Words Starting With RA
Welcome to a world of words that radiate with the power of "RA"! From the rapid rush of adventure to the radiant glow of creativity, here you'll discover an array of vocabulary treasures that start with this remarkable duo. Get ready to explore and enrich your linguistic landscape!
3 letter words
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| ran | 3 | - | - |
| ray | 6 | a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation | - |
| rat | 3 | someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike | - |
| raj | 10 | British dominion over India (1757-1947) | - |
| ram | 5 | force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically | She rammed her mind into focus |
| raw | 6 | informal terms for nakedness | in the raw |
| rap | 5 | the act of hitting vigorously | - |
| rag | 4 | treat cruelly | - |
| rah | 6 | - | - |
| rad | 4 | the unit of plane angle adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; equal to the angle at the center of a circle subtended by an arc equal in length to the radius (approximately 57.295 degrees) | - |
| ras | 3 | the network in the reticular formation that serves an alerting or arousal function | - |
| rai | 3 | - | - |
| rav | 6 | - | - |
| rax | 10 | - | - |
4 letter words
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|---|---|---|---|
| rain | 4 | anything happening rapidly or in quick successive | a rain of bullets |
| race | 6 | compete in a race | let's race and see who gets there first |
| rate | 4 | assign a rank or rating to | The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide |
| rare | 4 | marked by an uncommon quality; especially superlative or extreme of its kind | what is so rare as a day in June |
| rape | 6 | the crime of forcing a person to submit to sexual intercourse against his or her will | - |
| rats | 4 | - | - |
| rage | 5 | something that is desired intensely | his rage for fame destroyed him |
| raid | 5 | search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on | The police raided the crack house |
| rang | 5 | - | - |
| rank | 8 | assign a rank or rating to | how would you rank these students? |
| rack | 10 | an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims | - |
| raja | 11 | a prince or king in India | - |
| rash | 7 | marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences | a rash attempt to climb Mount Everest |
| rail | 4 | a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports | - |
| raft | 7 | (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent | - |
| ramp | 8 | North American perennial having a slender bulb and whitish flowers | - |
| rags | 5 | - | - |
| rake | 8 | examine hastily | - |
| rave | 7 | talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner | - |
| rani | 4 | (the feminine of raja) a Hindu princess or the wife of a raja | - |
| raff | 10 | - | - |
| rand | 5 | a rocky region in the southern Transvaal in northeastern South Africa; contains rich gold deposits and coal and manganese | - |
| raki | 8 | - | - |
| rana | 4 | type genus of the Ranidae | - |
| rant | 4 | talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner | - |
| racy | 9 | marked by richness and fullness of flavor | - |
| rami | 6 | - | - |
| raya | 7 | - | - |
| raga | 5 | - | - |
| raze | 13 | tear down so as to make flat with the ground | - |
| rath | 7 | - | - |
| rata | 4 | - | - |
| razz | 22 | harass with persistent criticism or carping | His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie |
| rato | 4 | - | - |
| rapt | 6 | feeling great rapture or delight | - |
| rabi | 6 | - | - |
| raia | 4 | - | - |
| raca | 6 | - | - |
| rach | 9 | - | - |
| rade | 5 | - | - |
| rads | 5 | - | - |
| ragg | 6 | - | - |
| ragi | 5 | East Indian cereal grass whose seed yield a somewhat bitter flour, a staple in the Orient | - |
| ragu | 5 | - | - |
| rahs | 7 | - | - |
| raik | 8 | - | - |
| rais | 4 | - | - |
| rait | 4 | - | - |
| raku | 8 | - | - |
| rale | 4 | a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders) | - |
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5 letter words
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| radio | 6 | an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals | - |
| raise | 5 | call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) | raise a smile |
| range | 6 | assign a rank or rating to | - |
