiescence, stillness, stagnation, [security], cessation, [abeyance], intermission, respite, reprieve, [pause], [recess], sabbatism; cæsura, [pause]; [support], [stay], [brace]; [residue], [remainder], [balance], residuum, others; [surplus]. Antonyms: [activity], [agitation], [unrest], [commotion].

rest, v. [stop], halt, [pause], desist; [repose], recline, [lie]; [trust], rely, [depend], acquiesce.

restaurant, n. café, [eating-house], chophouse, refectory, buffet.

restaurant keeper. restaurateur.

rest house. caravansary (in Eastern countries).

resting, a. [reclining], [lying], [incumbent].

resting on something else. superincumbent.--n. superincumbence.

restitution, n. [repayment], [restoration], [return], indemnification; [reparation], [requital], compensation.

restive, a. [restless], [impatient], fidgety, intractable, [uneasy], [fractious], [rebellious].

restless, a. [restive], fidgety, agitated, unquiet, [uneasy], kicksy-wicksy.

restlessness, n. restiveness, the [fidgets], [uneasiness], [agitation], turbulence, dysphoria.

restoration, n. [return], [restitution], [replacement], reinstatement, [reparation]; repatriation; [renewal], [renovation], redintegration, reconstruction, rehabilitation, instauration; recuperation, [recovery].

restore, v. [repair], [renew], reconstruct, rehabilitate, redintegrate, remodel; [replace], [refund], [return]; repatriate; resuscitate, reestablish, [revive].

restrain, v. [repress], [suppress], [check], [bridle], [curb], constrain; [abridge], circumscribe, [limit], [restrict], [narrow]; [withhold], [forbear]; [debar], [prevent], interdict, [prohibit].

restraint, n. [repression], [constraint], [check], [suppression]; [limitation], [prevention]; [confinement], duress.

restrict, v. [restrain], [limit], [confine], [repress], [curb], circumscribe.

restriction, n. [restraint], [constraint], [confinement], [repression], circumscription, [limitation].

result, v. terminate, [end], eventuate, [redound], [issue], accrue, ensue.

result, n. [consequence], [effect], [issue], [event], [outcome], eventuation, [sequence]; [decision], [resolve].

résumé, n. [recapitulation], [summary], [abstract].

resurrect, v. (Slang) disentomb, disinter, [unbury], [exhume].

resurrection, n. resurgence, [revivification].

retain, v. [keep], [hold], [reserve].

retainment, n. retention.

retaliate, v. avenge, [requite], [repay].

retaliation, n. [revenge], [requital], [retribution].

retard, v. [impede].

retarding, n. retardation.

retentive, a. [tenacious]. Antonyms: unretentive, irretentive.

reticence, n. [reserve], uncommunicativeness, taciturnity.

reticent, a. taciturn, [reserved], [uncommunicative].

retinue, n. [train], [suite], followers.

retire, v. [withdraw], [retreat], recede, retrocede, [leave], secede.

retired, a. [secluded], [sequestered], unfrequented, withdrawn.

retirement, n. [withdrawal], [seclusion], [retreat].

retiring, a. [diffident], [shy], [coy], [shrinking], [reserved], [modest].

retract, v. [recant], rescind, [recall], disavow.

retraction, n. [recantation], rescission, disavowal.

retreat, n. [retirement], [withdrawal]; [refuge], [asylum], [seclusion], [privacy], [fastness].

retreat, v. [retire], [withdraw], recede.

retrench, v. [curtail], [lessen], [diminish], [abridge]; [limit], [confine].

retrenchment, n. [diminution], curtailment, [abridgment], [lessening].

retribution, n. [retaliation], [repayment], [requital].

retrograde, v. retrocede, recede, [decline], [deteriorate].

retrogression, n. retrogradation, [decline], regression, [deterioration].

return, v. [restore], [repay], [refund], [replace]; recur, regress, reappear, revert; [requite], [retaliate], [repay]; repatriate.

return, n. [restoration], [restitution], [repayment], [requital], [retribution], [redress]; recurrence, regress, [reversion]; repatriation, atavism; recrudescence; relapse.

returning, a. recurrent, recurring, [intermittent].

reveal, v. disclose, [unveil], [expose], divulge, [impart].

revel, n. [carousal], festivity, saturnalia.

revel, v. carouse; [luxuriate], [wanton].

