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C2 adjective /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsənt/

recrudescent

wiederauflebend
Meaning
reviving or breaking out again after a period of abatement
Example
Recrudescent tensions threatened the fragile ceasefire.
Wiederauflebende Spannungen bedrohten den fragilen Waffenstillstand.
C1 verb /ˌriː.kənˈviːn/

reconvene

wieder zusammentreten
Meaning
to gather or assemble again, especially for a meeting
Example
The committee will reconvene after lunch.
Der Ausschuss wird nach dem Mittagessen wieder zusammentreten.
C2 verb /rɪˈvaɪl/

revile

verachten
Meaning
to criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner
Example
The politician was reviled by the public for his corruption.
Der Politiker wurde vom Publikum wegen seiner Korruption verachtet.
C1 noun /ˌriːhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

rehabilitation

Glück
Meaning
the process of restoring someone or something to health or normal life through training or therapy
Example
After the accident, he went through months of rehabilitation to walk again.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 verb /rɪˈviːl/

reveal

aufdecken
Meaning
to make known or show something that was hidden
Example
The investigation revealed the truth.
Die Untersuchung enthüllte die Wahrheit.
C1 adjective /ˈrævənəs/

ravenous

hungrig
Meaning
Extremely hungry; famished.
Example
After the long hike, she was ravenous and ate quickly.
Nach der langen Wanderung war sie hungrig und aß schnell.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənl̩/

representational

darstellend
Meaning
Relating to or depicting something in a realistic or symbolic way.
Example
The artist preferred a representational style of painting.
Der Künstler bevorzugte einen darstellenden Malstil.
B1 noun /rɪˈkwɛst/

request

Meaning
a formal or polite demand for something
Example
She made a request for additional time to complete the project.
C1 verb /rɪˈvɪər/

revere

verehren
Meaning
To deeply respect or admire someone or something.
Example
The students revered their teacher for his wisdom.
Die Studenten verehrten ihren Lehrer für seine Weisheit.
B1 noun /ˈreɪn.dɪər/

Reindeer

Rentier
Meaning
a large deer with branched horns that lives in cold northern areas
Example
Santa's reindeer pulled his sleigh across the sky.
Das Rentier des Weihnachtsmanns zog seinen Schlitten durch den Himmel.
C1 adjective /ræmˈbʌŋk.ʃəs/

rambunctious

unruhig
Meaning
boisterous, energetic, and difficult to control.
Example
The rambunctious children filled the house with noise.
Die unruhigen Kinder füllten das Haus mit Lärm.
C1 adverb /ˈrɪdʒɪdli/

Rigidly

streng; auf eine unflexible Weise
Meaning
in a strict, inflexible manner; without compromise
Example
The rules are rigidly enforced in this institution.
Die Regeln werden in dieser Institution streng angewendet.
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.
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.
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 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 adverb /rɪˈspektɪvli/

Respectively

jeweils; in der angegebenen Reihenfolge; getrennt und in der bereits erwähnten Reihenfolge
Meaning
in the order given; separately and in the order already mentioned
Example
John and Mary are 25 and 30 years old respectively.
John und Mary sind jeweils 25 und 30 Jahre alt.
B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tə.bəl/

Respectable

respektabel
Meaning
worthy of respect; having good reputation; decent
Example
He comes from a respectable family in the community.
Er kommt aus einer respektablen Familie in der Gemeinschaft.
B2 verb /ˈrɛnəˌveɪt/

renovate

renovieren
Meaning
to restore something old to a good state or to improve it
Example
They decided to renovate the old house before moving in.
Sie beschlossen, das alte Haus vor dem Einzug zu renovieren.
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.
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.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɛnt/

resent

resentieren
Meaning
to feel bitterness or displeasure about something or someone
Example
She began to resent the constant criticism from her boss.
Sie begann, die ständige Kritik ihres Chefs zu resentieren.
B2 adjective rəʊˈbʌst

robust

robust
Meaning
Strong and healthy; vigorous; able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions.
Example
The robust infrastructure ensures reliable communication.
Die robuste Infrastruktur stellt eine zuverlässige Kommunikation sicher.
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.
C2 noun /ˈreɪləri/

raillery

freundschaftlicher Scherz
Meaning
good-humored teasing or joking
Example
Their friendship was full of light-hearted raillery.
Ihre Freundschaft war voller leichter Scherze.
C1 adjective /rɪˈvenʒ.fəl/

Revengeful

rachelsüchtig
Meaning
seeking or desiring revenge; vindictive
Example
He became revengeful after being betrayed by his friend.
Er wurde rachsüchtig, nachdem er von seinem Freund betrogen wurde.
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.
B1 adjective /rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

