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rabble
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a disorderly crowd, mob
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They decided to protest by forming a rabble outside the office.
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raconteur
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one who tells stories and anecdotes with skill and wit
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The most popular guy in the fraternity is always the raconteur with the best stories.
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raffish
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vulgar or cheap
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Terrel Owens is more known for his raffish behavior off the field than his play on the field.
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ramify
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to be divided or subdivided, to branch out
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They bought a huge piece of land with plans to ramify and develop it.
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rancorous
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feeling bitterness, spitefulness
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After the bad divorce, Jim felt very rancorous about his ex-wife.
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rant
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use extravagant language
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Bobby Cox loves to rant and rave at the umpires after a disputable call.
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rapacious
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greedy especially with money
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The divorce was brutal since both parties were rapacious when it came to dividing assets.
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