revelation, n. disclosure, divulgement, [exposition], apocalypse.

reveler, n. [carouser], bacchanal, roysterer, bacchant, bacchanalian.

revelry, n. reveling, [carousal], wassail, saturnalia, [riot], bacchanal.

revenge, v. avenge, [retaliate], wreak [vengeance].

revenge, n. [vengeance], [retaliation].

revengeful, a. [vindictive], [implacable], resentful, [rancorous].

revenue, n. [income].

reverberate, v. [resound], [reëcho].

reverberation, n. [resonance], [reëcho].

revere, v. [venerate], [reverence], [honor], [respect].

reverence, n. [veneration].

reverence, v. [revere], [venerate].

reverent, a. reverential, [humble].

reverse, v. invert; [overthrow], subvert, overturn; [revoke], [annul], rescind, [countermand].

reverse, n. [opposite], [contrary], counterpart; reversal; [misfortune], [failure].

reversion, n. [succession]; atavism; escheat.

review, v. reconsider, revise, reexamine, retrace.

review, n. reëxamination, reconsideration, retrospect, [revision].

revile, v. [vilify], traduce, asperse, [reproach], malign, calumniate.

revilement, n. vilification, traducement, aspersion, [reproach], calumniation, contumely.

reviling, a. [scurrilous], vituperative, contumelious, [reproachful], [abusive].

revisal, n. [revision], emendation, recension.

revision, n. [revisal], recension, emendation.

revivable, a. resuscitable.

revival, n. [revivification], reanimation, resuscitation, [restoration], renaissance, renascence.

revivalist, n. evangelist.

revive, v. resuscitate, reanimate, [quicken], revivify, reinspirit, revitalize, [restore], reinspire, [rally].

revivification, n. resuscitation, reanimation, [revival], [quickening].

revocation, n. [recall], [repeal], reversal, abjuration, [recantation].

revoke, v. [repeal], [reverse], [recant], rescind, [abrogate], [countermand], [retract], abjure.

revolt, n. [rebellion], [sedition], uprising, [mutiny], insurrection, insubordination, [insurgency].

revolt, v. [rebel], [mutiny]; [disgust], [nauseate], [shock], [offend].

revolter, n. [insurgent], [rebel], mutineer, [renegade].

revolting, a. nauseating, [repulsive], [fulsome], [abhorrent], [disgusting].

revolution, n. [rotation], gyration; [rebellion], [revolt].

revolve, v. [rotate], [spin], gyrate, [turn]; devolve; brood [over], [ruminate], [ponder], [consider].

revolver, n. pistol, repeater.

revolving, a. [rotary], gyrating, gyratory, rotatory.--n. [revolution], [rotation].

reward, n. [recompense], [requital], guerdon, [meed], remuneration premium, [bonus], [bounty], douceur, [merit]; honorarium; [retribution], [retaliation], [penalty].

reward, v. [requite], [recompense].

rhyme, n. [jingle], [poetry].

rhymer, n. [poetaster], versifier, rhymester, rhymist.

rib, n. costa. Associated words: costal, intercostal, sternal, asternal.

ribald, a. [indelicate], [gross], [indecent], [obscene], [lewd].

ribaldry, n. [obscenity], [indecency], [lewdness].

ribbon badge of honor. cordon.

rice refuse. shude.

rich, a. [wealthy], opulent, affluent, well-to-do, moneyed; [abundant], [copious], [bountiful], [plentiful]; fecund, [fertile], [luxuriant], prolific, [exuberant], [teeming], productive; sumptuous, [luxurious]; [delicious], [luscious], [hearty], nutritive [gorgeous], [elegant], [beautiful]; vivid, [bright], [intense]. Antonyms: [poor], infertile, indigent, [plain].

rich, n. (newly rich) Nouveau riche.

riches, n. pl. See wealth.

rich man. nabob, Crœoeus, Dives, plutocrat, millionaire.

richness, n. opulence, [wealth], affluence; [abundance], profusion; [luxuriance], sumptuousness, costliness, [elegance], [fertility], fecundity. Antonyms: [poverty], infertility.

rickets, n. rachitis.

rickety, a. [ramshackle], [dilapidated], tottering, [crazy].

rid, a. [free], [clear], disencumbered.

rid, v. [free], disburden, [relieve], disencumber, dispose, [dispatch].

riddance, n. [deliverance], [relief], disencumbrance.

