reverent
adjectiveShowing deep respect or devotion.
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nounA state of pleasant, dreamy thought.
rhetoric
nounThe art of effective expression; also language criticized as impressive but lacking substance.
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Effective expression
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A question asked for effect, without expecting an answer.
ridicule
verbTo make someone or something the object of scornful amusement.
rife
adjectiveWidespread or abundant, often of something undesirable.
riff
nounA short repeated musical phrase or an improvised variation on a theme.
A short repeated musical phrase or an improvised variation on a theme
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rift
nounA split, gap, or serious disagreement.
Serious division
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righteousness
nounMoral uprightness or conduct believed to be just and right.
rigorous
adjectiveVery thorough, exacting, or strictly applied.
ringlet
nounA small curl of hair.
risk mitigation
noun phraseActions intended to reduce the likelihood or adverse consequences of an identified risk.
riveting
adjectiveHolding attention very strongly.
robust
adjectiveStrong, vigorous, or able to withstand difficulty.
rococo
adjectiveHighly ornate, elaborate, and decorative in style.
roundabout
adjectiveIndirect or following a longer, less straightforward course.
rudimentary
adjectiveBasic or at an early stage of development.
rustic
adjectiveCharacteristic of country life or a simple rural style.
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