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.

B2 adjective /ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/

residential

Meaning

Designed for people to live in.

Example

The institution was fully residential.

Die Institution war vollständig residenziell.

B2 noun /ˈrɪk.ʃɔː/

Rickshaw

rickshaw

Meaning

a light two-wheeled passenger vehicle drawn by one or more people

Example

We took a rickshaw to reach the busy marketplace.

Wir nahmen ein Rickshaw, um den belebten Marktplatz zu erreichen.

B2 noun /reɪdʒ/

rage

Wut

Meaning

intense anger or fury

Example

She shouted in a fit of rage after hearing the news.

Sie schrie in einem Wutanfall, nachdem sie die Nachrichten gehört hatte.

B2 noun /ˈrækɪt/

racket

Schläger / Lärm

Meaning

A piece of equipment used to hit the ball in sports like tennis or badminton; also a loud noise or an illegal scheme.

Example

He bought a new tennis racket for the match.

Er hat einen neuen Tennisschläger für das Match gekauft.

B2 verb /rɪˈzɛmbəl/

resemble

ähneln

Meaning

to look like or be similar to something or someone

Example

She resembles her mother in both appearance and mannerisms.

Sie ähnelt ihrer Mutter sowohl im Aussehen als auch in ihren Manieren.

B2 noun /ˈraɪfəl/

Rifle

gewehr

Meaning

a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder

Example

The soldier carried a rifle during the mission.

Der Soldat trug während der Mission ein Gewehr.

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/

relevancy

Relevanz

Meaning

the quality of being closely connected or appropriate

Example

The professor questioned the relevancy of the example to the topic.

Der Professor stellte die Relevanz des Beispiels für das Thema infrage.

B2 adjective /rɪˈliːvd/

relieved

erleichtert

Meaning

feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved

Example

She felt relieved after hearing the good news.

Sie fühlte sich erleichtert, nachdem sie die gute Nachricht gehört hatte.

B2 noun /ˌrezəˈveɪʃən/

Reservation

Reservierung

Meaning

the action of reserving something; an arrangement whereby something is reserved for a particular person; a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval

Example

I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.

Ich habe eine Reservierung im Restaurant für heute Abend gemacht.

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 adjective /rɪˈfaɪnd/

Refined

verfeinert; gereinigt

Meaning

elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste; purified

Example

She has very refined taste in art and music.

Sie hat einen sehr raffinierten Geschmack in Kunst und Musik.

B2 verb /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs/

reinforce

verstärken

Meaning

To strengthen or support something with additional material, people, or effort.

Example

The teacher used examples to reinforce the lesson.

Der Lehrer benutzte Beispiele, um die Lektion zu verstärken.

B2 verb /riːˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

reorganize

neu organisieren

Meaning

to arrange something again in a different way for greater efficiency or order

Example

The manager decided to reorganize the team structure.

Der Manager entschied sich, die Teamstruktur neu zu organisieren.

B2 adjective /rɪˈstrɪk.tɪd/

Restricted

begrenzt oder kontrolliert; unterliegt Einschränkungen

Meaning

limited or controlled; subject to restrictions

Example

Access to this area is restricted to authorized personnel only.

Der Zugang zu diesem Bereich ist nur für autorisiertes Personal eingeschränkt.

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.

B2 noun /ˈrerəti/

Rarity

der Zustand, selten zu sein; etwas, das ungewöhnlich oder selten ist

Meaning

the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce

Example

The antique vase was a rarity worth thousands of dollars.

Die antike Vase war eine Seltenheit, die Tausende von Dollar wert war.

B2 noun /ˈrest.ləs.nəs/

Restlessness

Ruhelosigkeit

Meaning

the inability to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom

Example

His restlessness during the long meeting was obvious to everyone.

Seine Ruhelosigkeit während der langen Besprechung war für alle offensichtlich.

B2 noun /rʌst/

Rust

Rost

Meaning

reddish-brown coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation; corrosion

Example

The old car was covered in rust after years of neglect.