riddle, n. enigma, [puzzle], problem, rebus, [crux], conundrum, paradox.

rider, n. equestrian, [horseman]; equestrienne ([female]), jockey, postilion.

ridge, n. [crest]; whelk.

ridicule, n. [mockery], [gibe], [jeer], [burlesque], [raillery], [satire], sarcasm, irony.

ridicule, v. [deride], [satirize], [scoff], [rally], [banter], [burlesque], [lampoon], [mock], [scout], [jeer], [taunt], [twit].

ridiculous, a. [preposterous], [absurd], [farcical], [burlesque], [ludicrous].

riding boots. top boots.

riding on horseback. equestrianism, equitation.

rife, a. [abounding], prevalent, [plentiful], replete.

rifle, v. [strip], [fleece], despoil, [pillage], [devastate].

rift, n. [cleft], fissure, [crack], [gap], [crevice], [cranny], [break], [chink].

rig, v. [equip]; bedizen, accouter.

rigging, n. [dress], [tackle], [equipment], [gear].

right, a. [just], [true], equitable, [honest], rightful, [lawful], [correct], [true], [accurate], [reasonable], ethical, condign, [appropriate], [proper], [suitable], [seemly], [relevant], consistent, [fortunate], [auspicious], [favorable]; dexter, dextral, dextrorse.

right, v. [correct], [rectify], emend; make [restitution], [redress].

right, n. prerogative, [privilege], immunity, exemption.

right, n. [uprightness], [rectitude], probity, integrity, propriety, [justice], [morality], [virtue], equity; title, [claim]; [authority]. Associated words: ethics, casuistry, deontology, [redress], ethology, aretology.

right along. continuously, constantly, uninterruptedly.

right away. [immediately], [straightway], right off, [instantly], instanter, at once.

righteous, a. [pious], [religious], [devout], [godly], saintly; equitable, [just], [right].

righteousness, n. godliness, [holiness], [sanctity]. Antonym: unrighteousness.

right-handed, a. [dexterous].

right-handedness, n. [dexterity], dextrality.

rigid, a. [inflexible], [stiff], [unyielding], unpliant; [rigorous], [severe], austere, [strict].

rigidity, n. [stiffness], [inflexibility], [severity], [rigor].

rigmarole, n. (Colloq.) [nonsense], flummery, [balderdash], [twaddle].

rigor, n. [rigidity], [inflexibility], austerity, [severity], asperity, [sternness], inclemency, stringency.

rigorous, a. [severe], [stringent], [strict], [unyielding]; inclement, [severe].

rile, v. (Colloq.) [roil]; [anger], [vex], [offend].

rill, n. streamlet, [rivulet], runnel, [brook].

rily, a. (Colloq.) [roily], turbid.

rim, n. [brim], [margin], [edge], [brink], verge, [border]; felly (rim of a wheel).

rime, n. hoarfrost.

rind, n. [skin], [peel]. Antonym: pulp.

ring, v. [sound], [resound], [reverberate]; toll, knell, [chime], ding, tinkle, clang.

ring, n. [circle], hoop; grommet, gimmal, terret, manilla, lute; annulation, annulet. Associated words: annular, annularity, annulate, signet, dactyliology, dactylioglyphy, dactylioglyph, [cameo], [intaglio], lapidary, lapidist, [posy].

ring, n. [arena]; [clique], [coterie], [set], cabal.

ringing, n. [sounding], [resounding], [reverberation], tolling, clang, [chime], clam, tinkling, knell, clangor.

ringlet, n. tress, [curl], [lock].

ringworm, n. circular herpes, serpigo.

riot, n. [tumult], [uproar]; [revelry].

rioter, n. [reveler], [carouser], roysterer.

riotous, a. [wanton], [luxuriant], [unrestrained]; [seditious], [tumultuous], turbulent, insubordinate, [rebellious].

rip, n. [rent], [tear].

rip, n. (Slang) harridan, [hag].

ripe, a. [mature], ripened; [consummate], [complete], [perfect]; suppurated, matured; rareripe.

ripen, v. [mature], [maturate].

ripeness, n. [maturity], completeness, consummateness, [development].

ripple, v. [fret].

rise, v. ascend, [mount], [arise], levitate; [tower]; [swell], [increase], [grow], [enlarge]; emerge; proceed, [spring], emanate, originate; [rebel], [revolt]; transcend (rise above).

