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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 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 verb /rɪˈzɛmbəl/

resemble

ähneln
Meaning
to look like or be similar to something or someone
Example
She resembles her mother in both appearance and mannerisms.
Sie ähnelt ihrer Mutter sowohl im Aussehen als auch in ihren Manieren.
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 verb /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

rejoice

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

rattle

rasseln; Rassel
Meaning
to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; a device or object that makes such a sound
Example
The loose window began to rattle in the strong wind.
Das lockere Fenster begann im starken Wind zu rasseln.
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 verb /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/

reproduce

reproduzieren, zeugen
Meaning
To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.
Example
Many animals reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.
Viele Tiere reproduzieren sich schnell unter günstigen Bedingungen.
B2 noun rɪˈzentmənt

resentment

Groll
Meaning
Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.
Example
Resentment grew among the students.
Der Groll wuchs unter den Studenten.
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 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 verb /ˌriːkriˈeɪt/

recreate

wieder erschaffen
Meaning
to create or produce something again, especially a new version of something lost or destroyed
Example
The team recreated the lost dataset from backups.
Das Team hat den verlorenen Datensatz aus den Backups wiederhergestellt.
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 noun /ˈrerəti/

Rarity

der Zustand, selten zu sein; etwas, das ungewöhnlich oder selten ist
Meaning
the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce
Example
The antique vase was a rarity worth thousands of dollars.
Die antike Vase war eine Seltenheit, die Tausende von Dollar wert war.
B2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪn/

regain

wiedererlangen
Meaning
to get back something that was lost; to recover
Example
He regains his strength after the illness.
Er gewinnt seine Stärke nach der Krankheit zurück.
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 /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 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 verb /ˈrɛkən/

reckon

annehmen
Meaning
To think, believe, or expect something; to calculate or estimate.
Example
I reckon it will rain later today.
Ich schätze, dass es später heute regnen wird.
B2 noun /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 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 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 /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 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 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 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 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 /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 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 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 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 /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 /rɪˈsiː.vər/

Receiver

Empfänger
Meaning
a person or thing that receives something; the part of a telephone containing the earpiece and mouthpiece
Example
She picked up the receiver to answer the phone call.
Sie hob den Hörer ab, um den Anruf entgegenzunehmen.
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 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.
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 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 /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 /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 /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 /ˈrɪɡ.ər.əs/

rigorous

streng
Meaning
Extremely thorough and demanding in analysis or practice.
Example
A rigorous study plan helps students achieve better results.
Ein strenger Studienplan hilft den Studenten, bessere Ergebnisse zu erzielen.
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 verb /ˈreɪn.dʒɪŋ/

ranging

schwanken
Meaning
Extending or varying between limits.
Example
The temperatures are ranging from 15 to 30 degrees this week.
Die Temperaturen schwanken von 15 bis 30 Grad diese Woche.
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 /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 /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 verb /rɪˈzɜːv/

reserve

reservieren
Meaning
to keep something for future use; to book in advance
Example
I want to reserve a table for dinner.
Ich möchte einen Tisch für das Abendessen reservieren.
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 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 /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 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 /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 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 /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 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 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 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 /ˈreɪ.zɪnz/

Raisins

rosinen
Meaning
dried grapes, often used in cooking and baking
Example
She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.
Sie fügte Rosinen zu den Haferflockenkeksen für zusätzliche Süße hinzu.
B2 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 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 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 /ˈreb.əl/

Rebel

Rebell
Meaning
a person who resists authority or control
Example
The young rebel refused to follow the school rules.
Der junge Rebell weigerte sich, die Schulregeln zu befolgen.
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 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 /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 /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 /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 /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 adjective /ˈrɑː.ki/

Rocky

felsig; instabil; schwierig
Meaning
full of rocks; unsteady; difficult
Example
The rocky path made hiking difficult for the tourists.
Der felsige Weg machte das Wandern für die Touristen schwierig.
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 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.
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 /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 /rɪˈlʌk.təns/

Reluctance

Widerstand; Zögern
Meaning
unwillingness to do something; hesitation
Example
He showed reluctance to accept the job offer.
Er zeigte Widerstand, das Jobangebot anzunehmen.
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 /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 /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 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 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 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 /ˈrændəm/

Random

zufällig
Meaning
without pattern or predetermined order; happening by chance
Example
She selected a random book from the library shelf.
Sie wählte ein zufälliges Buch vom Bücherregal aus.
B2 noun /ˈriːzənɪŋ/

reasoning

Schlussfolgerung
Meaning
the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment
Example
Her reasoning for leaving was clear and logical.
Ihre Schlussfolgerung für das Verlassen war klar und logisch.
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 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 /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 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 noun, verb /rɪˈzɔːrt/

resort

Erholungsort / letzter Ausweg
Meaning
A place for rest or recreation; to turn to something for help or solution.
Example
They stayed at a beach resort during their vacation.
Sie haben ihren Urlaub in einem Strandresort verbracht.
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 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 /ˈrep.taɪl/

Reptile

Reptil
Meaning
a cold-blooded animal with scaly skin that lays eggs on land
Example
The lizard is a common reptile found in gardens.
Die Eidechse ist ein häufig vorkommendes Reptil, das in Gärten zu finden ist.
B2 noun /ræntʃ/

ranch

Rinderfarm
Meaning
a large farm where animals such as cattle or sheep are raised
Example
They own a huge cattle ranch in Texas.
Sie besitzen eine riesige Rinderfarm in Texas.
B2 noun /ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən/

Recreation

Freizeit; der Prozess, etwas wieder zum Leben zu erwecken
Meaning
an activity that is done for enjoyment; the process of making something exist again
Example
The park provides recreation facilities for children and adults.
Der Park bietet Freizeiteinrichtungen für Kinder und Erwachsene.
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 /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.
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 /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 /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 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.
B2 noun ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən

resignation

Rücktritt
Meaning
The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable; giving up.
Example
Her resignation from the position was unexpected.
Ihr Rücktritt von der Position war unerwartet.
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 /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 /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 adjective /ˈrɪski/

risky

Meaning
Involving the possibility of danger, harm, or loss
Example
Investing in that startup is risky but could bring high rewards.
B2 noun /rɪˈhɜːr.səl/

Rehearsal

Probe; Übung einer Aufführung
Meaning
a practice performance of a play, concert, or other work for later public performance
Example
The final rehearsal before opening night went perfectly.
Die letzte Probe vor der Eröffnungsnacht war perfekt.
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.