Das alte Auto war nach Jahren der Vernachlässigung mit Rost bedeckt.

B2 adjective /ˈrɪtʃ.u.əl/

Ritual

ritual

Meaning

relating to religious or ceremonial practices

Example

The wedding ceremony included many traditional ritual elements.

Die Hochzeitszeremonie beinhaltete viele traditionelle rituelle Elemente.

B2 verb /ˈræl.i/

rally

sich versammeln / sich wieder stärken

Meaning

to come together for a common purpose or to recover strength or spirit

Example

The team rallied after halftime and won the match.

Das Team kämpfte sich nach der Halbzeit zurück und gewann das Spiel.

B2 verb rɪˈzaɪn

resign

zurücktreten

Meaning

Voluntarily leave a job or other position.

Example

Ministers were forced to resign.

Die Minister wurden gezwungen, zurückzutreten.

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.

B2 verb /rɪˈvaɪv/

revive

wiederbeleben

Meaning

To bring back to life, consciousness, or activity.

Example

The paramedics managed to revive the unconscious man.

Die Sanitäter konnten den bewusstlosen Mann wiederbeleben.

B2 noun/verb /rɪˈmɑːrk/

remark

Bemerkung

Meaning

something that is said; a comment

Example

She made a remark about the weather.

Sie machte eine Bemerkung über das Wetter.

B2 noun /ˈrɔɪəlti/

royalty

Königsfamilie / Lizenzgebühren (Autorenvergütung)

Meaning

Members of a royal family or payment made to the owner of a patent, copyright, or natural resource.

Example

The author receives a royalty for every book sold.

Der Autor erhält eine Lizenzgebühr für jedes verkaufte Buch.

B2 noun /ˈreɪtɪŋ/

rating

Bewertung

Meaning

an evaluation or assessment, usually numerical

Example

The movie received a high rating from critics.

Der Film erhielt eine hohe Bewertung von den Kritikern.

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.

B2 noun /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/

Refusal

Ablehnung; Verweigerung

Meaning

the act of saying no to something or not accepting something

Example

His refusal to cooperate made the project more difficult.

Seine Ablehnung zur Zusammenarbeit machte das Projekt schwieriger.

B2 adjective /raɪp/

Ripe

reif; bereit zum Essen

Meaning

fully developed and ready to eat; mature; ready for action or use

Example

The bananas are ripe and ready to eat.

Die Bananen sind reif und bereit zu essen.

B2 adjective /ˈrʌs.ti/

Rusty

rostig; aus der Übung; beeinträchtigt durch mangelnde Übung

Meaning

affected by rust; out of practice; impaired by lack of recent practice

Example

My piano skills are rusty after not playing for years.

Meine Klavierskills sind rostig, nachdem ich jahrelang nicht gespielt habe.

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.

B2 verb /rɪˈkruːt/

recruit

rekrutieren

Meaning

to enlist or hire people for a job, service, or membership

Example

The company is trying to recruit more software engineers.

Das Unternehmen versucht, mehr Software-Ingenieure zu rekrutieren.

B2 noun, verb /ræmp/

ramp

rampe

Meaning

a sloping surface joining two different levels; as a verb, to increase or rise sharply

Example

The car drove up the ramp into the parking garage.

Das Auto fuhr die Rampe in die Garage hinauf.

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.

B2 verb /rɪˈstreɪn/

restrain

einschränken

Meaning

to hold back or control; to limit or restrict

Example

Please restrain your dog.

Bitte kontrollieren Sie Ihren Hund.

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.

B2 verb /rɪˈzuːm/

resume

fortsetzen

Meaning

to start again after a pause or interruption

Example

We will resume the meeting after lunch.

Wir werden die Besprechung nach dem Mittagessen fortsetzen.

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.

B2 noun /rɪˈlaɪ.əns/

Reliance

Abhängigkeit

Meaning

the state of depending on something or someone for support or help

Example

His reliance on technology is concerning.

Seine Abhängigkeit von Technologie ist besorgniserregend.

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.

