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C1 noun /rɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/

Resumption

Wiederaufnahme
Meaning
the action of beginning something again after a pause or interruption
Example
The resumption of classes will be announced next week.
Die Wiederaufnahme der Klassen wird nächste Woche bekannt gegeben.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈriː.dʒən/

Region

Region; Gebiet; Bereich
Meaning
a particular area or part of a country or the world
Example
This region is famous for its wine production.
Diese Region ist berühmt für ihre Weinproduktion.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ruːf/

roof

Dach
Meaning
the top covering of a building or vehicle
Example
The roof of the house needs to be repaired.
Das Dach des Hauses muss repariert werden.
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.
A2 verb /rɪˈdjuːs/

reduce

reduzieren
Meaning
to make smaller in size, amount, or degree; to decrease
Example
We need to reduce our expenses this month.
Wir müssen unsere Ausgaben diesen Monat reduzieren.
B1 noun /rɪˈvɪʒ.ən/

Revision

Revision; überarbeitete Ausgabe
Meaning
the action of revising; a revised edition or form of something; review of subject matter
Example
The students spent hours doing revision for their final exams.
Die Schüler verbrachten Stunden mit der Revision für ihre Abschlussprüfungen.
C1 verb /rɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

regenerate

regenerieren
Meaning
to grow or produce again; to renew or restore
Example
The lizard can regenerate its lost tail.
Die Eidechse kann ihren verlorenen Schwanz regenerieren.
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 /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.
C1 verb /riˈdʒɔɪn/

rejoin

wieder beitreten
Meaning
to join again or return to a group, place, or activity
Example
After a short break, she decided to rejoin the team.
Nach einer kurzen Pause entschloss sie sich, dem Team wieder beizutreten.
B1 noun /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Relation

Beziehung; Verwandtschaft
Meaning
the way in which two or more people or things are connected; a family member
Example
They have a strong business relation that has lasted for years.
Sie haben eine starke geschäftliche Beziehung, die seit Jahren besteht.
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.
C1 adverb /ˈrɪdʒɪdli/

Rigidly

streng; auf eine unflexible Weise
Meaning
in a strict, inflexible manner; without compromise
Example
The rules are rigidly enforced in this institution.
Die Regeln werden in dieser Institution streng angewendet.
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 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.
C1 verb /ˈrek.ən.saɪl/

reconcile

versöhnen, in Einklang bringen
Meaning
Restore friendly relations between; cause to coexist in harmony.
Example
They tried to reconcile their differences through open communication.
Sie versuchten, ihre Unterschiede durch offene Kommunikation zu versöhnen.
B1 noun raɪts

rights

rechte
Meaning
A moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
Example
The rights of people were prioritized.
Die Rechte der Menschen wurden priorisiert.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt/

reminiscent

erinnerungsvoll
Meaning
Tending to remind one of something; suggestive of something in the past.
Example
The smell of rain is reminiscent of my childhood in the village.
Der Geruch von Regen erinnert mich an meine Kindheit im Dorf.
C1 noun rɪˈdʌndənsi

redundancy

Redundanz, Überfluss
Meaning
The state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluousness.
Example
The redundancy in the company's workforce led to many layoffs.
Die Redundanz in der Belegschaft des Unternehmens führte zu vielen Entlassungen.
B1 adjective /roʊˈmæn.tɪk/

Romantic

romantisch
Meaning
relating to love; idealistic; dreamy
Example
They enjoyed a romantic dinner by candlelight.
Sie genossen ein romantisches Abendessen bei Kerzenlicht.
A2 noun /roʊz/

Rose

Rose
Meaning
a fragrant flower with thorny stems, typically red, pink, white, or yellow
Example
She gave me a beautiful red rose for Valentine's Day.
Sie gab mir eine schöne rote Rose zum Valentinstag.
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 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 ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

restaurierung
Meaning
The process of returning something to its former condition.
Example
The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.
Die Restaurierung des Waldes begann nach Jahrzehnten der Vernachlässigung.
A1 adjective /ˈrɛd.i/

ready

bereit
Meaning
Prepared or available for use or action.
Example
She was ready to leave for the airport.
Sie war bereit, zum Flughafen zu gehen.
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 /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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˌrɛv.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