Related

verwandt; verbunden
Meaning
connected; associated; having a connection or relationship
Example
These two problems are closely related to each other.
Diese beiden Probleme sind eng miteinander verbunden.
C2 noun /ˈrɒndoʊ/

rondo

musikalisches Stück (mit wiederkehrendem Thema)
Meaning
a musical composition with a recurring leading theme
Example
The pianist ended the recital with a lively rondo.
Der Pianist beendete das Konzert mit einem lebhaften Rondo.
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.
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 noun /rɪˈmɛmbrəns/

remembrance

erinnerung
Meaning
the act of remembering or honoring someone or something
Example
A service was held in remembrance of the fallen soldiers.
Es wurde ein Gottesdienst im Gedenken an die gefallenen Soldaten abgehalten.
B2 noun /rɪˈmaɪndər/

reminder

Erinnerung
Meaning
something that helps you remember a fact, event, or action that you need to do or recall
Example
He set a reminder to call his mother on her birthday.
Er hat eine Erinnerung eingestellt, um seine Mutter an ihrem Geburtstag anzurufen.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈruːnɪk/

runic

mit Runen verbunden
Meaning
relating to or consisting of runes; mysterious or magical
Example
The old stone had strange runic carvings on it.
Der alte Stein hatte seltsame runische Schnitzereien darauf.
C1 noun /ˈrɛspɪt/

respite

Atempause
Meaning
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
Example
The weekend provided a welcome respite from work.
Das Wochenende bot eine willkommene Atempause von der Arbeit.
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.
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.
C1 verb /rɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/

repudiate

verwerfen
Meaning
to refuse to accept, recognize, or support something
Example
He repudiated the claim that he was involved in the scandal.
Er lehnte die Behauptung ab, dass er in den Skandal verwickelt war.
C1 noun /ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/

retribution

Vergeltung, Strafe
Meaning
punishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrong or crime
Example
The villagers demanded retribution for the crime committed.
Die Dorfbewohner forderten Vergeltung für das begangene Verbrechen.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛtroʊˌɡreɪd/

retrograde

rückläufig
Meaning
moving backward or returning to a worse condition
Example
The policy was seen as a retrograde step for human rights.
Die Politik wurde als ein rückschrittlicher Schritt in Bezug auf die Menschenrechte angesehen.
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.
B1 noun rəʊlz

Roles

Rolle
Meaning
A person's or thing's function in a particular situation.
Example
Defined roles improve team performance.
Definierte Rollen verbessern die Teamleistung.
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.
C1 verb /ˈreɪdieɪt/

radiate

strahlen
Meaning
to emit energy or light; to spread out from a center
Example
The fireplace radiates warmth throughout the room.
Der Kamin strahlt Wärme im ganzen Raum aus.
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.
C2 noun /ˌrɛprəˈbeɪʃən/

reprobation

Verdammnis
Meaning
Strong disapproval or condemnation; rejection by God as beyond salvation.
Example
The teacher’s face showed clear reprobation at the student’s rude remark.
Das Gesicht des Lehrers zeigte deutliche Verurteilung angesichts der frechen Bemerkung des Schuelers.
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 noun /ˈræŋkɪŋ/

ranking

Rangliste
Meaning
a position in a list or hierarchy, especially in terms of performance or importance
Example
His ranking in the competition improved after each round.
Seine Rangliste in der Konkurrenz verbesserte sich nach jeder Runde.
A2 adjective /riːl/

Real

echt; authentisch; wahr; nicht falsch
Meaning
actually existing; genuine; not imaginary or fake
Example
This is a real diamond, not a fake one.
Dies ist ein echter Diamant, kein falscher.
A2 noun /rɒk/

rock

Felsen
Meaning
a large, solid piece of mineral matter
Example
The mountain was made of solid rock.
Der Berg war aus festem Felsen.
C2 noun /rɪˈfɛkʃən/

refection

Mahlzeit / Essensaufnahme
Meaning
a meal or the act of taking food and drink
Example
The monks gathered for their evening refection.
Die Mönche versammelten sich zu ihrer Abendmahlzeit.
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.
C1 verb /rɪˈmjuːnəreɪt/

remunerate

vergüten
Meaning
To pay someone for services or work done.
Example
The company will remunerate employees fairly for their overtime.
Das Unternehmen wird die Mitarbeiter für ihre Überstunden gerecht entlohnen.
C1 noun/verb /ˈrɛprɪˌmænd/

