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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.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfʌldʒənt/

refulgent

strahlend
Meaning
Shining brightly; radiant.
Example
The refulgent sun lit up the entire valley.
Die strahlende Sonne erleuchtete das ganze Tal.
C1 noun rɪˈdʌndənsi

redundancy

Redundanz, Überfluss
Meaning
The state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluousness.
Example
The redundancy in the company's workforce led to many layoffs.
Die Redundanz in der Belegschaft des Unternehmens führte zu vielen Entlassungen.
C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈtɪɡreɪt/

reintegrate

reintegrieren
Meaning
To bring someone or something back into a group or society after being separated.
Example
The program helps prisoners reintegrate into society.
Das Programm hilft Gefangenen, sich in die Gesellschaft reintegrieren.
A2 verb /rɪˈsiːv/

receive

erhalten
Meaning
to get or accept something given; to welcome
Example
She receives a gift from her friend.
Sie erhält ein Geschenk von ihrer Freundin.
C2 adjective /roʊn/

roan

roan
Meaning
denoting an animal, especially a horse, having a coat of mixed colors, typically reddish-brown and white
Example
The rider mounted a roan horse with a speckled coat.
Der Reiter stieg auf ein rotes Pferd mit einem gescheckten Fell.
C1 verb /rɪˈfjuːt/

refute

widerlegen
Meaning
To prove a statement, argument, or theory to be false or invalid.
Example
The lawyer refuted the witness's testimony with solid evidence.
Der Anwalt widerlegte die Aussage des Zeugen mit soliden Beweisen.
C1 verb /rɪˈdʒuː.vɪ.neɪt/

rejuvenate

verjüngen
Meaning
To make or feel young, healthy, or energetic again.
Example
A vacation can rejuvenate the mind and body.
ein urlaub kann den geist und den körper verjüngen.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈræspi/

raspy

rau
Meaning
having a harsh, rough, or grating sound
Example
His raspy voice revealed years of smoking.
Seine raue Stimme zeigte jahrelanges Rauchen.
B2 noun /ˈrɪə.lɪ.zəm/

realism

realismus
Meaning
The quality of representing things as they are; a practical or factual view.
Example
Her paintings are admired for their realism.
Ihre Gemälde werden für ihren Realismus bewundert.
A2 noun /ruːlz/

rules

regeln
Meaning
explicit principles or regulations governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity
Example
The teacher reminded the students to follow the classroom rules.
Der Lehrer erinnerte die Schüler daran, die Klassenregeln zu befolgen.
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.
C2 noun /ˈræʃənəlɪzəm/

rationalism

Rationalismus
Meaning
a belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than religious belief or emotion
Example
Rationalism emphasizes logic and reasoning over faith.
Der Rationalismus betont Logik und Vernunft über den Glauben.
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstənt/

resistant

resistent
Meaning
not affected by something; able to oppose or withstand
Example
This fabric is resistant to water and stains.
Dieser Stoff ist resistent gegen Wasser und Flecken.
B2 noun /rɪˈmuː.vəl/

Removal

Entfernung; Beseitigung; Entlassung;
Meaning
the action of taking something away or eliminating it; dismissal from office
Example
The removal of the old furniture took all day.
Die Entfernung der alten Möbel dauerte den ganzen Tag.
C1 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv

revolutionary initiative

revolutionäre Initiative
Meaning
A groundbreaking action or plan that brings about significant change or transformation.
Example
The revolutionary initiative promotes sustainable energy.
Die revolutionäre Initiative fördert nachhaltige Energie.
B2 verb /riːp/

reap

ernten
Meaning
to cut or gather a crop; to receive as a consequence of actions
Example
Farmers reap wheat in the late summer.
Bauern ernten Weizen im Spätsommer.
B2 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

Ablehnung
Meaning
the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone
Example
Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.
Ihre Ablehnung des Angebots überraschte alle.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈrɛsɪpi/

recipe

rezept
Meaning
a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including a list of the ingredients required
Example
I found a great recipe for chocolate cake.
Ich habe ein tolles Rezept für Schokoladenkuchen gefunden.
A1 adjective /ˈreɪ.di.əʊ/

radio

radio
Meaning
Relating to radio waves or broadcasting.
Example
FAST is the largest radio telescope in the world.
FAST ist das größte Radioteleskop der Welt.
C2 noun /rʌmp/

