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B2 noun ˌreɪ.di.oʊ.ækˈtɪv.ə.ti

radioactivity

radioaktivität
Meaning
The emission of ionizing radiation or particles caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.
Example
Radioactivity is used in medical treatments like cancer therapy.
Radioaktivität wird in medizinischen Behandlungen wie der Krebstherapie verwendet.
B2 noun /ˈraɪət/

Riot

Unruhen; Aufstand
Meaning
a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an uncontrolled outburst
Example
The peaceful protest turned into a riot when violence broke out.
Die friedliche Protestation verwandelte sich in Unruhen, als Gewalt ausbrach.
C2 noun /ræŋˈɡuːn ˈkriːpər/

Rangoon creeper

Rangoon creeper
Meaning
A climbing vine with fragrant flowers that change color from white to pink to red
Example
The Rangoon creeper covered the entire fence with its sweet-smelling flowers.
Die Rangoon-Krieper bedeckte den ganzen Zaun mit ihren süß riechenden Blumen.
C1 verb /rɪˈlɛnt/

relent

nachgeben, milder werden
Meaning
to become less severe, harsh, or strict
Example
After hours of begging, she finally relented.
Nach stundenlangem Flehen gab sie schließlich nach.
C1 noun /rɪˈtriː.vəl/

retrieval

Wiederherstellung
Meaning
The process of getting something back, especially from storage or memory.
Example
The brain's retrieval system helps recall past experiences.
Das Gehirn-Retrieval-System hilft, vergangene Erfahrungen abzurufen.
C2 noun /rɪˈfrækʃən/

refraction

Brechung
Meaning
The bending of light, sound, or other waves when they pass from one medium to another of different density.
Example
The refraction of light in water makes objects appear bent.
Die Brechung von Licht im Wasser lässt Objekte gebogen erscheinen.
C2 noun /ˈrɪvjʊlət/

rivulet

Rinnsal
Meaning
a small stream of water; a tiny brook
Example
A rivulet ran down the hillside after the rain.
Ein Rinnsal lief den Hügel hinunter nach dem Regen.
C1 adjective /ˈraʊ.di/

Rowdy

laut; unordentlich; störend
Meaning
disorderly; unruly; noisy and disruptive
Example
The rowdy children were making too much noise.
Die lauten Kinder machten zu viel Lärm.
C1 noun /ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Ratification

Ratifizierung
Meaning
the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement
Example
The treaty required ratification by both countries' parliaments.
Der Vertrag erfordert die Ratifikation durch die Parlamente beider Länder.
B2 verb /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/

reproduce

reproduzieren, zeugen
Meaning
To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.
Example
Many animals reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.
Viele Tiere reproduzieren sich schnell unter günstigen Bedingungen.
C1 noun /rɪˈfɜːrər/

referrer

vermittler
Meaning
a person who directs someone to another person or service
Example
The referrer earned a bonus for recommending a new client.
Der Vermittler verdiente einen Bonus, weil er einen neuen Kunden empfohlen hatte.
A2 verb /rɪˈmuːv/

remove

entfernen
Meaning
to take something away; to eliminate or delete
Example
Please remove your shoes before entering the house.
Bitte ziehen Sie Ihre Schuhe aus, bevor Sie das Haus betreten.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt/

reminiscent

erinnerungsvoll
Meaning
Tending to remind one of something; suggestive of something in the past.
Example
The smell of rain is reminiscent of my childhood in the village.
Der Geruch von Regen erinnert mich an meine Kindheit im Dorf.
C2 verb /rɪˈmɒnstreɪt/

remonstrate

protestieren
Meaning
To make a forceful protest or objection.
Example
Citizens remonstrated against the new tax policy.
Die Bürger protestierten gegen die neue Steuerpolitik.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛtɪsənt/

reticent

zurückhaltend
Meaning
not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved
Example
She was reticent about her personal life.
Sie war zurückhaltend in Bezug auf ihr persönliches Leben.
C2 noun /rɪˈvaɪlər/

reviler

Beschimpfer
Meaning
a person who criticizes or insults others abusively
Example
He was known as a reviler of all who opposed him.
Er war bekannt als ein Beschimpfer aller, die sich ihm widersetzten.
A1 noun /reɪn/

