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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 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 /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.
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 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 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 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 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 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 /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 /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 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 adverb /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/

remarkably

bemerkenswert
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of attention or notice; surprisingly
Example
She did remarkably well in the competition.
Sie hat in der Konkurrenz bemerkenswert gut abgeschnitten.
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 /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 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 noun /ræɡ/

Rag

Lappen; abgenutztes Kleidungsstück zum Reinigen verwendet
Meaning
a piece of old cloth used for cleaning; worn-out clothing
Example
She used an old rag to clean the dusty table.
Sie benutzte einen alten Lappen, um den staubigen Tisch zu reinigen.
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 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 noun/adjective /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

republican

republikanisch
Meaning
a member or supporter of a republican political party or system
Example
The republican candidate won the election.
Der republikanische Kandidat hat die Wahl gewonnen.
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 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 /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 verb rɪˈzaɪn

resign

zurücktreten
Meaning
Voluntarily leave a job or other position.
Example
Ministers were forced to resign.
Die Minister wurden gezwungen, zurückzutreten.
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 /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 /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 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 noun /ˌrɪəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

realization

Realisation
Meaning
the act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact
Example
Her realization of the problem helped solve the issue.
Ihre Realisation des Problems half, das Problem zu lösen.
B2 noun /ˈrem.ə.di/

Remedy

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

refresh

auffrischen
Meaning
to make fresh again; to restore energy
Example
A cold drink refreshes me on hot days.
Ein kaltes Getränk frischt mich an heißen Tagen auf.
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 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 noun ˌriːfɔːˈreɪʃən

reforestation

Aufforstung
Meaning
The natural or intentional restocking of existing forests and woodlands that have been depleted.
Example
Reforestation efforts are crucial to restoring ecosystems.
Aufforstungsbemühungen sind entscheidend, um Ökosysteme wiederherzustellen.
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 /ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/

residential

residential
Meaning
Designed for people to live in.
Example
The institution was fully residential.
Die Institution war vollständig residenziell.
B2 noun /ˈruːstər/

rooster

Hahn
Meaning
A male domestic chicken, especially one that crows.
Example
The rooster crowed at dawn, waking up the whole village.
Der Hahn krähte bei Sonnenaufgang und weckte das ganze Dorf.
B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːs/

reverse

umkehren
Meaning
to change something to the opposite direction, position, or result
Example
She quickly reversed the car out of the driveway.
Sie kehrte schnell das Auto aus der Einfahrt.
B2 noun /ˈrʊki/

rookie

Anfänger
Meaning
a person who is new to an activity or organization; a beginner
Example
The rookie policeman made a few mistakes on his first day.
Der Anfänger-Polizist machte einige Fehler an seinem ersten Tag.
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 /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 /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 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 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 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 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 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 /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.
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 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 /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 /ˈrʌm.bəl/

rumble

Glück
Meaning
to make a continuous deep, resonant sound
Example
Thunder rumbled in the distance.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /ˈraɪət/

Riot

Unruhen; Aufstand
Meaning
a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an uncontrolled outburst
Example
The peaceful protest turned into a riot when violence broke out.
Die friedliche Protestation verwandelte sich in Unruhen, als Gewalt ausbrach.
B2 adjective rɪˈnaʊnd

renowned

renommiert
Meaning
Known or talked about by many people; famous.
Example
The renowned scientist led the reform panel.
Der renommierte Wissenschaftler leitete das Reformpanel.
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 /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 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 /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 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 /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 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 noun ˈrɛvənuː

revenue

Einnahmen
Meaning
Income, especially when of a company or organization.
Example
The company's revenue grew by 10% this year.
Der Umsatz des Unternehmens stieg in diesem Jahr um 10 %.
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 /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 adjective /ræʃ/

rash

unüberlegt, leichtfertig
Meaning
Acting quickly without careful consideration; reckless.
Example
It was a rash decision to invest without research.
Es war eine leichtfertige Entscheidung, ohne Recherche zu investieren.
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 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.
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 /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 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 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 noun /ræk/

Rack

regal
Meaning
a framework or structure for holding or storing things
Example
She hung her coat on the rack by the door.
Sie hängte ihren Mantel auf dem Regal neben der Tür auf.
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 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 /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 adverb /ˈred.ɪ.li/

Readily

bereitwillig; leicht; ohne Zögern
Meaning
willingly; easily; without hesitation
Example
She readily agreed to help with the project.
Sie stimmte bereitwillig zu, bei dem Projekt zu helfen.
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 /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 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 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, 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 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 /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 /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 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 /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 /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 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 verb /rɪˈkleɪm/

reclaim

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

Rapidly

schnell
Meaning
at a fast speed; quickly
Example
The company is rapidly expanding into new markets.
Das Unternehmen expandiert schnell in neue Märkte.
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.