English to English Dictionary

Rapture

A feeling of intense pleasure or joy.

Rare Term

A word or phrase that is not commonly used or is infrequently encountered.

Rasayana

A branch of Ayurveda that focuses on rejuvenation and the promotion of longevity.

Rashness

The quality or act of behaving or making choices with too much haste and without careful consideration of the possible consequences.

Raspiness

The quality of having a rough, harsh, or grating sound, especially in a person's voice.

Rational Being

A being capable of reasoning and understanding, typically referring to humans in philosophical contexts.

Re-bid

To make a new or second bid, especially in an auction, contract bridge, or a procurement process.

Re-echo

To echo repeatedly or to send back an echo; to resound or reverberate.

Re-engrave

To engrave something again or anew, typically to deepen, restore, or alter an existing inscription or design.

Reactive Energy

Energy that is stored and released in a reactive component of an electrical circuit, such as inductors and capacitors.

Read someone the riot act

To reprimand someone severely, angrily, and officially, warning them to improve their behavior or face consequences.

Real Estate Appraisal

The process of developing an opinion of the value of real property, usually executed by a licensed professional.