| raped | 8 | having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence | the raped countryside |
| randy | 9 | feeling great sexual desire | - |
| ralph | 10 | - | - |
| ranch | 10 | farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle) | - |
| razor | 14 | edge tool used in shaving | - |
| radar | 6 | measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects | - |
| rains | 5 | - | - |
| rally | 8 | the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort | he singled to start a rally in the 9th inning |
| rabbi | 9 | a Hebrew title of respect for a Jewish scholar or teacher | - |
| races | 7 | - | - |
| rainy | 8 | (of weather) wet by periods of rain | rainy days |
| rates | 5 | a local tax on property (usually used in the plural) | - |
| rapid | 8 | characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed | a rapid movement |
| raven | 8 | eat greedily | - |
| ratio | 5 | the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree | - |
| rated | 6 | - | - |
| racer | 7 | someone who drives racing cars at high speeds | - |
| rails | 5 | a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll | - |
| rabid | 8 | marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea | rabid isolationist |
| ratty | 8 | showing signs of wear and tear | a ratty old overcoat |
| rasta | 5 | follower of Rastafarianism | - |
| rajah | 15 | a prince or king in India | - |
| razed | 15 | torn down and broken up | - |
| rafts | 8 | a large number or amount | - |
| raita | 5 | an Indian side dish of yogurt and chopped cucumbers and spices | - |
| ravel | 8 | French composer and exponent of Impressionism (1875-1937) | - |
| raked | 10 | - | - |
| rayne | 8 | - | - |
| raspy | 10 | unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound | - |
| rarer | 5 | - | - |
| rabat | 7 | the capital of Morocco; located in the northwestern on the Atlantic coast | - |
| rathe | 8 | - | - |
| rayon | 8 | a synthetic silklike fabric | - |
| rance | 7 | - | - |
| ratan | 5 | a switch made from the stems of the rattan palms | - |
| rater | 5 | - | - |
| radon | 6 | a radioactive gaseous element formed by the disintegration of radium; the heaviest of the inert gasses; occurs naturally (especially in areas over granite) and is considered a hazard to health | - |
| rajas | 12 | - | - |
| raver | 8 | someone who rants and raves; speaks in a violent or loud manner | - |
| raper | 7 | someone who forces another to have sexual intercourse | - |
| ravin | 8 | - | - |
| rangy | 9 | tall and thin and having long slender limbs | - |
| rabic | 9 | - | - |
| rabis | 7 | - | - |
| raced | 8 | - | - |
| rache | 10 | - | - |
| racks | 11 | - | - |
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6 letter words
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| rather | 9 | more readily or willingly | I'd rather be in Philadelphia |
| raised | 7 | embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery | raised needlework |
| rabbit | 10 | the fur of a rabbit | - |
| random | 9 | lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance | a random choice |
| racing | 9 | the sport of engaging in contests of speed | - |
| rascal | 8 | one who is playfully mischievous | - |
| rarely | 9 | not often | we rarely met |
| ransom | 8 | exchange or buy back for money; under threat | - |
| racist | 8 | a person with a prejudiced belief that one racial group is superior to others | - |
| racket | 12 | celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities | - |
| ranger | 7 | an official who is responsible for managing and protecting an area of forest | - |
| raging | 8 | characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense | a raging battle |
| radius | 7 | the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere | - |
| rapist | 8 | someone who forces another to have sexual intercourse | - |
| racial | 8 | of or characteristic of race or races or arising from differences among groups | racial differences |
| rattle | 6 | a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders) | the death rattle |
| raping | 9 | - | - |
| raving | 10 | in a raving manner | raving mad |
| rating | 7 | act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of | - |
| radios | 7 | - | - |
| rapper | 10 | a device (usually metal and ornamental) attached by a hinge to a door | - |
