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.

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 verb /rɪˈkɜːr/

recur

wiederholen

Meaning

to happen again, especially repeatedly or at regular intervals

Example

The headache tends to recur every few weeks.

Kopfschmerzen neigen dazu, alle paar Wochen wiederzukehren.

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 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 adverb /rɪˈɡɑrdləs/

regardless

unabhängig von

Meaning

without paying attention to the current situation or condition

Example

She will go to the party regardless of the weather.

Sie wird zur Party gehen, unabhängig vom Wetter.

B2 verb /ˈruːɪn/

ruin

verderben

Meaning

to destroy or damage beyond repair; to spoil completely

Example

Heavy rain could ruin our picnic plans.

Der starke Regen könnte unsere Picknickpläne ruinieren.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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.

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 adjective /ˈræp.ɪd/

Rapid

schnell; zügig; rasch;

Meaning

happening in a short time or at a fast pace

Example

The rapid growth of technology has changed our daily lives.

Das schnelle Wachstum der Technologie hat unser tägliches Leben verändert.

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 /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.

B2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/

Revival

Wiederbelebung

Meaning

an improvement in the condition or strength of something; renewed interest in or attention to something

Example

There has been a revival of interest in traditional crafts.

Es gab eine Wiederbelebung des Interesses an traditionellen Handwerken.

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 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 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 /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 rɪˈkruːt.mənt

recruitment

Rekrutierung

Meaning

The action of finding new people to join an organization or support a cause.

Example

Recruitment strengthens the workforce.

Die Rekrutierung stärkt die Arbeitskräfte.

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, 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 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 /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 /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 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 verb /ˌriː.kənˈsɪd.ər/

reconsider

überdenken

Meaning

to think about something again, especially to change a decision or opinion

Example

She decided to reconsider her decision about moving abroad.

Sie entschied sich, ihre Entscheidung, ins Ausland zu ziehen, zu überdenken.

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 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 /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 adjective /rɪˈzɜːrvd/

Reserved

reserviert; introvertiert

Meaning

slow to reveal emotion or opinions; restrained in manner

Example

She is quite reserved and doesn't talk much in meetings.

Sie ist ziemlich reserviert und spricht nicht viel in Besprechungen.

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 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 /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 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.

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 noun /ˈruːmər/

rumor

Gerücht

Meaning

a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.

Example

There’s a rumor that the company will merge next year.

Es gibt ein Gerücht, dass das Unternehmen im nächsten Jahr fusionieren wird.

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 /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.

B2 verb /reɪn/

reign

herrschen

Meaning

to rule as a king or queen; to be dominant

Example

The queen reigned for over sixty years.

Die Königin regierte über sechzig Jahre lang.

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.

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 /rɒd/

rod

dünner Stab, besonders aus Metall oder Holz

Meaning

a thin straight bar, especially of metal or wood

Example

He used an iron rod to support the structure.

Er benutzte einen Eisenstab, um die Struktur zu stützen.

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.

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 /ˈraɪdər/

rider

Reiter

Meaning

A person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle.

Example

The rider fell off the horse.

Der Reiter fiel vom Pferd.

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 /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 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.

B2 verb /rɪˈzaɪd/

reside

wohnen

Meaning

to live or dwell in a particular place

Example

They reside in a large house near the river.

Sie wohnen in einem großen Haus am Fluss.

B2 adjective /ˈrek.ləs/

Reckless

rücksichtslos; fahrlässig; gefährlich;

Meaning

acting without thinking about consequences; careless; dangerous;

Example

His reckless driving caused a serious accident.

Sein rücksichtsloses Fahren verursachte einen schweren Unfall.

B2 noun /ˈreɪʃoʊ/

ratio

Verhältnis

Meaning

a relationship between two numbers showing how many times the first number contains the second

Example

The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 2:1.

Das Verhältnis von Jungen zu Mädchen in der Klasse ist 2:1.

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 /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.

B2 verb /rɪˈfreɪn/

refrain

verzichten

Meaning

To hold oneself back from doing something.

Example

Please refrain from smoking in this area.

