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rial - n. (also riyal) the monetary unit of Iran, equal to 100 dinars. [Pers. f. Arab.... [more]
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ribbing - n. 1 ribs or a riblike structure. 2 colloq. the act or an instance of teasing. ... [more]
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ribless - n. & v. 1 each of the curved bones articulated in pairs to the spine ... [more]
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ribosomal - n. Biochem. each of the minute particles consisting of RNA and ... [more]
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ricer - n. & v. n. 1 a swamp grass, Oryza sativa, cultivated in marshes, esp .... [more]
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richness - reinforced in ME f. OF riche rich, powerful, of Gmc... [more]
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ricketiness - adj. 1 a insecure or shaky in construction; likely to collapse .... [more]
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rickettsial - n. a parasitic micro-organism of the genus Rickettsia... [more]
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ricotta - n. a soft Italian cheese. [It., = recooked, f. L recoquere (as RE-, coquere cook)]... [more]
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rictal - n. Anat. & Zool. the expanse or gape of a mouth or beak. rictal adj. [L, = open... [more]
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rifeness - predic.adj. 1 of common occurrence; widespread. 2 (foll. by with) abounding in;... [more]
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riftless - n. & v. 1 a a crack or split in an object. b an opening in a cloud etc. 2 a cleft... [more]
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rifty - n. & v. 1 a a crack or split in an object. b an opening in a cloud etc. 2 a cleft... [more]
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right - n. 1 a small piece or quantity (a bit of cheese; give me another bit; that bit is... [more]
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rightable - the rights and wrongs of the case). 2 (often foll. by to, or to + infin.) a justification... [more]
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righteously - adj. excessively conscious of or insistent on one's rectitude, correctness, etc.... [more]
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righteously - adj. (of a person or conduct) morally right; virtuous, law-abiding. righteously... [more]
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righteousness - adj. (of a person or conduct) morally right; virtuous, law-abiding. righteously... [more]
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righteousness - adj. excessively conscious of or insistent on one's rectitude, correctness, etc.... [more]
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righter - the rights and wrongs of the case). 2 (often foll. by to, or to + infin.) a justification... [more]
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rightfully - adj. 1 a (of a person) legitimately entitled to (a position ... [more]
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rightfulness - adj. 1 a (of a person) legitimately entitled to (a position ... [more]
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rightish - the rights and wrongs of the case). 2 (often foll. by to, or to + infin.) a justification... [more]
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rightist - n. Polit. the principles or policy of the right. rightist n. & adj.... [more]
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rightless - the rights and wrongs of the case). 2 (often foll. by to, or to + infin.) a justification... [more]
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rightlessness - the rights and wrongs of the case). 2 (often foll. by to, or to + infin.) a justification... [more]
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rightness - the rights and wrongs of the case). 2 (often foll. by to, or to + infin.) a justification... [more]
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rigorously - adj. 1 characterized by or showing rigour; strict, severe. 2 strictly ... [more]
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rigorousness - adj. 1 characterized by or showing rigour; strict, severe. 2 strictly ... [more]
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rimless - cf. ON rimi ridge (the only known cognate)]... [more]
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ringer - v. & n. (past rang; past part. rung) 1 intr. (often foll. by out etc.) give a... [more]
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ringing - v. & n. (past rang; past part. rung) 1 intr. (often foll. by out etc.) give a... [more]
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ringingly - v. & n. (past rang; past part. rung) 1 intr. (often foll. by out etc.) give a... [more]
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ringless - n. & v. 1 a circular band, usu. of precious metal ,... [more]
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ringlety - n. 1 a curly lock of hair, esp. a long one. 2 a butterfly,... [more]
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RINK - abbr. 1 (in the UK) Institution of Civil Engineers. 2 internal-combustion engine.... [more]
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RINK - n. & v. 1 a frozen water, a brittle transparent ... [more]
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rinser - v. & n. tr. (often foll. by through, out) 1 wash with clean water. 2 apply liquid... [more]
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rioter - n. & v. 1 a a disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an occurrence of public disorder.... [more]
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riotless - n. & v. 1 a a disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an occurrence of public disorder.... [more]
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riotously - adj. 1 marked by or involving rioting. 2 characterized by wanton conduct. 3 wildly... [more]
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riotousness - adj. 1 marked by or involving rioting. 2 characterized by wanton conduct. 3 wildly... [more]
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ripely - adj. 1 (of grain, fruit, cheese, etc.) ready to be reaped or picked or eaten. 2... [more]
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ripeness - adj. 1 (of grain, fruit, cheese, etc.) ready to be reaped or picked or eaten. 2... [more]
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riposte - n. & v. 1 a quick sharp reply or retort. 2 a quick return thrust in fencing. intr.... [more]
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rippingly - adj. Brit. archaic colloq. very enjoyable (a ripping good yarn). rippingly adv.... [more]
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ripsnorting - n. colloq. an energetic, remarkable, or excellent person or thing. ripsnorting... [more]
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ripsnortingly - n. colloq. an energetic, remarkable, or excellent person or thing. ripsnorting... [more]
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risibility - adj. 1 laughable, ludicrous . 2 inclined to laugh.... [more]
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risibly - adj. 1 laughable, ludicrous . 2 inclined to laugh.... [more]
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riskily - adj. (riskier, riskiest) 1 involving risk. 2 = RISQU. riskily adv. riskiness... [more]
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riskiness - adj. (riskier, riskiest) 1 involving risk. 2 = RISQU. riskily adv. riskiness... [more]
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risqu - adj. (of a story etc.) slightly indecent or liable to shock. [F, past part. of risquer... [more]
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ritualism - n. the regular or excessive practice of ritual. ritualist n. ritualistic adj.... [more]
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ritualist - n. the regular or excessive practice of ritual. ritualist n. ritualistic adj.... [more]
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ritualistic - n. the regular or excessive practice of ritual. ritualist n. ritualistic adj.... [more]
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ritualistically - n. the regular or excessive practice of ritual. ritualist n. ritualistic adj.... [more]
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ritualization - n. & adj. 1 a prescribed order of performing rites. 2 a procedure regularly followed.... [more]
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ritually - n. & adj. 1 a prescribed order of performing rites. 2 a procedure regularly followed.... [more]
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ritzily - adj. (ritzier, ritziest) colloq. 1 high-class, luxurious .... [more]
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ritziness - adj. (ritzier, ritziest) colloq. 1 high-class, luxurious .... [more]
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rivalry - n. (pl. -ies) the state or an instance of being rivals; competition. ... [more]
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rive - v. (past rived; past part. riven) archaic or poet. 1 tr. split or tear apart violently.... [more]
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riverine - adj. of or on a river or river-bank; riparian. ... [more]
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riverless - n. 1 a copious natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea or a [more]
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riveter - n. & v. a nail or bolt for holding together metal... [more]
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