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Definition ofa stand or shelf used to hold or hang tExamples of Rack in a senA shoe rack and several small cubbies lined the walls of the classroom.  One rack in the closet was for coats while the other held umbrellas.  The gun fanatic ordered a new rack to hold the latest addition to his firearm collection.  Placing the scarves on the exotic looking rack, the sore … [Read more...] about Rack used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Rsomeone who holds prejudiced beliefs or shows discriminatory behavior towards others of a certain race or ethnic backgExamples of Racist in a senRacist protesters lined the city streets to protest the school integration of blacks and whites.  The man claimed he wasn’t racist but deep down, held a deep seeded hatred for Hispanics.  A racist bystander … [Read more...] about Racist used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Rprejudice and discriminatory actions towards others because of their ethnExamples of Racism in a senRacism during the Jim Crow era led to African Americans being banned from most public places.  Although laws were put into place to eradicate racism, many blacks were still stopped from voting through scare tactics and undercover operations.  Racism has … [Read more...] about Racism used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Rrelated to race or ethnExamples of Racial in a senRacial jokes aimed at Hispanics offended the mostly Mexican audience.  A bill aimed at increasing racial equality in the mostly segregated school system was recently passed.  Racial discrimination taking place against African Americans at the local college campus has been condemned by civil rights … [Read more...] about Racial used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of having excessive enthusiasm for something or soExamples of Rabid in a senThe singer’s rabid fans have been known to dig through his trash.  When the millionaire joined the cult, he became a rabid follower who donated most of his fortune to the religious group.  Rabid viewers of the television show repeatedly watch their favorite episodes.  After the … [Read more...] about Rabid used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Ra disorderly mob or Examples of Rabble in a senAn angry rabble gathered outside of the courthouse and threw bottles at the mob on the other side of the street.  The only reason all of the rabble members weren’t arrested is because there were more mob members than there were police cars.  Chanting ‘hell no, we won’t go,’ the rabble continued their … [Read more...] about Rabble used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of a religious scholar that teaches JewisExamples of Rabbi in a senAs an assistant rabbi, the man was responsible for helping with the b’nai mitzvah program and teaching coming of age rituals to Jewish boys.  His love for music lead the Jewish rabbi to a special position working with the choir’s cantorial soloist.  Bikur holim, visiting the sick, is one of … [Read more...] about Rabbi used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Quothe end of result of divExamples of Quotient in a senThe fun quotient reduced significantly when mom decided to tag along.  Writing the equations in both product and quotient form, the teacher instructed students to answer the division questions first.  Paid days off weighs heavily into the employees’ work-satisfaction quotient.  The borrower saw … [Read more...] about Quotient used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Quoteveryday events that are normal and not that excExamples of Quotidian in a senAs the days of celebration wore on, the formerly spectacular events began to seem more quotidian, and the king found himself yawning at the chariot races.  There is a precise schedule for taking care of quotidian tasks, but all your time is your own once you have completed them. … [Read more...] about Quotidian used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Qrepeated or recited something (others’ words, a poem, book, Examples of Quoted in a senThe newspaper quoted the mayor as saying “I didn’t steal the money,” but no one believes his statement.  During her speech, the speaker quoted several lines from MLK’s ‘I Have a Dream.’  The pastor quoted several scriptures from the Bible, giving his own thoughts as he … [Read more...] about Quoted used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of a goal or quantity that is assExamples of Quota in a senEach seamstress has a quota of fifty blankets that must be sewn each day.  In order to keep her sales job, Kate must meet a quota each month by selling at least fifteen thousand dollars’ worth of furniture.  Jane exceeded her duty fee quota when shopping overseas and had to pay a twenty-dollar fee … [Read more...] about Quota used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Qthe needed number of people to be present at a meeting in order to conduct busExamples of Quorum in a senWhen Congress met to discuss the issue at hand, they realized that they would postpone the session until a quorum was met.  Too many absences due to summer vacations caused the meeting to cancel since a quorum was not formed.  “There must be a quorum … [Read more...] about Quorum used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Quformer; preExamples of Quondam in a senThe quondam beauty queen was much more exotic than the one currently being crowned.  Before retiring, the quondam editor trained me to take over his position.  Readers were surprised that the quondam CEO was speaking out against the company that he helped build from the ground up.  The quondam lovers could … [Read more...] about Quondam used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Quizsuggesting confusion or disbExamples of Quizzical in a senBecause I am a male, the doctor gave me a quizzical look when I told him I was pregnant.  The writer’s quizzical poem about love reveals his doubts about the existence of the emotion.  With a quizzical expression on his face, Jack raised his hand to ask his teacher a question.  It was … [Read more...] about Quizzical used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Quiunrealistic and impracExamples of Quixotic in a senAlthough Jack’s plan for killing the giant was quixotic, it was the village’s only hope.  Henry knew running for class president was a quixotic idea, but he was not going to let his enemy run unopposed.  It is quixotic to think you can get away with walking into the prison and breaking out your … [Read more...] about Quixotic used in sentence example & words in English