B2 adjective /ˈreɪsɪst/

racist

rassistisch

Meaning

showing or feeling discrimination or prejudice against people of other races

Example

He was accused of making racist comments.

Er wurde beschuldigt, rassistische Kommentare gemacht zu haben.

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 verb /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/

reassure

beruhigen

Meaning

to say or do something to remove someone's doubts or fears

Example

The teacher reassured the students before the exam.

Der Lehrer beruhigte die Schüler vor der Prüfung.

B2 noun /ˈruːdnəs/

Rudeness

Unhöflichkeit

Meaning

the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech

Example

His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party.

Seine Unhöflichkeit schockierte alle auf der Dinnerparty.

B2 noun/verb rɪˈfɔːm

reform

Reform

Meaning

Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.

Example

Reform in the education system was a priority.

Die Reform im Bildungssystem war eine Priorität.

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 noun /ˈreɪ.zər/

Razor

rasierer

Meaning

a sharp-edged instrument used for shaving hair from the skin

Example

He shaved his beard with a sharp razor.

Er hat sich mit einem scharfen Rasierer den Bart rasiert.

B2 noun /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/

reproduction

Reproduktion, Fortpflanzung

Meaning

The process of producing offspring; the act of copying or duplicating.

Example

The textbook included a detailed diagram of human reproduction.

Das Lehrbuch enthielt ein detailliertes Diagramm der menschlichen Reproduktion.

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.

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 verb /rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/

recovering

Erholung

Meaning

the process of getting better after illness, loss, or difficulty

Example

She is still recovering from the flu.

Sie erholt sich noch von der Grippe.

B2 noun /roʊˈteɪʃən/

Rotation

Drehung; Rotation; Umdrehung

Meaning

the action of rotating around an axis or center; a single turn

Example

The Earth's rotation takes 24 hours to complete.

Die Rotation der Erde dauert 24 Stunden.

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.

B2 verb /rɪˈstrɪkt/

restrict

einschränken

Meaning

To limit the size, amount, or range of something.

Example

The government decided to restrict the use of plastic bags.

Die Regierung entschloss sich, die Verwendung von Plastiktüten einzuschränken.

B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tɪv/

Respective

jeweils; entsprechend

Meaning

belonging to each individual; particular to each

Example

The students returned to their respective classrooms after lunch.

Die Schüler kehrten nach dem Mittagessen in ihre jeweiligen Klassenräume zurück.

B2 adjective /ˈrɪdən/

ridden

durchzogen

Meaning

Full of or dominated by something unpleasant.

Example

The country was ridden with corruption.

Das Land war durchzogen von Korruption.

B2 noun /ˈrɪb.ən/

ribbon

Band

Meaning

a long, narrow strip of fabric used for tying or decoration

Example

She tied her hair with a red ribbon.

Sie band ihre Haare mit einem roten Band.

B2 adjective /rɪˈmuːvəbəl/

removable

abnehmbar

Meaning

able to be removed or taken away

Example

This phone has a removable battery.

Dieses Telefon hat eine abnehmbare Batterie.

B2 verb /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

rearrange

neu anordnen

Meaning

to change the order or position of something

Example

She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.

Sie entschied sich, die Möbel in ihrem Wohnzimmer neu anzuordnen.

B2 verb /rɪˈfaɪn/

refine

verfeinern

Meaning

to improve by making small changes; to purify

Example

The chef refines the recipe to perfection.

Der Koch verfeinert das Rezept zur Perfektion.

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 noun /ˈrɪdəl/

Riddle

Rätsel

Meaning

a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning; a puzzle

Example

The ancient riddle stumped all the scholars for years.

Das alte Rätsel verwirrte alle Gelehrten jahrelang.

B2 noun /ˈroʊstɪd miːt/

Roasted meat

geröstetes Fleisch

Meaning

meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over fire

Example

The roasted meat was perfectly seasoned and tender.

Das geröstete Fleisch war perfekt gewürzt und zart.

B2 noun /roʊst/

Roast

Braten

Meaning

Meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over an open fire

Example

The Sunday roast was perfectly cooked and very tender.

