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A2 noun rɪˈspɛkt

respect

Respekt
Meaning
A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something.
Example
We should show respect to the freedom fighters.
Wir sollten den Freiheitskämpfern Respekt zollen.
C2 adjective /ˈrɪz.ə.bəl/

risible

lächerlich
Meaning
so absurd or ridiculous that it deserves to be laughed at
Example
The idea of flying pigs is completely risible.
Die Idee von fliegenden Schweinen ist völlig lächerlich.
B2 verb /ˈreɡjəleɪt/

regulate

regulieren
Meaning
to control or maintain according to rules or laws
Example
The government regulates food safety.
Die Regierung reguliert die Lebensmittelsicherheit.
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.
C1 verb /rɒmp/

romp

fröhlich spielen
Meaning
to play or move in a lively, carefree, and energetic way
Example
The children romped happily in the garden.
Die Kinder spielten fröhlich im Garten.
C1 noun/verb /ˈrɛprɪˌmænd/

reprimand

Tadel
Meaning
A formal expression of disapproval; to scold or criticize someone officially.
Example
The teacher reprimanded the student for being late.
Der Lehrer hat den Schüler für das Zuspätkommen getadelt.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpliːt/

replete

voll
Meaning
Filled or well-supplied with something; abundantly full.
Example
The book is replete with fascinating historical details.
Das Buch ist voll mit faszinierenden historischen Details.
B1 noun roʊps

ropes

Seile
Meaning
A length of thick strong cord made by twisting together strands of hemp, sisal, nylon, or similar material.
Example
The ropes were tied securely to lift the heavy load.
Die Seile waren fest gebunden, um die schwere Last zu heben.
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 /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 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.
C2 noun /rɪˌkrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/

recrimination

Gegenvorwurf
Meaning
an accusation made in response to an accusation; mutual blaming
Example
The debate quickly descended into mutual recriminations.
Die Debatte verwandelte sich schnell in gegenseitige Gegenvorwürfe.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɪt.əns/

Remittance

Überweisung
Meaning
A sum of money sent in payment or as a gift.
Example
The country's economy benefits from expatriate remittance.
Die Wirtschaft des Landes profitiert von den Überweisungen der Auswanderer.
C1 adjective /ˈræmʃækəl/

ramshackle

baufällig
Meaning
poorly built or maintained; in a state of disrepair
Example
They lived in a ramshackle old house on the edge of town.
Sie lebten in einem baufälligen alten Haus am Rande der Stadt.
A2 verb /raɪz/

rise

steigen
Meaning
to move upward; to get up from bed; to increase
Example
The sun rises in the east.
Die Sonne geht im Osten auf.
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.
C1 verb /rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/

recuperate

sich erholen
Meaning
to recover from illness or regain strength
Example
She went to the countryside to recuperate after surgery.
Sie ging aufs Land, um sich nach der Operation zu erholen.
C2 noun /ˈrɪp.lɪt/

ripplet

kleine Welle
Meaning
a small or tiny ripple
Example
Tiny ripplets appeared on the lake as the fish moved.
Kleine Wellen erschienen auf dem See, als der Fisch sich bewegte.
C1 noun /ˈrɛtɪsəns/

reticence

Zurückhaltung
Meaning
the quality of being reserved or unwilling to speak freely
Example
His reticence made it difficult to know what he was thinking.
Seine Zurückhaltung machte es schwierig zu wissen, was er dachte.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈkɒn.stɪ.tʃuːt/

reconstitute

rekonstituieren
Meaning
to restore something to its original form or state; to reassemble
Example
The group was reconstituted after the leader returned.
Die Gruppe wurde nach der Rückkehr des Führers rekonstituiert.
B2 noun /ˈrɪk.ʃɔː/

