B2 noun /rɪˈstrɪk.ʃən/

Restriction

einschränkung; begrenzung; kontrolle

Meaning

a limiting condition or measure; the limitation or control of someone or something

Example

There are strict restrictions on smoking in public places.

Es gibt strenge Einschränkungen beim Rauchen in öffentlichen Bereichen.

B2 adjective /rɪˈflektɪv/

Reflective

nachdenklich; besinnlich; in der Lage, Licht oder Bilder zu reflektieren

Meaning

thoughtful; contemplative; able to reflect light or images

Example

After the meeting, he was in a reflective mood.

Nach dem Treffen war er in einer nachdenklichen Stimmung.

B2 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 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 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 /ˈræm.bəl/

ramble

herumreden oder umherwandern

Meaning

to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way; to walk for pleasure without a fixed route.

Example

He rambled on about his childhood for hours.

Er redete stundenlang über seine Kindheit.

B2 noun ˌreɪ.di.oʊ.ækˈtɪv.ə.ti

radioactivity

radioaktivität

Meaning

The emission of ionizing radiation or particles caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.

Example

Radioactivity is used in medical treatments like cancer therapy.

Radioaktivität wird in medizinischen Behandlungen wie der Krebstherapie verwendet.

B2 noun /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/

revelation

Offenbarung

Meaning

A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one made known in a dramatic way.

Example

The book was full of shocking revelations about the politician.

Das Buch war voll von schockierenden Offenbarungen über den Politiker.

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 /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 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.

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, 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 /rɪm/

rim

Rand

Meaning

the outer edge or border of a circular object

Example

The coffee cup had a chip on its rim.

Die Kaffeetasse hatte einen Sprung am Rand.

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 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 /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 /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 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 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 /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 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 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 /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 /ˈrækɪt/

racket

Schläger / Lärm

Meaning

A piece of equipment used to hit the ball in sports like tennis or badminton; also a loud noise or an illegal scheme.

Example

He bought a new tennis racket for the match.

Er hat einen neuen Tennisschläger für das Match gekauft.

B2 verb /ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/

reunite

wiedervereinigen

Meaning

to bring together again after separation

Example

The family was reunited after many years.

Die Familie wurde nach vielen Jahren wiedervereint.

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 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 /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 /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 noun /rɛlm/

realm

Bereich

Meaning

A kingdom or domain; a field or area of activity or interest.

Example

He is well known in the realm of science.

Er ist im Bereich der Wissenschaft bekannt.

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 verb /reɪl/

rail

sich beschweren

Meaning

to complain or protest strongly about something

Example

He railed against the unfair decision.

Er schimpfte gegen die ungerechte Entscheidung.

B2 noun rɪˈkruːt.mənt

recruitment

Rekrutierung

Meaning

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

Example

Recruitment strengthens the workforce.

Die Rekrutierung stärkt die Arbeitskräfte.

B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz/

regulations

vorschriften

Meaning

Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority.

Example

Strict regulations ensure fair practices.

Strenge Vorschriften sorgen für faire Praktiken.

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 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.

B2 noun /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/

representation

darstellung

Meaning

the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or something

Example

Her representation of the team was impeccable.

Ihre Darstellung des Teams war tadellos.

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 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 /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 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 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 /rɪˈsɛs/

recess

Pause

Meaning

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

Example

The children played outside during recess.

Die Kinder spielten während der Pause draußen.

B2 noun /ˈriːteɪlər/

retailer

Einzelhändler

Meaning

a person or business that sells goods to consumers rather than to other businesses

Example

The retailer offers discounts on electronic products.

Der Einzelhändler bietet Rabatte auf Elektronikprodukte an.

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 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 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 rɪˈzaɪn

resign

zurücktreten

Meaning

Voluntarily leave a job or other position.

Example

Ministers were forced to resign.

Die Minister wurden gezwungen, zurückzutreten.

B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

rumor

Gerücht

Meaning

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

Example

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

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

B2 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 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 noun /ˈreɪ.dɑːr/

Meaning

Involving the possibility of danger, harm, or loss

Example

Investing in that startup is risky but could bring high rewards.

