R's in Nature
a medium-sized rodent with a long, hairless tail; can live in close proximity with humans, often used in laboratory experiments, responsible for spreading many harmful diseases
rat
the color that results from mixing black with white
gray
a piece of old cloth used for cleaning or wiping spills
rag
A transition when a liquid turns into a solid
freeze, freezing, frozen
be still, lie down, calm oneself
rest, relax
condensed water that falls from clouds
rain
a parent of a parent is a ____________ .
grandparent
Unlike most chairs, which are designed to be stable for the person sitting in them, this chair moves back and forth.
rocking chair
The adjective for someone who is a citizen of France.
(example: My _______ uncle visited me last weekend).
French
right
the most venomous snake in North America
rattlesnake, eastern diamond back rattlesnake
one of the largest plant families, they dominate savannas and prairies; also the dominant plant in many residential yards and outdoor sports terrains.
grass, grasses
A permanent track consisting of fixed metal rails to drive trains or similar motorized vehicles on
railroad, railroad tracks
In Math, a ratio of two numbers, represented by a numerator and a denominator
(example: 3/4 is a ____________ ).
fraction
lift, bring up
raise
a scavenger bird often noted for its dark black color, larger than a crow
raven
St. Cloud is known as the ____________ City.
An igneous rock that has been a popular construction stone throughout human history.
granite
an inclined plane that consists of a flat surface tilted at an angle, allows people with mobility challenges to move up and down easier than by using stairs
ramp
A highway with grade-separated crossings (like "on ramps" and "off ramps") designed for high-speed motor-traffic, running in two directions
freeway
to let go, loosen, or free something
release
a small, narrow, steep-sided valley that is usually worn by running water
ravine
an oily or fatty liquid that cooks off a solid piece of meat, but becomes solid again at room temperature
grease
A heat exchanger used to transfer heat energy from one thing to another, for the purpose of cooling and heating. Constructed to function in cars, buildings, and electronics.
radiator
A Gothic horror novel published in 1818. Today, most people think of this as the name of the monster, although in the original novel, this was the name of the scientist
Frankenstein
extraordinary, exceptional, impressive, rare
remarkable