reprimand

Tadel
Meaning
A formal expression of disapproval; to scold or criticize someone officially.
Example
The teacher reprimanded the student for being late.
Der Lehrer hat den Schüler für das Zuspätkommen getadelt.
C1 verb /rɪˈdrɛs/

redress

wiedergutmachen
Meaning
to set right, remedy, or compensate for a wrong or grievance
Example
The company promised to redress the complaints of its customers.
Das Unternehmen versprach, die Beschwerden seiner Kunden zu beheben.
C2 noun /ˈrɛkluːsəri/

reclusory

Zurückzugsort
Meaning
A place for seclusion or retreat, especially for a recluse or hermit.
Example
The monk spent years in the reclusory away from society.
Der Mönch verbrachte Jahre im Zurückzugsort, fernab von der Gesellschaft.
B1 verb /ˈreskjuː/

rescue

retten
Meaning
to save someone or something from danger or harm
Example
The firefighters rescued the cat from the tree.
Die Feuerwehrleute haben die Katze vom Baum gerettet.
B2 verb /reɪp/

rape

Vergewaltigung
Meaning
to force someone to have sexual intercourse without their consent
Example
The law strictly punishes those who commit rape.
Das Gesetz bestraft streng diejenigen, die Vergewaltigung begehen.
C1 noun /rɪˈpjuːt/

repute

Ruf
Meaning
the opinion generally held of someone or something; reputation
Example
He is a scholar of great repute in his field.
Er ist ein Gelehrter von großem Ruf in seinem Fachgebiet.
C1 adjective /ˈreɪ.kɪʃ/

Rakish

frech
Meaning
having a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance
Example
He wore his hat at a rakish angle that gave him a charming appearance.
Er trug seinen Hut in einem frechen Winkel, was ihm ein charmantes Aussehen verlieh.
A1 verb /rʌn/

run

laufen
Meaning
to move quickly on foot; to operate or function
Example
I run every morning for exercise.
Ich laufe jeden Morgen zum Sport.
C1 noun /ˌræʃəˈnæl/

rationale

Grund
Meaning
the underlying reason or explanation for something
Example
The rationale behind his decision was clearly explained.
Der Grund hinter seiner Entscheidung wurde klar erklärt.
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.
C1 verb /ˈrɪvɪt/

rivet

mit einem Niet fixieren / Aufmerksamkeit fesseln
Meaning
to fasten or secure with a rivet; to hold someone’s attention firmly
Example
The craftsman riveted the metal plates together.
Der Handwerker hat die Metallplatten zusammen gerivettiert.
B1 noun /ˈrʌbɪʃ/

Rubbish

Abfall; unnütze Dinge; Unsinn
Meaning
waste material; refuse or litter; nonsense or worthless things
Example
Please throw the rubbish in the bin.
Bitte werfen Sie den Abfall in den Mülleimer.
C1 verb /ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/

revolutionize

revolutionieren
Meaning
Change (something) radically or fundamentally.
Example
Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize the healthcare sector.
Künstliche Intelligenz wird bereit sein, den Gesundheitssektor zu revolutionieren.
B1 noun /ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən/

registration

Registrierung
Meaning
the action or process of enrolling or signing up for something
Example
The registration for the event will close tomorrow.
Die Anmeldung für die Veranstaltung endet morgen.
B2 noun rɪˈpʌb.lɪk

republic

Republik
Meaning
A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
Example
A republic is governed by representatives of the people.
Eine Republik wird von den Vertretern des Volkes regiert.
C1 noun /rʌk/

Ruck

Gedränge; unruhige Menge
Meaning
a situation where a crowd of people are pushing against each other; a disorderly crowd
Example
There was a ruck at the football match.
Es gab ein Gedränge beim Fußballspiel.
C1 adjective rɪˈsɛʃ.ən.er.i

recessionary

rezessiv
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by economic recession.
Example
Governments introduce policies to counter recessionary effects.
Regierungen führen Politiken ein, um rezessive Auswirkungen zu bekämpfen.
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.
C2 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəbl/

remediable

behebbar
Meaning
capable of being corrected or cured
Example
The mistake was serious but still remediable.
Der Fehler war ernst, aber immer noch behebbbar.
B1 adjective /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/

realistic

realistisch
Meaning
having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected
Example
She gave a realistic estimate of the project's cost.
Sie gab eine realistische Schätzung der Projektkosten ab.
B1 noun /rɪˈkwaɪə(r)mənt/

requirement

Anforderung
Meaning
something that is necessary or demanded
Example
The job has specific educational requirements.
Der Job hat spezifische Bildungsanforderungen.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈkɒn.stɪ.tʃuːt/

reconstitute

rekonstituieren
Meaning
to restore something to its original form or state; to reassemble
Example
The group was reconstituted after the leader returned.
Die Gruppe wurde nach der Rückkehr des Führers rekonstituiert.
C2 noun /ˌrep.ɑːˈtiː/