Rain

Regen
Meaning
water that falls from clouds in small drops
Example
The heavy rain forced us to stay indoors.
Der starke Regen zwang uns, drinnen zu bleiben.
B2 noun /ˌrɛfəˈriː/

referee

Schiedsrichter
Meaning
a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed
Example
The referee stopped the game after a foul.
Der Schiedsrichter stoppte das Spiel nach einem Foul.
C2 verb /ˈræpsəˌdaɪz/

rhapsodize

schwärmen
Meaning
to speak or write with great enthusiasm and admiration
Example
He would often rhapsodize about his travels to Europe.
Er sprach oft mit Begeisterung über seine Reisen nach Europa.
C2 adjective /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trənt/

recalcitrant

widerspenstig, störrisch, ungehorsam
Meaning
Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.
Example
The recalcitrant student refused to follow rules.
Der widerspenstige Schüler weigerte sich, den Regeln zu folgen.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zɪnz/

Raisins

rosinen
Meaning
dried grapes, often used in cooking and baking
Example
She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.
Sie fügte Rosinen zu den Haferflockenkeksen für zusätzliche Süße hinzu.
A1 noun /ruːm/

room

Zimmer
Meaning
A space within a building enclosed by walls, floor, and ceiling
Example
She decorated her room with bright colors.
Sie dekorierte ihr Zimmer mit hellen Farben.
A1 noun, adjective, adverb /raɪt/

right

Recht
Meaning
something that is morally good, fair, or just; or a legal/entitled claim
Example
Everyone has the right to free speech.
Jeder hat das Recht auf freie Meinungsäußerung.
B1 noun /rɪˈsep.ʃən/

Reception

empfang; begrüßung; veranstaltung;
Meaning
the action of receiving something or someone; a formal social occasion held to welcome someone
Example
The wedding reception was held at a beautiful hotel.
Die Hochzeitsfeier fand in einem schönen Hotel statt.
B2 verb /rɪˈkɔːl/

recall

erinnern
Meaning
to bring (a memory, fact, or situation) back into one's mind
Example
I can't recall the last time we met.
Ich kann mich nicht an das letzte Mal erinnern, als wir uns getroffen haben.
A2 verb /rɪˈmaɪnd/

remind

erinnern
Meaning
to cause someone to remember something
Example
Please remind me to call her tomorrow.
Bitte erinnere mich, sie morgen anzurufen.
B2 verb /rɪˈkleɪm/

reclaim

wiedergewinnen
Meaning
To take back or recover something; to restore to a usable state.
Example
The farmer worked to reclaim the barren land.
Der Bauer arbeitete daran, das karge Land zurückzugewinnen.
C1 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/

rejoicing

Freude
Meaning
The action of showing great joy or happiness
Example
There was much rejoicing after the victory.
Es gab viel Freude nach dem Sieg.
B1 noun /rɪˈzɔː.sɪz/

resources

ressourcen
Meaning
A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets.
Example
The region was rich in herbal resources.
Die Region war reich an pflanzlichen Ressourcen.
C1 noun /rɪˈfaɪnəri/

refinery

Raffinerie
Meaning
an industrial facility where raw materials are processed and purified
Example
The oil refinery processes thousands of barrels daily.
Die Ölraffinerie verarbeitet täglich Tausende von Fässern.
B2 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ pɪn/

Rolling pin

rollholz
Meaning
a cylindrical tool used for rolling out dough or pastry
Example
Roll the dough flat with a rolling pin.
Roll den Teig flach mit einem Rollholz.
B2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪn/

regain

wiedererlangen
Meaning
to get back something that was lost; to recover
Example
He regains his strength after the illness.
Er gewinnt seine Stärke nach der Krankheit zurück.
B2 noun, verb /ˈrætəl/

rattle

rasseln; Rassel
Meaning
to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; a device or object that makes such a sound
Example
The loose window began to rattle in the strong wind.
Das lockere Fenster begann im starken Wind zu rasseln.
C2 verb /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnd/

reprehend

tadeln
Meaning
to express disapproval or criticism of someone or something
Example
The teacher reprehended the student for being dishonest.
Der Lehrer tadelte den Schüler für seine Unehrlichkeit.
B1 adjective /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

remaining

verbleibend
Meaning
still existing or left after others are gone or dealt with
Example
There were only a few remaining tickets for the concert.
Es gab nur noch wenige verbleibende Tickets für das Konzert.
C1 noun /rɪˈteɪnər/

