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Topic: People

roughneck

IPA: /ˈrʌfˌnɛk/

KK: /ˈrʌfˌnɛk/

adjective

Definition: Having qualities that are tough, rugged, or suited for hard work, often associated with manual labor or rough environments.

Example: The roughneck workers handled the heavy machinery with ease.

noun

Definition: A person who works on an oil rig, usually doing tough and physical jobs, or someone who is rough and uncouth in behavior.

Example: The roughneck climbed up the rig to check the equipment.

rouseabout

IPA: //ˈraʊstəˌbaʊt//

KK: /ˈraʊstəˌbaʊt/

noun

Definition: A person who does various types of work, often unskilled, especially in a rural or agricultural setting.

Example: The roustabout helped with many tasks on the farm, from feeding animals to repairing fences.

rowdy

IPA: /ˈraʊdi/

KK: /ˈraʊdi/

adjective

Definition: Someone who is noisy and disorderly, often causing trouble or being disruptive.

Example: The rowdy crowd at the concert made it hard to hear the music.

noun

Definition: A person who behaves in a noisy and disorderly way, often causing trouble or disruption.

Example: The rowdy crowd at the concert made it hard to hear the music.

ruffian

IPA: /ˈrʌf.i.ən/

KK: /ˈrʌfɪən/

noun

Definition: A rough or violent person, often involved in criminal activities or causing trouble.

Example: The ruffian threatened the shopkeeper for money.

ruffianly

IPA: /ˈrʌfɪənli/

KK: /ˈrʌfɪənli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is rough, violent, or lawless, similar to the behavior of a ruffian.

Example: The gang acted ruffianly, causing chaos in the streets.

runaway

IPA: //ˈrʌnəweɪ//

KK: /ˈrʌnəˌweɪ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has escaped control or is easily won, often used for situations like victories, inflation, or animals that have run away.

Example: The team achieved a runaway victory in the championship game.

noun

Definition: A person or animal who has left a place suddenly, often to escape from something like danger or responsibility.

Example: The police are searching for a runaway who left home last week.

ryot

IPA: /ˈraɪət/

KK: /raɪət/

noun

Definition: A person who works the land, especially a farmer or someone who cultivates crops.

Example: The ryot worked hard in the fields to grow enough food for his family.

sabine

IPA: /səˈbiːn/

KK: /səˈbiːn/

noun

Definition: A person belonging to an ancient group of people who lived in the Apennine Mountains in Italy, known for their distinct culture and language.

Example: The Sabines played a significant role in the early history of Rome.

sabir

IPA: /səˈbɪr/

KK: /sæˈbɪr/

noun

Definition: A common language used for communication between people who do not share a native language.

Example: In many regions, sabir serves as a bridge for trade and cultural exchange.

sagaman

IPA: /ˈsæɡəˌmæn/

KK: /sæɡəmæn/

noun

Definition: A person who tells stories or sings songs, especially traditional tales from Scandinavian culture.

Example: The sagaman captivated the audience with his tales of ancient heroes and adventures.

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