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C1 adjective /ˈrek.wɪ.zɪt/

Requisite

erforderlich; notwendig
Meaning
made necessary by particular circumstances; required
Example
Good communication skills are requisite for this job.
Gute Kommunikationsfähigkeiten sind für diesen Job erforderlich.
C1 adverb /rɪˈspek.tə.bli/

Respectably

auf respektable Weise; anständig;
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of respect; decently; properly
Example
She was dressed respectably for the interview.
Sie war respektabel gekleidet für das Interview.
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.
A2 verb /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

recommend

empfehlen
Meaning
to suggest or advise something as being good or suitable
Example
I recommend trying the new restaurant downtown.
Ich empfehle, das neue Restaurant in der Innenstadt auszuprobieren.
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.
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.
A2 verb /rɪˈmaɪnd/

remind

erinnern
Meaning
to cause someone to remember something
Example
Please remind me to call her tomorrow.
Bitte erinnere mich, sie morgen anzurufen.
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.
C1 noun /rɑk sɔlt/

Rock Salt

Steinsalz
Meaning
natural salt crystals formed from evaporated ancient seas; unrefined salt
Example
Rock salt is considered healthier than table salt.
Steinsalz wird als gesünder angesehen als Tafelsalz.
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.
C1 noun /rɪˈfɜːrər/

referrer

vermittler
Meaning
a person who directs someone to another person or service
Example
The referrer earned a bonus for recommending a new client.
Der Vermittler verdiente einen Bonus, weil er einen neuen Kunden empfohlen hatte.
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.
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.
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.
B1 verb rɪˈdjuːst

reduced

reduzieren
Meaning
Make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
Example
Singapore has reduced plastic usage significantly.
Singapur hat den Plastikverbrauch erheblich reduziert.
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.
C1 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/

rejoicing

Freude
Meaning
The action of showing great joy or happiness
Example
There was much rejoicing after the victory.
Es gab viel Freude nach dem Sieg.
B1 verb /rɪˈvjuː/

review

überprüfen
Meaning
to examine or assess something again; to write a critical evaluation
Example
I need to review my notes before the exam.
Ich muss meine Notizen vor der Prüfung überprüfen.
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.
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.
B1 noun ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃn

recognition

Anerkennung
Meaning
Acknowledgment of the existence, validity, or legality of something; appreciation or acclaim for an achievement, service, or ability.
Example
He earned recognition after years of struggle.
Er erlangte Anerkennung nach Jahren des Kampfes.
B1 adjective /ˈrɔɪ.əl/

Royal

königlich
Meaning
belonging to or connected with the monarch or monarchy; magnificent; excellent
Example
The royal family attended the ceremony.
Die königliche Familie nahm an der Zeremonie teil.
B2 noun /ˈrɪdəl/

Riddle

Rätsel
Meaning
a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning; a puzzle
Example
The ancient riddle stumped all the scholars for years.
Das alte Rätsel verwirrte alle Gelehrten jahrelang.
B2 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 adjective /ˈruː.tɪd/

Rooted

verwurzelt
Meaning
deeply established; firmly fixed
Example
His beliefs are deeply rooted in tradition.
Seine Überzeugungen sind tief in der Tradition verwurzelt.
A2 noun /reɪs/

race

Rennen
Meaning
a competition of speed, or a group of people with similar characteristics
Example
The race was very exciting, with many competitors.
Das Rennen war sehr aufregend, mit vielen Wettbewerbern.
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 noun /rɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

Retaliation

Vergeltung
Meaning
the action of returning a military attack; counterattack; revenge for an injury or wrong
Example
The country threatened retaliation against any act of aggression.
Das Land drohte mit Vergeltungsmaßnahmen gegen jede Aggression.
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.
B1 adjective /rɪˈtaɪərd/