Rump

Hintern; Gesäß; unterer Rücken
Meaning
the hindquarters or buttocks; the lower back area
Example
The horse injured its rump during the fall.
Das Pferd hat sich während des Sturzes den Hintern verletzt.
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 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.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛvərənt/

reverent

ehrfürchtig
Meaning
Showing deep and solemn respect.
Example
They listened to the speech in a reverent silence.
Sie hörten die Rede in ehrfürchtiger Stille.
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.
C1 noun /ˈreɪ.biːz/

rabies

Tollwut
Meaning
A viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals, usually transmitted through animal bites.
Example
The dog was vaccinated against rabies.
Der Hund wurde gegen Tollwut geimpft.
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 noun /raɪˈnɒs.ər.əs/

Rhinoceros

Nashorn
Meaning
a large, heavy animal with thick skin and one or two horns on its nose
Example
The rhinoceros charged through the grassland.
Das Nashorn stürmte durch die Prärie.
C1 verb /rɪˈkɔɪl/

recoil

zurückweichen
Meaning
To suddenly spring back in fear, horror, or from force such as a gun's kickback.
Example
She recoiled at the sight of the snake.
Sie zuckte zurück, als sie die Schlange sah.
B1 verb /rɪˈvaɪz/

revise

überarbeiten
Meaning
To change, improve, or update something, especially a written work.
Example
She had to revise her essay before submission.
Sie musste ihren Aufsatz vor der Abgabe überarbeiten.
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈpɪtʃ.ə.leɪt/

recapitulate

zusammenfassen
Meaning
To summarize and state again the main points of something.
Example
The teacher asked the student to recapitulate the lesson.
Der Lehrer bat den Schüler, die Lektion zusammenzufassen.
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.
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.
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.
A2 noun /rɪˈfrɪdʒ.ər.eɪ.tər/

Refrigerator

kühlschrank
Meaning
an appliance for keeping food and drinks cold
Example
Please put the milk in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.
Bitte legen Sie die Milch in den Kühlschrank, um sie frisch zu halten.
B2 verb /reɪd/

raid

Razzia
Meaning
to attack suddenly; to search and seize
Example
Police raid the illegal gambling house.
Die Polizei führt eine Razzia im illegalen Glücksspielhaus durch.
C1 verb /ˈrɛlɪɡeɪt/

relegate

relegieren
Meaning
to assign to a lower rank, position, or category
Example
The manager decided to relegate the player to the bench.
Der Manager entschied sich, den Spieler auf die Bank zu verweisen.
C1 adjective /rɪˈɡrɛtfəl/

regretful

bedauerlich
Meaning
feeling or showing sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
Example
She gave him a regretful smile as she turned away.
Sie schenkte ihm ein bedauerliches Lächeln, als sie sich abwandte.
C2 noun /ruːd/

rood

kreuz
Meaning
a crucifix, especially one positioned above the entrance to the chancel of a church
Example
The old church displayed a carved rood above the altar.
Die alte Kirche zeigte ein geschnitztes Kreuz über dem Altar.
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 adjective /ˈriː.fleks/

Reflex

Reflex
Meaning
an action performed without conscious thought; relating to reflection
Example
The doctor tested her reflex response by tapping her knee.
Der Arzt testete ihre Reflexantwort, indem er ihr Knie klopfte.
B1 verb /rɪˈtɜrnɪŋ/

returning

Rückkehr
Meaning
Coming or going back to a place or person.
Example
The group is returning to the port on December 25th.
Die Gruppe kehrt am 25. Dezember zum Hafen zurück.
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.
C1 adjective /rɪˈper.ə.bəl/

Repairable

reparabel
Meaning
able to be fixed or mended; capable of being repaired
Example
The broken phone is repairable with the right parts.
Das kaputte Telefon kann mit den richtigen Teilen repariert werden.
B1 verb /rɪˈleɪt/

relate

berichten
Meaning
to connect or show a link between; to tell a story
Example
She relates her experience to the audience.
Sie berichtet ihre Erfahrung dem Publikum.
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 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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈriː.dʒən/