retainer

Vorauszahlung / Retainer
Meaning
a fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, or a device that holds something in place
Example
The lawyer asked for a retainer before taking the case.
Der Anwalt verlangte eine Vorauszahlung, bevor er den Fall übernahm.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌsaɪləbl̩/

reconcilable

versöhnbar
Meaning
Capable of being resolved or made consistent.
Example
Their differences are reconcilable with honest communication.
Ihre Unterschiede lassen sich durch ehrliche Kommunikation versöhnen.
C1 verb /rɒmp/

romp

fröhlich spielen
Meaning
to play or move in a lively, carefree, and energetic way
Example
The children romped happily in the garden.
Die Kinder spielten fröhlich im Garten.
B2 noun /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs.mənt/

reinforcement

verstärkung
Meaning
Strengthening or supporting something, especially behavior or learning.
Example
Positive reinforcement helps in learning.
Positive Verstärkung hilft beim Lernen.
B1 noun /rɪˈsɔːrs/

resource

Ressource
Meaning
A supply of materials, money, or assets that can be used when needed.
Example
Water is a vital natural resource.
Wasser ist eine wichtige natürliche Ressource.
B2 adjective /ˈruːθ.ləs/

Ruthless

gnadenlos; grausam; ohne Mitleid
Meaning
showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless
Example
The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.
Der gnadenlose Diktator zeigte seinen Feinden keine Gnade.
A2 noun /ˈriː.zənz/

reasons

Gründe
Meaning
Causes, explanations, or justifications for an action or event.
Example
Reasons for pollution need addressing urgently.
Die Gründe für die Verschmutzung müssen dringend angegangen werden.
A2 verb /riːˈsaɪ.kəl/

recycle

recyceln
Meaning
to process used materials so they can be used again instead of being thrown away
Example
We should recycle paper and plastic to reduce waste.
Wir sollten Papier und Plastik recyceln, um Abfall zu reduzieren.
C1 noun /ˌræm.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

ramification

folge
Meaning
a consequence of an action or event, often complex or unwelcome.
Example
The new law has serious social ramifications.
Das neue Gesetz hat schwerwiegende soziale Folgen.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛɡnənt/

regnant

regierend
Meaning
Reigning; currently holding power, authority, or dominance.
Example
The regnant queen introduced several reforms during her reign.
Die regierende Königin führte während ihrer Herrschaft mehrere Reformen ein.
C1 noun /ˈrɒndɪvuː/

rendezvous

treffen
Meaning
a meeting or appointment at an agreed time and place
Example
They arranged a secret rendezvous at the café.
Sie haben ein geheimes Treffen im Café arrangiert.
B2 verb /ˈroʊ.teɪt/

rotate

drehen
Meaning
to turn around a central point or axis
Example
The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.
Die Erde dreht sich alle 24 Stunden um ihre Achse.
B2 adjective /ˈrɒt.ən/

Rotten

verfault; schlecht
Meaning
decayed; spoiled; bad
Example
The apple is rotten and should be thrown away.
Der Apfel ist verfault und sollte weggeworfen werden.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɜːv/

reserve

reservieren
Meaning
to keep something for future use; to book in advance
Example
I want to reserve a table for dinner.
Ich möchte einen Tisch für das Abendessen reservieren.
B2 noun ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən

revolution

Revolution
Meaning
A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.
Example
The story is set during the French Revolution.
Die Geschichte spielt während der Französischen Revolution.
B1 noun /reɪ/

ray

Strahl
Meaning
a narrow beam of light, heat, or radiation
Example
A ray of sunlight broke through the clouds.
Ein Sonnenstrahl brach durch die Wolken.
C1 noun /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/

reparation

Reparationen
Meaning
the making of amends for a wrong done by paying money or helping those who were wronged
Example
The government offered reparations to the victims of the conflict.
Die Regierung bot den Opfern des Konflikts Reparationen an.
C2 noun /ˈrɛvəlri/

revelry

Fest
Meaning
Lively and noisy festivities, especially involving drinking and dancing.
Example
The sound of revelry could be heard throughout the night.
Der Klang des Festes war die ganze Nacht zu hören.
C1 noun /ˌriː.dɪs.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