Retired

pensioniert
Meaning
having left one's job and ceased to work; withdrawn from activity
Example
My retired grandfather enjoys gardening in his free time.
Mein pensionierter Großvater genießt es, in seiner Freizeit zu gärtnern.
C2 adjective /raɪˈpɛə.ri.ən/

riparian

bezogen auf oder an den Ufern eines Flusses oder eines anderen Gewässers gelegen
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the banks of a river or other watercourse.
Example
Riparian vegetation helps prevent soil erosion along rivers.
Riparische Vegetation hilft, Bodenerosion entlang von Flüssen zu verhindern.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpres.ɪv/

Repressive

unterdrückend
Meaning
restraining freedom or preventing self-expression; oppressive
Example
The repressive government banned all forms of protest.
Die unterdrückende Regierung verbot alle Formen des Protests.
C2 noun/adjective /rɪˈmɒnstrənt/

remonstrant

Protestierer
Meaning
A person who makes a forceful protest (noun); protesting or objecting (adjective).
Example
He was a remonstrant voice in the assembly.
Er war eine protestierende Stimme in der Versammlung.
B2 noun ˌreɪdɪˈeɪʃən

radiation

Strahlung
Meaning
The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles.
Example
Radiation from the sun can be harmful without protection.
Strahlung von der Sonne kann ohne Schutz schädlich sein.
C1 noun /ˈrʌp.tʃər/

Rupture

Ruptur; Zusammenbruch der Beziehungen
Meaning
breaking or bursting apart; breakdown of relations
Example
The rupture in the pipeline caused a massive oil spill.
Die Ruptur in der Pipeline verursachte eine massive Ölverschmutzung.
B1 noun /ˈrʌbər/

rubber

Glück
Meaning
a tough elastic substance made from the latex of tropical plants or synthetically, used for making tires, boots, and other products.
Example
The tires are made of natural rubber.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 adjective /rɪˈstreɪnd/

restrained

zurückhaltend
Meaning
characterized by reserve or self-control; held back
Example
Her restrained reaction surprised everyone.
Ihre zurückhaltende Reaktion überraschte alle.
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.
C2 adjective /rɪˈkʌmbənt/

recumbent

liegend
Meaning
lying down or in a resting position
Example
He was found recumbent on the sofa after a long day.
Er wurde nach einem langen Tag auf dem Sofa liegend gefunden.
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.
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 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.
C1 noun /rɪˈsɜː.dʒəns/

resurgence

Wiederaufleben
Meaning
An increase or revival after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence.
Example
The city saw a resurgence in tourism after the pandemic.
Die Stadt erlebte nach der Pandemie einen Anstieg im Tourismus.
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 /reɪn/

rein

Zügel / Kontrolle
Meaning
A strap used to control a horse; to control or guide something.
Example
The rider pulled the rein to stop the horse.
Der Reiter zog am Zügel, um das Pferd anzuhalten.
B1 verb /rɪˈdʒekt/

reject

ablehnen
Meaning
to refuse to accept or consider something
Example
The committee decided to reject the proposal.
Das Komitee beschloss, den Vorschlag abzulehnen.
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.
A1 noun /reɪn/

Rain

Regen
Meaning
water that falls from clouds in small drops
Example
The heavy rain forced us to stay indoors.
Der starke Regen zwang uns, drinnen zu bleiben.
C2 adjective /rəˈʃɛrʃ/

recherche

exklusiv
Meaning
Rare, exotic, or obscure, often in a sophisticated or refined way.
Example
The gallery displayed many recherche artworks from unknown artists.
Die Galerie zeigte viele exklusive Kunstwerke von unbekannten Künstlern.
B2 noun ˈrɛstɪŋ pleɪs

resting place

Ruheort
Meaning
A place where someone or something rests, especially a burial site.
Example
The resting place of the martyrs is near the river.
Der Ruheort der Märtyrer ist nahe dem Fluss.
B1 adverb /ˈruːdli/