rise, n. [ascent]; [spring], [source], [origin], [beginning]; [increase], [advance], [appreciation], augmentation; [elevation], [hill], [knoll].

rise again. resurge.

risible, a. [funny], [ludicrous]. See laughable.

rising, a. ascending, ascendant.

rising, n. [ascent], ascension, [rise], levitation, levee, emergence; insurrection, uprising.

rising again. [resurrection], resurgence.--a. resurgent.

risk, n. [unsafety], [danger], [peril], [jeopardy], [hazard], imperilment.

risk, v. [hazard], [endanger], [peril], imperil, [jeopard], [jeopardize].

risky, a. [hazardous], [unsafe], [perilous], jeopardous, [dangerous], [precarious].

rite, n. [ceremony], ordinance.

ritual, n. liturgy, consuetudinary.

rival, n. [competitor], emulator, [antagonist].--a. competing, competitive, emulative.

rival, v. compete, emulate.

rivalry, n. [competition], emulation, [contention].

riven, a. [cleft], [split], rent asunder.

river, n. Associated words: potamology, potamography, riparian, riparious, fluvial, levee, wady, estuary, fluviatic, fluviatile, bayou, pothole, dredge, fluvicoline, fluviograph, fluviometer, crevasse, anadron, tributary, embouchure, barrage.

rivulet, n. [rill], [creek], streamlet, runnel, runlet, [brook], bourn.

road, n. thoroughfare, avenue, highroad, highway, [street], lane, [passage], artery, roadstead, [boulevard], esplanade, turnpike, tramroad, causeway, corduroy [road], [anchorage], impasse.

road agent. [highwayman], [bandit].

roam, v. [ramble], [stray], [rove], [range], [wander].

roar, n. bellow, bellowing.

roar, v. bellow; [boom], [peal], [resound], [thunder].

roast, v. bake; torrefy, [parch]; (Colloq.) [banter].

rob, v. [plunder], [pillage], [fleece], despoil, [rifle], [sack], spoliate, [loot], forage.

robber, n. [bandit], [brigand], buccaneer, [burglar], [depredator], despoiler, [footpad], filibuster, forager, desperado, corsair, [freebooter], [highwayman], picaroon, [marauder], pillager, [pirate], [plunderer], raider, [thief], ladrone.

robbery, n. larceny, [burglary], [theft], plundering, [piracy], [peculation], [depredation], brigandage, buccaneering, despoliation, [loot], [sack].

robe, n. [gown].

robing room of a church. [vestry], sacristy.

robust, a. [strong], sinewy, [muscular], [brawny], [stalwart], [vigorous], [sound].

rock, n. bowlder; crag.

rocking-horse, n. cockhorse.

rod, n. [wand], cane, [stick]; [pole], [perch], 16-1/2 feet.

roe, n. roebuck; ova, spawn (of fishes).

rogue, n. [knave], miscreant, [scamp], [rascal], [sharper]. See [scoundrel].

roguery, n. cheating, [knavery], [fraud]; mischievousness.

roguish, a. [knavish], [tricky]; [waggish], [sportive], [arch], mischievous.

roil, v. make turbid, [rile].

roily, a. turbid, [muddy], feculent.

roll, n. scroll; roster, [record]; convolution, trundle, [coil].

roll, v. [wheel], [whirl], [revolve], [rotate], [turn], gyrate, [spin], trundle, circumgyrate; inwrap, infold, convolve; [wallow], [welter]; [rock], [sway], [lurch], titubate, [fluctuate].

rolled, a. coiled, convoluted, involuted.

roller, n. cylinder; fillet.

rolling, a. rotating, circumrotary; undulating, [hilly]; [voluble].

rolling, n. [rotation], wheeling, circumrotation, titubation, involution.

romantic, a. [imaginary], impractical, chimerical, picturesque, [fanciful], [fantastic].

roof timber. rafter.

room, n. [space], [compass], [range], [scope], [latitude]; apartment, chamber, compartment. Associated word: [suite].

roomer, n. lodger.

roomy, a. [spacious], capacious, commodious.

roost, n. [perch].

rooster, n. [cock], chanticleer; cockerel ([young]); capon (castrated).

root, n. rootstock, radix, taproot, [spur]; rootlet, radicel; tuber, bulb.

root, n. etymon, [stem], radix, [radical].