Der Sonntagsbraten war perfekt gegart und sehr zart.

B2 noun /ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

Renovation

Renovierung; Restaurierung

Meaning

the act of renovating; restoration to a former better state

Example

The old house underwent a complete renovation last year.

Das alte Haus wurde im letzten Jahr einer vollständigen Renovierung unterzogen.

B2 noun ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃn

reconstruction

Rekonstruktion

Meaning

The action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed.

Example

The reconstruction project took years.

Das Rekonstruktionsprojekt dauerte Jahre.

B2 adjective /rɪˈspɒn.sɪv/

Responsive

responsiv

Meaning

reacting quickly and positively; readily reacting to suggestions or changes

Example

The website is very responsive and loads quickly on all devices.

Die Webseite ist sehr responsiv und lädt schnell auf allen Geräten.

B2 noun /rɪˈfreʃ.mənt/

Refreshment

Erfrischung

Meaning

food and drink that is served as a light meal; something that refreshes

Example

We served light refreshments after the meeting.

Wir haben nach dem Meeting leichte Erfrischungen serviert.

B2 adjective /ˈrɪɡ.ər.əs/

rigorous

streng

Meaning

Extremely thorough and demanding in analysis or practice.

Example

A rigorous study plan helps students achieve better results.

Ein strenger Studienplan hilft den Studenten, bessere Ergebnisse zu erzielen.

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 verb /ˈræm.bəl/

ramble

herumreden oder umherwandern

Meaning

to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way; to walk for pleasure without a fixed route.

Example

He rambled on about his childhood for hours.

Er redete stundenlang über seine Kindheit.

B2 noun /ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

Repetition

Wiederholung

Meaning

the action of repeating something that has already been said or written

Example

Constant repetition helps students memorize vocabulary effectively.

Konstante Wiederholung hilft den Studenten, Vokabeln effektiv zu lernen.

B2 noun /rɪˈfɔːr.mər/

Reformer

reformator

Meaning

a person who works to bring about positive changes in society or institutions

Example

The social reformer dedicated her life to improving education for all children.

Der soziale Reformator widmete sein Leben der Verbesserung der Bildung für alle Kinder.

B2 noun rɪˈsɛʃ.ən

recession

Rezession

Meaning

A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced.

Example

The country faced a severe recession due to the financial crisis.

Das Land erlebte aufgrund der Finanzkrise eine schwere Rezession.

B2 noun rɪˈzentmənt

resentment

Groll

Meaning

Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.

Example

Resentment grew among the students.

Der Groll wuchs unter den Studenten.

B2 verb rɪˈstɔːr

restore

wiederherstellen

Meaning

To bring back to a former or original state; to reinstate.

Example

Restoring the tradition of student politics is necessary.

Es ist notwendig, die Tradition der Studentenpolitik wiederherzustellen.

B2 verb /ˌriːˈbɪld/

rebuild

wiederaufbauen

Meaning

to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed

Example

The villagers worked together to rebuild the bridge after the flood.

Die Dorfbewohner arbeiteten zusammen, um die Brücke nach der Flut wieder aufzubauen.

B2 adjective /ˈrʌn daʊn/

run-down

verfallen

Meaning

in a poor condition; worn out or neglected

Example

They live in a run-down house at the edge of town.

Sie leben in einem verfallenen Haus am Rande der Stadt.

B2 noun /ˈreɪ.dɑːr/

Radar

Meaning

a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance of aircraft, ships by sending out radio waves

Example

The radar detected an unknown aircraft approaching the base.

Das Radar erkannte ein unbekanntes Flugzeug, das sich der Basis näherte.

B2 adverb /rɪˈpɔːtɪdli/

reportedly

berichtet

Meaning

according to what is said or believed, although not confirmed

Example

The company has reportedly agreed to the new terms.

Das Unternehmen hat reportedly den neuen Bedingungen zugestimmt.

B2 verb /ˈreɡjəleɪt/

regulate

regulieren

Meaning

to control or maintain according to rules or laws

Example

The government regulates food safety.