Rudely

unhöflich
Meaning
in an impolite or discourteous manner
Example
He rudely interrupted the speaker during the presentation.
Er unterbrach den Redner unhöflich während der Präsentation.
C1 noun /riˈæktənt/

reactant

Edukt
Meaning
A substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a chemical reaction.
Example
Oxygen is a reactant in the process of combustion.
Sauerstoff ist ein Edukt im Verbrennungsprozess.
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 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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈrɛvərəns/

reverence

Ehrerbietung
Meaning
deep respect for someone or something
Example
The students showed reverence to their teacher.
Die Schüler zeigten Ehrerbietung gegenüber ihrem Lehrer.
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.
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.
B1 noun /rɪˈspɒns/

Response

Antwort; Reaktion
Meaning
a reaction to something; an answer or reply; the way in which something reacts to external stimulus
Example
The government's response to the crisis was swift and decisive.
Die Antwort der Regierung auf die Krise war schnell und entscheidend.
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.
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.
B1 noun /reɪ/

ray

Strahl
Meaning
a narrow beam of light, heat, or radiation
Example
A ray of sunlight broke through the clouds.
Ein Sonnenstrahl brach durch die Wolken.
A2 noun /ˈrʌnɪŋ/

running

laufen
Meaning
the action or sport of running
Example
Running every morning keeps me healthy.
Jeden Morgen laufen hält mich gesund.
C2 adjective /ˈrævənɪŋ/

ravening

verhungert und gierig
Meaning
Extremely hungry and greedy; voracious.
Example
The ravening wolves circled the camp.
Die hungrigen Wölfe umzingelten das Lager.
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.
A2 noun rɪˈpɔːt

report

Bericht
Meaning
An account given of a particular matter, especially in the form of an official document after thorough investigation or consideration.
Example
The report highlights critical issues.
Der Bericht hebt kritische Probleme hervor.
C1 verb rɪˈlɪŋ.kwɪʃ

relinquish

aufgeben
Meaning
To give up any authority, responsibility, or property.
Example
He decided to relinquish his position as CEO.
Er entschied sich, seine Position als CEO aufzugeben.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛtroʊˈæktɪv/

retroactive

rückwirkend
Meaning
applying to a period before it was enacted or established
Example
The new law was made retroactive to cover past cases.
Das neue Gesetz wurde rückwirkend erlassen, um vergangene Fälle abzudecken.
C1 noun ˈrɛp.ə.twɑːr

repertoire

Repertoire
Meaning
A stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform.
Example
The actor's repertoire includes both comedy and drama.
Das Repertoire des Schauspielers umfasst sowohl Comedy als auch Drama.
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 /ˈruːdɪmənt/

rudiment

Grundlagen
Meaning
A basic principle, element, or fundamental part of something.
Example
He learned the rudiments of music before joining the band.
Er lernte die rudimentären Grundlagen der Musik, bevor er der Band beitrat.
C1 noun /ˈrɛpərˌtɔːri/

repertory

Repertoire
Meaning
A collection of works that a company, performer, or institution regularly performs; also a storehouse of information or skills.
Example
The theater has a repertory of classic plays.
Das Theater hat ein Repertoire an klassischen Stücken.
B2 noun ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃn

reconstruction

Rekonstruktion
Meaning
The action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed.
Example
The reconstruction project took years.
Das Rekonstruktionsprojekt dauerte Jahre.
C1 adjective /ˌret.rəˈspek.tɪv/

Retrospective

retrospektiv
Meaning
looking back on or dealing with past events or situations
Example
The museum held a retrospective exhibition of the artist's work.
Das Museum zeigte eine Retrospektivausstellung der Werke des Kuenstlers
C1 noun /rɪdʒ/

ridge

Bergkamm oder Gipfel
Meaning
a long, narrow hilltop, mountain range, or raised strip
Example
We walked along the mountain ridge.
Wir gingen entlang des Gebirgskamms.
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 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, verb /ˈriːteɪl/

retail

Einzelhandel
Meaning
the sale of goods to the public in small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale
Example
The company specializes in the retail of clothing and accessories.
Das Unternehmen ist auf den Einzelhandel von Kleidung und Accessoires spezialisiert.
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.
B1 adjective /rɔː/