Bitte verzichten Sie darauf, in diesem Bereich zu rauchen.

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 rɪsk ˈfæktər

risk factor

Risikofaktor

Meaning

Something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or condition

Example

Water pollution is a significant risk factor for health.

Wasserverschmutzung ist ein signifikanter Risikofaktor für die Gesundheit.

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 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 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 /rɪˈmeɪnz/

remains

reste

Meaning

the parts, pieces, or substances that are left after the rest has been used or removed

Example

The remains of the meal were left on the table.

Die Reste des Essens wurden auf dem Tisch gelassen.

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 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 adjective /rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt/

resilient

resistent

Meaning

Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

Example

Resilient materials ensure durability.

Resistente Materialien gewährleisten Haltbarkeit.

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.

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 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 /rɪˈnjuː.ə.bəl/

renewable

erneuerbar

Meaning

Able to be renewed or replaced naturally; not depleted when used.

Example

Renewable resources minimize environmental damage.

Erneuerbare Ressourcen minimieren Umweltschäden.

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 adjective /ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd/

Rigid

starr

Meaning

hard and stiff; not able to bend; strict and unwilling to change

Example

The company has a rigid dress code that all employees must follow.

Das Unternehmen hat einen starren Dresscode, dem alle Mitarbeiter folgen müssen.

B2 noun/verb /ræft/

raft

Floß

Meaning

A flat structure made of logs or planks tied together, used as a boat or floating platform; to travel or transport on such a structure.

Example

They built a raft to cross the river.

Sie bauten ein Floß, um den Fluss zu überqueren.

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.

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 noun /rɪb/

Rib

Rippe

Meaning

one of the curved bones that protect the chest and lungs

Example

He broke his rib in the accident.

Er brach sich eine Rippe im Unfall.

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

Relevanz

Meaning

the quality or state of being closely connected or appropriate

Example

The relevance of the information was clear to everyone.

Die Relevanz der Information war für alle klar.

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 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 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 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 /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.

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 /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, verb, adjective /ræŋk/

rank

Rang

Meaning

A position in a hierarchy; to place in order according to importance or quality.

Example

She quickly rose to a senior rank in the company.

Sie stieg schnell in der Firma auf und erreichte einen höheren Rang.

B2 verb /reɪl/

rail

sich beschweren

Meaning

to complain or protest strongly about something

Example

He railed against the unfair decision.

Er schimpfte gegen die ungerechte Entscheidung.

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 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 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 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.

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.

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 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.

B2 adverb /rɪˈlʌk.tənt.li/

Reluctantly

widerwillig

Meaning

in an unwilling manner; with hesitation or resistance

Example

She reluctantly agreed to help with the project.

Sie stimmte widerwillig zu, bei dem Projekt zu helfen.

B2 verb /rɪˈtriːv/

retrieve

wiederherstellen

Meaning

to get something back that was lost or taken; to recover

Example

She managed to retrieve her lost phone from the taxi.

Sie konnte ihr verlorenes Handy aus dem Taxi wiederbekommen.

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 /ˈreɪsɪzəm/

racism

Rassismus

Meaning

the belief that some races are superior to others, leading to unfair treatment or prejudice

Example

The organization works to eliminate racism in all forms.

Die Organisation arbeitet daran, den Rassismus in allen Formen zu beseitigen.

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 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 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 /ˈrest.ləs/

Restless

unruhig

Meaning

unable to rest or relax; constantly moving or fidgeting

Example

The child was restless during the long car journey.

Das Kind war während der langen Autofahrt unruhig.

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 /rɪˈsɛs/

recess

Pause

Meaning

A short break from work or school; also a small space set back in a wall.

Example

The children played outside during recess.

Die Kinder spielten während der Pause draußen.

B2 noun /ˈraɪvəlri/

Rivalry

Rivalität; Wettbewerb

Meaning

competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field; the state of being rivals

Example

The rivalry between the two teams made the match exciting.

Die Rivalität zwischen den beiden Teams machte das Spiel spannend.

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 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.

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 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 /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.