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rational
Adjective
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If a person or an argument is rational, it makes sense and is based on good reasons.
Driving without a seatbelt is simply not rational.
Use of clean fuels is a healthier and more rational approach to meeting our energy needs.
Science is more linear, logical and rational than art.
I don't know what happened, but I'm sure there's a perfectly rational explanation.
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If a person is rational, they are calm and not emotional.
It's often difficult to remain rational when people are telling you you're terrible.
rank
Noun
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A rank is the position of a person, place, thing, or idea in relation to others based on a shared property such as location, population, or quality.
Based on your test scores, you have a rank of 23.
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A rank is a level in an organization such as the military.
Private First Class (PFC) is the lowest rank in the Marines.
rank
Verb
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To rank is to give a rank to a person, place, thing or idea.
Please rank the following fruits from your favourite to your least favourite: pear, apple, watermelon, apple, orange.
rank
Adjective
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Something that is rank has a very strong, bad smell.
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Something that is rank is gross or disgusting.