| ration | 6 | distribute in rations, as in the army | Cigarettes are rationed |
| racism | 10 | discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race | - |
| raffle | 12 | dispose of in a lottery | We raffled off a trip to the Bahamas |
| rabies | 8 | an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain | - |
| ranked | 11 | arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks | - |
| raisin | 6 | dried grape | - |
| ratted | 7 | - | - |
| ragged | 9 | being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn | clothes as ragged as a scarecrow's |
| ravine | 9 | a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water) | - |
| ramona | 8 | shrubby plant with aromatic greyish-green leaves used as a cooking herb | - |
| rabble | 10 | disparaging terms for the common people | - |
| radish | 10 | radish of Japan with a long hard durable root eaten raw or cooked | - |
| raptor | 8 | any of numerous carnivorous birds that hunt and kill other animals | - |
| rapids | 9 | - | - |
| raiser | 6 | someone concerned with the science or art or business of cultivating the soil | - |
| raking | 11 | - | - |
| rarest | 6 | - | - |
| rarity | 9 | a rarified quality | - |
| rancho | 11 | - | - |
| razzle | 24 | any exciting and complex play intended to confuse (dazzle) the opponent | - |
| raider | 7 | someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war) | - |
| rancid | 9 | smelling of fermentation or staleness | - |
| ramble | 10 | an aimless amble on a winding course | - |
| ratter | 6 | a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc. | - |
| rashly | 12 | in a hasty and foolhardy manner | - |
| ravage | 10 | make a pillaging or destructive raid on (a place), as in wartimes | - |
| raring | 7 | (usually followed by `to') full of eagerness | raring to go |
| radial | 7 | arranged like rays or radii; radiating from a common center | radial symmetry |
| ratios | 6 | - | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| raining | 8 | falling in drops or as if falling like rain | watched the raining apple blossoms |
| raising | 8 | the event of something being raised upward | a raising of the land resulting from volcanic activity |
| rainbow | 12 | an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain | - |
| railway | 13 | line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight | - |
| radical | 10 | (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm | radical opinions on education |
| rapidly | 13 | with speed | - |
| ranking | 12 | having a higher rank | - |
| radiant | 8 | radiating or as if radiating light | a radiant sunrise |
| raccoon | 11 | an omnivorous nocturnal mammal native to North America and Central America | - |
| rapping | 12 | - | - |
| rations | 7 | - | - |
| railing | 8 | a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports | - |
| rampage | 12 | violently angry and destructive behavior | - |
| rattled | 8 | thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (`rattled' is an informal term) | - |
| ranting | 8 | a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion | - |
| raggedy | 13 | - | - |
| rampant | 11 | rearing on left hind leg with forelegs elevated and head usually in profile | a lion rampant |
| ravioli | 10 | small circular or square cases of dough with savory fillings | - |
| ravaged | 12 | having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence | - |
| raiding | 9 | characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding | a raiding party |
| rapport | 11 | a relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people | - |
| racking | 14 | causing great physical or mental suffering | - |
| ranging | 9 | wandering freely | at night in bed...his slowly ranging thoughts...encountered her |
| radiate | 8 | spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate | - |
| rapture | 9 | a state of elated bliss | - |
| raucous | 9 | disturbing the public peace; loud and rough | a raucous party |
| rampart | 11 | an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes | they stormed the ramparts of the city |
| ratting | 8 | to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors) | - |
| rallied | 8 | - | - |
| rackets | 13 | - | - |
| ratchet | 12 | move by degrees in one direction only | a ratcheting lopping tool |
| rancher | 12 | a person who owns or operates a ranch | - |
| ragging | 10 | - | - |