Rickshaw

rickshaw
Meaning
a light two-wheeled passenger vehicle drawn by one or more people
Example
We took a rickshaw to reach the busy marketplace.
Wir nahmen ein Rickshaw, um den belebten Marktplatz zu erreichen.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈvæmp/

revamp

renovieren
Meaning
To give a new and improved form, structure, or appearance to something.
Example
The company decided to revamp its website for a modern look.
Das Unternehmen entschied sich, seine Website für ein modernes Aussehen zu renovieren.
C2 verb /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪ/

rarefy

verdünnen, verfeinern
Meaning
To make something less dense or more refined.
Example
The air rarefies as you climb higher into the mountains.
Die Luft wird dünner, je höher man in den Bergen klettert.
A2 noun rɪˈsɜːtʃ

research

Forschung
Meaning
The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
Example
Research on radio waves began earlier in India.
Forschung über Funkwellen begann früher in Indien.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfrɪndʒənt/

refringent

refraktierend
Meaning
Capable of refracting light or other waves.
Example
The refringent properties of the crystal bent the light into a spectrum.
Die refraktierenden Eigenschaften des Kristalls bogen das Licht in ein Spektrum.
A2 verb /rɪˈkwaɪər/

require

erfordern
Meaning
to need something; to demand or insist on
Example
This job requires excellent communication skills.
Dieser Job erfordert ausgezeichnete Kommunikationsfähigkeiten.
C1 noun /ˈrɪpəl/

Ripple

Welle
Meaning
a small wave on the surface of water; a spreading effect or influence
Example
The stone created ripples across the calm pond.
Der Stein verursachte Wellen im ruhigen Teich.
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.
B1 adjective, noun /ˈroʊmən/

roman

römisch / römischer Bürger
Meaning
relating to Rome or its people; a citizen of ancient Rome
Example
The Roman Empire influenced much of modern civilization.
Das Römische Reich beeinflusste viele Teile der modernen Zivilisation.
C1 noun /rɪˈdʒɪdəti/

Rigidity

Rigidität
Meaning
inability to bend or be forced out of shape; unwillingness to change or compromise
Example
The rigidity of the old system prevented any innovation.
Die Rigidität des alten Systems verhinderte jede Innovation.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈraɪ.tʃəs/

Righteous

rechtschaffen; gerecht; tugendhaft
Meaning
morally right or justifiable; virtuous; having strong moral principles
Example
She felt righteous anger at the unfair treatment of workers.
Sie fühlte gerechten Zorn über die ungerechte Behandlung der Arbeiter.
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.
A2 noun /rɪˈzʌlt/

result

Ergebnis
Meaning
a consequence, effect, or outcome of something
Example
The result of the test was excellent.
Das Ergebnis des Tests war ausgezeichnet.
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.
C1 verb /rɪˈvɜːrbəreɪt/

reverberate

hallen
Meaning
To echo repeatedly or have continuing effects.
Example
The sound of the explosion reverberated through the valley.
Der Klang der Explosion hallte durch das Tal.
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.
C1 noun /ˈrɪdəns/

riddance

Befreiung
Meaning
The action of getting rid of something unwanted or unpleasant.
Example
His departure was considered a welcome riddance by the team.
Seine Abreise wurde vom Team als eine willkommene Befreiung angesehen.
C1 noun /rɪˈkɜr.əns/

Recurrence

Wiederholung
Meaning
the fact of something happening again; an instance of something happening again
Example
The doctor was concerned about the recurrence of the patient's symptoms.
Der Arzt war besorgt über das Wiederauftreten der Symptome des Patienten.
B1 preposition /rɪˈɡɑrdɪŋ/

regarding

bezüglich
Meaning
concerning or relating to
Example
The decision regarding the meeting will be made tomorrow.
Die Entscheidung bezüglich des Treffens wird morgen getroffen.
A2 adjective /rɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/

Responsible

verantwortlich; pflichtbewusst; zuverlässig und vertrauenswürdig
Meaning
accountable; having duties; reliable and trustworthy
Example
Parents are responsible for their children's education and well-being.
Eltern sind für die Erziehung und das Wohl ihrer Kinder verantwortlich.
B1 adjective /rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