Repartee

Schlagfertigkeit
Meaning
conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies
Example
The dinner party was filled with brilliant repartee between the guests.
Das Abendessen war voller brillanter Schlagfertigkeit zwischen den Gästen.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpoʊz/

repose

Ruhe
Meaning
a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility; to rest or lie in a peaceful position
Example
After the long journey, she sought repose in the quiet garden.
Nach der langen Reise suchte sie Ruhe im ruhigen Garten.
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.
C2 noun /ˈrɛkjʊzənt/

recusant

Widerspenstiger
Meaning
a person who refuses to submit to authority or comply with rules
Example
The recusant opposed the new law.
Der Widerspenstiger lehnte das neue Gesetz ab.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɪst/

resist

widerstehen
Meaning
to oppose or fight against; to withstand
Example
He could not resist the temptation.
Er konnte der Versuchung nicht widerstehen.
B2 verb /ˈrendər/

render

bereitstellen
Meaning
to provide or give; to make or cause to become
Example
The artist renders the scene beautifully.
Der Künstler stellt die Szene wunderschön dar.
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.
C1 verb /ˈræʃənaɪz/

rationlize

rationalisieren
Meaning
to justify or explain something with logical reasons, even if not appropriate or true
Example
He tried to rationlize his mistake by blaming the system.
Er versuchte, seinen Fehler zu rationalisieren, indem er das System beschuldigte.
C2 adjective /ˈræfɪʃ/

raffish

unkonventionell und leicht anrüchig, aber attraktiv
Meaning
unconventional and slightly disreputable but attractive
Example
He had a raffish charm that made him popular in the city.
Er hatte einen raffish Charme, der ihn in der Stadt beliebt machte.
C1 noun /rɪˈspɒndənt/

respondent

Befragter
Meaning
A person who replies to something, especially in a survey or legal case
Example
The survey had over 1,000 respondents.
Die Umfrage hatte mehr als 1000 Befragte.
C1 adjective /ˌruː.dɪˈmen.tər.i/

Rudimentary

grundlegend; elementar; unterentwickelt; in den frühesten Entwicklungsstadien
Meaning
basic; elementary; undeveloped; in the earliest stage of development
Example
She has only rudimentary knowledge of French.
Sie hat nur rudimentäre Kenntnisse der französischen Sprache.
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.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpen.tənt/

Repentant

bereuend; reumütig; voller Reue
Meaning
feeling or expressing sincere regret and remorse; sorry for one's actions
Example
The repentant thief returned the stolen money.
Der bereuende Dieb gab das gestohlene Geld zurück.
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.
B1 noun /rɪˈliːf/

Relief

Erleichterung; Komfort; Hilfe
Meaning
a feeling of comfort after worry or distress; assistance given to those in need
Example
She felt great relief when the exam was over.
Sie fühlte eine große Erleichterung, als die Prüfung vorbei war.
B2 verb /rɪˈsaɪt/

recite

rezitieren
Meaning
To say aloud something learned, especially poetry or text, from memory.
Example
The child recited a poem in front of the class.
Das Kind rezitierte ein Gedicht vor der Klasse.
C2 noun /rɪˈkɒɡnɪzəns/

recognizance

Rechtliche Verpflichtung
Meaning
A legal obligation or bond entered into before a court, especially to ensure future appearance.
Example
He was released on his own recognizance.
Er wurde auf eigene rechtliche Verpflichtung freigelassen.
C1 noun /rɪˈsaɪtl/

recital

Rezital
Meaning
A performance of music, dance, or poetry, usually by a soloist.
Example
She gave a piano recital at the concert hall.
Sie gab ein Klavierrezital in der Konzerthalle.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌdaɪt/ or /ˈrɛkəndaɪt/

recondite

wenig bekannt oder schwer zu verstehen
Meaning
Little known or difficult to understand.
Example
The professor’s lecture was full of recondite theories.
Die Vorlesung des Professors war voller reconditer Theorien.
B2 verb /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

rejoice

sich freuen
Meaning
to feel or show great joy; to celebrate
Example
The family rejoices at the good news.
Die Familie freut sich über die guten Nachrichten.
B2 noun /red liːf/