revocation

Widerruf
Meaning
The act of officially canceling or withdrawing something.
Example
The court ordered the revocation of his license.
Das Gericht ordnete die Aufhebung seiner Lizenz an.
A1 verb /raɪd/

ride

reiten/fahren
Meaning
to travel on or in a vehicle; to sit on and control a horse
Example
She likes to ride her bicycle to work.
Sie fährt gerne mit dem Fahrrad zur Arbeit.
C1 noun /ˌriːhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

rehabilitation

Glück
Meaning
the process of restoring someone or something to health or normal life through training or therapy
Example
After the accident, he went through months of rehabilitation to walk again.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /ˈraɪvəl/

Rival

Rivale; Konkurrent;
Meaning
a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field
Example
The two companies have been business rivals for decades.
Die beiden Unternehmen sind seit Jahrzehnten Wettbewerber.
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.
C1 adjective /rɪˈtɜː.nə.bəl/

Returnable

rückgabefähig
Meaning
able to be returned or given back
Example
The bottle is returnable for a deposit refund.
Die Flasche ist für eine Rückerstattung des Pfandes zurückgebbar.
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 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
B2 noun ˌriːfɔːˈreɪʃən

reforestation

Aufforstung
Meaning
The natural or intentional restocking of existing forests and woodlands that have been depleted.
Example
Reforestation efforts are crucial to restoring ecosystems.
Aufforstungsbemühungen sind entscheidend, um Ökosysteme wiederherzustellen.
B1 noun /rɪˈɡret/

Regret

Bedauern
Meaning
a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
Example
She felt deep regret about her harsh words.
Sie empfand tiefes Bedauern über ihre harten Worte.
C2 noun /ˈrɪɡməˌroʊl/

rigmarole

Streitereien
Meaning
a long, complicated, and confusing process or story
Example
Getting a visa was such a rigmarole of paperwork and interviews.
Ein Visum zu bekommen war ein einziges Durcheinander aus Papierkram und Interviews.
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.
C1 verb /rɪˈtælieɪt/

retaliate

rächen
Meaning
to make an attack in return for a similar attack
Example
The army retaliated after the enemy attack.
Die Armee rächte sich nach dem feindlichen Angriff.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈruːmi/

rheumy

tränend
Meaning
Watery, especially referring to the eyes.
Example
His rheumy eyes showed signs of age and fatigue.
Seine tränenden Augen zeigten Anzeichen von Alter und Müdigkeit.
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.
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 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.
B2 verb /rɪp/

rip

reißen
Meaning
to tear something quickly or violently
Example
He accidentally ripped his shirt on the fence.
Er hat versehentlich sein Hemd am Zaun gerissen.
C1 verb /rɪˈbʌt/

rebut

widerlegen
Meaning
to argue against or prove wrong; to refute
Example
The lawyer rebutted the false accusations with strong evidence.
Der Anwalt widerlegte die falschen Anschuldigungen mit starken Beweisen.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /rəˈpɪdəti/

rapidity

Schnelligkeit
Meaning
The quality of moving or happening quickly; swiftness or speed.
Example
The rapidity of technological change is astonishing.
Die Schnelligkeit des technologischen Wandels ist erstaunlich.
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.
C2 noun /ˈrɛtɪnjuː/

retinue

Gefolge
Meaning
A group of attendants or followers accompanying an important person.
Example
The king entered the hall followed by his retinue.
Der König betrat die Halle, gefolgt von seinem Gefolge.
C1 verb /ˈræʃənəlaɪz/

rationalize

rationalisieren
Meaning
to attempt to explain or justify behavior or decisions with logical reasons, even if they are not true or appropriate
Example
She tried to rationalize her lateness by blaming the traffic.
Sie versuchte, ihre Verspätung zu rationalisieren, indem sie den Verkehr beschuldigte.
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.
C2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.zəl/

revisal

Überprüfung
Meaning
The act of revising, reviewing, or making changes to something.
Example
The revisal of the contract took longer than expected.
Die Überprüfung des Vertrags dauerte länger als erwartet.
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.
B2 verb /rɪˈvaɪv/