Related

verwandt; verbunden
Meaning
connected; associated; having a connection or relationship
Example
These two problems are closely related to each other.
Diese beiden Probleme sind eng miteinander verbunden.
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.
C1 noun /ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/

retribution

Vergeltung, Strafe
Meaning
punishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrong or crime
Example
The villagers demanded retribution for the crime committed.
Die Dorfbewohner forderten Vergeltung für das begangene Verbrechen.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈriːpər/

reaper

eine Person oder Maschine, die Pflanzen schneidet und sammelt
Meaning
a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops
Example
The reaper moved slowly through the golden fields.
Der Rīper bewegte sich langsam durch die goldenen Felder.
A2 noun /roʊl/

role

Rolle
Meaning
a part or function of something
Example
Her role in the project was crucial.
Ihre Rolle im Projekt war entscheidend.
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 /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 ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən

revolution

Revolution
Meaning
A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.
Example
The story is set during the French Revolution.
Die Geschichte spielt während der Französischen Revolution.
C1 adjective /ˈreɡ.jʊ.lə.tər.i/

Regulatory

regulatorisch
Meaning
Having the power to control or govern something through rules and regulations.
Example
The government enforces regulatory policies for financial stability.
Die Regierung setzt regulatorische Richtlinien zur finanziellen Stabilität um.
B2 noun /ˈruːlɪŋ/

ruling

Urteil
Meaning
an official decision made by a judge or authority.
Example
The court’s ruling favored the defendant.
Das Urteil des Gerichts begünstigte den Angeklagten.
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 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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈrʌfiən/

Ruffian

Schurke; gewalttätige Person;
Meaning
a violent person, especially one involved in crime; a brutal or lawless person
Example
The ruffian threatened the shopkeeper for money.
Der Schurke bedrohte den Ladenbesitzer wegen Geld.
C1 noun /ˈrɒstrəm/

rostrum

Pult
Meaning
A raised platform for speakers, performers, or leaders.
Example
The politician delivered a speech from the rostrum.
Der Politiker hielt eine Rede vom Pult.
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 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.
A2 verb riˈsaɪklɪŋ

recycling

Recycling
Meaning
The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects to prevent waste.
Example
Recycling plastic helps in reducing waste.
Das Recycling von Kunststoff hilft, Abfall zu reduzieren.
C1 noun /ˌres.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Recitation

Rezitation
Meaning
the action of reciting or repeating aloud from memory
Example
The poetry recitation contest was held in the auditorium.
Der Rezitationswettbewerb fand im Auditorium statt.
B1 noun /rɪˈpɔːtɪŋ/

reporting

Berichterstattung
Meaning
the act of giving news or information about something
Example
Good reporting is essential for public awareness.
Gute Berichterstattung ist für das öffentliche Bewusstsein entscheidend.
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.
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 /ˌrɛp.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

reputation

Ruf, Ansehen
Meaning
The opinion generally held about someone or something; fame or prestige.
Example
A good reputation is essential for business success.
Ein guter Ruf ist entscheidend für den Geschäftserfolg.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌdaɪt/ or /ˈrɛkəndaɪt/

recondite

wenig bekannt oder schwer zu verstehen
Meaning
Little known or difficult to understand.
Example
The professor’s lecture was full of recondite theories.
Die Vorlesung des Professors war voller reconditer Theorien.
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 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.
A1 verb /rʌn/

run

laufen
Meaning
to move quickly on foot; to operate or function
Example
I run every morning for exercise.
Ich laufe jeden Morgen zum Sport.
C2 verb /ruː/

rue

bereuen
Meaning
To feel regret or sorrow about something.
Example
She will rue the day she trusted him.
Sie wird den Tag bereuen, an dem sie ihm vertraut hat.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnsəbl̩/

reprehensible

verwerflich
Meaning
Deserving strong criticism or blame.
Example
His dishonest actions were truly reprehensible.
Seine unehrlichen Taten waren wirklich verwerflich.
B1 noun ruːlz ənd ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənz

rules and regulations

Regeln und Vorschriften
Meaning
Official orders and laws that control how something is done.
Example
Rules and regulations alone cannot change attitudes.
Regeln und Vorschriften allein können Einstellungen nicht ändern.
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.
C2 verb /rɪˈkjʊə/

recure

erneut heilen
Meaning
to cure again; to remedy a second time
Example
The doctor had to recure the wound after it reopened.
Der Arzt musste die Wunde erneut behandeln, nachdem sie sich wieder geöffnet hatte.
C2 noun /ˈrɛv.ər.i/

reverie

Tagtraum; in Gedanken verloren
Meaning
A state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream.
Example
Lost in reverie, he didn't hear his name being called.
Verschwunden in seinem Tagtraum, hörte er nicht, wie sein Name gerufen wurde.
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.
B1 verb /rɪˈfɜː/

refer

verweisen
Meaning
to mention or allude to something; to direct someone to a source of information
Example
Please refer to page 45 for more details.
Bitte verweisen Sie auf Seite 45 für weitere Details.
C2 noun /ˈruː.mɪ.nənt/

ruminant

Wiederkäuer
Meaning
a cud-chewing mammal, such as a cow or sheep
Example
Cows are ruminants that chew cud.
Kühe sind Wiederkäuer, die ihre Nahrung wiederkäuen.
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 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 /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.
C1 noun /ˈrʌmpəs/

Rumpus

Lärm; Aufruhr; Tumult
Meaning
a noisy disturbance; an uproar or commotion
Example
The children caused quite a rumpus in the playground.
Die Kinder verursachten ziemlichen Krach auf dem Spielplatz.
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.
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 verb /ˌriːˈkæl.ɪ.breɪt/

recalibrate

neu kalibrieren, anpassen
Meaning
To calibrate again or differently; to adjust or correct something based on new information or changed circumstances.
Example
The company had to recalibrate its strategies to adapt to the market.
Das Unternehmen musste seine Strategien neu kalibrieren, um sich dem Markt anzupassen.
C1 verb /riˈɪtəreɪt/

reiterate

wiederholen
Meaning
To say something again or repeatedly for emphasis or clarity.
Example
The teacher reiterated the importance of honesty.
Der Lehrer wiederholte die Bedeutung von Ehrlichkeit.
A2 noun reɪndʒ

range

Reichweite
Meaning
The extent or scope of something; the distance that can be covered or the limits within which something operates.
Example
The new electric car has a range of 400 miles.
Das neue Elektroauto hat eine Reichweite von 400 Meilen.
C1 verb /riːˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

refurbish

renovieren
Meaning
To renovate or redecorate something, especially a building.
Example
The company decided to refurbish its old office.
Das Unternehmen beschloss, sein altes Büro zu renovieren.
C1 adjective /rɪˈvoʊltɪŋ/

revolting

widerlich
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or disgusting
Example
The smell of the garbage was revolting.
Der Geruch des Mülls war widerlich.
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.
C1 verb /rɪɡ/

rig

manipulieren
Meaning
to manipulate or control something dishonestly; to set up equipment
Example
The election was rigged by corrupt officials.
Die Wahl wurde von korrupten Beamten manipuliert.
C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪdjuəl/

residual

residual
Meaning
Remaining after the greater part has gone.
Example
The patient experienced residual pain after the surgery.
Der Patient erlebte nach der Operation residuale Schmerzen.
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.
C2 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəbl/

remediable

behebbar
Meaning
capable of being corrected or cured
Example
The mistake was serious but still remediable.
Der Fehler war ernst, aber immer noch behebbbar.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈsiːt/

reseat

neu setzen
Meaning
to seat someone again or to fit something back into its place
Example
The usher had to reseat the guests after the interruption.
Der Platzanweiser musste die Gäste nach der Unterbrechung erneut setzen.
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
B1 noun /ˈrɛntəl/