| radioed | 9 | - | - |
| raunchy | 15 | suggestive of or tending to moral looseness | - |
| railcar | 9 | a wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad | - |
| ransack | 13 | search thoroughly | - |
| ragtime | 10 | music with a syncopated melody (usually for the piano) | - |
| racquet | 18 | a sports implement (usually consisting of a handle and an oval frame with a tightly interlaced network of strings) used to strike a ball (or shuttlecock) in various games | - |
| ramming | 12 | - | - |
| rambler | 11 | a person whose speech or writing is not well organized | - |
| rasping | 10 | uttering in an irritated tone | - |
| rawhide | 14 | untanned hide especially of cattle; cut in strips it is used for whips and ropes | - |
| raffles | 13 | British colonial administrator who founded Singapore (1781-1826) | - |
| rainier | 7 | a mountain peak in central Washington; highest peak in the Cascade Range; (14,410 feet high) | - |
| rathole | 10 | a hole (as in the wall of a building) made by rats | - |
| rattler | 7 | pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken | - |
| rancour | 9 | a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will | - |
| rawness | 10 | lack of experience and the knowledge and understanding derived from experience | their poor behavior was due to the rawness of the troops |
| rainout | 7 | - | - |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| railroad | 9 | line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight | - |
| rational | 8 | of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind | the triumph of the rational over the animal side of man |
| rattling | 9 | used as intensifiers; `real' is sometimes used informally for `really'; `rattling' is informal | a rattling good yarn |
| radiator | 9 | a mechanism consisting of a metal honeycomb through which hot fluids circulate; heat is transferred from the fluid through the honeycomb to the airstream that is created either by the motion of the vehicle or by a fan | - |
| raincoat | 10 | a water-resistant coat | - |
| randomly | 14 | in a random manner | the houses were randomly scattered |
| rambling | 13 | spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly | - |
| rainbows | 13 | - | - |
| radiance | 11 | the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light | - |
| rainfall | 11 | water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere | - |
| rallying | 12 | the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort | he feared the rallying of their troops for a counterattack |
| ravenous | 11 | devouring or craving food in great quantities | ravenous as wolves |
| ratified | 12 | formally approved and invested with legal authority | - |
| radiated | 10 | - | - |
| ravaging | 13 | plundering with excessive damage and destruction | - |
| raindrop | 11 | a drop of rain | - |
| racially | 13 | with respect to race | racially integrated |
| rationed | 9 | distributed equitably in limited individual portions | got along as best we could on rationed meat and sugar |
| ranching | 14 | farming for the raising of livestock (particularly cattle) | - |
| rarefied | 12 | of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style | - |
| ravening | 12 | devouring or craving food in great quantities | - |
| radioman | 11 | - | - |
| ransomed | 11 | saved from the bondage of sin | - |
| rapidity | 14 | a rate that is rapid | - |
| raptured | 11 | - | - |
| rashness | 11 | the trait of acting rashly and without prudence | - |
| rascally | 13 | lacking principles or scruples | the rascally rabble |
| radioing | 10 | - | - |
| raggedly | 14 | with a ragged and uneven appearance | a long beard, raggedly cut |
| rampaged | 14 | - | - |
| rachitic | 15 | affected with, suffering from, or characteristic of rickets | a rachitic patient |
| radially | 12 | in a radial manner | an imaginative dispersal of the pews radially from the central focus of the pulpit |
| ramified | 14 | - | - |
| ranchero | 13 | - | - |
| rapacity | 15 | reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins) | - |
| rabannas | 10 | - | - |
| rabaskas | 14 | - | - |
| rabatine | 10 | - | - |
| rabatoes | 10 | - | - |
| rabatted | 11 | - | - |
| rabattes | 10 | - | - |
| rabbeted | 13 | - | - |
| rabbinic | 14 | of or relating to rabbis or their teachings | rabbinical school |
| rabbited | 13 | - | - |