revive

wiederbeleben
Meaning
To bring back to life, consciousness, or activity.
Example
The paramedics managed to revive the unconscious man.
Die Sanitäter konnten den bewusstlosen Mann wiederbeleben.
B1 verb /rɪˈtaɪə/

retire

in den Ruhestand treten
Meaning
to stop working after reaching a certain age or having completed a career
Example
She decided to retire after working for 40 years.
Sie entschied sich, nach 40 Jahren Arbeit in den Ruhestand zu treten.
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.
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.
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/

recidivist

Rückfalltäter
Meaning
A person who repeatedly commits crimes, especially after having been punished.
Example
The police identified him as a recidivist who had been arrested several times before.
Die Polizei identifizierte ihn als einen Rückfalltäter, der schon mehrere Male verhaftet worden war.
C1 verb /ˈræʃənaɪz/

rationlize

rationalisieren
Meaning
to justify or explain something with logical reasons, even if not appropriate or true
Example
He tried to rationlize his mistake by blaming the system.
Er versuchte, seinen Fehler zu rationalisieren, indem er das System beschuldigte.
C2 adjective /rɪˈtɪkjʊlət/

reticulate

netzartig
Meaning
Having a net-like pattern or structure.
Example
The leaf had a reticulate pattern of veins.
Das Blatt hatte ein retikuliertes Muster von Adern.
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.
C2 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/

rejoinder

Erwiderung
Meaning
a quick or witty reply; a response to a remark or argument
Example
His sharp rejoinder silenced the crowd.
Seine scharfe Erwiderung brachte die Menge zum Schweigen.
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.
C2 verb /rɛnd/

rend

zerreißen
Meaning
to tear something apart violently or forcefully
Example
The explosion rent the air with a deafening noise.
Die Explosion zerriss die Luft mit einem ohrenbetäubenden Geräusch.
C1 noun ˈrəʊvə

rover

Rover
Meaning
A vehicle for driving over rough terrain, especially one driven by remote control over extraterrestrial terrain.
Example
The rover landed on Mars to begin its exploration.
Der Rover landete auf dem Mars, um mit seiner Erkundung zu beginnen.
B2 noun rɪˈzɪl.i.əns

resilience

Resilienz
Meaning
The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
Example
Testing the resilience of wood is crucial.
Die Resilienz von Holz zu testen ist entscheidend.
C1 noun /rɪˈnaʊn/

Renown

Ruhm; Bekanntheit
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame
Example
The scientist achieved international renown for her discoveries.
Die Wissenschaftlerin erlangte internationalen Ruhm für ihre Entdeckungen.
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 /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.
C1 noun /rɪˈtrækʃən/

retraction

Wiederruf, Rücknahme
Meaning
the act of taking back a statement, promise, or belief
Example
The newspaper issued a retraction of the false report.
Die Zeitung veröffentlichte einen Widerruf des falschen Berichts.
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.
C1 adjective /rɪˈdʌn.dənt/

redundant

überflüssig
Meaning
Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.
Example
The report contained redundant information.
Der Bericht enthielt überflüssige Informationen.
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 adjective /rɪˈfaɪnd/

Refined

verfeinert; gereinigt
Meaning
elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste; purified
Example
She has very refined taste in art and music.
Sie hat einen sehr raffinierten Geschmack in Kunst und Musik.
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.
C2 noun /rʌmp/

Rump

Hintern; Gesäß; unterer Rücken
Meaning
the hindquarters or buttocks; the lower back area
Example
The horse injured its rump during the fall.
Das Pferd hat sich während des Sturzes den Hintern verletzt.
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.
B1 noun /ˈrʌbɪʃ/

Rubbish

Abfall; unnütze Dinge; Unsinn
Meaning
waste material; refuse or litter; nonsense or worthless things
Example
Please throw the rubbish in the bin.
Bitte werfen Sie den Abfall in den Mülleimer.
C2 adjective /roʊˈtʌnd/

rotund

rund
Meaning
round or plump in shape; full in sound
Example
The rotund cat struggled to climb the fence.
Die runde Katze hatte Schwierigkeiten, den Zaun zu erklimmen.
C1 adjective /ˈroʊ.ɡɪʃ/