Red leaf

rote Blätter
Meaning
red-colored leafy vegetable; amaranth leaves used as greens
Example
Red leaf is rich in iron and is commonly eaten in Bengali households.
Rote Blätter sind reich an Eisen und werden häufig in bengalischen Haushalten gegessen.
B2 noun /ˈrɒbər/

robber

Räuber
Meaning
a person who steals property from others, often using force or threat
Example
The robber was caught after a quick police chase.
Der Räuber wurde nach einer schnellen Polizeiverfolgung gefasst.
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.
A2 noun /ruːf/

roof

Dach
Meaning
the top covering of a building or vehicle
Example
The roof of the house needs to be repaired.
Das Dach des Hauses muss repariert werden.
C1 noun /rɪˈtrækʃən/

retraction

Wiederruf, Rücknahme
Meaning
the act of taking back a statement, promise, or belief
Example
The newspaper issued a retraction of the false report.
Die Zeitung veröffentlichte einen Widerruf des falschen Berichts.
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 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.
C1 noun /ˈrez.ɪ.dənt ˈkəʊ.ɔː.dɪ.neɪ.tər/

resident coordinator

ansässiger koordinator
Meaning
A local administrator or official who coordinates activities in a specific region.
Example
The resident coordinator welcomed all representatives.
Der ansässige Koordinator begrüßte alle Vertreter.
A1 noun /roʊd/

road

Straße
Meaning
a wide way leading from one place to another
Example
We drove along the road to the village.
Wir fuhren die Straße zum Dorf entlang.
B2 noun /rɪˈsɪp.i.ənt/

Recipient

Empfänger
Meaning
a person who receives something
Example
She was the recipient of the prestigious award.
Sie war die Empfängerin des prestigeträchtigen Preises.
C2 adjective /rɪˈdaʊ.tə.bəl/

redoubtable

furchteinflößend/respektgebietend
Meaning
formidable, especially as an opponent; inspiring fear or respect
Example
She was a redoubtable leader who commanded respect from all.
Sie war eine furchteinflößende Anführerin, die den Respekt aller befehligte.
C1 verb /riːˈkæptʃər/

recapture

zurückerobern
Meaning
To take back or regain possession of something.
Example
The army managed to recapture the lost territory.
Die Armee hat es geschafft, das verlorene Gebiet zurückzuerobern.
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 /raɪm/

rime

Raureif
Meaning
frost formed on cold surfaces by freezing water vapor
Example
The trees were covered with a white rime after the cold night.
Die Bäume waren nach der kalten Nacht mit weißem Raureif bedeckt.
A2 adverb /ˈriː.sənt.li/

Recently

kürzlich
Meaning
in the recent past; not long ago
Example
I recently moved to a new apartment.
Ich bin kürzlich in eine neue Wohnung gezogen.
A2 adverb /ˈrɛɡjələrli/

regularly

regelmäßig
Meaning
at regular intervals; in a regular manner
Example
She exercises regularly to stay healthy.
Sie trainiert regelmäßig, um gesund zu bleiben.
C1 noun /ˈrʌfiən/

Ruffian

Schurke; gewalttätige Person;
Meaning
a violent person, especially one involved in crime; a brutal or lawless person
Example
The ruffian threatened the shopkeeper for money.
Der Schurke bedrohte den Ladenbesitzer wegen Geld.
C1 noun ˌrɛk.əˈlɛk.ʃən

Recollection

Erinnerung
Meaning
Remembering past events or information
Example
His recollection of childhood memories was vivid.
Seine Erinnerung an Kindheitserinnerungen war lebendig.
B2 noun /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/

representation

darstellung
Meaning
the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or something
Example
Her representation of the team was impeccable.
Ihre Darstellung des Teams war tadellos.
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 /rɪˈspɒnsɪvnəs/

responsiveness

Reaktionsfähigkeit
Meaning
The quality of reacting quickly and positively
Example
The manager appreciated her responsiveness to customer feedback.
Der Manager schätzte ihre Reaktionsfähigkeit auf Kundenfeedback.
C2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.zəl/

revisal

Überprüfung
Meaning
The act of revising, reviewing, or making changes to something.
Example
The revisal of the contract took longer than expected.
Die Überprüfung des Vertrags dauerte länger als erwartet.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrs ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

resource-efficient

ressourcenschonend
Meaning
Using resources in a way that minimizes waste and maximizes productivity.
Example
Resource-efficient farming conserves water and energy.
Ressourcenschonende Landwirtschaft spart Wasser und Energie.
A2 noun /ˈruːlər/

ruler

Herrscher; Lineal
Meaning
A person who governs or controls a country; a straight-edged tool used for measuring or drawing lines
Example
The ruler drew a straight line on the paper while the king was a powerful ruler of his kingdom.
Der ruler zeichnete eine gerade Linie auf das Papier, während der König ein mächtiger ruler seines Königreichs war.