| rabbiter | 12 | - | - |
| rabbitoh | 15 | - | - |
| rabbitos | 12 | - | - |
| rabbitry | 15 | - | - |
| rabblers | 12 | - | - |
| rabbling | 13 | - | - |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| radiation | 10 | the spontaneous emission of a stream of particles or electromagnetic rays in nuclear decay | - |
| raspberry | 16 | a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt | - |
| ravishing | 16 | stunningly beautiful | a ravishing blonde |
| radically | 15 | in a radical manner | she took a radically different approach |
| racetrack | 17 | a course over which races are run | - |
| racehorse | 14 | a horse bred for racing | - |
| rationing | 10 | the act of rationing | during the war the government imposed rationing of food and gasoline |
| ransacked | 16 | wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value | - |
| radiology | 14 | (radiology) examination of the inner structure of opaque objects using X rays or other penetrating radiation | - |
| rainstorm | 11 | a storm with rain | - |
| rainwater | 12 | drops of fresh water that fall as precipitation from clouds | - |
| rastafari | 12 | (Jamaica) a Black youth subculture and religious movement that arose in the ghettos of Kingston, Jamaica, in the 1950s; males grow hair in long dreadlocks and wear woolen caps; use marijuana and listen to reggae music | - |
| radiating | 11 | diverging from a common point | - |
| rainmaker | 15 | American Indian medicine man who attempt to make it rain | - |
| rationale | 9 | (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature) | the rationale for capital punishment |
| rampaging | 15 | - | - |
| rapacious | 13 | devouring or craving food in great quantities | a rapacious appetite |
| rabbinate | 13 | rabbis collectively | - |
| raconteur | 11 | a person skilled in telling anecdotes | - |
| raincheck | 20 | - | - |
| radiogram | 13 | a photographic image produced on a radiosensitive surface by radiation other than visible light (especially by X-rays or gamma rays) | - |
| racketeer | 15 | carry on illegal business activities involving crime | - |
| radiantly | 13 | in a radiant manner | the bride smiled radiantly |
| ragpicker | 18 | an unskilled person who picks up rags from trash cans and public dumps as a means of livelihood | - |
| racialism | 13 | discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race | - |
| racialist | 11 | a person with a prejudiced belief that one racial group is superior to others | - |
| rapturous | 11 | feeling great rapture or delight | - |
| razorback | 26 | a mongrel hog with a thin body and long legs and a ridged back; a wild or semi-wild descendant of improved breeds; found chiefly in the southeastern United States | - |
| rancidity | 15 | the state of being rancid; having a rancid scent or flavor (as of old cooking oil) | - |
| rancorous | 11 | showing deep-seated resentment | - |
| raucously | 14 | in a rowdy manner | - |
| rabatines | 11 | - | - |
| rabatment | 13 | - | - |
| rabatting | 12 | - | - |
| rabbeting | 14 | - | - |
| rabbinics | 15 | - | - |
| rabbinism | 15 | - | - |
| rabbinist | 13 | - | - |
| rabbinite | 13 | - | - |
| rabbiters | 13 | - | - |
| rabbitier | 13 | - | - |
| rabbiting | 14 | - | - |
| rabbitohs | 16 | - | - |
| rabblings | 14 | - | - |
| rabidness | 12 | unrestrained excitement or enthusiasm | - |
| racahouts | 14 | - | - |
| raccahout | 16 | - | - |
| racecards | 14 | - | - |
| racegoers | 12 | - | - |
| racegoing | 13 | - | - |
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10 letter words
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| rainforest | 13 | a forest with heavy annual rainfall | - |
| rationally | 13 | in a rational manner | we must act rationally |
| ransacking | 17 | a thorough search for something (often causing disorder or confusion) | - |
| racecourse | 14 | a course over which races are run | - |
| randomness | 13 | the quality of lacking any predictable order or plan | - |
| rabbinical | 16 | of or relating to rabbis or their teachings | rabbinical school |
| rappelling | 15 | - | - |
| ragamuffin | 19 | a dirty shabbily clothed urchin | - |
| radicalism | 15 | the political orientation of those who favor revolutionary change in government and society | - |
| railroader | 11 | an employee of a railroad | - |
| ramshackle | 21 | in deplorable condition | a ramshackle old pier |