Roguish

schelmisch; listig
Meaning
mischievous; playfully dishonest
Example
His roguish smile suggested he was up to some mischief.
Sein schelmisches Lächeln deutete darauf hin, dass er etwas Unfug im Schilde führte.
C1 noun /rɪˈkɒnɪsəns/

reconnaissance

Aufklärung
Meaning
A survey or exploration, especially for military or strategic purposes.
Example
The soldiers conducted a reconnaissance of the enemy camp.
Die Soldaten führten eine Aufklärung des feindlichen Lagers durch.
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.
C1 noun /ˈrʌbəl/

rubble

Trümmer
Meaning
Broken stone, bricks, or debris from a collapsed building or structure.
Example
The rescue team searched through the rubble after the earthquake.
Das Rettungsteam suchte nach den Trümmern nach dem Erdbeben.
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 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 /ˈrez.ɪ.dənt ˈkəʊ.ɔː.dɪ.neɪ.tər/

resident coordinator

ansässiger koordinator
Meaning
A local administrator or official who coordinates activities in a specific region.
Example
The resident coordinator welcomed all representatives.
Der ansässige Koordinator begrüßte alle Vertreter.
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.
C1 verb /ˌriː.ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

reestablish

wiederherstellen
Meaning
to set up or restore something again after it has been disrupted
Example
The government worked hard to reestablish peace in the region.
Die Regierung hat hart gearbeitet, um den Frieden in der Region wiederherzustellen.
C1 adjective /ˈruːfəl/

rueful

bedauerlich
Meaning
Expressing sorrow, regret, or pity.
Example
He gave a rueful smile after losing the match.
Er gab nach dem Verlust des Spiels ein trauriges Lächeln.
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 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.
B1 noun /ˈreɪn.boʊ/

Rainbow

Regenbogen
Meaning
an arch of colors formed in the sky by sunlight shining through rain
Example
After the storm, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.
Nach dem Sturm erschien ein wunderschöner Regenbogen am Himmel.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfʌldʒənt/

refulgent

strahlend
Meaning
Shining brightly; radiant.
Example
The refulgent sun lit up the entire valley.
Die strahlende Sonne erleuchtete das ganze Tal.
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.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfræktəri/

refractory

widerspenstig
Meaning
Stubborn or resistant to control, authority, or treatment.
Example
The refractory child refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
Das widerspenstige Kind weigerte sich, den Anweisungen des Lehrers zu folgen.
C2 verb /rɪˈkwaɪt/

requite

erwidern
Meaning
to return or repay a favor, service, or feeling
Example
She requited his kindness with a thoughtful gift.
Sie erwiderte seine Freundlichkeit mit einem durchdachten Geschenk.
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.
C1 noun /ˈruː.bi/

Ruby

Rubin
Meaning
a precious red gemstone; a deep red variety of corundum
Example
The ruby ring was her most treasured possession.
Der Rubinring war ihr kostbarster Besitz.
C1 adjective rɪˈlɛntləs

relentless

unaufhaltsam
Meaning
Oppressively constant; incessant; showing no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace.
Example
The freedom fighters' relentless struggle led to victory.
Der unaufhaltsame Kampf der Freiheitskämpfer führte zum Sieg.
C1 adjective ˈriːdʒən spəˈsɪfɪk

region-specific

regionsspezifisch
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a particular region or area.
Example
Climate change impacts are region-specific.
Die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels sind regionsspezifisch.
B2 noun /rɪˈbel.jən/

Rebellion

Rebellion
Meaning
an act of armed resistance to an established government or leader
Example
The rebellion against the king lasted for three years.
Die Revolution gegen den König dauerte drei Jahre.
A2 verb /rɪˈsiːv/

receive

erhalten
Meaning
to get or accept something given; to welcome
Example
She receives a gift from her friend.
Sie erhält ein Geschenk von ihrer Freundin.
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.
A2 noun /ruːl/

rule

regel
Meaning
an accepted principle or instruction that states what is allowed or what must be done.
Example
There are strict rules about safety in the lab.
Es gibt strenge Regeln zur Sicherheit im Labor.
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 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 verb /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/

reassure

beruhigen
Meaning
to say or do something to remove someone's doubts or fears
Example
The teacher reassured the students before the exam.
Der Lehrer beruhigte die Schüler vor der Prüfung.
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 /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.
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.