rental

Miete
Meaning
an arrangement in which something is rented, or the amount paid for renting
Example
The car rental was more expensive than we expected.
Die Autovermietung war teurer als erwartet.
C1 verb /ˌriː.kənˈviːn/

reconvene

wieder zusammentreten
Meaning
to gather or assemble again, especially for a meeting
Example
The committee will reconvene after lunch.
Der Ausschuss wird nach dem Mittagessen wieder zusammentreten.
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.
A2 noun /ruːlz/

rules

regeln
Meaning
explicit principles or regulations governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity
Example
The teacher reminded the students to follow the classroom rules.
Der Lehrer erinnerte die Schüler daran, die Klassenregeln zu befolgen.
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.
C1 verb /ˈrʌsl/

rustle

rascheln
Meaning
To make a soft, light sound like leaves or paper moving.
Example
The leaves rustled gently in the evening breeze.
Die Blätter raschelten sanft im Abendwind.
A2 verb /rɪˈplaɪ/

reply

antworten
Meaning
to give an answer; to respond
Example
She replies to emails quickly.
Sie antwortet schnell auf E-Mails.
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.
B1 verb /ˈreskjuː/

rescue

retten
Meaning
to save someone or something from danger or harm
Example
The firefighters rescued the cat from the tree.
Die Feuerwehrleute haben die Katze vom Baum gerettet.
B1 adjective /ˈrʊr.əl/

Rural

ländlich
Meaning
relating to the countryside; characteristic of farming or country life
Example
She grew up in a rural area far from the city.
Sie wuchs in einer ländlichen Gegend weit außerhalb der Stadt auf.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈvaɪ.t̬əl.aɪz/

revitalize

revitalisieren
Meaning
To restore energy and effectiveness to something.
Example
The new policies aim to revitalize the economy.
Die neuen politischen Maßnahmen sollen die Wirtschaft revitalisieren.
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.
C1 noun /rɪˈvɜːrʒən/

reversion

Rückkehr
Meaning
the act of returning to a previous state or condition
Example
The new policy marked a reversion to traditional methods.
Die neue Politik markierte eine Rückkehr zu traditionellen Methoden.
C1 verb /rɪˈpiːl/

repeal

aufheben
Meaning
To officially cancel or revoke a law or decision.
Example
The government decided to repeal the outdated law.
Die Regierung entschied sich, das veraltete Gesetz aufzuheben.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɛmbrəns/

remembrance

erinnerung
Meaning
the act of remembering or honoring someone or something
Example
A service was held in remembrance of the fallen soldiers.
Es wurde ein Gottesdienst im Gedenken an die gefallenen Soldaten abgehalten.
C2 verb /raɪv/

rive

zerreißen
Meaning
to tear apart violently
Example
The earthquake rived the ground in several places.
Das Erdbeben zerbrach den Boden an mehreren Stellen.
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 /rɪˈteɪn/

retain

behalten
Meaning
to keep possession of something
Example
The company decided to retain its experienced employees.
Das Unternehmen hat beschlossen, seine erfahrenen Mitarbeiter zu behalten.
C1 noun /ˈruːbrɪk/

rubric

Rubrik / Richtlinie
Meaning
A set of instructions, rules, or a heading in a document, often used for grading criteria.
Example
The teacher provided a grading rubric for the assignment.
Der Lehrer gab eine Bewertungsrichtlinie für die Aufgabe an.
A1 noun /ˈrɪv.ər/

River

Fluss
Meaning
a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river
Example
The river flows through the valley and into the ocean.
Der Fluss fließt durch das Tal und geht in den Ozean.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpjuː.t̬ɪd/

Reputed

angesehen; berühmt
Meaning
generally said or believed to be; having a particular reputation
Example
He is reputed to be one of the best doctors in the country.
Er gilt als einer der besten Ärzte des Landes.
C1 verb /ˈrætɪfaɪ/

ratify

ratifizieren
Meaning
to approve or confirm something officially, usually by law or formal consent
Example
The government ratified the trade agreement.
Die Regierung hat das Handelsabkommen ratifiziert.
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.