Region

Region; Gebiet; Bereich
Meaning
a particular area or part of a country or the world
Example
This region is famous for its wine production.
Diese Region ist berühmt für ihre Weinproduktion.
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 noun /ˈrem.nənt/

Remnant

Rest
Meaning
a small remaining quantity of something; a piece of cloth left over after the main piece has been used
Example
Only a remnant of the ancient wall remains.
Nur ein Rest der alten Mauer bleibt.
B1 noun rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪti

responsibility

Verantwortung
Meaning
The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.
Example
Taking responsibility for one's actions is a sign of maturity.
Verantwortung für das eigene Handeln zu übernehmen, ist ein Zeichen von Reife.
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 /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.
C2 noun /ˈreɪmənt/

raiment

Kleidung
Meaning
clothing, especially fine or formal wear
Example
The king wore royal raiment during the ceremony.
Der König trug königliche Kleidung während der Zeremonie.
C1 noun /ˈriːpər/

reaper

eine Person oder Maschine, die Pflanzen schneidet und sammelt
Meaning
a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops
Example
The reaper moved slowly through the golden fields.
Der Rīper bewegte sich langsam durch die goldenen Felder.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnsəbl̩/

reprehensible

verwerflich
Meaning
Deserving strong criticism or blame.
Example
His dishonest actions were truly reprehensible.
Seine unehrlichen Taten waren wirklich verwerflich.
C2 noun /rɪˈpruːf/

reproof

Zurechtweisung, Tadel
Meaning
An expression of blame or disapproval.
Example
His careless words drew a sharp reproof from his mother.
Seine unachtsamen Worte zogen eine scharfe Zurechtweisung seiner Mutter nach sich.
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.
B1 noun /rɪˈpɔːrtər/

reporter

Reporter
Meaning
a person who reports news or information
Example
The reporter interviewed several people at the scene.
Der Reporter interviewte mehrere Personen am Tatort.
A2 noun /rent/

Rent

Glück
Meaning
a payment made periodically by a tenant to a landlord for use of property
Example
The monthly rent for this apartment is quite affordable.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun /ˈrɛzɪdəns/

residence

residenz
Meaning
a place where someone lives; a home or dwelling
Example
He recently moved to a new residence near the city center.
Er ist kürzlich in eine neue Residenz in der Nähe des Stadtzentrums gezogen.
A2 noun /ˈrɛkɔːd/

record

protokoll
Meaning
a written or spoken account of something
Example
I kept a record of all the meetings.
Ich habe ein Protokoll aller Besprechungen geführt.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.dɑːr/

Radar

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 noun /reɪˈʒiːm/

regime

Regime
Meaning
a system or form of government, often authoritarian
Example
The military regime controlled the country for decades.
Das Militärregime kontrollierte das Land über Jahrzehnten.
C1 adjective /ˈræb.ɪd/

rabid

wütend
Meaning
Having extreme or fanatical support for something; relating to or suffering from rabies.
Example
He was a rabid fan of the football team.
Er war ein wütender Fan des Fußballteams.
B1 noun /rɪˈkʌvəri/

recovery

Genesung
Meaning
the process of recovering or returning to a normal state
Example
The patient is in recovery after the surgery.
Der Patient ist nach der Operation in der Genesung.
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 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.
C2 noun /roʊˈtʌn.də.ti/

rotundity

Rundheit
Meaning
the quality of being round or plump
Example
The rotundity of the balloon made it float gracefully.
Die Rundheit des Ballons ließ ihn elegant schweben.
C1 verb /rɪˈsɜːrdʒ/

resurge

wieder aufkommen
Meaning
To rise, increase, or become active again after a decline.
Example
Interest in traditional crafts has begun to resurge.
Das Interesse an traditionellen Handwerken hat begonnen, wieder aufzukommen.
B2 noun /ˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

regulation

eine Regel oder Anweisung, die von einer Behörde erlassen und aufrechterhalten wird
Meaning
A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.
Example
Government regulation ensures fair business practices.
Die staatliche Regulierung sorgt für faire Geschäftspraktiken.
A2 noun /ˈriːdɪŋ/

reading

Lesen
Meaning
the action or skill of reading
Example
Reading is one of my favorite hobbies.
Lesen ist eines meiner Lieblingshobbys.
C2 noun /ˈrɛkwiəm/

requiem

requiemmesse
Meaning
A mass, music, or ceremony for the repose of the souls of the dead.
Example
The choir performed a requiem in memory of the late leader.
Der Chor führte ein Requiem zum Gedenken an den verstorbenen Führer auf.
B2 noun /rɪˈstreɪnt/