redistribution

Umverteilung
Meaning
The sharing of wealth or resources more equally among society.
Example
The government introduced a redistribution policy to reduce inequality.
Die Regierung führte eine Umverteilungspolitik ein, um die Ungleichheit zu verringern.
C1 noun rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ə.tɪv ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ

regenerative farming

regenerative Landwirtschaft
Meaning
Agricultural practices that improve soil health and biodiversity.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil fertility and biodiversity.
Regenerative Landwirtschaft verbessert die Bodenfruchtbarkeit und die biologische Vielfalt.
B2 verb /rɪˈliːv/

relieve

lindern
Meaning
to make pain, distress, or difficulty less severe or serious
Example
The medicine helped relieve his headache.
Das Medikament half, seinen Kopfschmerz zu lindern.
C1 noun rɪˈfaɪnmənt

refinement

Verfeinerung
Meaning
The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.
Example
His manners showed a refinement that made him stand out in any crowd.
Sein Verhalten zeigte eine Verfeinerung, die ihn in jeder Menge hervorstechen ließ.
B2 adjective /ˈruː.mi/

Roomy

geräumig; mit viel Platz
Meaning
spacious; having a lot of room
Example
The apartment is very roomy with spacious bedrooms.
Die Wohnung ist sehr geräumig mit großen Schlafzimmern.
A2 adjective /ˈriː.sənt/

Recent

kürzlich; neu; aktuell;
Meaning
happening not long ago; new; current;
Example
The recent changes in weather patterns concern scientists.
Die kürzlichen Änderungen der Wettermuster beunruhigen Wissenschaftler.
C1 noun /ˈrɛɡjəleɪtər/

regulator

Regulierer
Meaning
a person or device that controls or maintains the operation of a system
Example
The government appointed a new regulator for the financial sector.
Die Regierung ernannte einen neuen Regulierer für den Finanzsektor.
B2 noun /ˈreɪn.dʒər/

ranger

Waldaufseher
Meaning
A person responsible for protecting and managing forests, parks, or natural areas.
Example
The park ranger guided the tourists through the forest trail.
Der Park Ranger führte die Touristen durch den Waldweg.
A2 verb /rɪˈplaɪ/

reply

antworten
Meaning
to give an answer; to respond
Example
She replies to emails quickly.
Sie antwortet schnell auf E-Mails.
B2 adjective /rɪˈlʌktənt/

Reluctant

zögerlich; widerwillig; unsicher, etwas zu tun;
Meaning
unwilling; hesitant; disinclined to do something;
Example
She was reluctant to share her personal information.
Sie war zögerlich, ihre persönlichen Informationen zu teilen.
B2 noun /ˈrem.ə.di/

Remedy

Heilmittel
Meaning
a medicine or treatment for a disease; a solution to a problem
Example
This herbal remedy helps with headaches.
Dieses Kräuterheilmittel hilft bei Kopfschmerzen.
B2 noun ˈruθləs ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən

ruthless competition

rücksichtsloser Wettbewerb
Meaning
Fierce and merciless rivalry or contest, without pity or compassion.
Example
Ruthless competition for power leads to societal issues.
Rücksichtsloser Wettbewerb um Macht führt zu sozialen Problemen.
B2 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrsfəl/

resourceful

einfallsreich
Meaning
Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.
Example
She is very resourceful when it comes to solving unexpected problems.
Sie ist sehr einfallsreich, wenn es darum geht, unerwartete Probleme zu lösen.
C1 noun /ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/

requisition

Anforderung
Meaning
An official order laying claim to the use of property or materials; a formal demand or request.
Example
The manager submitted a requisition for new office supplies.
Der Manager hat eine Requisition für neue Büromaterialien eingereicht.
C1 noun /rɛnˈdɪʃən/

rendition

Darstellung
Meaning
a performance or interpretation of a piece of art, music, or text
Example
The singer gave a moving rendition of the classic song.
Der Sänger gab eine bewegende Darstellung des klassischen Liedes.
C1 noun /ˈræʃən/

ration

Ration
Meaning
a fixed amount of something, especially food, officially allowed to each person
Example
During the war, each family received a weekly ration of rice.
Während des Krieges erhielt jede Familie eine wöchentliche Ration Reis.
C1 noun ˌræʃ.ən.əl.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

rationalization

Rationalisierung
Meaning
The practice of finding reasons for behavior or actions that are not the real reasons.
Example
His rationalization of the mistake was not convincing.
Seine Rationalisierung des Fehlers war nicht überzeugend.
C2 noun /ˌræʃioʊsɪˈneɪʃən/