Die Regierung reguliert die Lebensmittelsicherheit.

B2 adjective /ˈroʊlɪŋ/

rolling

rollend

Meaning

moving in gentle undulations; moving forward by turning over and over

Example

They drove through the rolling hills of the countryside.

Sie fuhren durch die rollenden Hügel der Landschaft.

B2 verb /rɪˈnuː/

renew

erneuern

Meaning

to make something new again or extend its period of validity

Example

I need to renew my passport before traveling.

Ich muss meinen Reisepass vor der Reise erneuern.

B2 verb /ˈrɛkən/

reckon

annehmen

Meaning

To think, believe, or expect something; to calculate or estimate.

Example

I reckon it will rain later today.

Ich schätze, dass es später heute regnen wird.

B2 verb /roʊm/

roam

umherstreifen

Meaning

to walk or travel without a specific destination; to wander

Example

Wild animals roam freely in the forest.

Wilde Tiere streifen frei im Wald umher.

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.

B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/

reconstruct

rekonstruieren

Meaning

to build or form something again after it has been damaged or destroyed

Example

The city was reconstructed after the earthquake.

Die Stadt wurde nach dem Erdbeben wieder aufgebaut.

B2 verb /rɪp/

rip

reißen

Meaning

to tear something quickly or violently

Example

He accidentally ripped his shirt on the fence.

Er hat versehentlich sein Hemd am Zaun gerissen.

B2 adverb /ˈraɪtli/

Rightly

richtig; ordnungsgemäß; gerecht

Meaning

correctly; properly; justly

Example

She rightly pointed out the mistakes in the report.

Sie wies zu Recht auf die Fehler im Bericht hin.

B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

Regularity

Regelmäßigkeit

Meaning

the quality of being regular; occurring at fixed intervals or in a consistent pattern

Example

The regularity of his exercise routine helped him stay healthy.

Die Regelmäßigkeit seiner Trainingsroutine half ihm, gesund zu bleiben.

B2 adjective /rɪˈflektɪv/

Reflective

nachdenklich; besinnlich; in der Lage, Licht oder Bilder zu reflektieren

Meaning

thoughtful; contemplative; able to reflect light or images

Example

After the meeting, he was in a reflective mood.

Nach dem Treffen war er in einer nachdenklichen Stimmung.

B2 noun /rɪˈzembləns/

Resemblance

Ähnlichkeit

Meaning

the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character

Example

There's a strong resemblance between the two sisters.

Es gibt eine starke Ähnlichkeit zwischen den beiden Schwestern.

B2 verb /ˌriːkriˈeɪt/

recreate

wieder erschaffen

Meaning

to create or produce something again, especially a new version of something lost or destroyed

Example

The team recreated the lost dataset from backups.

Das Team hat den verlorenen Datensatz aus den Backups wiederhergestellt.

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.

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 /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.

B2 noun, verb /ˈriːteɪl/

retail

Einzelhandel

Meaning

the sale of goods to the public in small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale

Example

The company specializes in the retail of clothing and accessories.

Das Unternehmen ist auf den Einzelhandel von Kleidung und Accessoires spezialisiert.

B2 noun, verb /rɪər/

rear

hinten / aufziehen

Meaning

the back part of something; to bring up or raise children or animals

Example

The mother cat reared her kittens in a quiet corner.

Die Mutterkatze zog ihre Kätzchen in einer ruhigen Ecke groß.

B2 verb /rɪˈtriːt/

retreat

sich zurückziehen

Meaning

to move back or withdraw from a position or situation

Example

The soldiers had to retreat after losing the battle.

Die Soldaten mussten sich nach der Niederlage zurückziehen.

B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

Rumour

Gerücht; Klatsch; Nachricht

Meaning

a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth; gossip

Example

There's a rumour that the company will close next month.

Es gibt ein Gerücht, dass das Unternehmen nächsten Monat schließen wird.

B2 adjective /ˈruː.tɪd/

Rooted

verwurzelt

Meaning

deeply established; firmly fixed

Example

His beliefs are deeply rooted in tradition.