Restraint

Zurückhaltung; Selbstkontrolle
Meaning
the action of keeping someone or something under control; self-control
Example
She showed great restraint in not responding to the criticism.
Sie zeigte große Zurückhaltung, indem sie nicht auf die Kritik reagierte.
C1 noun /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/

referendum

Referendum
Meaning
a general vote by the population on a single political issue
Example
The government held a referendum on the new constitution.
Die Regierung hielt ein Referendum über die neue Verfassung ab.
C1 adjective /raɪf/

rife

verbreitet
Meaning
widespread or common, often in a negative sense
Example
Corruption was rife in the old government system.
Korruption war im alten Regierungssystem weit verbreitet.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɪ.prə.kəl/

Reciprocal

reziprokal; gegenseitig; gleichmäßig geteilt von beiden Parteien;
Meaning
given or done in return; mutual; shared equally by both parties;
Example
The two countries have a reciprocal trade agreement.
Die beiden Länder haben ein reziprokes Handelsabkommen.
C1 noun /ˈroʊz ˈwɔː.tər/

Rose-water

Rosenwasser
Meaning
a flavored water made by steeping rose petals in water, used in cooking and cosmetics
Example
She added a few drops of rose-water to the dessert.
Sie fügte dem Dessert ein paar Tropfen Rosenwasser hinzu.
C1 noun /raɪt/

rite

Ritual
Meaning
a religious or ceremonial act
Example
The wedding rite was performed with great solemnity.
Das Hochzeitsritual wurde mit großer Feierlichkeit durchgeführt.
A2 verb /raɪz/

rise

steigen
Meaning
to move upward; to get up from bed; to increase
Example
The sun rises in the east.
Die Sonne geht im Osten auf.
B1 adjective rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl

reliable

zuverlässig
Meaning
Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.
Example
Reliable systems ensure efficiency.
Zuverlässige Systeme gewährleisten Effizienz.
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.
C1 adjective /riˈæk.tɪv/

Reactive

reaktiv; chemisch aktiv
Meaning
responding to situations rather than initiating them; chemically active
Example
The company took a reactive approach to customer complaints.
Das Unternehmen nahm eine reaktive Haltung gegenüber Kundenbeschwerden ein.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpɛlənt/

repellent

abstoßend
Meaning
Able to drive away something, especially insects or unpleasant things; causing disgust or distaste.
Example
This cream is highly effective as a mosquito repellent.
Diese Creme ist sehr effektiv als Mückenschutz.
B2 noun /ˈrɒbəɹi/

robbery

Raub
Meaning
the crime of stealing from someone or somewhere using force or threat
Example
The police are investigating the robbery at the local store.
Die Polizei untersucht den Raub in dem örtlichen Geschäft.
C2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstləs/

resistless

unwiderstehlich
Meaning
Impossible to resist; having an overpowering effect.
Example
She felt a resistless urge to laugh at the joke.
Sie fühlte einen unwiderstehlichen Drang, über den Witz zu lachen.
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 /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.
C1 noun /rɔ ˈtɜrmərɪk/

Raw Turmeric

frische Kurkuma
Meaning
fresh unprocessed root of the turmeric plant used as a spice and medicine
Example
Grate raw turmeric into the curry for authentic flavor.
Reibe frische Kurkuma in das Curry für authentischen Geschmack.
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.
B2 noun rɪˈzɪl.i.əns

resilience

Resilienz
Meaning
The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
Example
Testing the resilience of wood is crucial.
Die Resilienz von Holz zu testen ist entscheidend.
C2 verb /ˈrʌstɪkeɪt/