Raw

roh; nicht verarbeitet; im natürlichen Zustand; unerfahren
Meaning
uncooked; not processed; in natural state; inexperienced
Example
The chef prefers to use raw vegetables in his salads.
Der Koch bevorzugt es, rohe Gemüse in seinen Salaten zu verwenden.
C2 adjective /rɪˈsplɛndənt/

resplendent

strahlend
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance or effect
Example
The bride looked resplendent in her wedding gown.
Die Braut sah in ihrem Hochzeitskleid strahlend aus.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfɛrəbəl/

referable

referierbar
Meaning
able to be related or directed to something
Example
The issue is referable to the new policy changes.
Das Problem ist auf die neuen Politikänderungen referierbar.
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.
C2 verb /rɔɪl/

roil

aufwühlen
Meaning
to make a liquid muddy or disturbed; to cause agitation or disorder
Example
The constant protests roiled the city streets.
Die konstanten Proteste haben die Straßen der Stadt aufgewühlt.
C1 noun /ræˈpɔːr/

rapport

Beziehung
Meaning
A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas.
Example
The teacher built a strong rapport with her students.
Die Lehrerin baute eine starke Beziehung zu ihren Schülern auf.
C1 noun /ˈrɪɡər/

rigor

Strenge
Meaning
strictness, severity, or demanding conditions
Example
The training was carried out with great rigor.
Das Training wurde mit großer Strenge durchgeführt.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌl.sɪv/

Repulsive

abstoßend; ekelhaft; abstoßend
Meaning
extremely unpleasant; causing strong dislike or disgust
Example
The smell of rotten eggs was absolutely repulsive.
Der Geruch von faulen Eiern war absolut abstoßend.
B1 adjective /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

remaining

verbleibend
Meaning
still existing or left after others are gone or dealt with
Example
There were only a few remaining tickets for the concert.
Es gab nur noch wenige verbleibende Tickets für das Konzert.
B1 noun /ˈrʌnər/

runner

Glück
Meaning
a person who runs, especially in races or for exercise
Example
The runner crossed the finish line with a big smile.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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.
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.
C2 verb /rɪˈsɪnd/

rescind

zurücknehmen
Meaning
to revoke, cancel, or repeal a law, order, or agreement
Example
The company decided to rescind the job offer.
Das Unternehmen hat beschlossen, das Jobangebot zurückzunehmen.
B1 verb /rɪˈliːs/

release

freilassen
Meaning
to set free; to allow something to escape or go away
Example
The prisoner was released after ten years.
Der Gefangene wurde nach zehn Jahren freigelassen.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfræɡəbəl/

refragable

widerlegbar
Meaning
Capable of being refuted or disproved.
Example
His argument was weak and easily refragable.
Sein Argument war schwach und leicht widerlegbar.
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.
C1 noun/verb /ˈræfəl/

raffle

Verkauf von Lotterietickets
Meaning
A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets, one or more of which are drawn at random for a prize; to sell something in such a lottery.
Example
The charity decided to raffle a bicycle to raise funds.
Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation beschloss, ein Fahrrad zu verlosen, um Geld zu sammeln.
C2 noun /ˈriːbəs/

rebus

Rebus
Meaning
a puzzle in which words are represented by pictures, symbols, or letters
Example
The children enjoyed solving the rebus puzzles in the magazine.
Die Kinder haben es genossen, die Rebus-Rätsel im Magazin zu lösen.
C1 noun /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsəns/

reminiscence

Erinnerung
Meaning
a story or memory about past events
Example
He shared a reminiscence of his childhood days in the village.
Er teilte eine Erinnerung an seine Kindheitstage im Dorf.
B1 noun /ˈreɪlˌroʊd/