Seine Überzeugungen sind tief in der Tradition verwurzelt.

B2 noun /'ræd.ɪʃ/

Radish

Radieschen

Meaning

a small pungent edible root vegetable with white or red skin

Example

The farmer harvested fresh radishes from the garden.

Der Bauer erntete frische Radieschen aus dem Garten.

B2 verb /ˈraɪpən/

ripen

Glück

Meaning

to become or make something ready to eat or fully developed

Example

The bananas ripened quickly in the warm weather.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

B2 adverb /ruːˈtiːnli/

routinely

regelmäßig

Meaning

as part of a regular procedure; habitually

Example

The staff routinely checks the equipment for safety.

Das Personal überprüft regelmäßig die Ausrüstung auf Sicherheit.

B2 noun /rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/

reliability

Zuverlässigkeit

Meaning

the quality of being trustworthy or performing consistently well

Example

Customers value the reliability of our service.

Kunden schätzen die Zuverlässigkeit unseres Service.

B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪn.dər/

Remainder

rest; was übrig bleibt

Meaning

the part that is left over; what remains after the other parts have been taken away

Example

The remainder of the food was stored in the refrigerator.

Der Rest des Essens wurde im Kühlschrank aufbewahrt.

B2 noun /rɪˈstrɪk.ʃən/

Restriction

einschränkung; begrenzung; kontrolle

Meaning

a limiting condition or measure; the limitation or control of someone or something

Example

There are strict restrictions on smoking in public places.

Es gibt strenge Einschränkungen beim Rauchen in öffentlichen Bereichen.

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 /ˌriː.əˈʃʊr.əns/

Reassurance

Beruhigung

Meaning

comfort or confidence given to someone to remove their fears or doubts

Example

She needed reassurance that everything would be okay.

Sie brauchte die Beruhigung, dass alles in Ordnung sein würde.

B2 adjective /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/

Rational

rational; vernünftig; logisch

Meaning

based on reason and logic; sensible and practical

Example

She made a rational decision based on the available facts.

Sie traf eine rationale Entscheidung basierend auf den verfügbaren Fakten.

B2 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃənz

revolutions

Revolutionen

Meaning

Dramatic and wide-reaching changes in political, social, or economic systems, often involving the overthrow of a government or social order.

Example

Revolutions often lead to significant societal changes.

Revolutionen führen oft zu bedeutenden gesellschaftlichen Veränderungen.

B2 noun /rɪˈvendʒ/

Revenge

Rache

Meaning

the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands

Example

She sought revenge against those who betrayed her trust.

Sie suchte Rache gegen diejenigen, die ihr Vertrauen verraten hatten.

B2 noun /ˈreb.əl/

Rebel

Rebell

Meaning

a person who resists authority or control

Example

The young rebel refused to follow the school rules.

Der junge Rebell weigerte sich, die Schulregeln zu befolgen.

B2 noun /ˈrep.taɪl/

Reptile

Reptil

Meaning

a cold-blooded animal with scaly skin that lays eggs on land

Example

The lizard is a common reptile found in gardens.

Die Eidechse ist ein häufig vorkommendes Reptil, das in Gärten zu finden ist.

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 noun ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

restaurierung

Meaning

The process of returning something to its former condition.

Example

The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.

Die Restaurierung des Waldes begann nach Jahrzehnten der Vernachlässigung.

B2 noun, verb /ræŋks/

ranks

Ränge

Meaning

Positions within a group, especially in a hierarchy or organization.

Example

He quickly moved up the ranks of the army.

Er stieg schnell in den Rängen der Armee auf.

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.

B2 verb /rɪˈzɑlv/

resolve

lösen

Meaning

to solve a problem; to decide firmly

Example

The manager resolves the conflict between employees.

Der Manager löst den Konflikt zwischen den Mitarbeitern.

B2 adjective /rɪˈlaɪ.ənt/

reliant

abhängig

Meaning

depending on someone or something for support

Example

The country is too reliant on imported goods.

Das Land ist zu abhängig von importierten Waren.