4000 CAE Vocabulary List

rabble:
n. lowest or coarsest class of people; iron bar, with the end bent, used in stirring or skimming molten iron

rabid:
a. like a fanatic; furious; uncontrollable; extremely zealous or enthusiastic

rack:
n. framework for holding objects

radiation:
n. tiny particles of a radioactive substance that can cause illness or death

radical:
a. drastic; extreme; arising from or going to a root or source; basic

rage:
n. something that is desired intensely; state of extreme anger

ragged:
a. torn; worn; having an irregular surface or edge; uneven or jagged in outline

raid:
n. search without warning; surprise attack by a small armed force

rail:
v. scold; express objections or criticisms in bitter, harsh, or abusive language

raisin:
n. grape, or a bunch of grapes; grape dried in the sun or by artificial heat

rally:
n. gathering, especially one intended to inspire enthusiasm for a cause; reassembling, of troops

rally:
v. call up or summon; call together for a common purpose

ramble:
v. wander; move about aimlessly; walk about casually or for pleasure

ramp:
n. slope; mobile staircase; inclined surface or roadway connecting different levels

rampage:
n. violent or riotous behavior; state of excitement, passion, or debauchery

rampant:
a. unrestrained and violent; occurring without restraint

ranch:
n. farm consisting of a large tract of land

ranching:
n. farming for the raising of livestock

random:
a. without definite purpose, plan, or aim; having no specific pattern

randy:
a. sexually aroused; full of sexual lust; rude or coarse in manner