ratiocination

Ratiocination
Meaning
the process of reasoning or logical thinking
Example
His ratiocination impressed the judges during the debate.
Seine Ratiocination beeindruckte die Richter während der Debatte.
B2 noun /ˈriːteɪlər/

retailer

Einzelhändler
Meaning
a person or business that sells goods to consumers rather than to other businesses
Example
The retailer offers discounts on electronic products.
Der Einzelhändler bietet Rabatte auf Elektronikprodukte an.
C2 verb /ˈrævəl/

ravel

verwickeln / entwirren
Meaning
to tangle or complicate; to untangle or unravel depending on context
Example
She began to ravel the loose threads of the sweater.
Sie begann, die losen Fäden des Pullovers zu entwirren.
C2 noun /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

renunciation

Verzicht
Meaning
the formal rejection or giving up of something, usually a belief, claim, or way of life
Example
His renunciation of worldly pleasures impressed the monks.
Sein Verzicht auf weltliche Vergnügungen beeindruckte die Mönche.
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛksəbl/

reflexible

reflektierbar
Meaning
Capable of being reflected or bent back.
Example
The surface was highly reflexible, bouncing light in different directions.
Die Oberfläche war hochreflektierend und warf das Licht in verschiedene Richtungen.
B1 noun riˈæləti

reality

Realität
Meaning
The world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea.
Example
The reality of the situation was evident.
Die Realität der Situation war offensichtlich.
B1 noun /rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ/

recording

Aufnahme
Meaning
the act or process of recording something
Example
The recording of the interview was clear and loud.
Die Aufnahme des Interviews war klar und laut.
C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪdjuəl/

residual

residual
Meaning
Remaining after the greater part has gone.
Example
The patient experienced residual pain after the surgery.
Der Patient erlebte nach der Operation residuale Schmerzen.
C1 noun /ˈrəʊ.bɒt əˈsɪs.tɪd prəˈsiː.dʒərz/

robot-assisted procedures

roboter unterstützte Verfahren
Meaning
Medical operations performed with the help of robotic systems to enhance precision and control.
Example
Robot-assisted procedures reduce human error.
Roboter-unterstützte Verfahren reduzieren menschliche Fehler.
B2 noun ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən

resignation

Rücktritt
Meaning
The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable; giving up.
Example
Her resignation from the position was unexpected.
Ihr Rücktritt von der Position war unerwartet.
B2 noun /ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/

refuge

Zuflucht
Meaning
a place that provides shelter or protection from danger or distress
Example
The villagers took refuge in the temple during the storm.
Die Dorfbewohner suchten während des Sturms Zuflucht im Tempel.
B2 adjective ˈræd.ɪ.kəl

radical

fähig, grundlegende Veränderungen zu bringen, die den traditionellen Überzeugungen oder Systemen entgegengesetzt sind
Meaning
Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.
Example
The leader proposed radical economic reforms.
Der Führer schlug radikale wirtschaftliche Reformen vor.
B2 noun /rɪˈbel.jən/

Rebellion

Rebellion
Meaning
an act of armed resistance to an established government or leader
Example
The rebellion against the king lasted for three years.
Die Revolution gegen den König dauerte drei Jahre.
B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːrt/

revert

zurückkehren
Meaning
to return to a previous state, condition, or practice
Example
The system will revert to its original settings after the update.
Das System wird nach dem Update auf die ursprünglichen Einstellungen zurückkehren.
B1 verb /riˈækt/

react

reagieren
Meaning
to respond or behave in a particular way to something
Example
She reacted angrily when she heard the news.
Sie reagierte wütend, als sie die Nachricht hörte.
B2 verb /ræm/

ram

rammen
Meaning
to strike or push something with great force
Example
The truck rammed into the wall.
Der Lkw rammte in die Wand.
B1 noun /ruːt/