| randomized | 23 | set up or distributed in a deliberately random way | - |
| ravenously | 16 | in the manner of someone who is very hungry | - |
| radicalize | 22 | make more radical in social or political outlook | Her work in the developing world radicalized her |
| railwayman | 18 | an employee of a railroad | - |
| rabatments | 14 | - | - |
| rabattings | 13 | - | - |
| rabbinates | 14 | - | - |
| rabbinisms | 16 | - | - |
| rabbinists | 14 | - | - |
| rabbinites | 14 | - | - |
| rabbitbush | 19 | - | - |
| rabbitfish | 20 | large European chimaera | - |
| rabbitiest | 14 | - | - |
| rabbitings | 15 | - | - |
| rabbitries | 14 | - | - |
| rabblement | 16 | - | - |
| rabidities | 13 | - | - |
| raccahouts | 17 | - | - |
| racegoings | 14 | - | - |
| racehorses | 15 | - | - |
| racemation | 14 | - | - |
| racemising | 15 | - | - |
| racemizing | 24 | - | - |
| racemosely | 17 | - | - |
| racemously | 17 | - | - |
| racerunner | 12 | very swift lizard of eastern and central United States | - |
| racetracks | 18 | - | - |
| racewalked | 20 | - | - |
| racewalker | 19 | - | - |
| rachiotomy | 20 | - | - |
| rachitides | 16 | - | - |
| rachitises | 15 | - | - |
| racialised | 13 | - | - |
| racialises | 12 | - | - |
| racialisms | 14 | - | - |
| racialists | 12 | - | - |
| racialized | 22 | - | - |
| racializes | 21 | - | - |
| raciations | 12 | - | - |
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Welcome to the whimsical world of words that start with RA, where linguistic flair meets the magic of sound. These combinations create a unique tapestry of expressions in English, influencing pronunciation and adding a playful twist to our daily conversations. Imagine the thrill of saying "radiant" or the intrigue of whispering "ravenous." There's something undeniably captivating about the way these words roll off the tongue. Dive into this delightful exploration as we uncover the allure of these fascinating words, along with some unexpected surprises.
About words starting with RA
The letter combination RA holds a special place in the English lexicon, injecting a dash of charisma into the words it graces. The prominence of R, with its rolling, resonant sound, paired with A, a vowel known for its openness and versatility, gives these words their distinct character. From "rampant" to "rational," the pairing influences not just the sound but also the meaning, often implying motion, radiance, or reasoning. The initial RA combination acts as a linguistic conductor, orchestrating how a word is perceived both phonetically and semantically.
In terms of frequency, words starting with RA are surprisingly abundant, decorating our language with a variety of meanings and uses. This prefix can signify speed, as in "rapid," or introduce a sense of growth, as seen in "ramify." The position of RA at the beginning of a word often sets the tone, suggesting anything from action to abstraction. Consider "rhapsody," which evokes a sense of ecstatic expression, or "raconteur," conjuring images of a captivating storyteller. These words are more than just vocabulary; they are vibrant, dynamic pieces of linguistic art.
Popular word examples
Words starting with RA are as varied as they are vibrant. Here are ten popular examples that showcase the diversity and delight of this letter combination.
Radiant
- Definition: Emitting light or heat; shining brightly.
- Example in a Sentence: Her smile was so radiant that it lit up the entire room.
- Fun Fact: The word “radiant” comes from the Latin word "radiare," meaning "to beam or shine."
Ravenous
- Definition: Extremely hungry or greedy for something.
- Example in a Sentence: After the hike, they were ravenous and devoured everything on the table.
- Fun Fact: Ravenous originally described intense hunger but now also describes eagerness for activities or experiences.
Rampant
- Definition: Flourishing or spreading unchecked.
- Example in a Sentence: Weeds grew rampant in the abandoned garden.
- Fun Fact: In heraldry, a rampant animal stands on one hind leg with the forelegs in the air, symbolizing fierceness.
Rational
- Definition: Based on reason or logic.
- Example in a Sentence: It’s important to make rational decisions, especially in stressful situations.
- Fun Fact: Rational shares roots with the word “ratio,” emphasizing calculation and logical assessment.