B2 verb /ˈruːɪn/

ruin

verderben

Meaning

to destroy or damage beyond repair; to spoil completely

Example

Heavy rain could ruin our picnic plans.

Der starke Regen könnte unsere Picknickpläne ruinieren.

B2 verb /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 /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 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 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 /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 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 /ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

Repetition

Wiederholung

Meaning

the action of repeating something that has already been said or written

Example

Constant repetition helps students memorize vocabulary effectively.

Konstante Wiederholung hilft den Studenten, Vokabeln effektiv zu lernen.

B2 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 noun /rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/

reliability

Zuverlässigkeit

Meaning

the quality of being trustworthy or performing consistently well

Example

Customers value the reliability of our service.

Kunden schätzen die Zuverlässigkeit unseres Service.

B2 noun rɪˈpʌb.lɪk

republic

Republik

Meaning

A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.

Example

A republic is governed by representatives of the people.

Eine Republik wird von den Vertretern des Volkes regiert.

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 /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 adjective ˈræd.ɪ.kəl

radical

fähig, grundlegende Veränderungen zu bringen, die den traditionellen Überzeugungen oder Systemen entgegengesetzt sind

Meaning

Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.

Example

The leader proposed radical economic reforms.

Der Führer schlug radikale wirtschaftliche Reformen vor.

B2 noun /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 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 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 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 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 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 /rɪˈmeɪnz/

remains

reste

Meaning

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

Example

The remains of the meal were left on the table.

Die Reste des Essens wurden auf dem Tisch gelassen.

B2 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 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/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/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 /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 /ˈreɪn.dʒər/

ranger

Waldaufseher

Meaning

A person responsible for protecting and managing forests, parks, or natural areas.

Example

The park ranger guided the tourists through the forest trail.

Der Park Ranger führte die Touristen durch den Waldweg.

B2 noun /rɒd/

rod

dünner Stab, besonders aus Metall oder Holz

Meaning

a thin straight bar, especially of metal or wood

Example

He used an iron rod to support the structure.

Er benutzte einen Eisenstab, um die Struktur zu stützen.

B2 verb /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 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 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 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 /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 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 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 /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 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 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 /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 /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 verb /rɪˈkruːt/

recruit

rekrutieren

Meaning

to enlist or hire people for a job, service, or membership

Example

The company is trying to recruit more software engineers.

Das Unternehmen versucht, mehr Software-Ingenieure zu rekrutieren.

B2 noun, verb /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 /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 /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 /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 /rɪˈmuː.vəl/

Removal

Entfernung; Beseitigung; Entlassung;

Meaning

the action of taking something away or eliminating it; dismissal from office

Example

The removal of the old furniture took all day.

Die Entfernung der alten Möbel dauerte den ganzen Tag.

B2 noun /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 /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 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 noun /ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

Renovation

Renovierung; Restaurierung

Meaning

the act of renovating; restoration to a former better state

Example

The old house underwent a complete renovation last year.

Das alte Haus wurde im letzten Jahr einer vollständigen Renovierung unterzogen.

B2 adjective /rɪˈliːvd/

relieved

erleichtert

Meaning

feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved

Example

She felt relieved after hearing the good news.

Sie fühlte sich erleichtert, nachdem sie die gute Nachricht gehört hatte.

B2 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 /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 /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 /ˈrendər/

render

bereitstellen

Meaning

to provide or give; to make or cause to become

Example

The artist renders the scene beautifully.

Der Künstler stellt die Szene wunderschön dar.

B2 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 adjective /raɪp/

Ripe

reif; bereit zum Essen

Meaning

fully developed and ready to eat; mature; ready for action or use

Example

The bananas are ripe and ready to eat.

Die Bananen sind reif und bereit zu essen.

B2 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 adjective /rɪˈmuːvəbəl/

removable

abnehmbar

Meaning

able to be removed or taken away

Example

This phone has a removable battery.

Dieses Telefon hat eine abnehmbare Batterie.

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 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 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 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.