Rackety:
Definition: If something is rackety, it is loud or noisy.
Sentence: When the rackety old truck went down the street, everyone turned to watch.
Glossary for
“The Letter R Song”
Radish:
Definition: A radish is a plant with a round, reddish root that people eat. The root, which is also called a radish, is a vegetable.
Sentence: Rascal Rex was a runaway rabbit, running through the radish patch.
Raft:
Definition: A raft is something with a flat bottom that floats on water.
Sentence: Rick and Ray rode down the river in a rugged rubber raft.
Rainproof:
Definition: If something is rainproof, it doesn't let rain go through it.
Sentence: Ruth removed her rainproof raincoat on a really rainy day.
Rejoice:
Definition: When people rejoice, they show extreme happiness and joy about something.
Sentence: When a rainbow reached across the sky, Ruth rejoiced and said, "Hooray!"
Rhythm:
Definition: Rhythm is a pattern of sounds or movements.
Sentence: I can feel the rhythm of my heartbeat when I put my hand on my chest.
Rickety:
Definition: If something is rickety, it is about to fall apart.
Sentence: That rickety old chair wobbles when you sit on it.
Riddle:
Definition: A riddle is a question that has a tricky or surprise answer.
Sentence: I spent all day thinking about the answer to the riddle my sister asked.
Ringlet:
Definition: A ringlet is a group of long, curly hairs.
Sentence: Ruby Rose tied bright red ribbons 'round the ringlets in her hair.
Roo:
Definition: Roo is a made-up word.
Sentence:
Ruffle:
Definition: A ruffle on a person's clothes is a strip of cloth that has many curves or folds.
Sentence: She wore a dress with rows of ruffles, and raised the roof at the county fair.
Rugged:
Definition: If something is rugged, it is strong. It can last a long time and it won't break or wear out easily.
Sentence: Rick and Ray rode down the river in a rugged rubber raft.
Rutabaga:
Definition: A rutabaga is a plant with a thick, round root that can be cooked and eaten. Sometimes people also eat rutabaga leaves.
Sentence: After I cook rutabagas, I mash them up and put butter, salt, and pepper on them.