Rapture
- Definition: A feeling of intense pleasure or joy.
- Example in a Sentence: She listened in rapture as the orchestra played her favorite symphony.
- Fun Fact: The term rapture has religious connotations, referring to the end-time event when believers are said to be taken up to heaven.
Ravine
- Definition: A deep, narrow gorge with steep sides.
- Example in a Sentence: They hiked through the ravine, marveling at the geological formations.
- Fun Fact: Ravine comes from the French word "raviner," meaning to gouge out or erode, typically by water.
Ransack
- Definition: To search thoroughly, often causing disorder or damage.
- Example in a Sentence: The burglars ransacked the office, leaving papers scattered everywhere.
- Fun Fact: Ransack comes from the Old Norse word “rannsaka,” which means to search a house.
Raucous
- Definition: Making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise.
- Example in a Sentence: The raucous cheers from the fans filled the stadium.
- Fun Fact: Raucous derives from the Latin word "raucus," meaning hoarse, highlighting its noisy connotation.
Rationalize
- Definition: To attempt to explain or justify behavior or an attitude with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate.
- Example in a Sentence: He tried to rationalize his decision to leave the company without notice.
- Fun Fact: The term rationalize is often used in psychology to describe a defense mechanism.
Rapture
- Definition: A feeling of intense pleasure or joy.
- Example in a Sentence: She listened in rapture as the orchestra played her favorite symphony.
- Fun Fact: The term rapture has religious connotations, referring to the end-time event when believers are said to be taken up to heaven.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For those who love a good game of Scrabble, words starting with RA can offer high-scoring opportunities. Here’s a selection of choice words to boost your game.
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Razzmatazz | 48 | Elaborate or showy activity or display. |
| Rambunctious | 23 | Uncontrollably exuberant; boisterous. |
| Ramshackle | 21 | In a state of severe disrepair. |
| Rapacious | 13 | Aggressively greedy or grasping. |
| Raffinate | 14 | A refined product in a chemical process. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle enthusiasts know the value of a well-chosen word. Here are some five-letter wonders starting with RA that might just give you the edge.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ratio | The quantitative relation between two amounts. |
| Rapid | Happening in a short time or at a great rate. |
| Ravel | Untangle or unravel something. |
| Radon | A chemical element, noble gas with symbol Rn. |
| Ranch | A large farm for raising animals, especially cattle. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Uncover the hidden gems of the RA universe with these rare or unusual words that intrigue and challenge.
Raffish
- Definition: Unconventionally attractive; rakishly stylish.
- Interesting Fact: Raffish has roots in 18th-century slang, where it described someone with a flashy yet disreputable style.
- Example in a Sentence: His raffish charm made him the talk of the party.
Rapscallion
- Definition: A mischievous person.
- Interesting Fact: This whimsical word is a fanciful alteration of the older term "rascal."
- Example in a Sentence: The young rapscallion was always up to some playful mischief.
Rataplan
- Definition: A drumming or beating sound, often associated with military drumming.
- Interesting Fact: Rataplan mimics the sound it describes, making it an onomatopoeic word.
- Example in a Sentence: The rataplan of drums signaled the soldiers' approach.
Ratiocinate
- Definition: To reason methodically and logically.
- Interesting Fact: This word is a more sophisticated cousin of "reason," often used in philosophical discourse.
- Example in a Sentence: The philosopher was known for his ability to ratiocinate complex ideas.
Ragamuffin
- Definition: A person, typically a child, in ragged, dirty clothes.
- Interesting Fact: The term originated in Middle English, combining "rag" with "muffin," a playful diminutive.
- Example in a Sentence: The little ragamuffin played happily despite his tattered attire.
Final words
Embarking on a journey through the world of words starting with RA reveals a linguistic landscape rich with diversity and delight. Whether you're a word game enthusiast or a lover of language, these words offer a plethora of possibilities to explore. So, next time you encounter a word beginning with RA, savor its sound, its meaning, and its journey through the tapestry of English.