Root

Wurzel; Ursprung; Quelle; Grund
Meaning
the part of a plant that grows underground; the basic cause, source, or origin of something
Example
We need to find the root of this problem to solve it permanently.
Wir müssen die Wurzel dieses Problems finden, um es dauerhaft zu lösen.
B2 noun rɪˈtɛnʃən

retention

Retention
Meaning
The continued possession, use, or control of something
Example
The retention of information is essential for academic success.
Die Retention von Informationen ist entscheidend für den akademischen Erfolg.
C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuː

residue

Rückstand
Meaning
A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been removed.
Example
Soap residue affects appliance efficiency.
Seifenrückstände beeinträchtigen die Effizienz der Geräte.
B1 noun riˈækʃən

reaction

Reaktion
Meaning
An action performed or a feeling experienced in response to a situation or event.
Example
The arrests triggered a reaction.
Die Verhaftungen lösten eine Reaktion aus.
B2 noun /ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən/

Recreation

Freizeit; der Prozess, etwas wieder zum Leben zu erwecken
Meaning
an activity that is done for enjoyment; the process of making something exist again
Example
The park provides recreation facilities for children and adults.
Der Park bietet Freizeiteinrichtungen für Kinder und Erwachsene.
B2 verb /rɒt/

rot

verfallen
Meaning
to decay or decompose; to become corrupt
Example
The fruit will rot if left in the sun.
Die Frucht wird faulen, wenn sie in der Sonne bleibt.
C2 verb /rɪˈpruːv/

reprove

tadeln
Meaning
to criticize or correct someone gently or disapprove of their actions
Example
The teacher reproved the student for being late.
Der Lehrer tadelte den Schüler, weil er zu spät kam.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːv/

reprieve

vorübergehende Erleichterung / Strafaufschub
Meaning
A temporary relief or delay from something unpleasant; to postpone or cancel punishment.
Example
The prisoner was granted a last-minute reprieve from execution.
Der Gefangene bekam in letzter Minute einen Aufschub von der Hinrichtung.
C1 adjective rɪsk-ədˈʤɛstɪd

risk-adjusted

risiko-adjustiert
Meaning
Modified or calibrated to account for risk factors in investment returns.
Example
Risk-adjusted returns consider both potential profit and loss.
Risiko-adjustierte Renditen berücksichtigen sowohl potenziellen Gewinn als auch Verlust.
C1 noun /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsəns/

reminiscence

Erinnerung
Meaning
a story or memory about past events
Example
He shared a reminiscence of his childhood days in the village.
Er teilte eine Erinnerung an seine Kindheitstage im Dorf.
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪdɪˌvɪzəm/

recidivism

Meaning
The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend or relapse into criminal behavior.
Example
The government introduced new programs to reduce recidivism among former inmates.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈtʌtʃ/

retouch

retuschieren
Meaning
To improve or repair a picture, photograph, or image by making small changes.
Example
The photographer retouched the image to remove blemishes.
Der Fotograf retuschierte das Bild, um Flecken zu entfernen.
B1 noun /roʊp/

rope

Seil
Meaning
a strong, thick cord made of twisted fibers or strands
Example
The climbers used a rope to scale the mountain.
Die Kletterer benutzten ein Seil, um den Berg zu erklimmen.
C1 noun /ˈrep.lɪ.kə/

Replica

Nachbildung
Meaning
an exact copy or model of something, especially one on a smaller scale
Example
The museum displayed a perfect replica of the ancient statue.
Das Museum zeigte eine perfekte Nachbildung der antiken Statue.
B2 noun /rʌʃ/

Rush

Eile; Hast
Meaning
a sudden quick movement toward something; a period of great activity or demand; hurry
Example
There was a rush to buy tickets for the concert.
Es gab einen Ansturm, Tickets für das Konzert zu kaufen.
C1 verb /ˈrɛzəneɪt/

resonate

nachhallen
Meaning
To produce or be filled with a deep, full, and reverberating sound; to evoke a feeling or memory.
Example
Her words resonated with the audience.
Ihre Worte hallten bei den Zuhörern nach.
C2 noun /ˈrɛlɪkwɛri/

reliquary

Reliquiar
Meaning
a container for holy relics
Example
The ancient reliquary was decorated with gold and precious stones.
Das alte Reliquiar war mit Gold und Edelsteinen verziert.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛstɪv/

restive

unruhig
Meaning
unable to stay still or silent; restless and impatient
Example
The crowd grew restive as they waited for the concert to begin.
Die Menge wurde unruhig, während sie auf den Beginn des Konzerts wartete.
B2 adjective ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i

revolutionary

revolutionär
Meaning
Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.
Example
Revolutionary ideas are reshaping the industry.
Revolutionäre Ideen verändern die Industrie.
B2 adjective /rɪˈɡret.ə.bəl/

