1. Quietude: Calmness and peace
In many of his poems the poet reflects on the quietude of the countryside.
2. Witty: Using words in a clever and funny way
He was witty and very charming charming.
3. Raconteur: A person skilled at telling stories or anecdotes
He was a raconteur and would capture everyone’s attention by his narration.
4. Anecdotes: A short often funny story, especially about something someone has done.
He told one or two amusing anecdotes about his years as a policeman.
5. Ramification: The possible consequences of an action
Have you considered all the ramifications of your suggestion?
6. Rampant: Widespread
Disease is rampant in the overcrowded city.
7. Ramshackle: Badly or untidily made and likely to break or fall down easily.
The fort was in an old and ramshackle condition and needed some patching to be done.
The government of Gujarat is planning to furbish all the ramshackle flats in Gandhinagar.
8. Rapacious: Having or showing a strong wish to take things for yourself, usually using unfair methods or force.
A rapacious landlord/businessman
9. Raucous: Irritating, loud and unpleasant
The raucous laugh of the old man scared the little child.
10. Ravenous: Extremely hungry
I’m ravenous – where’s supper?
11. Recapitulate: To repeat, To summarize
The judge recapitulated the evidence for the jury.
12. Recuperate: To get well again
It took some time for the young boy to recuperate after the operation.
13. Redact: Edit
Always write with passion and redact with care.
14. Regale: To entertain
15. Regicide: A killing of a king
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