rooted, a. radicated; implanted, [fixed], ingrained.

rooting, n. radication; burrowing; implantation.

rooting out. [uprooting], [eradication], extirpation.

rope, n. cordage, cable, hawser, [lasso], [lariat], cabestro, tether, tow; pl. shrouds, ratlines. Associated words: marline, marline spike, marling, strand, oakum, winch, [windlass], lif, contline.

rope-dancer, n. funambulist, equilibrist, [acrobat].

rope-dancing, n. funambulation. Associated words: funambulate, funambulatory, poy.

rope-walker, n. equilibrist.

ropy, a. [stringy], [tenacious], [sticky].

rose, n. Associated words: attar, rodomel.

rose-colored, a. roseate, [rosy]; [alluring].

rosedrop, n. [grogblossom], rosy whelk.

rose-grower, n. rosarian.

rose rash. roseola.

rosery, n. rosarium, rosary.

rosin, n. colophony.

rostrum, n. [platform], [stage], dais.

rosy, a. [rose-colored], roseate, [ruddy], [alluring].

rot, n. decomposition, [decay], putrescence, [corruption], putridity. Antonyms: preservation, imputrescence, incorruption, soundness.

rotary, a. [turning], rotating.

rotary motion. [rotation]. Associated words: trochilics, trochilic.

rotate, v. [revolve], [turn], gyrate, [whirl].

rotation, n. [turning], [revolution]; [succession].

rotten, a. [decayed], putrid, putrescent, carious, [corrupt], decomposed, putrefied; malodorous, [fetid].

rottenness, n. putrefaction. See rot. Associated words: antiseptic, imputrescible, septic, putrescible, aseptic.

rotund, a. [round], spherical, globular, orbicular.

rotundity, n. [roundness], sphericity, circularity, globosity.

roué, n. [rake].

rouge, n. ferric oxide, crocus; cosmetic.

rough, a. [uneven], [jagged], craggy, [rugged], [cragged], [scraggy]; [rude], inurbane, burly, unrefined, [discourteous], [uncivil], [blunt], [bluff], brusque, austere, [abrupt], [gruff], [boorish], [uncourtly]; [boisterous], [tumultuous], [tempestuous], [stormy]; [harsh], [hard], [severe], inclement, drastic, [violent]; [harsh], [grating], raucous, [discordant], inharmonious; unkempt, [disheveled], shaggy; [incomplete], superficial, cursory, [crude], uncut, unpolished, scabrous.

rough, n. [bully], [ruffian], [rowdy].

round, a. circular, spherical, orbicular, orbed, globular, annular, discoid, [rotund]; cylindrical; [convex], protuberant, [bulging]; orotund.

round, n. [revolution], cycle, [rotation], series, [succession]; [rung], rundle, ranee, [step]; circuit, [beat]; [bout].

roundabout, a. [circuitous], [indirect], tortuous; encircling, ambient, circumambient, encompassing.

roundabout language. circumlocution.

round building or room. rotunda.

roundelay, n. rondeau, rondel, [round].

roundness, n. circularity, globularity, sphericity, [rotundity], cylindricity, globosity, annularity, orbiculation, orotundity, [convexity].

rouse, v. See arouse.

rousing, a. [exciting], [stirring]; (Colloq.) astounding, startling.

rout, n. [overthrow], [defeat], [discomfiture], [vanquishment]: [clamor], [tumult], [uproar], [din], [brawl]; [mob], [rabble].

rout, v. [vanquish], [defeat], [scatter].

route, n. [course], [way], [road], [passage].

routine, a. [custom], [round], [course].

rove, v. [range], [ramble], straggle. See wander.

rover, n. See wanderer.

row, n. (Colloq.) [brawl], [broil], affray, [rumpus], [squabble], [mêlée], [tumult], [fracas].

row, n. [rank], [line], [file], series.

rowdy, n. (Colloq.) [ruffian], [rough], [bully], [hoodlum], larrikin.

royal, a. [kingly], [regal], imperial, monarchical, palatine; [august], [majestic], princely.

royal mace. [scepter].

royalty, n. kingship, [sovereignty], regality, regency; [sovereign], [majesty]; [domain], [realm].

rub, n. [friction]; [hindrance], [impediment], [obstruction], [pinch], [difficulty]; sarcasm, [jeer], [jibe], [taunt]; [whetstone].