Regrettable

bedauerlich; unglücklich; bedauernd
Meaning
causing or deserving regret; unfortunate; deplorable
Example
It is regrettable that so many talented people left the company.
Es ist bedauerlich, dass so viele talentierte Menschen das Unternehmen verlassen haben.
C1 verb /rɪˈpʌls/

repulse

abwehren / Abneigung hervorrufen
Meaning
to drive back an attack or attacker by force; to cause intense dislike or disgust
Example
The army managed to repulse the enemy attack.
Die Armee konnte den feindlichen Angriff abwehren.
C1 verb /rɪˈbjuːk/

rebuke

tadeln
Meaning
to criticize or scold sharply; to express disapproval
Example
The teacher had to rebuke the student for cheating.
Der Lehrer musste den Schüler für Schummeln tadeln.
C1 verb /ˈrʌsl/

rustle

rascheln
Meaning
To make a soft, light sound like leaves or paper moving.
Example
The leaves rustled gently in the evening breeze.
Die Blätter raschelten sanft im Abendwind.
C1 verb /ˈrʌm.ɪdʒ/

rummage

störend durchsuchen
Meaning
to search through something in a disorderly way
Example
He rummaged through the drawer for his keys.
Er hat in der Schublade nach seinen Schlüsseln gewühlt.
C2 noun /ˈræpsədi/

rhapsody

erhobenes Lied/Lob
Meaning
an expression of great enthusiasm or an epic musical composition
Example
The singer’s performance was a rhapsody of emotions.
Die Darbietung des Sängers war eine Rhapsodie der Emotionen.
C2 noun /ˌrɛv.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

revocation

Widerruf
Meaning
The act of officially canceling or withdrawing something.
Example
The court ordered the revocation of his license.
Das Gericht ordnete die Aufhebung seiner Lizenz an.
C2 noun /ˈrʊkəri/

rookery

Vogelnest
Meaning
a place where rooks or other birds breed and nest in colonies
Example
We saw a rookery full of noisy birds near the forest.
Wir sahen ein Vogelnest voller lauter Vögel in der Nähe des Waldes.
C1 noun ˌriːˌvaɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

revitalization

Revitalisierung
Meaning
The action of giving new life and vitality to something.
Example
Proper rest and nutrition lead to revitalization of the body.
Ausreichende Ruhe und Ernährung führen zur Revitalisierung des Körpers.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfræktəri/

refractory

widerspenstig
Meaning
Stubborn or resistant to control, authority, or treatment.
Example
The refractory child refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
Das widerspenstige Kind weigerte sich, den Anweisungen des Lehrers zu folgen.
C1 verb /rɪˈkaʊnt/

recount

erzählen
Meaning
to narrate or tell the details of an event or experience
Example
She recounted her adventures during the summer trip.
Sie erzählte ihre Abenteuer während der Sommerreise.
B2 noun /ˈrɛnəˌsɑːns/

renaissance

Renaissance
Meaning
a revival of art, culture, or learning; a period of renewed interest and growth
Example
The city experienced a cultural renaissance during the 1990s.
Die Stadt erlebte in den 1990er Jahren eine kulturelle Renaissance.
C2 noun /ˌrɛtroʊˈɡrɛʃən/

retrogression

Rückschritt
Meaning
a return to a worse or less developed state
Example
The country experienced economic retrogression after the crisis.
Das Land erlebte nach der Krise einen wirtschaftlichen Rückschritt.
B2 noun /ˈrɛzərvwɑːr/

reservoir

Stausee
Meaning
A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.
Example
The city built a new reservoir to ensure enough drinking water for its residents.
Die Stadt baute einen neuen Stausee, um genug Trinkwasser für seine Bewohner sicherzustellen.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈrɛvərənd/

reverend

ehrwürdig, Pfarrer
Meaning
A title of respect used for members of the clergy; deserving deep respect.
Example
The Reverend gave an inspiring sermon at the church.
Der Reverend hielt eine inspirierende Predigt in der Kirche.
B2 noun /ˈriːzənɪŋ/

reasoning

Schlussfolgerung
Meaning
the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment
Example
Her reasoning for leaving was clear and logical.
Ihre Schlussfolgerung für das Verlassen war klar und logisch.