rusticate

Auf das Land gehen / vorübergehende Exmatrikulation von der Universität
Meaning
To go to the countryside or to suspend someone from university.
Example
He decided to rusticate in the village to escape the busy city life.
Er entschied sich, in das Dorf zu gehen, um dem hektischen Stadtleben zu entkommen.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈraɪtfəl/

rightful

rechtmäßig
Meaning
having a legitimate or just claim; proper or lawful
Example
She is the rightful owner of the property.
Sie ist die rechtmäßige Besitzerin des Eigentums.
C1 noun /ˈrɛl.ɪk/

relic

Relikt
Meaning
an object surviving from an earlier time, often of historical or religious interest
Example
The museum displayed relics from the ancient civilization.
Das Museum stellte Relikte aus der antiken Zivilisation aus.
A2 verb /rɪˈkwaɪər/

require

erfordern
Meaning
to need something; to demand or insist on
Example
This job requires excellent communication skills.
Dieser Job erfordert ausgezeichnete Kommunikationsfähigkeiten.
C2 verb /rɛtʃ/

retch

Glück
Meaning
to make the sound and movement of vomiting without bringing anything up
Example
The smell of spoiled food made him retch violently.
Der Geruch von verdorbenem Essen ließ ihn gewaltsam erbrechen.
B1 verb /rɪˈɡɑːrd/

regard

betrachten
Meaning
to consider or think of in a particular way; to look at
Example
She regards him as her best friend.
Sie betrachtet ihn als ihren besten Freund.
B1 noun /ruːt/

route

Route
Meaning
a way or course taken to get from one place to another
Example
The best route to the airport is through the highway.
Die beste Route zum Flughafen führt über die Autobahn.
C1 noun /ˈræmpɑːrt/

rampart

Wall
Meaning
a defensive wall of a castle or fort
Example
The soldiers stood on the rampart, watching the enemy approach.
Die Soldaten standen auf dem Wall und beobachteten, wie der Feind sich näherte.
C2 noun /ˈrɛk.tɪ.tjuːd/

rectitude

Rektitüde
Meaning
Morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness and integrity.
Example
His rectitude earned him respect in society.
Seine Rektitüde verschaffte ihm Respekt in der Gesellschaft.
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 noun /ˌrɛstɪˈtjuːʃən/

restitution

Wiedergutmachung
Meaning
The act of restoring something to its rightful owner or compensating for loss
Example
The court ordered restitution to the victims of the fraud.
Das Gericht ordnete die Wiedergutmachung für die Opfer des Betrugs an.
A2 verb riˈsaɪklɪŋ

recycling

Recycling
Meaning
The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects to prevent waste.
Example
Recycling plastic helps in reducing waste.
Das Recycling von Kunststoff hilft, Abfall zu reduzieren.
B2 noun /reɪk/

Rake

Rechen
Meaning
a garden tool with a long handle and prongs for gathering leaves; to gather with a rake
Example
He used a rake to gather the fallen autumn leaves.
Er benutzte einen Rechen, um die fallenden Herbstblätter zu sammeln.
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.
C2 noun /ˈreɪdɪks/

radix

Basis
Meaning
the base or root of something; the number on which a system of numeration is built
Example
In mathematics, the decimal system has a radix of ten.
In der Mathematik hat das Dezimalsystem eine Basis von zehn.
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.
C1 noun /rɪˈpɑːzɪtɔːri/

repository

lager
Meaning
a place where things are stored or kept for safekeeping
Example
The library serves as a repository of knowledge.
Die Bibliothek dient als Lager des Wissens.
B2 noun /ˌref.jʊˈdʒiː/

Refugee

Flüchtling
Meaning
a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster
Example
The refugee camp provided temporary shelter for thousands of displaced families.
Das Flüchtlingslager bot vorübergehenden Schutz für Tausende von vertriebenen Familien.
C1 adjective /ˈreɪ.si/

racy

freizügig
Meaning
Lively, entertaining, or slightly shocking (especially in a sexual way).
Example
The novel was full of racy dialogues.
Der Roman war voller freizügiger Dialoge.
B1 verb /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

represent

repräsentieren
Meaning
to act or speak on behalf of someone or something
Example
He will represent our company at the conference.
Er wird unser Unternehmen auf der Konferenz vertreten.