railroad

Eisenbahn
Meaning
a track or system of tracks made of steel rails along which trains run
Example
The railroad connects the city to several nearby towns.
Die Eisenbahn verbindet die Stadt mit mehreren nahegelegenen Städten.
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 adjective ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv

reproductive

fortpflanzungsbezogen
Meaning
Relating to the reproduction of offspring.
Example
The reproductive cycle of pests can cause rapid infestations.
Der Fortpflanzungszyklus von Schädlingen kann schnelle Befall verursachen.
C1 noun /ˈriːbeɪt/

rebate

Rabatt/Rückerstattung
Meaning
a partial refund given to someone who has paid too much money for something
Example
The store offered a rebate on bulk purchases.
Der Laden bot einen Rabatt bei Großkäufen an.
C1 adjective /ˈræmpənt/

rampant

ungehemmt
Meaning
existing or spreading unchecked, often in an undesirable way
Example
Corruption was rampant in the city administration.
Korruption war ungehemmt in der Stadtverwaltung.
B1 adjective /rʌf/

Rough

rau; grob; hart
Meaning
having an uneven surface; not smooth; harsh
Example
The rough surface of the rock hurt my hands.
Die raue Oberfläche des Felsen hat mir die Hände verletzt.
C2 noun /ˌrækənˈtɜːr/

Raconteur

Glück
Meaning
a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way
Example
The old man was a gifted raconteur who entertained everyone with his stories.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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.
B1 adjective /rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/

Ridiculous

lächerlich; absurd; dumm
Meaning
extremely silly or unreasonable; deserving or causing laughter
Example
The idea of building a house without tools is ridiculous.
Die Idee, ein Haus ohne Werkzeuge zu bauen, ist lächerlich.
B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.vənt/

Relevant

relevant
Meaning
closely connected or appropriate to what is being discussed; pertinent
Example
Please provide only relevant information for this discussion.
Bitte geben Sie nur relevante Informationen für diese Diskussion an.
C1 noun /rɪˈvʌlʃən/

revulsion

Abscheu
Meaning
a strong feeling of disgust or repulsion
Example
She felt revulsion at the sight of the cruel act.
Sie fühlte Abscheu beim Anblick der grausamen Tat.
C1 verb /rɪˈbjuːk/

rebuke

tadeln
Meaning
to criticize or scold sharply; to express disapproval
Example
The teacher had to rebuke the student for cheating.
Der Lehrer musste den Schüler für Schummeln tadeln.
C1 noun /ˈræp.tʃər/

rapture

Rapture, Entzücken
Meaning
A feeling of intense joy, delight, or ecstasy.
Example
She listened to the music in rapture.
Sie hörte die Musik in Verzückung.
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.
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.
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.
C2 verb /ˈrɔɪstər/

roister

laut feiern
Meaning
to revel noisily; to engage in loud, boisterous celebration
Example
The fans roistered in the streets after the victory.
Die Fans feierten laut auf den Straßen nach dem Sieg.
A2 noun /ˈriːdər/

reader

Leser
Meaning
a person who reads or who is capable of reading
Example
She is a fast reader, finishing books in a day.
Sie ist eine schnelle Leserin, die Bücher an einem Tag beendet.
C2 noun/verb /ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns/

recompense

Entschädigung
Meaning
to compensate someone for loss or harm suffered; compensation given for damage or injury
Example
The company offered financial recompense to the injured worker.
Die Firma bot dem verletzten Arbeiter eine finanzielle Entschädigung an.
C2 verb /rɪˈtrɛntʃ/

retrench

Kosten senken, Mitarbeiter entlassen
Meaning
to reduce costs, spending, or staff to save resources
Example
The company had to retrench employees due to financial difficulties.
Das Unternehmen musste aufgrund finanzieller Schwierigkeiten Mitarbeiter entlassen.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈraʊ.di/

Rowdy

laut; unordentlich; störend
Meaning
disorderly; unruly; noisy and disruptive
Example
The rowdy children were making too much noise.
Die lauten Kinder machten zu viel Lärm.