rub, v. abrade, [chafe], [scrape], grate, [fret]; embrocate; [massage]; graze, scour, [smooth], [smear], [fray]; burnish, [furbish], [polish].

rubber, n. caoutchouc, India-rubber; [overshoe], galoshe, galoche; eraser. Associated words: vulcanize, vulcanization.

rubbing, n. [friction], abrasion, attrition, chafing, fraying; embrocation; [massage].

rubbing out. [erasure], [obliteration], effacement.

rubbish, n. [trash], [litter], lumber, [refuse], debris, [garbage], [dross], [trumpery].

rubicund, a. [ruddy], [florid].

rub out. [erase], [obliterate], expunge, [efface].

rub up. burnish, scour, [polish].

ruck, n. [wrinkle], [crease]; (Colloq.) common [sort].

rudder, n. Associated word: tiller.

ruddy, a. [red], [florid], [rubicund], blowzed.

rude, a. [crude], unpolished, [raw], [rough], [indelicate], unrefined, [coarse], undisciplined, [uncivilized]; inelegant, inartistic, [artless]; [uncivil], [discourteous], inurbane, [impolite], romping, hoidenish; [boisterous], turbulent, [violent], inclement, [tumultuous]; unwrought, unfashioned.

rudiment, n. [element]; [embryo]; pl. elements, accidence.

rudimentary, n. rudimental, [elementary], initial; embryonic, [embryo].

rue, v. [regret], [deplore].

rueful, a. woeful, [sad], [lugubrious], [mournful].

ruffian, n. [monster], [villain], [rowdy], desperado.

ruffle, n. ruff, [frill], [flounce], [furbelow]; [perturbation], [flurry], [bustle].

ruffle, v. [pucker], [pleat], [wrinkle]; [rumple], derange, disarrange, [disorder]; [agitate], discompose, [perturb], disconcert; swagger, strut.

rugged, a. [irregular], [rough], [uneven], [scraggy], [cragged], craggy; inclement, [tempestuous], turbulent, [boisterous], [wild]; (Colloq.) [robust], [hardy], [vigorous]; austere, [crabbed], [harsh], [unfeeling].

ruin, n. bane, [pest], [plague].

ruin, n. [wreck], [destruction], [undoing], dilapidation, [disorganization], [perdition], [ruination], subversion, [shipwreck], [downfall], [havoc], demolition.

ruin, v. [overthrow], subvert, [destroy], [wreck], ruinate, impoverish.

ruination, n. [ruin].

ruinous, a. [destructive].

rule, n. regulation, prescript, prescription, [order], [ruling]; [standard], criterion, [touchstone], brocard; [maxim], [law], [canon]; norm; [government], [sway], regency, [domination], [authority], [direction], [empire], dynasty, supremacy, administration, regime.

rule, v. [govern], [dominate]; [restrain], [influence], [sway], prevail, [dominate], preponderate, [domineer].

ruler, n. [governor], [sovereign], [monarch], president, [king], potentate, dynast, [lord], satrap, rajah, emir, caliph, burgrave, procurator, Pharaoh, interregent, [despot], regent, dominator, arbiter, viceroy, vicegerent, autocrat, oligarch, liege [lord], [protector], kaiser, czar, dey, doge, [mogul], pasha, bey, tetrarch, khedive, sultan, emperor.

ruling, a. regnant, reigning; [predominant], dominative, [dominant], prevailing.

ruling, n. [government], regnancy.

rum, a. (Slang) [queer], [odd], [old-fashioned].

ruminate, v. [meditate], [muse], [ponder], [reflect].

rumination, n. [meditation].

rummage, v. [ransack].

runmy, a. (Slang) [strange], [odd], [freakish], [singular].

rumor, n. [hearsay], [gossip], [bruit], on dit.

rump, n. buttocks.

rump bone. aitchbone, edgebone, natch [bone].

rumple, v. [crumple], [wrinkle], [pucker], [crease].

rumple, n. [crumple], [pucker], [wrinkle], [crease].

rumpus, n. (Colloq.) [disturbance], [quarrel], affray, [brawl], [row], [fracas].

run, v. sprint, lope, [scamper], scud, [speed], his, [hasten], scour, [scuttle], flee, [race], [pace], gallop, trot; proceed, [flow]; [melt], [fuse]; elapse, [pass]; pursue, [follow], tag; stampede; abscond.